2013 Pay It Forward “Contest”

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Okay, I mentioned how I am working on Paying it Forward due to my amazing Secret Santa gift this year (well last year). I have seen this Pay It Forward idea on Facebook, but I thought I’d do it on here instead. Here’s the deal:

I am going to pick five comments at random (I’ll use random.org) and those five people will receive from me, sometime within the calendar year, a special surprise that is tailored to each person. There will likely be no warning and it will happen whenever the mood strikes me. But since I likely don’t know what you will love, you gotta answer a few questions in your comments:

1) Do you have kids? If so, what are their ages?
2) What are your favorite beauty products?
3) What are your favorite scents (florals, foodie, etc.)?
4) What are your hobbies?
5) Where do you like to shop the most? (Clothing stores, Home Stores, etc.)
Bonus Question:
Is there any subscription box you’d love to try?

And if you get picked, I hope you’ll somehow Pay It Forward as well. You don’t have to do this same thing or anything, but I hope you’ll do something! I’ll pick the five winners a week from today, so you have until 11:59pm on 1/14/13 to comment. And I gotta tell you, I have NO idea what I am going to send. None. But I can promise I will put a lot of thought into it and will make it fun!

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Jennifer

Jennifer is the author and founder of Subscription Box Ramblings. She first discovered subscription boxes in 2012 and has been addicted since. Current favorites include CAUSEBOX, Boxycharm and Beachly!

This Post Has 61 Comments

  1. Judy L

    This sounds like so much fun. I love giving gifts as much as I like getting them. Maybe more! Here are my answers.
    1) I have a daughter who will be 15 in March.
    2) My favorite beauty product is mascara and eyeliner. It’s all about the eyes!
    3) My favorite scents are floral.
    4) I love to read and exercise and shop.
    5) I love to shop at Nordstrom, Target, Costco, Marshalls and TJMaxx. And any Japanese stationery store. I love their pens and pencils. I usually shop online at JetPens or Jstationery.
    6) I would love to try Fancy. They look like they have lots of fun stuff that I’ve never seen before.

  2. A.C.

    1. I have two boys, ages 5 and 3.
    2. My favoritbeauty products are covergirl.
    3. My favorite scents are strawberry smell from bath and body.
    4. My hobbies are couponing! 🙂
    5. My favorite store is Target.

  3. Kaycee

    1) Do you have kids? If so, what are their ages?
    I have one son, Henry, and he is 10 months old.

    2) What are your favorite beauty products?
    To be honest, I just throw on some mascara and I’m out the door as far as makeup goes. I love the JR Watkins Lemon Cream lotion from Target.

    3) What are your favorite scents (florals, foodie, etc.)?
    I love lilac and apple scents.

    4) What are your hobbies?
    Cooking/baking and photography.

    5) Where do you like to shop the most? (Clothing stores, Home Stores, etc.)
    Target! I’m there every other day, it seems.

    Bonus Question:
    Is there any subscription box you?d love to try?
    The Love with Food box!

  4. Lyndie

    Love the Pay It Forward idea! OK, here goes:
    1) No kids of my own, just 2 adorable nephews.
    2) My favorite beauty products right now are moisturizers and primers.
    3) As far as scents, I’d say floral or earthy
    4) Music is my hobby. I’m a country singer.
    5) Like you I’m a Target fan, I love shopping for just about anything. Right now I’m on a organizing kick so I’ve been shopping for stuff to organize my house/life.
    Bonus Question:
    I am dying to try Hammock Box. I’m just not willing to give up Pop Sugar yet and I can’t justify having both. LOL

  5. Stephanie

    What an awesome idea! I would definately pay it forward & may do so even if I am not picked!!

    1) Do you have kids? If so, what are their ages?
    I have 3 boys – 4 year old twins & a 7 year old.
    2) What are your favorite beauty products?
    I pretty much a Target cosmetics girl and am not too picky. I like to try new things.
    3) What are your favorite scents (florals, foodie, etc.)?
    I like foodie scents.
    4) What are your hobbies?
    Hmm, this is kind of hard because I work FT & don’t have a lot of time for hobbies. I like to spend my spare time hanging with my family. We like to go ice skating, bowling and just playing. I like to escape for mani/pedi’s & shopping – not sure I’d call that a hobby, though!
    5) Where do you like to shop the most? (Clothing stores, Home Stores, etc.)
    Target, Kohls, Macy’s
    Bonus Question:
    Is there any subscription box you?d love to try?
    Great question! I love all of the subscription boxes you get but I just can’t see me buying one for myself. I’d love to try the birchbox one. I think that would be the perfect gift for the person that has everything.

  6. Jackie

    1) I have a 3yr old daughter and a 1yr old son
    2) lip gloss and eye shadow!
    3) I love foodie scents, or clean scents
    4) I love to cook, craft and coupon!
    5) I live at Target (or at least it feels that way!) I also like Kohls and Amazon (I’m a big fan of online shopping in my pjs! 🙂
    Bonus Question:
    I’d love to try a food box, maybe love with food?
    Thanks so much!

  7. Rose D.

    1) Do you have kids? If so, what are their ages?
    No kids, just one cat.

