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Letter from Sazan ................................................

What’s Inside .........................................................

Bless Stories .................................

Build Your Own Charcuterie Board ............

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Bless It Forward ................................

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Something Red ...................................................

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My Tips on Self Love .....................................

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Our (Real) Love Story by Stevie Hendrix ... 18#readysetbless .................................................. 20

Love is in the air! LOVE love in all its forms. From

the love I feel for my husband, Stevie, and my

baby, Valentina, to the love I feel for my girlfriends

-- this is the perfect month to celebrate the beau-

tiful, rosy, amazing feelings that love brings. Our

hearts have so much to give! I’m always amazed

at how much my heart grows and expands and fills

with love for everyone (especially you guys XOXO).

It’s so important to show love from the inside out!

While we’re celebrating love this month, you can’t

forget to love yourself! Seriously, I can’t express how

necessary this is!! Once you fall in love with your-

self, everything falls into place and becomes

so much better.

So, for February, I wanted to give you all

the essentials to you need to fill yourself

with love. Self-Love is more than just a

confident attitude. It’s about taking the

time to care for yourself and your heart,

body, and spirit, so you can love on others

even more!!

That Rosy Feeling is filled to the brim with

beauty, health, lifestyle to give you that spe-

cial glow that loving and being loved brings

out. I love all of you, and all of the love and

support you give me. I seriously don’t know

what I would do without you!

P.S. I just can't get enough of Giana, so I'm sending out some

of her goregous boxes that she designed for us! If you haven't

yet (and you should) follow her @g.von.g on Instagram!

P.P.S. I'm including a special surpise item from some of my

favorite past Bless Boxes. Happy Valentine's Day! <3

XOXO,

Hey ya’ll!

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Don’t forget to pics!# R E A D Y S E T B L E S S | @ T H E B L E S S B O X

Reach us anytime at hello@theblessbox.com

Questions?

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Saz Tip - For a basic, everyday smokey eye, use the most medium toned color in your palette as a base, on your eyelid. From there, use the darkest color and blend it out along your crease to add definition. Add the lightest color on the inner corners of your eyes and along your brownbone to highlight and dimension.

Which palette did you get? Take a selfie with the look you created <3

Maybelline, City Mini Eyeshadow PaletteSomething Shimmering | Retail: $9.99

Ya’ll -- I loved my City Mini Palette so much,

I just had to send it to you again. Something

that I really wanted for this box was for you

to be able to create a full look with your box. I

love the City Mini palettes because they’re so

compact, but they still give you all the shades

you need to create any type of look. These

palettes are some of my go-to shades for an

everyday look (plus they have some super

amazing fun colors if I’m feeling adventurous).

Saz Tip - This lip oil is soooo versatile. Layer it underneath your lipstick for a super smooth appli-cation, on top of your lipstick for a beautiful sheen, or by itself for a natural look.

One the featured ingredients in this lip oil is Ama-ranth, which is super rich in antioxidants, making it ultra nourishing for your lips.

Learn more at clarinsusa.com Learn more at maybelline.com

Clarins, Instant Light Comfort Lip Oil, Candy

Something Sweet | Retail: $10.40

Want smooth, kissable lips? This is the

perfect addition to your makeup bag! I’m

so obsessed with how this oil makes my

lips feel! Not only is it 100% plant-based, it

nourishes, smooths, moisturizes and adds a

beautifully light layer of color. I picked out

this color for you, because it reacts to the PH

of your lips to create a personalized shade of

pink or coral.

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You should feel beautiful from H to T (in this

case, the tips of your fingers). I always feel

so much more put together when I have

a great nail polish. I’m so in love with this

amazing shade of berry -- it’s the perfect

color for this gorgeous month. What’s

even better is that Ella + Mila’s polishes are

7-Free (which means they’re made without 7

harmful chemicals found in typical polishes),

vegan, and made in the USA. It also helps

that this shade looks so romantic and classy.

