I thought I would do something a little different today and show you what I picked up at David's Tea, Superstore and Starbucks recently.

Eithne over at Tea & Nail Polish posted about holiday goodies at David's Tea, which made me run right to my closest store (very close it seems) and buy some stuff.
First off was an Element tea for one set. I've been gifted tea for one sets in the past and always found them a let down, the pot barley has enough water in it to fill the cup and they look very meh. I instantly feel in love with he look of this tea, white and gold set. Not only can the pot hold lots of water (perfect for a refill), it also has a strainer so your tea can be loose. I also love how the lid fits on top when not using it. It is going to look cute near my snowman tea pot and cherry blossom tea pot.
The next think I had to have was a pouch that contained all 5 winter tea flavours in tea bags. It was $10 and I really liked the little pouch, that is really why I got it.
Finally at Starbucks I got a fox mug. I have too many fox mugs (how many is too many? let me know in the comments) , and one that is actually similar, but I had to have this one. It was pricy at $18.95, but Starbucks makes nice mugs, and after all I am Ms. Fox.

 Next up was David's Tea. I really love tea, David's in particular. I have so many that I have declared that I am not allowed any more tea. I did cave and bought this Advent Calendar for $40. I decided the way it was layed out with the drawers and the mini tins that next year I can go into the store and buy 24 10g seasonal teas and refill it. That way I wont be wasteful with all the packaging (plus it was the only way I could actually justify the purchase). I also got the hubby a Purdy's Advent Calendar that looks the same for $25(you can check it out here), it also will be refilled next year.

I went to Murale (owned by Shoppers Drug Mart) and redeemed my points for the holly grail of holiday beauty products.....


Speaking of Becca, I also got the Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Champagne Glow Palette. This features Jaclyn Hill's Champagne Pop as well as two other shades. As I said, I wanted to try some Becca out.
Buxom Look All You Want. I got this for $50 minus my 20% and was ecstatic. I got a Buxom custom palette a few months back and have yet to really dig into it, but love it. For the same cost I got this great palette in a limited edition case, a mini mascara and full sized liner. Great deal and very pretty colours.
I needed brush cleaners, so trying out the Cinema Secrets Cinema Secrets Makeup Brush Cleaner Pro Starter Kit seemed like a great idea.

I keep on hearing good things about Sephora Collection products and have yet to really give them a try, so I got Sephora Collection Color Reveal Lip Balm.  It is supposed to be a self adjusting lipstick. 

This Sephora Cat Nap sleep mask is really cute. I wanted a new sleep mask after my other one got a little too dirty during the move. It is really thick and it is just too cute, crazy cat lady in me couldn't resist it.



 I also redemed 500 points for this Urban Decay palette and eyeliner.

 So that is it, my gigantic seasonal haul. I did get some pretty good deals so I know I didn't spend too much at least. Did you get anything at the VIB Sale?

Beauty So Clean Brush Cleaner in Gingerbread and Candy Cane: I got these a long time ago, and finally chose to start using them up. I really liked how they cleaned my brushes and how good they smelt after being clean. Would I buy it again? Yes, I quite liked them, maybe next IMATS I'll get more.
ELF Studio Daily Brush Cleaner: This has been hanging on my shelf forever. I never really liked the bottle and I didn't personally love the stuff. Would I buy it again? No, it is now sold in a much smaller bottle. I would be better off just putting rubbing alcohol and some water in a squirt bottle.
Jelly Pong Pong Lip Blush: I got this in a Glossy box, and well hated it. The stick wasn't actually attached into anything and just bounced around. It was waxy and smelled bad. It was time to toss it. Would I buy it again? NO!!!
ELF Studio HD Powder: I finally used this up! I have had it for years and years. It really was two containers put together so I feel the feat is even more impressive. Would I buy it again?  Yes, I recently purchased the yellow version of it. It is a great product at a very good price.
ELF Studio Flawless Finish Foundation: I loved this and so when I used my old one up I bought it again, well this one is yellow. I guess it got old really fast since I haven't even had it a year. I am pretty mad at how yellow it is really. Would I buy it again? No, I am not waisting my time with it again, which is a shame since my first bottle was so great.
B Kamins Maple Body Lotion: I got this in a glossy box and chose to toss it into my purse. It got used up really fast that way. It wasn't big but it was a nice lotion. Would I buy it again? No, it was pricy and I wouldn't know where to buy it now.
ELF Mascara: I got this at a dollarama for my $20 makeup challenge. It actually is good, but it became hard so it was time to toss it. Would I buy it again? Yes, both the waterproof and regular sides are really good and it is cheap.
Benefit That Gal: I got this tiny tube in a set a long time ago. It makes for a great illuminating primer. Would I buy it again? Yes, I have another little tube that I opened when this one was finished.

