Bonjour Jolie - August 2014 (Travel the World With Us!)

"For August, sit back, relax, take a trip with us and explore the world!"

This month's Bonjour Jolie box is all about travel.  You basically get "travel" around the world, experiencing different products while staying home!  I love how every box has a theme.  Bonjour Jolie is a period subscription box that costs $16 + shipping & handling where you get a choice of pads/tampons, a gift, pampering items and food.  They also ship internationally!

August 2014 Bonjour Jolie

The Gift...

The Gift

Washington:  Gold Travel Charm Bracelet - Here we have a handmade gold-toned travel bracelet with several different charms.  This bracelet is so adorable and I can't wait to wear it!  ($20)

The Pampering...

The Pampering

California:  Sonoma Soap Company Hair Care Set - This set is made of freshly crushed grape seed, red raspberry and green apple extracts.  I love getting travel sets of shampoo's and conditioners.  They are great for when I'm running out at home or traveling, obviously! ($2.50)

New York: Tocca Body Wash and Body Cream - These items are fragranced with grapefruit and cucumber.  I always end up having to buy these items before going out of town, thankfully I don't have to now. ($4.50)

England: I Love Mango and Papaya Massage Bar - This is a soap free bar to help you feel refreshed.  I love the scent of this! ($2)

Also pictured: Feminine wipes and two packets of Advil, which always come in the box.

The Edibles...

The Edibles

Brazil:  Bauducco Wafers - These are vanilla wafers filled with rich chocolate cream layers.  I already ate these and they're pretty good. ($2)

Indonesia:  Balis' Best tea Candy - I haven't tried these yet, but they seem interesting.

Argentina:  Arcor Fruit Candy - This candy has a soft center, and is made with real fruit.  

Italy:  Glitterati Elegant Mints - These mints are flavored.  You can't tell from the picture, but these are super tiny.  They're really good, though! 

Germany:  Haribo Gummi Bears - I'm sure everyone has had these!  I love this tiny packet, the bears are a mini-size too!

Spain:  Chupa Chups Lollipops - I have heard of these before, but never had one.  I didn't even realize that Salvador Dali created their logo!

England:  Ahmad Tea - I got the Blackcurrant flavor.

Sri Lanka:  Dils Royal Tea - Blueberry tea flavor.

Turkey:  Galil Tea - Pomegranate.

Japan:  Maeda - en Tea - It's green tea of course, my favorite. 

As usual, I'm happy with this month's box.  I'm hoping September's box will be amazing, it is my birthday month!

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Bonjour Jolie - July 2014 (Honey, You and I Are Meant to Be!)

"For July, we celebrate the maker of exquisite honey, the humble honey bee!"

This is probably one of my favorite Bonjour Jolie boxes so far, and I've been a subscriber for over a year!  This month is all about the honey bee.

Bonjour Jolie is a monthly, period subscription box where you will receive a choice of tampons/pads, a gift, pampering items, and edible items!  The box is $16 + $5 for shipping & handling.  They also ship internationally, but shipping is more ($10 for Canada, and $16 for the rest of the world.)  You can also get a one-time box for $20, and there is also an option to get the box without feminine protection for only $10!  This is one of my favorite subscriptions so I highly recommend it, and they also have great customer service!  Sign up here!!

Here is this month's box...

July 2014 Bonjour Jolie Box

One of the things I love about this box is the packaging.  It's different from month to month and it feels like I'm opening a present!

The Gift...

Bee and Amber Honey Drop Necklace ($24) - I absolutely love this item!  This is a handmade necklace with an antiqued brass bee and an amber topaz.  The chain is super long, which I love.  This came from an Etsy store called "Le Chaim," and there are a lot of beautiful pieces for sale including this one!

The Pampering...

Sparkling Organic Honeycomb Soap ($3) - This handmade soap is made with real honey and 24k Gold Mica!  It's hard to tell from the picture, but it really does sparkle.  