Learn more at ellamila.com

Saz Tip - Make sure to moisturize your cuticles! I know I always forget to take care of my nail beds, but it’s super important to pay attention to the little things! A great manicure goes a long way..

Have you ever experimented with nail art? Or are you more of a simple, one-color kind of gal? Tag us in your nailstagrams with #readysetbless so we can see your gorgeous manicures!

Ella + Mila, 7-Free Nail Polish, Berry Much In Love*Something Elegant | Retail: $12.00

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*Due to shipping regulations, non-continental US orders will not

receive this item. Don't worry! We've taken 15% off your next

renewal to make up for this. XOXO

HUM Nutrition, Raw Beauty Su-perfood, Tahitian Vanilla & BerrySomething Berry Good | Retail: $5.00

Beauty is from the inside out and it’s soooo

important to make sure that you’re taking

care of your whole body. I’ve had HUM

Nutrition in Bless Box before and I really just

can’t get enough of their supplements! This

Tahitian Vanilla and Berry infusion is yummy

and tastes so great with so many different

smoothie flavors. As spring gets closer, I crave

fruity flavors, so this is the perfect addition to

help transition out of cozy winter flavors into

fresh, springtime!

Learn more at humnutrition.com

Saz Tip - This supplement is blended with the best superfoods to ensure that you’re adding in an extra healthy kick to your diet -- whether you start your day with a smoothie or use it as a little afternoon pick me up, this is a great way to make sure that you’re adding an infusion of healthy fibers, fruits, veggies into your every day routine

I like adding it into a fruit smoothie, but you can also use it with a favorite alternative milk or with your preferred protein beverage, stir well, and enjoy!

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Pur-Lisse, Blue Lotus 4-in-1 Eye Adore SerumSomething Luxurious | Retail: $33.00

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You guys, a having a good eye serum is serious-

ly underrated. It’s become an absolute essential

in my skincare routine. If you struggle at all with

dark circles, puffiness or worry about fine lines

and wrinkles, you’re going to be obsessed with

this serum. Blue Lotus is a powerful antioxidant

that’s proven to fight free radical damage with

amazing anti-inflammatory benefits.

NuFACE, Prep-N-Glow ClothsSomething Cleansing | Retail: $2.00

Sometimes, I don’t have time for a super

long skincare routine and need something

that will be quick, gentle, and good for my

skin. I recently discovered these cloths and I

use them all the time! They’re so convenient

and fit right in my purse. It's honestly perfect

for me and my busy schedule!

Something Berry Delicious | Retail: $9.99

Raspberry season is still a little far off, so I’m

making up for it with this delicious Raspberry

Lemonade! Adding a little of this to my water

helps keep me hydrated and gives me a little

taste of sunshine to come! Plus, all True Citrus

flavors are low-calorie, made with REAL fruit

and are the perfect balance of tangy and sweet.

I can’t get enough.

Saz Tip - Check out my tutorial on this lipstick a little further back in the magazine XOXO

Have some fun! Are there other lip colors that you want to layer with the metallic color? Play around! I can’t wait to see what you try out.

Maybelline, Python Metallic Lip Kit

Something Spicy | Retail: $9.99

Every gal needs the perfect red lip. This is such

a fierce shade of red, I just had to send it to

you. I’m even more obsessed with the metallic

lip shadow -- I’m always looking for new ways

to play with makeup and add a little fun to my

look. You don’t have to be a makeup artist to

add a little extra spice to your look. This kit

makes it sooo easy to look and feel amazing

Saz Tip - Apply this beneath your eyes at night, during your normal skincare routine. The super lightweight texture blends well with whatever serums and moisturizers you use regularly!

If you’re using this during the day, allow a few minutes for the serum to settle into your skin before applying makeup.

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Learn more at purlisse.com

Learn more at maybelline.com

Learn more at truelemon.com

Learn more at mynuface.com

Saz Tip - Try making several servings of this and using it at your next get-together! Flip a few more pages in the mag to check out my charcuterie board how-to -- this will be the perfect pairing with a beautiful, berry-inpsired board.

