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Citrus Lane June 2015 Review & Coupon Code

by Wendy Rose — 2 Comments

*As of December 2015, Citrus Lane is no longer in business. If you’re looking for an alternative, bluum is a great choice. — You can see my reviews of them here. With bluum, you can choose your own products and build your own box. They feature the same great brands, plus you can save $10 on your first month with coupon code “MRVA286CCE“.*

Woohoo! Citrus Lane time again!

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.

My girls are about 2 months shy of 3 years old, so this box is geared towards that age. [read more…]

Love With Food June 2015 Gluten-Free Review & 50% Coupon

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I haven’t gotten my regular Love With Food Tasting box yet, but my Gluten-Free box just showed up, so yay for that!

If you’re not aware, Love With Food is one of the most affordable subscriptions out there. — It’s only $9.99/month (shipping included) for their “Tasting” box. (You can actually try your first Tasting box for $5.99 shipped!) They also have a “deluxe” box for $19.95/month (free shipping), as well as a 100% Gluten Free version (this one!) for $24.99/month. With every box purchased, Love With Food donates a meal to a person in need. Win, win! [read more…]

Cupcake Dazzle June 2015 Review

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Cupcake Dazzle is a new subscription box that delivers an assortment of fun cupcake supplies to your door every month.

Each box will be based on a different theme and contain a variety of baking supplies, accessories, decorations, and more. You can expect to receive items such as cupcake liners, food coloring, decorative picks, fondant, cookie cutters, and other useful (and cute!) baking accessories. [read more…]

Birchbox June 2015 Review & Coupon Code

by Wendy Rose — 1 Comment

June Birchbox time! The boxes this month all had a common theme — “adventure”!

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…]

Glossybox June 2015 Review

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Glossybox time! As usual, I had already seen (and posted) spoilers for June’s box, but you never know exactly what variations you’ll get until it arrives.

If you’re not aware, Glossybox is a monthly beauty subscription box that sends 5-6 deluxe sized samples packed inside a super sturdy, reusable box. The packaging is top notch and only the highest quality brands are included. Like many of the other beauty subscriptions, you’ll fill out a personal beauty profile when you sign up so that they can send products that best suit your lifestyle, skin type, etc. [read more…]

Clean Bar Box June 2015 Review & Coupon Code

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Time to check out the June Clean Bar Box!

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…]

POPSUGAR Must Have June 2015 Review & Coupon Code

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It’s here! — My June POPSUGAR Must Have box has arrived!

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. No foil packets in this bad boy.

Monthly boxes are $39.95 and there’s almost always a discount code available (I’ve included one at the end of this post!). With most boxes having values of $100+, it’s a GREAT deal! [read more…]

The Book(ish) Box June 2015 Review

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The Book(ish) Box is a new monthly subscription box founded by the team behind the book review site, Appraising Pages.

Each Book(ish) Box is curated with the “book nerd” in mind and will include a fun selection of geeky, “bookish” items. Every shipment will feature an exclusive t-shirt designed by the Appraising Pages shop, as well as 3-5 home, beauty, and fashion items. [read more…]

BuddhiBox June 2015 Review & Coupon Code

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June BuddhiBox time!

If you’re new to them, 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…]

Code Red Crate June 2015 Review

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Code Red Crate is a new subscription box that helps you pamper yourself during that good ol’ “time of the month”.

Every Code Red Crate will include not only your choice of feminine products, but also items to pamper yourself as well as snacks to help satisfy your “period cravings”. They offer 3 different box options to best suit your needs: The Code Yellow Box ($20 – includes 20 feminine products plus snacks & extras), The Code Orange Box ($25 – includes 30 feminine products plus snacks, pampering items, & extras), and The Code Red Box ($30 – includes 40 feminine products, lots of snacks, pampering items, & extras). They also offer a Cravings Box for $10 that contains only snacks and candies. [read more…]

RC Subscription Remote Control Toy Box Review

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RC Subscription is a unique subscription box that sends you a new remote controlled toy every month.

The toys are hand-picked by experts and include the latest drones, helicopters, and cars on the market. Each toy is guaranteed to have at least a $60 value. When you sign up, you’ll even receive a bonus helicopter with your first shipment. The value of the helicopter goes up with longer, multi-month commitments. [read more…]

My Pretend Place June 2015 Projects Box & Coupon Code

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The June Pretend Play Projects box from My Pretend Place was a total hit with my girls. Music and painting? Heck yes!

My Pretend Place Pretend Play 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…]

Ecocentric Mom May/June 2015 Review

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Ecocentric Mom time again! I still get the “Mom & Baby” box (for babies up to 18 months) because despite my girls almost being 3, I find myself using the majority of the products anyway.

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!).

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Ivy Kids June 2015 Review & Coupon Code

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Ivy Kids time! My girls are finally taking more interest in crafts and semi-structured activities, so I was excited to see what was in store for June’s box.

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.

Every Ivy Kids kit contains more than 10 activities, along with a book which all of the activities are based upon. The games, projects, and crafts are all designed to “develop fine and gross motor muscles, build math and literacy skills, encourage reading comprehension, and promote scientific thinking”. All of the materials you’ll need are included right in your kit, as well as instructions and age modifications for each project. [read more…]