Honey Infusion Lotion Bar ($3) - This is a handmade lotion bar made with honey, beeswax, and organic oils.  All you have to do is rub it in your hands so it slightly melts.  This requires no water!

Honey Almond Bath Oil Beads ($5) - These beads are filled with premium natural oils to soften skin.  I love bath products and I have so many of them, so I need to start taking more baths!

Organic Honey Vanilla Lip Balm ($5) - I love lip balms, especially the ones that Bonjour Jolie makes, so I was so happy to be getting another one!  You can never have too many =).

The Edibles...

Betterbee Sweet Honey Candy ($1.50) - These delicious candies are made with real honey and come in flavors such as: Honey, Honey Lemon, Apple, and Pomegranate!

Joyva Honey Sesame Crunch ($1) - This was actually a 3,000 year old recipe that was tweaked in 1907.  I've never heard of these, but I've had a couple and they are so, so good!  No wonder the recipe has been around forever!

Glorybee Flavored Honey Sticks ($1) - I love putting honey in my tea, especially when I fill under-the-weather.  These honey sticks come infused orange, watermelon, and peach flavors.  I can't wait to try these!

Nature Valley Granola Bar ($1) - I've had these granola bars before and they make an excellent snack!

Davidson's Honey Tea ($1.60) - All these teas are made with a bit of honey in each bag.


In every box, subscribers will also get a couple of packets of Advil and feminine wipes as well.  My most favorite items in this box have to be the necklace (obviously!), and the honeycomb soap!  I can't wait to see what's in store for August!

Bonjour Jolie - May 2014 (Celebrate Dreams!)

This month is Bonjour Jolie's 1 year anniversary!  Congratulations to them!!!  Bonjour Jolie is a monthly period subscription box.  They send items such as pads/tampons etc, a gift, food, and bath products.  It's only $16/month + shipping.   They also ship internationally!

As always, I love everything in this month's box!

May 2014

The Gift

These are custom bracelets, and are all connected underneath.  It's a little big even with the adjustable chain, but that's to be expected when you have as tiny wrists as I do!  They're are very cute, though!


The Pampering

I was so excited to see Philosophy products in this box!!  I received all samples sizes of:  Celebrate Dreams Body Bar, Celebrate Life Facial Bar, Celebrate Dreams Shower Gel, and Be Somebody Body Lotion.  You can find this brand at several locations, and I usually get it from Sephora.  I can't wait to use these!


The Edibles

One of the best parts of this box is receiving food!  Like always, I eat most of it as soon as I open the box!  The cookies and the York Peppermint Patties are already gone =)  They always send tea and I'm to get more because I was running low.

Another great box from Bonjour Jolie, and it continues to be one of my favorite boxes.  Other things that are included every month are two packets of Advil and feminine wipes.   I can't wait for June's box!

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Bonjour Jolie - March 2014 (The Luck of the Irish)

"This March enjoy a little bit of Ireland!"

I was very surprised to see my March Bonjour Jolie box in the mailbox today.  I did get a shipping notification a few days ago, but the tracking never updated.  What a nice surprise!

Bonjour Jolie is a period subscription box service that sends you pads/tampons etc of your choosing, food, pampering items, and a gift every month.  The box costs $16/month plus $5 for shipping.  For Canada, shipping is $10, and for everywhere else, $16.  Sign up here!!!

March 2014 Bonjour Jolie

This is an obvious St. Patricks Day/Irish themed box!  I love the packaging, per usual.  First up, we have...

The Edibles

The Edibles

Oatfield Orange Chocolate Roll - These are really good!  They have a soft chocolate center with a hard outer orange shell. ($2)

Oatfield Irish Butter Toffee - I'm not a huge toffee fan, but I will give these a try! ($1)

Oatfield Chocolate Peppermints -  There's really nothing better than chocolate and mint together, in my opinion.  The outside is a hard peppermint, while the inside is chocolate! ($1)

The Oatfield Sweetshop is the oldest confectionary shop in Ireland!