We can help support each other on our fitness jour-ney! Tag me in your fitness pics when you’re using your Raspberry Lemonade and staying hydrated! #readysetbless

True Citrus, Raspberry Lemonade

Saz Tip - These cloths are exfoliating and hydrating, so they’re perfect after a long day, or for whenever you want to feel clean!

Use the smooth side to cleanse your skin and make-up. To exfoliate, use the microdots and gently use small circular motions to remove dead skin.

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LMelinda Maria, Amari MiniNecklaceSomething That Glitters | Retail: $48.00

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You need a little something special and new for

date night! I’m so in love with simple details and

this necklace is so perfect for a shine. I really

like accessories that can make a statement,

but are versatile enough to wear dressed up or

down. This necklace is so pretty, I just had to

make sure that you got it too.

Something Rosy | Retail: $10.00

Saz Tip - This is also the perfect necklace for layering? Pair this with a long-line necklace -- the layering will elongate your torso and look super elegant.

Prefer something simple? This necklace would look amazing with a simple off the shoulder top and a sleek, straight hair.

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Bless Box,That Rosy Feeling Print

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Have you downloaded

our BLESSpaper yet?Head over to blessbox.com/blesspaper to get fresh wallpaper each month!

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BLove is such an amazing feeling! I wanted you

to have something that we made exclusively

for Bless Box to commemorate just how great

it feels. I love adding new art in my home, so I

thought -- why not send you a beautiful print?

I feel so full of love and joy! I hope this print

makes you feel the same way too.

Saz Tip - This could also be the perfect gift. Is there an art lover in your life that you love? Give them this print and spread that lovely, rosy feeling.

I want to see how these look in your homes! Where are you hanging or framing it? Send me pictures and tag me with #readysetbless <3

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I know you all must get a ton of emails each day but I just wanted

to share something fun with you all that's Bless Box related.

I always try to recycle each of my Bless Box boxes, whether in a

drawer or for storage but I decided to use one of my most recent

Bless Boxes to store all of my IVF medication. My husband and I

have been wanting a child and after three losses, had started to

give up hope, until we realized that IVF would be an option for us.

I thought, wouldn't it be fun to keep the medication in the Bless

Box? - because if it works THAT would be the most awesome

blessing.

With Sazan having a baby, I just had to share this with you guys.

We are pregnant with a little blessing and heard the heartbeat this

morning!

6 months later

I just did a maternity shoot! We're so eager to

meet him. Just about 8 weeks to go. He's

due April 3rd.

- Stephanie Terrone

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IG: @stephanie.torres | Photos by: @shayshay0225

BLESSStoriesThere’s nothing I love more than hearing from my

Bless Babes! Your notes warm my heart so much

and really make me feel so blessed to be a part

of such a wonderful community with ya’ll. I LOVE

reading what you write me, so I wanted to celebrate

this month of love by launching #blessstories. Each

month, we’ll feature one of your amazing stories and

highlight just how far the blessings can go. <3

Have an amazing #blessstory that you want to share?

Send us pictures and an email telling us all about it to

stories@blessbox.com

#blessitforward

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1) Write A Love Letter

Bless It

There are so many ways to express Love! It’s so important to be aware of how we’re showing love and blessing others -- not just in

February, but in every aspect of our lives!

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Whether it’s your special someone or your bff, the people that you love will always appreciate hearing how much you mean to them. It doesn’t have to be anything fancy, maybe it’s just a list of the things you love about them, but it’ll make them feel so special and loved.

2) A Homemade Dinner

It can be sooo hard to sit down and have a home-cooked meal. Do you know a hard-working friend? Ask them what their favorite thing to eat for dinner and make it for them!

3) A New Kind of ValentineThere are so many people who are alone in the world and taking a little time to create some thoughtful cards can really make a difference. Take a look at your local nursing, hospice care, or homeless shelter and see what they need! Write a few notes and brighten someone’s day.

