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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The Spring 2016 Konenkii box has arrived!
If you’re not aware, Konenkii is a quarterly subscription box designed for modern women who want to “age fearlessly and have some fun along the way”. Every box will feature an assortment of items to “ease, educate, and empower” — but mostly to enjoy. Items will all be full sized and can include beauty products, books, edibles, accessories, and more. [read more…]
The March 2016 Hamptons Lane box celebrated traditional French cuisine. — Specifically, crepes!
If you’re new here, Hamptons Lane is a unique subscription box that features a new selection of kitchen tools, artisan foods, tabletop items, and recipes every month. Each box will introduce a different theme which spotlights a specific region, food, skill, ingredient, or activity. The themes are announced beforehand, so if it’s not something you’re interested in you’re free to skip that month’s shipment. You can even choose to substitute it with a past box from their shop. [read more…]
Pop in a Box is a unique subscription box that sends you a surprise selection of Funko POP! vinyl figures every month.
When you sign up, you’ll be able to use their “Pop Tracker” to select which Pops you already own. This way, you’ll not only be guaranteed not to receive a figure that you already have, but it’s also a great way to easily keep track of your collection. Pop in a Box has hundreds of Pops available, with more being added all the time. To ensure that you don’t get a Pop that you don’t want, there’s an option to “thumbs up or thumbs down” each and every figure. Anything marked thumbs down will NEVER be sent to you (same goes for the Pops that you flagged as already in your collection). Subscribers also have a chance to win exclusive Pops every month! [read more…]
EverydayHappy is a subscription service that sends you a monthly bundle of eco-friendly baby and/or family essentials. I recently reviewed their full Family Care Kit bundle, but this time I’m going to check out all 3 of their FREE trial kits.
There are 3 different free trial kits to choose from: Family Care Kit, Diaper Care Kit, and Wellness Care Kit. You can order ALL 3 and you’ll only have to pay a single small shipping fee. (I entered my info and it had me paying just $5.95 total shipping to receive all 3 kits!)
The Family Care Kit comes in a cute little box and includes 5 different trial-size products.
Shampoo + Body Wash – A 2-in-1 extra gentle shampoo and body wash made with natural plant extracts. It’s pear & strawberry scented and is safe for everyone in the family — babies included.
Liquid Hand Soap – A lightly scented natural hand soap that’s tough on dirt, yet gentle on little one’s hands.
Face + Body Lotion – A fast-absorbing, non-greasy hand & body lotion for the whole family. It’s unscented and great for those with more sensitive skin.
Laundry Detergent – A 2x concentrated laundry detergent that’s free of sulfates, perfumes, dyes, and harsh additives. It’s safe for high-efficiency washers and for sensitive skin. 😉
Baby Cream – This long-lasting, super hydrating cream is great for relieving extra dry skin. It’s infused with Vitamin E and botanical extracts to sooth and nourish.
The Diaper Care Kit comes with a trial pack of 6 diapers and a travel pack of wipes.
Baby Diapers – 6 diapers were included in the size of your choice (from N through size 6). They’re made with SFI-certified wood pulp from sustainably managed USA forests and they don’t contain any latex, optical brighteners, elemental chlorine, or fragrances. They also feature strong reusable grip tape and double leak guards.
Baby Wet Wipes – These alcohol-free wipes are made with bamboo and are super soft, yet strong. They’re also infused with aloe vera, vitamin E and cucumber extract to soothe baby’s skin.
The Wellness Care Kit includes two supplement samples: Omega-3s and Multivitamins.
Omega-3s – These contain 100% pure fish oil from sustainably harvested wild fish. They also contain 2 essential fatty acids that encourage improved heart strength, stimulate healthy brain development, boost good cholesterols to keep arteries clean, and improve hair, skin and nails.
Multivitamins – These multivitamins are free of artificial colors and flavors. They provide 16 essential nutrients and are formulated to boost your immune system, promote good cell health, & kickstart your metabolism.
Remember — You can get ALL 3 of these EverydayHappy kits FREE for just the cost of shipping (it varies, but mine was only $5.95 to NY). This does sign you up for their monthly bundle subscription, which you can cancel at anytime. To get your free trials, just click here and add all 3 kits to your cart. Shipping will be calculated before you submit the order. 🙂
Disclosure: I received this box for review purposes. I was not compensated in any way. All opinions are my own. Post may contain affiliate and/or referral links.
The Story Box is a new children’s subscription box that sends two carefully selected hardcover books to your door every month.