Bewely's Tea Company Caramelized Tea Biscuits - These are supposedly good to drink with tea, but I wouldn't know because I have already ate them...by themselves!  I love cookies like this! ($1)

The Blarney Stone Farm Honey Sticks - I don't care for honey much, but I love having it in my tea when I have a sore throat.  This company has producing honey for over 50 years! ($ 2)

Bewely's Tea - I can never have too much tea, and I love how this box sends out different brands!  Bewely's is one of the oldest tea companies in Ireland, and they have been making it since 1840. ($1.30)

The Gift

The Gift

Silver Shamrock and Shell Bracelet - This bracelet is adorable!  I would wear this other times during the year besides March.  The charms are really tiny and very cute.  It comes with a four leaf clover charm and a green shell.  Mine is a little chipped at the edge, but it's not a big deal. ($14)

The Pampering

The Pampering

The Blarney Stone Farm Castle Soap - This soap is made and doesn't seem to have much of a scent.  I run out of hand soap fairly quick so this is nice to have. ($2)

The Blarney Stone Farm Lotion Bar - These are made with beeswax, cocoa butter and coconut oil.  It has a very nice smell and seem very moisturizing. ($2.30)

Basic Earth Botanicals Massage Bar - I don't typically use shower bars, but I'm excited to try this.  It has a very nice scent to it.  It's made with Eucalyptus and Lemon Myrtle. ($2)

Also, Feminine wipes and Advil are included, like always.

Everything in this box has been imported from Ireland, except for the massage bar and the bracelet.  I'm always impressed with how they package these boxes and have yet to be disappointed!  Can't wait for April!

Bonjour Jolie - February 2014 (For the Love of Chocolate)

One of my favorite boxes just arrived, Bonjour Jolie!  This is a monthly period subscription box that only costs $16/month + shipping (for US customers.)  They do ship international!  Not only do you get tampons and pads etc, but you get to choose the brands you like.  They also send food, pampering items, and a gift!

This month's box is very Valentine's Day-themed.  I love how they packaged this box with pink and red colors; it's part of the fun!

Bonjour Jolie February 2014

I chose U by Kotex brand for tampons and pads.  This has been my favorite for quite a long time.

The Gift

The Gift

Silver Heart Locket Necklace ($16) - This necklace is pretty! I love the design on the heart; you can put a picture inside if you want to.  I love when they send jewelry in these boxes!

The Edibles

The Edibles

Russell Stover Chocolate ($1) - This is a heart shape truffle chocolate.  I ate this right away.  I was hoping to receive chocolate in this box and I'm so glad I did!

Double Decker Moon Pie ($1) - I haven't had one of these in years so I'm happy to get one!  I didn't even know that this has been a traditional sweet eaten during Mardis Gras for the past 50 years!  You learn something every day.  This consists of marshmallow, graham cracker, and dark chocolate.  Yummy.

Stash Chocolate Teas ($1.50) - More tea!  I got the flavors: Chocolate Mint Oolong Tea, Red Velvet Herbal Tea, and Chocolate Hazlenut Tea.

Also, I received Tootsie Rolls and Dove Chocolates.

The Pampering

The Pampering

New Zealand Chocolate Truffle Bath Salts ($3) - I love these bath salts and they're chocolate-scented! Wish I could eat it, lol.  They're made with 100% pure New Zealand Pacific Sea Salt.

Chocolate Lip Balm ($4) - I got another lip balm by Bonjour Jolie and I just love these!  This one contains scents of chocolate and cocoa butter.

Chocolate Decadence Candles ($1) - These are soy candles scented in chocolate.  I always love getting candles!

Chocolate Minted Hand Soaps ($1) - These are made with natural ingredients of mint and chocolate essential oils.  These have come at a good time because I'm running out of hand soaps!

Epielle Feminine Wipes ($1) - These are flushable wipes that perfect that time of the month.  I love getting these types of things because they always make me feel refreshed.