4) Give Instead of Getting

We’re so blessed to be here! Think about giv-ing gifts to non-profits, or only choosing gifts this year that give back to the environment or go towards a charitable cause! Spread love, show your appreciation and make a differ-ence all at the same time!

5) Small Acts of KindnessIt’s the little things that count. Take a few minutes to ask

someone about their day, hold the door open, help some-one with their groceries, buy flowers for a friend -- small acts of kindness have the most amazing ripple effect and

have an incredible impact.

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MINDFULNESS

TAKE CARE

Be aware of what you are thinking,

feeling, saying as often as you possi-

bly can. When you catch yourself fo-

cused on the negative, acknowledge

it and turn your focus onto some-

thing positive. When you are mindful

of your own thoughts, feelings, and

words, you begin to focus on yourself

and not on the perception of others

of you.

Take care of yourself – mind, body,

and soul. You are of no use to oth-

ers if you are not caring for yourself

first and foremost. Self-care can be

practiced through things like exercis-

ing, meditating, getting enough sleep,

diet, etc. Devote some time each day

to yourself!

Something that I find to be helpful

is writing down positive affirmations

about myself on sticky notes and

posting them on my bathroom mirror.

Positive affirmations are what I like to

call food for the soul. Just like a good

breakfast fuel you up to start the day

right, positive affirmations will fuel

your mind and spirit and will set the

tone for the day.

Positivity.

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Don't Compare.Look up to others without bring-

ing yourself down. It stems back

to being mindful of when you are

comparing yourself to someone

else. If I ever catch myself com-

paring, I immediately stop and

feed myself some positivity, which

leads me to the next point.

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SELFLoveMY TIPS ON

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self love?– XOXO –

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ELIMINATE TOXICITY

LIVE YOUR LIFE

It’s this simple…if it isn’t nourishing

your mind, body, or soul, get rid of it!

Surround yourself with people and

reminders that uplift your spirit. It's

amazing how good it feels to remove

negativity from your life.

...with yourself, FIRST. No one will

ever make you a complete person ex-

cept yourself. Learn to love who you

are. Embrace who you are. When you

have an unconditional love for your-

self, others can sense it. No healthy

relationship is built to stand on an

incomplete foundation.

...with purpose! Set goals for

yourself and challenge yourself.

I cannot think of time when I did

not feel good after accomplishing

a goal or overcoming a challenge.

If you continuously set goals for

yourself and work hard to achieve

them, you will develop an appreci-

ation and respect for yourself that

no one else can give you.

Fall in Love

Learn to ForgiveAs humans, we are our own worst

critics. We are not built to be per-

fect. We make mistakes. Use each

opportunity, good or bad, to grow.

Sometimes we just need to stop

and remind ourselves that we are

human…aka practicing mindfulness

once again! Be gentle with yourself.

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CharcuterieWant to add a little something different for girls night or date night? I

personally love making charcuterie boards beacause they're super simple,

really delicious, and look amazing. It's a great appetizer to have while

you're catching up over a glass of wine or as a little teaser for dinner.

1) Meat & Cheese

Stop by a local deli to get some

fresh meat. Try to mix up the flavors

between mild and bold so that there’s

something for every guest! You can’t

go wrong with turkey slices, salami,

and/or prosciutto .

2) FruitWhatever your heart desires! I

love adding a little this and that

of what's in season! It can make

for a super pretty themed board.

Build Your Own

3) Jam or PreservesThis is always cute to have on the

board (and yummy!). It helps break up

the flavors of the meat and cheese. I

like a rich apricot jam that you can get

from the grocery store.

4) Crackers/Bread /NutsStick to simple flavors that will go

well with the variety of flavors on

your board! There are also some

really delicious gluten-free.

5) Olives or PicklesWhy not include something that’s

tangy (again, to break up the flavors!)

I love dicing up mini pickles and some

yummy olives too if you’d like!

6) More Spreads!The more spreads the merrier.