    2) What are your favorite beauty products?
    Mascara and hand cream. If that could be considered a beauty product…

    3) What are your favorite scents (florals, foodie, etc.)?
    I love citrus, clean scents. Not big on florals.

    4) What are your hobbies?
    Reading and running.

    5) Where do you like to shop the most? (Clothing stores, Home Stores, etc.)
    I never have any money, so I don’t really know… I guess it would be Target, because you can get everything there.

    Bonus Question:
    Is there any subscription box you?d love to try?
    I have been dying to try Hammock Box. I have been saving up for that one.

  8. Leigh

    1) I have 2 boys, ages 5 and 3 (just like A.J, who commented above me! Neat!)
    2) My fave beauty products are moisturizers. I have super-dry skin.
    3) I love florals! Lilac is my favorite scent.
    4) My hobbies are reading and surfing MakeupTalk for spoilers on sub boxes.
    5) Kohl’s. It’s my happy place.
    Bonus Question:
    Is there any subscription box you?d love to try? Pop Sugar Must have. But it costs as much as 3 other sub boxes put together!

  9. Angie Petkoff

    1) Do you have kids? If so, what are their ages?
    1 baby girl, 8 months old 🙂

    2) What are your favorite beauty products?
    oy…I need a lesson in beauty products…

    3) What are your favorite scents (florals, foodie, etc.)?
    foods! oooh, and anything fresh or refreshing (“clean linen”, eucalyptus, lemon, etc)

    4) What are your hobbies?
    no real hobbies…baby and grad school? I like quiet, quality time with family and friends! Does that count???

    5) Where do you like to shop the most? (Clothing stores, Home Stores, etc.)
    clothing and home – you hit the nail! I would probably say Target could sum me all up!

    Bonus Question:
    Is there any subscription box you?d love to try? Hmmm, not one particularly…surprise me, I trust your expertise and judgement 🙂

    THANKS for these little fun contests!!!

  10. Clarisse

    This is a great idea.. i love your blog for so many reasons!

    1) I don’t have kids yet, but I have one nephew who I love and adore so much
    2) My fave beauty products are moisturizers and lip balms.
    3) I love florals scents. and a clean scent.
    4) My hobbies include ingsurfing MakeupTalk and helpful blogs ( as yours), reading, bike riding, and finding the best deals.
    5) I love Target, Pier 1, and JCrew
    Bonus Question:
    Is there any subscription box you?d love to try? I would love to try either seassonsbox or Hammock Pack they sound so exciting.

  11. Pam Lodge

    1) Do you have kids? If so, what are their ages?
    I have 2 girls, ages 3 and 3 months
    2) What are your favorite beauty products?
    I love anything by Origins and Benefit
    3) What are your favorite scents (florals, foodie, etc.)?
    Clean, lemon, vanilla
    4) What are your hobbies?
    Twitter, Facebook, blogs, cooking, playing with my beautiful girls
    5) Where do you like to shop the most? (Clothing stores, Home Stores, etc.)
    I love Target. I get lost there for hours and find myself leaving with twice as much on my list. I also love going clothing shopping for my little girls (internet, Baby Gap, Children’s Place, etc.)
    Bonus Question:
    Is there any subscription box you?d love to try?
    I would love to try Sprig or Healthy Surprise

  12. Kyra

    This sounds like fun!
    1) Do you have kids? If so, what are their ages? Yes, my son is 4.
    2) What are your favorite beauty products? Hand lotions, nail polish
    3) What are your favorite scents? Tropical/fruity, Vanilla, Cinnamon
    4) What are your hobbies? Reading, shopping and some crafting.
    5) Where do you like to shop the most? Target! HomeGoods, Tjmaxx, Marshalls and Amazon.
    Bonus Question:
    Is there any subscription box you?d love to try? Popsugar or Birchbox!

  13. Kristie

    1) Do you have kids? yes If so, what are their ages? girls 4 and 2
    2) What are your favorite beauty products? clinique
    3) What are your favorite scents (florals, foodie, etc.)? I have no sense of smell
    4) What are your hobbies? reading, Crafting (a bit), projects with the kids, I used to love biking and Snowboarding…and miss it, but kids…, TV (can that be a hobby?), shopping at target
    5) Where do you like to shop the most? (Clothing stores, Home Stores, etc.) Target, Dry Goods, Crate and Barrel…
    Bonus Question:
    Is there any subscription box you?d love to try? KiwiCrate looks great.

  14. Courtney

    This is such a cool idea. I’ve never ever heard of this. Maybe I do live in a box!

    1. Yes, 5 year old boy.
    2. My favorite beauty products have to be nail polish and lip gloss.
    3. I love J.LO Glow type smells, warm, florals is how I would describe it. I hate sweet smells and food smells like vanilla, etc. Can you say “Migraine?”
    4. My hobbies are music and writing.
    5. I don’t shop much. If I do its usually online at Amazon or TJ Maxx, Marshalls, etc.
    Bonus Question:
    I would like to try Seasonbox or a type of food box would be something new.

    Thank You,
    Courtney

  15. jen

    1. 2 girls ages 9 & 10
    2. I love Arbonne toner, Mabelinne Mascara & my biggest must have is Aquaphor which I use on my lips and hands!
    3. My favorite scent is cinnamon ~ love a good candle!
    4. Reading, snowshoeing, photography, scrapbooks,
    5. I love Banana Republic, Eddie Bauer, TJ Maxx, Target and Pottery Barn
    6. The Love With Food box would be my pick — something our whole family would enjoy!
    Great idea — thanks for doing it!