Also, I received two packets of Advil per usual.

The total value of this box is $29 (not including tampons/pads and advil.)  I'm never concerned with getting more for my money with this box.  If I get items that are helpful during that time of the month, or just anytime in general, then I will be happy.  I've never been disappointed in any of these boxes and I'm sure I won't ever be!

As usual, I'm looking forward to the next month! Sign up here!!!

Bonjour Jolie - January 2014 (Ringing in the New Year)

"This January, make a resolution to have your happiest year ever!"

I was so excited to receive my Bonjour Jolie box earlier in the month!  I usually receive it towards the end.  This is the first month where I have gone spoiler-free!

Bonjour Jolie is a period subscription box where you get your choice of pads, tampons, etc, along with items such as: edibles, pampering items, and a gift!  The box only costs $16/month plus s+h. They also ship worldwide as well!

January 2014 Bonjour Jolie Box

The Gift

Kanzashi Hair Pins Set

Kanzashi Hair Pins Set - These hair pins are so cute! I don't usually wear things like this, but I will definitely try them out!  Kanzashi is a Japanese form of art where fabric is folded into flowers.  These are imported from Japan  and handmade.

The Edibles

Seattle Chocolates, Lorna Doone Shortbread Cookies, and Bentley Tea

Seattle Chocolates - that are all natural, gluten free, and kosher.  I got three different flavors: Blackberry Creme, Dark Chocolate, and Ranier Cherry with Pecans.  As usual, the chocolate has already been eaten!

Lorna Doone Shortbread Cookies - I've never tried these and I heard they were pretty good.

Bentley's Tea - I got 5 bags in flavors: Earl Grey, Raspberry, English Breakfast, and Green Tea.  Packets of Splenda and Truvia were also included.  Love tea!

The Pampering

Heating Pad, Bath Salts, Rose Petal Soaps, Sachet Pillow, and Feminine Wipes

Beyond BodiHeat Heating Pad - This is suppose to deliver up to 12 hours of pain relief.  I've never tried anything like this before, but I will definitely have reasons to use it.

Brown Sugar and Fig Bath Salts - This smells so good! It's made with 100% Bokek Dead Sea Salt from the Southern Dead Sea in Israel.  I can't wait to use this in my next bath!

Morraccan Rose Petal Soaps - I was hoping to get something like this to try sometime!  You can use these as a fragrance in your bathroom or as a soap for hand washing.  I rather use these as decorative fragrances!

Lavendar and Vanilla Satin Scented Sachet Pillow - These pillows are hand sewn and fragrant of natural essential oils.  I've had similar items like this before, in my dresser doors, so I will probably put this in one of my drawers as well.

Playtex Feminine Wipes - These are good for during your period or anytime you want to feel refreshed.

As extras, I got two packets of Advil and another Peppermint Lip Balm, which I received in the December box!

This has been another great box from Bonjour Jolie! I can't wait until February's!

Bonjour Jolie - December 2013 ('Tis The Season)

This month's Bonjour Jolie theme is 'Tis The Season.  Bonjour Jolie is a period box where they send you with your choice in pads, tampons, etc up to the amount of 25.  The boxes also come with items such as snacks, teas or other drinks, beauty products, and a special gift!  This is one of my favorite subscription box services.   It only costs $16/month plus shipping.  Subscribers don't have accounts, but if you need to ask or a question or anything, their customer service is amazing!

December 2013 Bonjour Jolie box

I love how everything is packaged this month.  It's so festive! I'm going out of town on Monday, the 23rd, and was worried I wasn't going to get my box in time for Christmas!  Thankfully, it showed up today.

The Gift - $16

The gift this month is a Silver Snowflake Jingle Bells Bracelet.  At first I thought that this could be something cute I could wear Christmas day until I put it on...