Aveda Shampure Conditioner: I got this about two years ago and just really took my time using it up. It is a great conditioner. Would I buy it again? Maybe something else, I need a stronger conditioner in my life.
L'oreal EverCrème Cleansing Conditioner: I've been using this stuff for quite a while. It really is a holly grail item for me. Would I buy it again? YES!!!!
Aveda Pure Abundance Conditioner: This conditioner sample is great for oily hair or those seeking volume, I having dry hair, did not love it. Would I buy it again? No, not really meant for my hair type.
 The Body Shop Sweet Lemon Shower Gel: I loved this scent, citrus and fresh. It was discontinued about a year ago. Would I buy it again? Nope, it  is no longer available, but I will continue to buy other The Body Shop Shower Gels as I love them so.
Aura Cacia Euphoria Aromatherapy Bath: I got this packet as part of a gift. I did like the bath. Would I buy it again? No, it was ok but I doubt it was worth the price for a single use product.
 Caudalíe Eau De Beauté/Beauty Elixir: I bought this a while back and loved it so much I ran out and got the 100ml bottle too. Sadly the spray top popped off and won't go back on. So it pretty much broke on me with a 1/5 left. Would I buy it again? Well I already did, I am disappointed thought that it broke and I am left with unused product trapped inside.
 I broke the Treat part off of yet another one of my Elf Studio Treat and Tames. I am happy to ditch it.
Elf Face and Line Filler: I just never used this, nor did it really work too well. Would I buy it again? No.
Physisicans Formula 2-in-1 Boosting Eyeliner: This is one of the best liners out there. The liner has a small series of brushes that make applying liner work very well. Plus there so much liner in there!!! You will toss it before you run out. Would I buy it again? I already have. This one was just old and needed to be tossed for sanitation reasons, but I do have a new on the go.
Elf HS Undereye Setting Powder: This powder is supposed to help make your under eyes look great and help set concealer....it doesn't! It sparkles ---but sparkles....nothing flattering about it. Pretty much it looks like a shimmering glittery powder. ICK! Would I buy it again? No! No no no no no! No. But I do like (and use) Elf Eye Brightener. It is pretty much supposed to do the same thing, but it actually does what it says without being awful.
 Ok, here we go. I used up lots of teas!! I am going to keep the tins and reuse them.
Here is what I used up and what I think:
Alpine Punch - I liked it ok, nothing special.
Toasted Almond - Meh - wouldn't get it again.
Read My Lips - I liked this one a lot - I might get it when I have room in my cabinet again.
Red Velvet Cake - Ick, tasted like nothing - just like a red velvet cake - ick (ok I know lots of people love red velvet, I do not).
Gingerbread - I liked this one better mixed with other teas, but I do like it.
Cold 911 -  I have another tin on the go. I get sick, I drink it, I feel better.
Marcelle Hydra-C Cleansing and Exfoliating Cloths: I love these wipes. Some of the best out there.  Would I buy it again? Yes!

Marcelle Cosmetics sent me and many other bloggers a fantastic holiday treat. I have been wanting to try out their CC cream for a long time and cannot wait to start using it. I also got a Bronzer Quad and a Pressed Powder Quad, Waterproof Mascara Top Coat, New Age 8-in-1 Power Serum and their Double Precision Liquid Eyeliner.  Thanks so much Marcelle, I cannot wait to start trying these out.
A customer of mine gave me these great Bath and Body Works items. I love each smell so much and cannot wait to use the body scrub. Warm Vanilla Sugar Body Wash, Stress Relief Bath Salts, Tangerines Body Wash and White citrus Body Scrub.
 Another customer gave me this great Holts bag filled with goodies.
 There is a larger and smaller bag and a bunch of interesting samples.
Now on to Boxing Week. I went to Davids Tea and saw they had a little box with a little tin of Cream of Earl Gray for $5. It is meant for putting a gift card in. I just got it without the gift card for the hubby since he loves Earl Gray teas.
I also went to Teavana and got the Holiday Favourites tea set, it was 30% off. It contains White Chocolate Peppermint, Pumpkin Spice Brûlée, Spiced Apple Cider, and Orange Chocolate Sweet Spice. I am in love wight eh White Chocolate Peppermint Tea!
Chapters had a holiday clear out sale on Boxing Week, I saw this fox candle...it was $5. I just need to find a spot to put it once our holiday decorations are put away.
My Shoppers that normally does not carry any Essence had a display for the Justin Bieber collection. I snagged a bunch of items. Shimmer Powder in 'Swaaaag!', eyeshadow in 'I'm Backstage', lipgloss in 'I'm Backstage', and a blush in 'Groupie at Heart'. I picked up the most interesting shades, I am very excited for the red red blush and shimmer powder.
I went to Sephora with Jenn from Scarlet Beauty and saw a bunch of great deals, mainly on Cake. I also did an online order, so I have to remember to add those when they arrive.
 I got the Cake Deep Affection set which contains Heavy Cream for hands and body. It was $19 I believe.
 I also got their Vanilla Cashmere Veleteen Hand Cream for $9
 I also got Cakes After Dark Set. I believe it was $15, I cannot find the receipt and Sephora doesn't list Cake on their site.
 It has a large shaker of their day Shampoo and Body Powder, a tin of their Stain Sugar Dry Shampoo and Milk Made hand cream.
 I picked ups  Caudalie Dry Skin Set, it was $12.
 It has their Gentle cleansing Milk, Moisture Recovery Cream, Hand and Nail Cream and Nourishing Body Lotion. I think I may give this to a friend next week for her birthday.
 I picked up Amazing Grace Body Wash for $12.
 I also got some Makeup Forever Aqua Shadow Duos. These were also available during Black Friday but I missed out on them. They were $12 for the set.
 Oh my there we go. Lots of goodies. Did you get anything amazing during the holiday season ?