  16. Lily

    How fun! This is a great idea.

    1) I have twin girls who are 2 1/2 years old.
    2) I love to try different perfumes, and I love all things makeup.
    3) What are your favorite scents (florals, foodie, etc.)? I like deeper scents like vanilla, earthy… is that “foodie”?
    4) My hobbies are working out, reading, and pretty much anything outdoors — camping, hiking, etc.
    5) My favorite place to shop for nice clothes is Express, but I also love Target, TJ Maxx, Kohl’s, etc. I’m not too picky.
    Bonus Question: There are tons of subscriptions I would like to try!! Lately I’ve been wishing for Glossy Box.

  17. Jenny

    Such a great idea to do it here. I didn’t post on FB but plan to just do it a couple times to people. 🙂 Here are my answers:
    1) yes 2 boys Noah will be 5 in Jan and Caleb will be 2 in Feb
    2) hmm hard one until I started getting my boxes I really didn’t use much. LOL I do love OPI polishes and I’m trying to keep my nails in better shape. I’m also a BBW snob when it comes to soaps
    3) nothing too floral (my hubby would have a sneezing fit) I love clean scents and fruit scents like apple from YC stores.
    4) Is watching TV a hobby? I love TV 🙂 Next to that I love scrapbooking and all things Disney. (Can you tell these go good with my side jobs LOL)
    5) I love craft stores: ACMoore, Michaels, Archivers etc, also Target of course and Homegoods. I’m also a lover of CVS and getting ECBs 🙂
    Bonus Question:
    Is there any subscription box you?d love to try? I’d love to try Mantry but its just too much for us.
    Thanks for hosting and the chance to win.

  18. Lisa

    What a great idea!

    1) I have a son who is 2 1/2
    2) I love lotions and lip balms
    3) My favorite scents are fruity (ie, Clinique Happy)
    4) My hobbies are sleeping, cooking, reading celebrity gossip magazines and bargain-hunting (did you see that the Sesame Street collection is on sale at Williams-Sonoma now, with free shipping? super cute)
    5) I love shopping for handbags, home decor and kitchen stuff as well as clothes for my son — once I lose some weight, I will resume shopping for clothing for myself…
    6) I would love to re-up with PopSugar Must Have if the boxes get better!

  19. Shannon Shaffer

    1) I have one daughter named Lily who is two years old.
    2) love philosophy’s purity face wash!
    3) I love lightly floral scents with some citrus notes
    4) I love cooking, reading, traveling, and finding adventures for our little family to go on.
    5) Target is my holy land. I could spend hours there LOL
    Bonus Question:
    Is there any subscription box you?d love to try? I am sooo envious of the Pop Sugar Must have box each month! I would love to try it!

  20. Haley

    1. No kids right now, but a puppy who thinks she’s a human baby. Literally.
    2. I love Bumble and Bumble and Wen hair care, and swear by Physicians Formula eye liner and mascara
    3. Favorite scents are always food related, like cupcakes, frosting, pies, or apple and cinnamon… I burn a lot of candles!
    4. I am a coupon and shopping-a-holic
    5. I probably shop the most at Target and CVS, again couponing… but love HomeGoods and Williams Sonoma
    *I just started using Ipsy, so I turned down Birchbox, but I would love to see the difference. Oh, and a BarkBox for the pup!

    Thanks!!

  21. kara

    ) Do you have kids? If so, what are their ages? A daughter who is 18 months old
    2) What are your favorite beauty products? Philosophy
    3) What are your favorite scents (florals, foodie, etc.)? Sweet food type smells
    4) What are your hobbies? Shopping, redecorating
    5) Where do you like to shop the most? (Clothing stores, Home Stores, etc.) Target, Gap, Nordstrom,
    Bonus Question:
    Is there any subscription box you?d love to try? Stork Stack or Goodies Co

  22. Stephanie Bradshaw

    1) Do you have kids? If so, what are their ages?
    * No kids, just a dog and 2 cats!

    2) What are your favorite beauty products?
    * I love lotions and body sprays and perfumes!

    3) What are your favorite scents (florals, foodie, etc.)?
    * I love floral and woodsy scents!

    4) What are your hobbies?
    * I love to read on my nook/kindle, anything that involves the outdoors such as camping and rafting and I’m HUGE on scrapbooking!!!

    5) Where do you like to shop the most? (Clothing stores, Home Stores, etc.)
    * I absolutely love love love Target!!! Followed by Sephora, Bed, Bath and Beyond, Kohl’s and Hallmark!

    Bonus Question:
    Is there any subscription box you?d love to try?
    * Whittlebee! My fiance and I want to start trying for a little one right after the wedding!!!

  23. Kira

    How cool, great idea!

    1) Do you have kids?
    If so, what are their ages? 3 y/o girl and 4 m/o boy.

    2) What are your favorite beauty products?
    I don’t ever wear makeup..but I’m a lotion/lip balm addict!

    3) What are your favorite scents (florals, foodie, etc.)?
    I like vanillas and fruity scents.