Hummus always wins everyone

over. I also love the garlic and

herbs cheese spread you can

find in the grocery store deli. Oh

and Trader Joes Garlic Mustard!…

MMMMM7) Wasabi PeasFor an extra little crunch ;)

8) ChocolateDice it up into mini squares

and/or include some dark

chocolate covered almonds.

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9) AlcoholRed wine and/or beer is what I

normally prefer to serve, but it’s

great to have options like white

wine or rosé! For the non-alcohol-

ic drinkers you can include some

sparkling water or a refreshing

ice-tea.

10)Set it Up

Honestly, you can’t go

wrong here. If you put out

a variety of options your

guests will LOVE YOU. Set

it up on a wooden cutting

board to really set the Char-

cuterie tone. Get creative

and don’t forget to snap a

pic of your masterpiece!

Want to add a little something extra?

Make it your own!

xoxo

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Step 1

Start with a clean, fresh and moistur-ized lip! It's super important to make sure your lips are smooth and healthy before applying lipstick.

Step 2

Take your finger (or a clean lip brush) and smooth the matte red color over your lips. Make sure to follow the natural curve and shape of your lips! My fave part about this step is filling in my cupid's bow. It's so cute!

RED

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Step 3

Now for the fun part! Tap the me-tallic powder over your lips. Apply as much as you want! How metallic do you want your look to be?

Step 4Have fun! This is such a gorgeous color. Snap a pic so I can see and use this for a date night or when you're out with the girls!

Our (real) Love Story

Before I met Sazan, I was a hopeless romantic. I was al-ways dreaming about what my future wife was going to be like, what she would look

like, how we would meet, and the list goes on. I became so infatuated with the idea of my future spouse that I al-most missed her when she came into my life.

It’s 2011. Enter Sazan into my life. When I first laid

eyes on Sazan at The University of North Texas I was

extremely attracted to her. She wore this fedora hat

all the time with her hair in this messy pony tail “top

knot” thing you girls call it, and I love how naturally

pretty she was. I was instantly drawn to her outer

beauty, but I knew nothing about her. I assumed

she was far from my #wifeygoals and if we’re being

honest here… When I first saw her I thought, “She’s

probably one of those ‘Dallas’ girls who is only into

guys with money.” (Dallas ladies, forgive me!) I was

wrong. So very wrong.

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The more I got to know Sazan, the more my

heart grew for her. It sounds cheesy but she re-

ally did become my best friend. I’ll never forget

the day we sat in my car at the park when she

shared the complexity of her family situation.

She cried and she told me her family would

never approve of me or “us”. I knew little at the

time about her Kurdish heritage and the cultural

barriers so there was only so much I could say

to her. It wasn’t about me. My heart was hurting

for her because I could see the pain in her

eyes. She asked that we go our separate ways

and that it’s for the best. This made me start

to question if she really was the one for me. I

went back to the mental checklist of my future

spouse and suddenly none of the expectations

mattered. I couldn’t stop thinking about Sazan.

Clearly the whole going our separate ways only

lasted about 48 hours. We began to embrace one

another’s strengths and listen to each other, and this

is when it all changed. As we began to work on our

weaknesses, a once confused relationship became

the best thing that had ever happened to me.

When I look back on everything, my biggest prob-

lem was that I had an expectation of exactly what

I thought my wife would be. When I gave up the

fantasy I thought I wanted, I was given the dream girl

I never could have imagined. Sazan is everything I

am not, and I like to think I’m the same for her. Thank

God for not letting the false expectations blind me

from seeing the great person who was right in front

of me.

The honeymoon phase might be over, but I

look at Sazan everyday and say DANG girl, is

that all that mine?? We’ll never forget the big

hill we climbed to get where we are today. It’s

a testament to the fact that we can conquer

anything together.

Love,Stevie

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I love seeing all of your cute photos!

#readysetbless

XOXO,

Here are some of my favorites that ya’ll snapped of our past boxes. <3

@juliabrillante_

@tqush

@lovelyamystyle

@tricia_bentley

@vanessasalamonecline

@electricfeel90210

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