The books are chosen based on many different factors with a preference towards those that are colorful, have great illustrations, good vocabulary, good story line, rhyming, alliteration, and more. Along with the books, you’ll also receive a parent guide that is specific to the books in your box and organized into various age groups. (The Story Box books are intended for children ages 1 through 7.) The guide is written by a nationally certified speech-language pathologist and includes tips for making the most out of reading time, ways to encourage communication, and even suggested activities to go along with the particular books. [read more…]
March Love With Food time! — This month’s “theme” was “Love is Real” and encouraged you to share your snacks with someone you love. (I kinda feel like they suggest that every month…)
If you’re not aware, Love With Food is one of the most affordable snack subscriptions out there. — It’s only $9.99/month (shipping included) for their “Tasting” box. (You can actually try your first Tasting box for $7.99 shipped!) They also have a “deluxe” box for $19.95/month (free shipping), as well as a 100% Gluten Free version for $24.99/month. Plus, with every box purchased, Love With Food donates a meal to a person in need. [read more…]
GlobeIn time! March’s theme is “Memory” and features items to both let you look back and to help you move forward.
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. [read more…]
My March Graze shipment was the first time I’ve gotten to check out their new 8-snack box. — I’m definitely a fan!
If you’re not aware, Graze is an affordable snack subscription that features over 100 unique snack options that you can filter to best suit your taste/diet. Each box contains 8 (previously 4) different snacks and you can choose to receive a box weekly or once every two weeks. [read more…]
Batterbox is a new subscription box that sends you the recipe and materials to make a different dessert each month.
Each box will include items such as various flours, sugars, fondants, food coloring, piping bags/tips, decorations, flavoring, and more. Batterbox recipes will be easy to follow and often be based on a theme (such as a holiday or season). Desserts can include cakes, pies, cookies, cake pops, cupcakes, and other traditional baked good treats. [read more…]
March Terra Bella Box time! Last month’s box was crazy good, so I was looking forward to seeing what was in store for this month.
If you’re not aware, Terra Bella Box is a subscription box that sends you a selection of all natural, handmade beauty products every month. Each box will include a variety of beauty products for face, body, bath, and hair. All products are handmade in small batches using the finest natural ingredients. Every box helps to support small businesses who use products are both cruelty-free and use ethically sourced. [read more…]
Freedom Japanese Market is a subscription box that sends a selection of Japanese snacks and sweets to your door every month.
Each box is filled with almost a pound of authentic Japanese treats, many of which are sold exclusively in Japan. Items can include DIY candy kits, salty snacks, chocolate, cookies, gum, character-themed snacks, and more. Every box comes with an itemized list with photos and descriptions so you’ll know exactly what you’ll be eating. You’ll receive a handmade, seasonal origami in each shipment as well! [read more…]
February Bramble Box time! — This month’s box featured a fun pirate/treasure island theme.
If you’re not aware, Bramble Box is a fun subscription box for children aged 4 through 8 years old. Unlike many kid’s boxes which tend to focus on crafts and toys, Bramble Box encourages learning through open-ended pretend play. [read more…]
Subscription Box for the Soul is a monthly subscription box designed to “help you live a more soulful, balanced, meaningful and empowered life”.
Each box will include at least 7 products, many of which will be handmade. You can expect to receive items such as healing pendants, affirmation cards, beaded crochet jewelry, dream catchers, healing stones, candles, incense, self-reflective writing exercises, tea, and more. [read more…]
Cheer ‘Em Up is a new subscription service that offers surprise boxes to send to a loved one or yourself.
Each “Cheer Box” will contain 10-12 items guaranteed to make you — or your intended recipient — smile. Boxes can include fun novelties, quality bath or beauty products, edible treats and sweets, and more. If you choose to send it as a gift, you’ll have the option to change where its shipped every month just by logging into your account. So you’ll be able to send it to your best friend this month, your mom next month, and so on. Cheer ‘Em Up also offers a “Little Box of Cheer” for older adults which doesn’t contain anything that’s difficult to read, open, etc. [read more…]
I actually thought I had reviewed February’s Surprise My Pet box last month, but being that this one is clearly Valentine’s Day related, I must have goofed. 😉
Surprise My Pet is a monthly subscription box that sends an assortment of treats and toys to your furry friend. Each box will contain 5-7 items and is customized to the weight of your pet so that they get appropriate treats & toys for their size. To ensure the highest quality, they source all of their treats from the US and Canada, while their chews are from the US, Canada, South America, Australia and New Zealand. Currently, they only offer boxes for dogs, but cat boxes will debut next (this?) month! [read more…]