    4) What are your hobbies?
    I coupon, love tv/movies, and cooking

    5) Where do you like to shop the most? (Clothing stores, Home Stores, etc.)
    Wal-mart, Target, TJMaxx, Old Navy, Loft, Macy’s

    Bonus Question:
    Is there any subscription box you?d love to try?
    I’ve been wanting to try PopSugar, Little Black Bag, or TheFancy.

  24. Heidi

    This is so awesome!
    1) Yes, two boys, 5 and almost 3.
    2) I love nail polish!
    3) I like fruity but also spicy 🙂
    4) Reading, scrapbooking, shopping, blogging
    5) Clothing stores, both for me and Claudio (he loves to shop as much as I do!) and my little men 🙂
    Bonus Question:
    Birchbox!

  25. Liddia

    1) I have three kids. Ady is 8, Owen is 3, and Mara will be 1 in Feb
    2) I love my Smashbox and LaBellaDonna
    3) I love the smell of a home cooked meal?
    4) cooking and reading
    5) If I’m shopping, it’s probably for clothing. Although, I hope to change that when I have a house that I actually like! lol
    Bonus Question:
    I’d love to try Pop Sugar, but haven’t pulled that rigger yet. I get my first Stitch Fix box this month and I can’t wait!

  26. Karen H.

    1) 2 kids – girl age 19, boy age 13
    2) mascara and burt’s bees lip balm
    3) favourite scent – unscented or extremely light 4) love reading and walking – oh and starbucks!
    5) love lululemon and getting excited about target coming to Canada
    Bonus – subscription box – probably something houseware- or decor-ish

  27. Ellen A.

    Such a fun idea! I’d love to participate and I’d definitely try and pay it forward.

    1) Do you have kids? If so, what are their ages?
    I am expecting my first in August of this year.

    2) What are your favorite beauty products?
    Mascara, lipglosses, and nail polishes. I’m totally a throw on lipgloss and out the door type person… mascara is me dressing up… lol. I love to give myself manicures and pedicures… getting new nail polish is so exciting! And I’m a total lotion junky!

    3) What are your favorite scents (florals, foodie, etc.)?
    This probably sounds weird, but clean scents… like febreeze or fabric softener… lol. I also love food scents as well – vanilla, pumpkin, etc.

    4) What are your hobbies?
    I love to read, even tho I don’t read nearly as much as I’d like. I am also into crafts – knitting, crochet, cross stitch, etc.

    5) Where do you like to shop the most? (Clothing stores, Home Stores, etc.)
    I love going to Target. I’m no where near as good at deal shopping as you are tho!

    Bonus Question:
    Is there any subscription box you?d love to try?
    There are a few I’d love to try. Wittlebees looks amazing! Citrus Lane aways looks interesting. And although I’m not a man, the Mantry box always looks delish!

  28. Susan

    This is soo cool! I love surprises!

    1) Do you have kids? If so, what are their ages? Nope, my kid is furry and has a tail
    2) What are your favorite beauty products? love urban decay primer potion and essie nailpolishes.
    3) What are your favorite scents (florals, foodie, etc.)? I love vanilla, coconut and fresh fruity like grapefruit. In the winter I absolutely love peppermint.
    4) What are your hobbies? Movies and working out
    5) Where do you like to shop the most? (Clothing stores, Home Stores, etc.) Target, The Limited, Kohls and Home Goods
    Bonus Question:
    Is there any subscription box you?d love to try? There was one box but I can’t remember the name. Maybe Fresh? Or Funky? I think it definitely started with an “F”. It had a lot of quirky things, like funky chop sticks, mustache glasses (think things you would find at an Urban Outfitters). Seemed like such a cool box!

    1. Susan

      Ohh…its “The Fancy”!

  29. Jamie

    What a cool idea and I know your gifts will be cool!!!! I hope it’s me! 😉
    1) I have a daughter who is almost 3.
    2) My favorite beauty products are anything that helps my frizzy hair and nice perfumes.
    3) I tend to like scents that are earthy and natural: cinnamon and wood scents like cedar etc.
    4) I love love love cooking, I’m a total foodie!
    5) I like Kohls, Target 😉 , and Home Depot!
    Bonus Question:
    I would LOVE to try Mantry but it is out of my budget!

  30. Jill

    I found this on Facebook and thought it was a neat idea!

    1) Do you have kids? If so, what are their ages? No kids.
    2) What are your favorite beauty products? Anything Benefit.
    3) What are your favorite scents (florals, foodie, etc.)? I liked a sample of Kate Spade Twirl I received in my Birchbox but since Sephora didn’t have it (they told me it was an “old” scent) I’ve been using Coach Poppy. So I guess I like fresh, floral scents.
    4) What are your hobbies? Shopping (is that a hobby?), traveling, finding the best deals 🙂
    5) Where do you like to shop the most? (Clothing stores, Home Stores, etc.) I love clothing stores – Nordstrom, White House Black Market, J.Crew
    Bonus Question:
    Is there any subscription box you?d love to try? Ipsy has been on my list to try but I’m waiting until my Birchbox yearly subscription expires.

  31. sarah

    What a great idea! I love finding ways to Pay it Forward!

