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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Fuego Box is a hot sauce club that introduces you to a new selection of sauces every month.
When you subscribe, you’ll receive the best artisanal/small batch hot sauces on the market. Instead of focusing on gimmicky labeling or straight up crazy heat, they instead choose the most dynamic flavors with just the right amount of hotness. [read more…]
DoodleBug Busy Bags is quickly becoming a favorite for my girls. This month’s bundle was all about the zoo!
If you’re not aware, 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…]
Yay! My August Citrus Lane arrived and for once I wasn’t sure what would be inside… I didn’t really know what box our age range fell into this month, so it was fun to be surprised.
If you haven’t heard, Citrus Lane is a monthly subscription for babies/kids aged newborn-5. It’s $29/month (less with longer term subscriptions) and includes a nice assortment of toys, books, snacks, toiletries, etc. Sometimes they even include a gift for mom. It’s by far one of my favorite boxes to open each month. [read more…]
Treats is a newer subscription box that sends you a selection of snacks from all over the globe.
Each box will focus on a different continent and highlight two to three countries within it, sending snacks from those particular regions. One month they may send an Asian-inspired box and include treats from Thailand, Japan, and Taiwan. The next month will be somewhere completely different. Every box will include at least eight items in their original packaging and can range from candy, to chips, to cookies, and anything in between. [read more…]
ComicBoxer is a subscription box that brings you a new selection of hot comic books every month.
Subscribers will receive 5 to 7 different comic books from publishers including Marvel Comics, Dark Horse, Boom Studios, DC Comics, Dynamite, and more. Their comic book experts handpick the hottest number one issues, variant covers, exclusives, and first appearances to ensure that you’ll get great additions to add to your collection. [read more…]
Time to get my snack on! — The August SnackSack has arrived!
If you’re not aware, SnackSack is a relatively new subscription box that focuses on delivering natural, “junk-free” snacks to your door every month. All of the snacks included will be free of “artificial junk” and offer a mixture of all natural, vegan, organic, non-GMO, gluten-free, and fair trade products. They’ll all be tucked inside a reusable burlap sack, which is shipped in a large box for ultimate snack protection. [read more…]
Snakku is a new subscription box that specializes in authentic Japanese snacks.
Unlike other Japanese snack boxes, Snakku features a selection of treats that can only be found in small local shops in Japan — some of which have been making snacks for over a hundred years. This gives you a chance to try some of the more traditional (lesser known to the US) variety of treats loved by locals. [read more…]
The Remedy Rush is a new subscription box that offers a selection of artisan spa and body products.
Boxes are sent on a quarterly basis and will contain natural and organic products that are free from icky chemicals including parabens, phthalates, artificial fragrances, GMO ingredients, carrageenan, etc. They’ll feature 5 to 7 of the highest quality bath & body products from 4 or 5 different brands. Each item will be 100% cruelty-free and all packaging will be made with recyclable and/or biodegradable materials. Unlike other subscriptions, The Remedy Rush focuses solely on spa and body products (no cosmetics or makeup). [read more…]
This is actually my second Birchbox review for August, since I also picked up the guest curated “Candidly Nicole” box (reviewed here).
If you’re new to Birchbox, it’s basically a monthly subscription box that sends you 4-5 grooming, beauty, and lifestyle samples for just $10/month. When you sign up you take a style quiz and they send you products that best fit your profile. Both well-known and up-and-coming brands are included, all in generously sized multi-use samples. [read more…]
August Ivy Kids time! I usually post my review earlier in the month, but it took us longer than usual to complete all the activities. (I’m totally not complaining! That’s a good thing.)
If you’re not aware, Ivy Kids is a monthly activity box for children aged 3 through 8. It was founded by a certified early childhood educator, turned stay-at-home mom who had begun creating her own activities in order to entertain and educate her kiddos. [read more…]
Treat Chest is a new subscription box that sends a variety of sweet treats to your door every month.
Each box will contain a selection of five or more treats ranging from gummies, to licorice, to taffy, and everything in between. Treat Chest promises a retail value of at least $54 in every box.
Subscriptions are $26.99 (plus shipping) per month, or less with multi-month commitments.
The box was designed to look like a wooden chest and felt pretty heavy.
A peek inside. There wasn’t an information card, so I’ll just jump right into the treats.
Jelly Belly Jelly Beans ($5.50) – The classic gourmet jelly beans with the wackiest of flavors. I remember always being so grossed out by the “buttered popcorn” ones as a kid. As an adult, I’m equally as grossed out. 😉 The rest are pretty good though, if I remember correctly. (Well, minus the black ones. I’m just not down with licorice. Ick.)
Rock Candy (8 pieces) (~$8) – Eight pieces of individually wrapped rock candy were included. I’ve always thought these were pretty to look at, but kinda meh to eat. Straight-up sugar crystals just seems… wrong. That said, they’re certainly a classic confection.
Kookaburra Liquorice Strawberry & Cream Bites ($2.59) – Chewy licorice (liquorice?) bites flavored with strawberries & cream. My mom’s a big licorice fan, so I’ll be passing these along to her.
Smarties Candy Roll (~$0.50) – This roll is much larger than the typical Smarties rolls that you’d get 32,978 of when trick-or-treating. I remember using these as “pills” for my dolls/stuffed animals when I was a kid. That’s… normal, right?
Albanese Gummi Bears ($2.19) – Fat free, gluten-free gummy bears in 12 different flavors. The flavors include: Wild Cherry, Strawberry, Pink Grapefruit, Orange, Mango, Lemon, Green Apple, Lime, Blue Raspberry, Watermelon, Grape & Pineapple.
Taffy Town Taffy (~$2?) – 15 pieces of Taffy Town taffy were included. I’m not sure what the flavor is, since there wasn’t an info card and I couldn’t find these on their site.
I gotta say, I’m pretty bummed by August’s Treat Chest. For the cost of the subscription (and the promise of a $54 value), I expected a lot more. The total of all the treats comes to roughly $20 — a LOT less than the promised $54. Not cool. Unless this was some kind of slip-up/miscalculation on their part, I really can’t see any reason to sign up for this subscription.
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.
Time for another Hamptons Lane review! The theme for August’s box is “Fresh Grill”.
Hamptons Lane is a unique subscription box that features a new selection of kitchen tools, artisan foods, tabletop items, and recipes every month. [read more…]
August’s Clean Bar Box has arrived!
If you’re new to them, Clean Bar Box is a subscription that sends you a new selection of handmade bar soap every month. All of their soaps are totally free of animal products, parabens, lauryl sulfate, petroleum products, and preservatives. Each monthly box includes a variety of scents that are chosen to reflect the current season. [read more…]
Time for another GlobeIn review!
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…]
After seeing the spoilers a few days ago, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on the August POPSUGAR Must Have!
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. [read more…]