This bracelet is huge on me, but I'm not surprised because I have abnormally small wrists.  That's why I don't typically wear bracelets like this.  It very easily can slip off.  It is really cute though, and it really jingles!  I'm hoping  I can figure out how to wear this.

The Edibles

The Edibles

SteenLand Chocolate Snowflake Coins - This is made by a chocolatier in the Netherlands.  Chocolate coins have been traditionally given at Christmas and Hanukkah since 270 AD! These are good and I'm so happy to be getting chocolate!

Sweet Dreams Hot Cocoa Mix - I got two packets of cocoa mix in Dark Chocolate and Cinnamon.  I just love hot chocolate.  I'm not a coffee person, so this is what I usually drink, besides tea.  I can't wait to try this!

Ghirardelli Chocolates - More chocolate!  I received two chocolates in Milk and White Chocolate, Peppermint Bark, and Peppermint Bark with Dark Chocolate.  These are already gone!  I especially love chocolate and mint together.

A couple of mints were also included.

The Pampering

The Pampering

Peppermint Lip Balm ($4) - Bonjour Jolie has started to make their own lip balms and is made with mostly organic ingredients.  It is a lightly scented lip balm, which is nice, and it's also very moisturizing.

Vanilla Sugar Scrub Lip Treatment ($4) - This lip scrub has also been made by Bonjour Jolie.  I tried it out, but I didn't get any exfoliation whatsoever.  It smells nice, but I it didn't do anything other than moisturize.  Sugar is listed on the side of the tube as one of the ingredients.  I will try it again because maybe there wasn't any sugar in the product on the surface.  If all else fails, I have another lip balm.  I can always use one more!

Crocheted Face Scrubby by Sam's Crochet - This is handmade with 100% cotton. These are used to exfoliate your face or to remove eye makeup.  I'm taking this thing with me on my trip!

Gingerbread Scented Candles - Bonjour Jolie also designed these candles for the Holidays!  These do really smell like gingerbread and I'm going to start burning these ASAP!

Summer's Eve Feminine Wipes - These are perfect to carry around in my purse!

Also included were two packets of Advil.

I'm very pleased with this month's Bonjour Jolie box, as always.  I loved the packaging and that makes everything much more exciting in my opinion!  I can't wait to see what comes in January's box!

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Bonjour Jolie: Go Vegan! - September 2013

This month's theme is "Go Vegan!," which means all products are vegan.  Bonjour Jolie has easily become one of my favorite subscription boxes!  It is a time of the month box that costs $16/month + shipping.

September 2013 Bonjour Jolie

I love how everything is packaged so nicely each month!

The Gift...

Personalized Silver Necklace

The first item is a Personalized Silver Necklace.  This is my favorite from this box!  Each necklace comes with your first initial stamped into metal, a handmade murano glass bead, and a sterling silver bead.  No two are alike! I also love how the chain is pretty long too! I love, love, love this!!!!

Value - $16

The Edibles...

Tea and Gourmellow

I received five bags from SerendipiTea Tea Company.  This tea company is run by women in New York. I also got an organic cotton reusable bag to put the tea leaves in.  So useful!  I got tea in flavors: Hibiscus, Secret Garden, Citralicious, and two bags of Once Upon a Tea (which I'm drinking now and it's so good.)

Value - $3.50

Next food item is a Gourmellow by Desiderio Chocolates.  As soon as I took this picture, I had to eat it. I'm obsessed with chocolate.  It is a vegan marshmallow truffle bar.  It is half marshmallow and half chocolate truffle.  This is so good! I need more =).

Value - $3.00

The Pampering...

Bronzer, Bath Tea, Advil, Lotion, Lip Balm, and Feminine Wipes

Next, I got Just Pure Minerals Bronzer and Brush.  I've never tried any vegan makeup before so this should be good!

Value - $1.50

U Just Relax Bath Tea is something I can't wait to try.  It sounds so relaxing.  All you have to do is place the bag into the tub or hang it in the shower for calming aromatherapy.  It also can be used 2-4 more times!