    1. Yes, 1 boy-28 months old
    2. Makeup Wise: Mascara, Eyeliner, Nude/Light Pink Lipsticks
    3. Floral (ex: Ralph by RL), Beachy/Exotic (ex: fruits & coconut/colada blends) , Fall (ex: Creamy Nutmeg from BBW)
    4. Photography, Traveling, Running, Reading with my Son, Family outings, Bargain Shopping
    5) Target, TJ Maxx, Home Goods, Gap, The Children’s Place, Kohls & Pottery Barn
    Bonus Question: Citrus Lane for sure!

  32. Jennifer

    1) Do you have kids? If so, what are their ages?
    I have a 2 year old son and an 8 month old daughter

    2) What are your favorite beauty products?
    I love skin care items…anything to try and keep my skin looking fresh and young! I am also a lip gloss and mascara lover.

    3) What are your favorite scents (florals, foodie, etc.)?
    Im a floral and fresh scent lover.

    4) What are your hobbies?
    Love to shop and even better shop for deals, craft, drink wine, and hang with my hubby and the kids! (really I do)

    5) Where do you like to shop the most? (Clothing stores, Home Stores, etc.)
    Well I am a Target girl and am there are least twice a week. I do also love my TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Home Goods!

    Bonus Question:
    Is there any subscription box you?d love to try?
    I have been wanting to try one or maybe two that are suitable for the kids I just have not sat down to figure out the best one.

  33. brittany

    This is just a great idea! I love your blog, and would love to win! This would be such a great surprise during busy season ( I know you once were an auditor, so you may have an idea of that means 😉 ) Thanks again for having such a great contest!

    1) Do you have kids? If so, what are their ages?
    No kids, just a husband & a dog.
    2) What are your favorite beauty products?
    Love trying new nail polishes, lip balms, anything Philosophy …
    3) What are your favorite scents (florals, foodie, etc.)?
    Love vanilla, florals, lavender, etc.
    4) What are your hobbies?
    Love couponing, subscription boxes, drinking red wine, reading blogs, and making crafts!
    5) Where do you like to shop the most? (Clothing stores, Home Stores, etc.)
    You mean, “where don’t you like to shop?” I just love shopping, and can find something great at just about any store 🙂
    Bonus Question:
    Is there any subscription box you?d love to try?
    Umba box, Popsugar, Hammock Pack, Barkbox, etc. I have a slight obsession with these boxes if you couldn’t tell!

  34. Lydia H.

    I love all your ideas! So generous of you!

    1) No kids
    2) I love anything Urban Decay and love all lip products.
    3) I like clean scents. Nothing too floral or perfumey.
    4) I love shopping and hanging out with friends and family. I love finding cool and interesting products.
    5) I love shopping at J. Crew, Target, Nordstrom, and of course Sephora.
    Bonus Question:
    I recently found out about Hammock Box and would love to try that service.

  35. Danielle Benson

    I think this is a terrific idea!

    1. Yes, I have a 2 month old daughter.
    2. I LOVE mascara and hip new colors of nail polish.
    3. I’m not big on smelly things but I tend to like vanilla cupcake and strawberry scents.
    4. I like to organize, decorate, and read.
    5. I shop at Target, TJMaxx, Homegoods, Pier1, and World Market.
    Bonus: I’m really, really interested in Fancy Box!

  36. Jency Kuriakose

    This is an awesome idea! I saw a few of my friends putting this up as a post and commented on one. I thought about putting it up but I can only shop – no other major skills (baking or cooking or sewing or knitting)! 😉
    Real generous of you.

    1) Do you have kids? If so, what are their ages?
    Yes, two little ladies. Older one is 2 going on 13. Younger one is at an impressionable 5 months.
    2) What are your favorite beauty products?
    Perfumes are not really cosmetics but I love them. Beauty products – I really like to try a real good shampoo and conditioner.

    3) What are your favorite scents (florals, foodie, etc.)?
    Lavender. I love Bath and Body work’s Mahogany candle and the Nutmeg one. It’s like the smell of baking in a clean house.

    4) What are your hobbies?
    I write some. I love Kiwi crates to do with my 2 yr old & her BFF. I have a sewing machine that’s over a year old but still in its box. 🙂 I read… like mad.

    5) Where do you like to shop the most? (Clothing stores, Home Stores, etc.)
    I love Pier 1 Imports, The Body Shop, Vera Bradley & Gap.

    Bonus Question:
    Is there any subscription box you?d love to try?
    I so want to try Pop Sugar Must Have. Maybe someday I will.

    You know, You should have also answered these. I am sure many of us can predict some of your answers but we would have loved to see you answer.

    Good Luck all.

  37. Yivanna Valdez

    Hi
    I love this . Im acutally doing it on Instagram and its picked up pretty fast and alot of people are doing it.

    1.I have no kids.
    2.Mainly Too Faced Products but Im inot anything having to with lips and Nails.
    3.Floral especially Lavender. Clean Scents.
    4.Lately I been crazy with sample boxes and doing videos for them on Youtube. I guess thats a new hobby.
    5.H&M Nice grown but still young style. Clothes of good material that actually last after a few washes. Beautiful accessories and Bags. But most importantly CHEAP prices.

    Bonus : Im subscribed to so many beauty boxes. I would love to try any food ones.

