2 Little Rosebuds
Subscription box reviews by a vegan mom of twins
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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.
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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…]
Handpick is a new meal service that delivers fresh groceries and recipes to your door every week.
Compared to most meal subscription services, not only is Handpick more affordable, but they also send you full-sized grocery items. Plus you have total control over how often you receive a box (“bundle”). You simply place an order when you’d like one delivered. No subscription to pause or cancel. [read more…]
Artisan Box is a new subscription box from Luxurion World that features handcrafted goods straight from India.
Each box will include 3 to 5 high quality, exclusive products which highlight a different region of India every month. All items will be handcrafted from sustainable materials and can include home decor, clothing, accessories, original artwork, and more. [read more…]
Ecocentric Mom time again!
If you’re unaware, Ecocentric Mom is a unique subscription box that features mom & baby products that are eco-friendly, natural, organic, and often vegan-friendly. There are 3 different box options to choose from. I (still) subscribe to the “Mom & Baby” box, but they also offer a “Mom-to-Be Box” and just a plain ol’ “Mom” box. They also recently announced a new “Ecocentric Box” for women in general (moms and non-moms alike!).
Muse Monthly is a unique subscription box that caters to lovers of both literature and tea.
Each month will feature a hand-picked novel coupled with a full box or tin of tea to enjoy with your new read. You may also receive fun little extras like bookmarks and other related items. [read more…]
Hello! Bliss Box is a women’s subscription service that delivers a little bit of “bliss” right to your doorstep every month.
Each box will feature 3 to 5 hand-selected items that can include beauty products, food, skincare, home decor, jewelry, and more. In order to keep things interesting & provide unique goods, Hello! Bliss Box focuses on small, lesser-known brands and homemade products. An inspirational 5×7 art print will also be included in every box — perfect for framing. [read more…]
Time to check out the August Pretend Play Projects box from My Pretend Place! My girls love this subscription and always look forward to seeing what’s inside when we open up the familiar white box.
If you’re new to them, The My Pretend Place Projects box is geared towards children 3 to 8 years old. It contains all of the materials needed to complete a new pretend play item each month. They actually include enough materials to make 2 of each project — perfect for siblings or friends to join in the fun. [read more…]
Flicker & Flame is a brand new subscription box that sends you a handmade, limited edition soy candle every month.
Each scent will be unique and will often evoke the “mood” of the current season. Think florals and fruity notes in the warmer months, and notes of pine and cinnamon in the cooler months. When you sign up, you’ll be asked a few scent-related questions to start building your personal scent profile. This will help determine which candles you’re most likely to enjoy. [read more…]
Every month Birchbox features a guest-curated box that you can choose instead of your “regular” box. August’s curator was Nicole Richie, so I decided to check it out.
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…]
I haven’t received a From the Lab box since February, so I kinda thought the subscription was gone for good. — Guess I thought wrong!
If you’re new to them, From the Lab is a monthly beauty box that sends you luxury brand beauty products at a drastically lower cost — months before they’re released to the US market. They source their products from some of the same beauty labs that luxury brands develop their lines in. However, they’re able to offer them at a much lower cost because they don’t do extensive marketing campaigns or worry about pretty packaging. This also allows them to get the products to you as early as 18 months before they hit store shelves. [read more…]
