2 Little Rosebuds
Subscription box reviews by a vegan mom of twins
Reviews for every type of subscription box! Honest, detailed, and full of pictures to help you find the best subscriptions for your money.
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Chroma Club is a subscription service that sends you a new original coloring book on a monthly basis.
Each book will consist of illustrations drawn by artists around the world. Designs can include mandalas, flowers, geometric, tribal, quirky themes, and more. The books are “flip book style”, making them easy to use and lefty-friendly. All of Chroma Club’s books and shipping materials are made from eco-friendly, recycled paper. [read more…]
Amoda Tea is a premium tea subscription box that sends hand picked tea samples to your door every month.
Each box will include 4 high quality teas (enough for 12+ cups), disposable/biodegradable tea filters, steeping instructions, a collectible tea postcard, and more. Amoda Tea focuses on finding and featuring fun brands & small-batch tea blenders from all over North America. Many which are teas and companies you wouldn’t discover on your own. [read more…]
August ZBOX unboxing time! — This month’s theme is “Invasion”.
ZBOX is a UK-based subscription box that sends you a mystery collection of geeky goodies every month. Each box will feature a new theme — from zombies and the undead to retro games and pop culture — and contain over £35 (roughly $48) worth of exclusive and licensed merchandise. The interior of each month’s box will be designed specifically around the theme and include a little “Easter-egg” for you to seek out. [read more…]
Outside the Box by Cheeky Days is a new monthly subscription box for families with a focus on community and giving.
Each box will focus on a different theme and will include a children’s t-shirt or fun wearable item, a hand-selected children’s book, 2-4 crafts or activities that reinforce the monthly theme, community cards that inspire intentional ways to share Outside The Box, and more. Every month will also highlight a different non-profit, community service, or give-back company which will receive a portion of each box sold that month. Boxes are designed for families with children ages 2 through 7 and sibling packs are also available. [read more…]
August BuddhiBox unboxing time!
If you’re new here, BuddhiBox is a subscription box that focuses on yoga and healthy living. Each month you’ll receive 4-6 full sized products to assist in your yoga practice, as well as everyday life. All products are from ethical, socially conscious companies and a portion of all boxes sold is donated to a different non-profit organization every month. [read more…]
My September 2016 GlobeIn Benefit Basket is here!
If you’re not aware, GlobeIn is a monthly subscription box that features handcrafted goods by artisans around the world. Each month features a new theme with products supplied by various artisans. GlobeIn helps to bring income and exposure to small artists, while introducing you to beautiful pieces of their culture. Many of the products included are eco-friendly, fairly traded, and/or organic. Subscriptions are $40/month (shipping included), or less with multi-month commitments. [read more…]
August 2016 Kloverbox time! — I actually haven’t gotten to review them since April, so I was excited to see their latest offering. Also, this is their first box under new ownership (twin sisters!).
If you’re not aware, Kloverbox is a monthly subscription box that features only the best cruelty free, eco-friendly and organic beauty & lifestyle products. Each box will include 4-5 full size products and if there is ever a food item being featured, it will be vegan (yay!). All boxes and filling are made with 100% recycled materials. The purpose of Kloverbox, is to introduce you to ” cleaner” versions of the products you use on a daily basis.
August 2016 Indigo Beaux review time!
If you haven’t heard, Indigo Beaux is a new subscription box that sends you an assortment of luxury beauty products every month. Each box will consist of 4 to 5 full-size luxury beauty, health, and relaxation products designed to pamper, refresh, and revitalize. Items can include moisturizers, serums, foundations, body scrubs, bath salts, herbal scents, candles, and more. Many of the items will be cruelty-free and 2% of their profits are donated to the RAINN organization to empower men & women to protect themselves against sexual violence. Each box is guaranteed to have a retail value of $100+. [read more…]
August 2016 POPSUGAR Must Have unboxing time!
If you’re new here, POPSUGAR Must Have is a monthly lifestyle subscription box that’s curated with a fun variety of “on trend” products curated by the POPSUGAR team. Items can range from food, beauty, household, fashion, fitness gear and everything in between. Unlike a lot of other subscription boxes, everything in this box is full sized. The total value is almost always well over $100! [read more…]
August 2016 Fit Snack unboxing time!
If you’re new to them, Fit Snack is a snack subscription box that’s curated to include items that are both well balanced and nutrient dense. When selecting products to include in the box, they use the Fit Snack “Perfect 10″. Put simply, they look for snacks that fall into one or more of these categories: Nutrient Dense (high in protein, complex carbs, low sugar index), Consciously Made (GMO free, organic production, sustainably farmed), and Diversified Energy (gluten free, clean eating, paleo, raw). [read more…]
I reviewed the August Yogi Surprise Jewelry Box earlier in the month, so it’s time to check out the August Yogi Surprise Lifestyle Box!
If you haven’t heard, Yogi Surprise is a yoga-inspired subscription service that offers two different box options — yogi lifestyle and yogi jewelry. Each Lifestyle Box includes 6 to 8 full size items “designed to nourish and support your well-being, vitality and growth”. All of the products are 100% cruelty free, non-GMO, and vegetarian. Each box will have a retail value of over $70. The Yogi Surprise Jewelry Box will feature 2 handcrafted yoga-inspired jewelry pieces, as well as an organic vegan chocolate treat. All pieces will be fair trade, sustainably harvested, and free of nickel, lead, and cadmium. The retail value will always be more than $65. [read more…]
Creative Mercantile is a monthly subscription box that sends you a curated selection of fun & unique stationery and craft supplies.
Each box will help you add creativity and fun to your planner, calendar, journal, scrapbook, or bulletin board with a selection of 8-12 themed paper and craft products. Items can include stickers, stamps, decorative clips, postcards, 4 x 6 journal cards, washi tape, and other fun stationery supplies. An inspiration sheet will also be provided to give you some ideas on how to use the items inside. [read more…]
It’s DoodleBug Busy Bags time! — The theme for August’s “bag” was “Animal Science: Birds & Insects”!
If you’re new to them, DoodleBug Busy Bags is a fun subscription for little ones from Kidable Adventures (the company behind Little Thinker Box). Bags are aimed at children ages 3 through 9 and contain all of the materials needed to complete 4 to 8 fun crafts. Each bag will focus on a different theme, often relating to upcoming holidays or seasons. Monthly subscriptions are $15.99 and include free shipping. [read more…]
Bon Appetit Box is a monthly subscription box that brings authentic gourmet foods from France right to your doorstep.
Two different box options are available — the original Bon Appetit Box consisting of 7-8 gourmet items and the Bon Appetit Snack Box which features 4 or more sweet and savory treats. All of the products included are from genuine French culinary masters, with many of the companies existing for generations. These French artisans focus on quality, natural ingredients (often locally-sourced), exquisite taste, and the adherence to traditional recipes. Each box will also include Discovery Cards with origin details of each product and artisan maker. [read more…]
Society Socks is a monthly subscription that sends you two pairs of stylish socks while also giving back to those in need.
Each shipment will include two exclusively designed pairs of socks in fun & stylish patterns. The socks are all made with a blend of 80% cotton, 15% spandex, & 5% elastane and fit men’s size 7-13. With every pair of socks purchased, Society Socks will donate a pair to the Covenant House Toronto, an organization helping the city’s homeless youth. [read more…]