  38. Claire H.

    Oooh I love it, thanks!

    1) Do you have kids? If so, what are their ages?
    I have a son who is 9.

    2) What are your favorite beauty products?
    I love Loreal’s BB cream, Bare Minerals, and would love to try Benefit’s different eye palettes.

    3) What are your favorite scents (florals, foodie, etc.)?
    For perfume/body- I like florals. For home, I like both florals and bakery/food scents.

    4) What are your hobbies?
    Reading, making candles, movies, and music.

    5) Where do you like to shop the most? (Clothing stores, Home Stores, etc.)
    TARGET! I also love Home Goods, World Market, Pier 1, Gap, and Nordstrom.

    Bonus Question: Is there any subscription box you?d love to try?
    I would love to try Birchbox or Pop Sugar!

  39. Braden

    Thank you for doing this. Pay it Forward!

    1) Nope, no kids.
    2) I’ve just recently found a product by Ernest Supplies – it’s their matte moisturizer. Good stuff. I’m interested in trying Kiehls.
    3) My favorite scents vary… I like cinnamon, lilac, rose… just no lavender, please (instant headache)
    4) I don’t know if you would consider it a hobby, but I really enjoy cooking/baking.
    5) Amazon! It’s the biggest big box store on the planet. Otherwise, Pier1 is a store I could spend hours (and thousands) in.
    Bonus Question:
    I would LOVE to try Mantry! It’s just a lot of money for me to spend on a monthly basis…

  40. Rebekah Ward

    Fun!!

    1. No kids
    2. Mascara!
    3. Cooking, coffee, and spicy scents.
    4. Reading, cooking, my dogs
    5. HomeGoods, Target, PetsMart

    Bonus-ipsy 🙂

  41. Carri

    1) Do you have kids? If so, what are their ages?
    Nope! Just a fur-baby who keeps us really busy.

    2) What are your favorite beauty products?
    DiorShow mascara, Naked Palette by Urban Decay, Eyeshadow Primer by Urban Decay, and Hard Head hairspray by BedHead/Tigi.

    3) What are your favorite scents (florals, foodie, etc.)?
    Candles–anything festive (pumpkin/spice in fall, cranberry/baking/greenery scents in winter)
    Body–Mild scents like vanilla.

    4) What are your hobbies?
    I guess I need one. 🙂 I work a lot. I love to spend time with the hubs, the pup, family/friends.

    5) Where do you like to shop the most? (Clothing stores, Home Stores, etc.)
    Marshalls/HomeGoods/TJMaxx, Target, Amazon, and we always seem to be at PetSmart for some reason or another.

    Bonus Question: Is there any subscription box you?d love to try?
    I don’t have any, so anything fabulous!!!

  42. Tiffany

    This is so fun!

    1) Do you have kids? If so, what are their ages?
    nope
    2) What are your favorite beauty products?
    I love Kiehls face creams, and my Lush salt scrub! I also couldn’t live without a lip balm in basically every pocket/purse I own.

    3) What are your favorite scents (florals, foodie, etc.)?
    Fruity!

    4) What are your hobbies?
    Couponing, when I have time. Baking, crafts. And I hope I will start running again, does that count?

    5) Where do you like to shop the most? (Clothing stores, Home Stores, etc.)
    Target, American Apparel, Amazon, CVS

    Bonus Question:
    Is there any subscription box you?d love to try?
    I’ve been wanting to try the Popsugar Must Have box..but I just can’t commit to spending that much on a box in case I hate it. Also PV Body!

  43. kirstyn

    1) Yes 1 little girl who just turned 1
    2) Urban Decay Eyeliner and Rimmel Mascara I cant go without either , also I am loving the Return of Sexy palette from Too Faced
    3) Floral and sweet I am currently wearing Versace Bright Crystal which is so nice
    4) My kid, I am a stay at home mom so I spend a lot of time with her, I also am into fitness a lot lately
    5) Sephora, Target (my fiancee works there yay!), Macys, Bath and Body Works
    Bonus Question:
    Is there any subscription box you?d love to try? I would love to try Pop Sugar and Glossy Box

  44. mary b.

    1) 2 girls 4 and 7
    2) trying out natural/organic products
    3) fruity – apple, orange, pineapple, coconut
    4) couponing
    5) banana republic, gap, target, ann taylor
    Bonus Question:
    any with food/chocolate
    thanks

  45. Aimee A

    #1. No kids!
    #2. I love mascara! Does nail polish count!
    #3. I love fruity!
    #4. Hobbies… If I ever get a free minute I love reading, and any family time I can get!
    #5. I do 99% of my shopping online.. Target, Amazon,Walmart, Soap.com, kohls……
    Bonus???. Id be curious what comes in bark box for lrg dogs, or any beauty box.

    I love this pay it forward stuff… just a small gesture can mean so much to someone! Warms the heart!

  46. Stephanie

    1) Do you have kids? If so, what are their ages?
    nope, no kids
    2) What are your favorite beauty products?
    i love my bare minerals make up, opi nail polish, and kiehls moisturizer!!
    3) What are your favorite scents (florals, foodie, etc.)?
    i like fruity and naturey scents 🙂
    4) What are your hobbies?
    i love crafting (especially making cards), but i do need to learn how to use a sewing machine… then the possibilities will be endless!
    5) Where do you like to shop the most? (Clothing stores, Home Stores, etc.)
    urban outfitters, target, amazon
    Bonus Question:
    Is there any subscription box you?d love to try?
    pv body!