Value - $2.00

I got a small sample of Sunny Day Botanicles Organic Lotion.  It has a nice light scent with all natural ingredients.

Value - $2.00

Next up, is the PuurBody Full Size Vegan Lip Balm.  This is handcrafted by a stay-at-home Mom! This has been made exclusively to Bonjour Jolie.  I got it in the scent Sweet Vanilla.  It smells so good and it's very moisturizing.

Value - $3.50

Lastly, I got two packets of Always Radiant Feminine Wipes.  These are very useful and going into my purse.

Value - $.50

Of course I also got pads, tampons, and Advil (pictured above.)

Total Value - $32 (minus value of Advil and tampons/pads)

I love this box!! I can't wait for October's box, and I hope we get more chocolate!!!  Sign up here!!!

Bonjour Jolie: Honoring the Feminine - August 2013

Bonjour Jolie is a time of the month subscription box and is a fairly new, mother-daughter company.  This is my second box.  The August box features all women owned businesses.  All boxes are $16/month plus $5 shipping.  They also ship to Canada and Internationally, but shipping costs are more. 

I love this subscription because not only can you get pretty much any type of pad, liner, and tampon brand, but you will also receive a gift, edible treats, and beauty items!  Not to mention everything is presented so nicely! You can choose any number of pads, liners or tampons out of the allotted 25. 

August 2013 Bonjour Jolie

The Gift

This month's gift is a silver and stone bracelet.  These bracelets are handmade by women in Peru, and made with alpaca silver and precious stones such as: black onyx, lapis lazuli, mahogany obsidian, Andean pink opal, rose quartz, tiger's eye, and turquoise.  This bracelet is so pretty, and I can't wait to wear it!

The Edibles

 I got 2 Leccare Lollipops in Peach Cobbler and Apples & Honey.  These are handmade and created with simple ingredients like sugar, filtered water, flavors and spices.  I've only had the Peach Cobbler flavor and it was really good.

Also included was 5 bags of tea from the Just Add Honey Tea Company.  This company is located in Tucker, Georgia and each bag of tea is handblended.  I got the flavors: "Wild Blueberry," "Georgia Peaches," two in "Berries!," and "Chocolate Delight." My family is from Georgia, I have lived there, and go there quite frequently, so I know these teas will be good!  Everything is better from the south when it comes to food items.

The Pampering

Next, I received a small sample of the Organic Herbal Hand Scrub from Beazers Garden, which also came with a coupon code.  Made in New York, it is made with essential oils, Demerara, Turbinado, and herbs.  I love scrubs, of any kind!

I got two packets of the Happy Hands Lotion from the Happy Hands Store, in scents of  "Rose Petals" and "Sandia Sage & Lavender."  These lotions are made with natural essential oils and mineral oil.  No parabens, thankfully.  These will come in handy since I have dry hands quite frequently.

Scaredy Cat Mineral Eye Shadow is the next beauty item by Scaredy Cat Cosmetics.  It is cruelty-free and contains no parabens, fillers, fragrances, talc, and bismuth.  I got it in the color in "Cirrina," and comes in a sample size, but what they call a "Trial Vial."  This color is so pretty and I think I will purchase more sample sizes from their Etsy shop.

Scaredy Cat Mineral Eye Shadow in Cirrina

I also received Herbal Bath Salts from the Barefoot Apothecary.  I got Detoxify in "Juniper Cedar."  I haven't used bath salts in a long time and looking forward to see how these work.  It does smell really good and these bath salts are made to be clarifying, healing, and rejuvenating.  Sounds very relaxing.

Finally, I got Sensibles Sanitary Bags by Scensibles Bags, which are for throwing away your tampons in.  These are perfect to put into my purse.  They have a really nice scent too!

Also, you get sample packets of Advil in your box.  I decided to not mention or show a picture of the pads and tampons I received, since that is not the exciting part LOL!

I highly recommend this subscription!  I can't wait for September's box.