  47. soon p

    1) I have one son. He is 14 months.
    2) The one thing I can’t live without is chapstick.
    3) I like floral scents.
    4) my hobbies are anything dealing with music! Singing, broadway musicals, etc
    5) I do most of my shopping online – buying baby clothes and buying subscription boxes!
    Bonus Question:
    I would love to try Hammock pack!

  48. Jaclyn

    1) I don’t have any children.
    2) I love Tarte foundation, Naked palette colors, and I am always looking for the perfect mascara and eyeliner.
    3) I love floral & clean scents and Baies by Diptyque
    4) Running, yoga, and anything active.
    5) Nordstrom, H&M, Target, TJ Maxx.
    Bonus Question:
    I would love to try a PopSugar box.

  49. Kassandra

    1) Do you have kids? If so, what are their ages? Yes, a little girl, 5 months
    2) What are your favorite beauty products? nail polish, eye shadow, eye liner, perfume
    3) What are your favorite scents (florals, foodie, etc.)? Floral, sweet, apple pie
    4) What are your hobbies? being a mom, reading, crafting
    5) Where do you like to shop the most? amazon, target, kohls
    Bonus Question:
    Is there any subscription box you?d love to try? Stork stack and popsugar

  50. michele

    hi! i stumbled upon your blog when giving in to subscription box madness and got instantly hooked! : ) i also thought this was a great idea and would love to participate!

    1) Do you have kids? If so, what are their ages?
    … not YET, but one is on the way! july! ahhh! our first!!! we are so excited!!! (i’m also really excited to subscribe to citrus lane… discovered on your blog, of course!)

    2) What are your favorite beauty products?
    ANYTHING, and i mean that! my new years resolution is to start using my hoard of beauty supply samples (hello, birchbox and sephora bonus points!). i love polishes and lip glosses in particular!

    3) What are your favorite scents (florals, foodie, etc.)?
    florals! like philosphy amazing grace… mmm…

    4) What are your hobbies?
    crafting, in general. when i have time, which is never! i also love reading. and of course subscription box research!

    5) Where do you like to shop the most? (Clothing stores, Home Stores, etc.)
    nordstrom.com! they have the BEST shipping policy ever. sephora, costco.

    Bonus Question:
    Is there any subscription box you?d love to try?
    i’m waitlisted for the goodies box… counting down the months for citrus lane… resisting all other beauty boxes!

  51. Abby

    1.) I do hve kids! 4 and 1 on the way. Their ages are 9, 6, 5, 22 months and I’m due in May.
    2.) Anything for my eyes. Especially a good eyeliner and mascara.
    3.) I love anything fresh and fruity!
    4.) I love to read when I get time.
    5.) Target, Kohls, hobby lobby, and a million others. 🙂
    I think a PopSugar box would be a box I’d love to try.
    Thank You!!

  52. Rachel B.

    What a nice idea. I am so happy I came across your website a couple weeks ago. I have learned more about Target clearance and “hidden clearance” than any of the other websites I regularly follow (and you are funny!).

    1) Do you have kids? If so, what are their ages?
    One boy… just turned 16 months.
    2) What are your favorite beauty products?
    I keep it simple. CG mascara and Body Shop All in One face base.
    3) What are your favorite scents (florals, foodie, etc.)?
    Tropical… think BBW summer scents.
    4) What are your hobbies?
    Photography and crafting.
    5) Where do you like to shop the most? (Clothing stores, Home Stores, etc.)
    Target, Home Goods, Ann Taylor Loft, IKEA
    Bonus Question:
    Is there any subscription box you?d love to try?
    I have been interested in checking out Kiwi Crate. My son is a little young, but I want to be sure to cultivate his creativity.

  53. Norma

    1. 3 kids… 2 boys 10 & 6, 1 girl age 10

    2. I don’t really have a specific brand of beauty products. I usually pick up whatever I see at Target. I do use a spray Aragon oil in my hair & love moisturizers.

    3. Favorite scents are Pink Chiffon from Bath & Body Works & VS Bombshell

    4. Hobbies are crafting & reading when I can find time

    5. Target & Hobby Lobby… oh and TJ Maxx & Bed, Bath & Beyond

    Bonus… Popsugar!!

  54. Olga

    1) Do you have kids? If so, what are their ages? No kids yet, just a puppy. 🙂
    2) What are your favorite beauty products? I love nail polish and eye shadow!
    3) What are your favorite scents (florals, foodie, etc.)? I love anything that smells like apples and other fruity smells!
    4) What are your hobbies? Traveling and reading!
    5) Where do you like to shop the most? (Clothing stores, Home Stores, etc.) Ann Taylor Loft, Macys, Nordstrom, Ross
    Bonus Question:
    Is there any subscription box you?d love to try? I would love to try PopSugar and ipsy!

  55. Christina

    How fun and exciting!

    1. I have 2 boys ages 2 & 6.
    2. Anti-aging products
    3. Love light fruity scents
    4. Watching clothing trends
    5. Target & Banana Republic

    Bonus: Popsugar

  56. Lori Haas

    1) I have gobs of kids – 3 girls ages 13,16, 18 and a 10 year boy
    2) Fave beauty products – I must say I suck in the beauty dept. Does a come and hair tie count as a beauty product? I am pretty low fuss.
    3)Fave scents – food and sweet and natural…like ocean breeze, lilac, etc
    4)Hobbies – art, basketball, bee keeping
    5) I like to shop most – sporting goods, the Gap, and clothing…but everything is for short people….I wish they had more in talls
    Bonus – Subscription box – I am thinking that maybe I dumped PopSugar too quickly after their premier box was such a dud….maybe they deserve a second chance.

  57. Katy

    1) I do not have any kids yet but I have an amazing little nephew. 🙂
    2) Ysl lipsticks and urban decay eyeshadows are scattered in just about every purse I have just in case. Lush bath bombs are amazing as well.
    3) I’m more of a foodie scent type of person. Currently obsessed with Berry Sorbet from bbw.
    4) Traveling, dance and jewelry making are my hobbies of choice.
    5) Target and Torrid stores.
    Bonus Question:
    As far as subscription boxes I’d like to try I am stuck between Popsugar and hammock pack. I actually stumbled across your blog when googling reviews for the two and have stayed ever since lol

  58. mpmny@hotmail.com

    Hi, if i win i will certainly in some way pay it forward. Thanks for your generousity and great blog!!! Thanks to you i now have cravebox and the goody box.
    1) Do you have kids? If so, what are their ages?
    1 son 18 yrs old, and 2 labrador retrievers who I think are my sons too…lol
    2) What are your favorite beauty products? Bare minerals, anything Sephora.
    3) What are your favorite scents (florals, foodie, etc.)? Florals, pure grace, jennifer anniston, etc.
    4) What are your hobbies? Gardening and zumba.
    5) Where do you like to shop the most? (Clothing stores, Home Stores, etc.) Marshalls and Home Goods.
    Bonus Question:
    Is there any subscription box you?d love to try? Yes, i would love to try PV Body, but is really expensive. I also like Candle Voyage box, chic Peek and Klutch club.

  59. Kate Brison

    What a great idea! I did my own little pay it forward when a friend was in need of a baby swing and I used my consignment credits at a local boutique to get her one, it felt wonderful!
    1) Do you have kids? If so, what are their ages? I have two lovely girls, 16 years old and 4 months old, it’s weird having a baby in the house again, but so wonderful 🙂
    2) What are your favorite beauty products? I love bare minerals, or any all-natural beauty products, juice skincare is also great, I love what the natural products do for my skin, but they are priccce-y, so I usually hit the sales at sephora and ulta for good deals at the end/beginning of the year.
    3) What are your favorite scents (florals, foodie, etc.)? I love soft florals for perfumes, but will do a nice citrus or coconut in bath products, especially in the warmer months.
    4) What are your hobbies? I love to read, hike with the kids, make jewelry, bake, and love to try crafty and DIY ideas, my pinterest list to try is miles long, lol.
    5) Where do you like to shop the most? I love Target and Marshalls for myself and my older daughter, Babies R Us, Carters and Old Navy for the baby, Homegoods for fun household stuff, and my teenager LOVES thrifting, so we are always hunting for good bargains and fun vintage shoes at our local thrift stores, good for the wallet and the planet!
    Bonus Question:
    Is there any subscription box you?d love to try? I would love to try Love with Food, Stork Stack or Birch Box, but any of the subscription boxes would be wonderful!

  60. Alice

    1) Do you have kids? If so, what are their ages? nope. I am an auntie to all of my cousins’s kids and godmother to one of my best friends daughters.
    2) What are your favorite beauty products? Lately, I have been loving nail polish after discovering out the door top coat that speeds drying. Lip balms, especially fancy ones that are probably overpriced but are the fool proof option when buying things at Sephora for the non-makeup person who wants products. For my face, I’ve been using Josie Maran Argan Oil at night for the last month, which has done nothing bad to my face so I assume its good (I realized since I don’t wear make-up, it means I don’t stare at my face often, so I don’t know what it looked like before argan.) And Cetaphil stuff, because it’s dirt cheap at Costco and I’m not allergic to it.
    3) What are your favorite scents (florals, foodie, etc.)? unscented. I’ve been buying mostly unscented or lightly scented soap, shampoo, dish soap, detergent etc because I realized my eyes water and nose gets stuffed up in the detergent aisle and the fragrance parts of department store., so I try to stick to not too many scents. I do really like the L’Occitane cherry blossom, peony and regular shea hand cream scents. I also like the smell of baked bread.
    4) What are your hobbies? Cooking, celebrity news, bad reality shows (non-competition ones), easy crafts/DIY, slickdealing/Target Clearance hunting and lately, the gym (tried spinning for first time last week….butt still hurts. And by lately I mean the last 4 months, not a new years resolution thing.).
    5) Where do you like to shop the most? (Clothing stores, Home Stores, etc.) Target, Farmers Market and Nordstrom (or even better Nordstrom Rack).
    Bonus Question:
    Is there any subscription box you?d love to try? A food one.

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