Subscription Box Reviews

Try the World May 2015 “Buenos Aires” Review & Coupon Code

April 22, 2015 by Wendy Rose — 4 Comments

May’s Try the World box brings us all the way to Argentina! — Buenos Aires, to be exact.

If you haven’t heard, Try the World is a subscription box that invites your taste buds to explore a new city every sixty days. Each box will include 7-10 locally made/grown gourmet goodies as well as cultural finds — such as music playlists and movie recommendations — produced in the city being featured. Subscriptions are $39 every 2 months, or less with multi-month commitments. New customers can save 30% off your first box with coupon code “ROSEBUDTRAVELS“!

Note: The Buenos Aires box won’t be available until May 1st. I received mine early for review purposes. 🙂

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Batch Austin April 2015 “On the Veranda” Review

April 21, 2015 by Wendy Rose — Leave a Comment

Batch Austin is a regional subscription box that delivers the very best that Austin has to offer. What started as one exclusive “Batch” (Batch Nashville) has expanded to batches featuring Memphis, Charleston, Austin, and soon Atlanta. Each different Batch includes handcrafted goods from a variety of local artisans and chefs. From regional honey, to homemade chocolates and everything in between — each Batch has a little something for everyone.

Batch Austin is $34.99/month, or you can purchase a seasonal 3-month sub for $99. Annual and gift subscriptions are also available. Shipping is always free. [read more…]

POPSUGAR Must Have April 2015 Review & FREE Gift With Purchase

April 20, 2015 by Wendy Rose — Leave a Comment

Woohoo! April’s POPSUGAR Must Have box totally makes up for their not-so-awesome March offering. I saw the full spoilers a few weeks ago and could not WAIT to get this bad boy in my hands.

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. [read more…]

Pooch Party Packs April 2015 Review

April 19, 2015 by Wendy Rose — 2 Comments

Pooch Party Packs is a brand new monthly subscription box for dogs. I don’t have a pooch of my own, so this is for my mother-in-law’s puggle, Lucy. (Lucky dog!)

Pooch Party Packs was founded by a pair of Army veterans (husband & wife) whose mission is to bring comfort and familiarity (and a party!) to dogs everywhere. They’re passionate about helping small businesses grow and make it a point to include products from both well known brands, as well as smaller entrepreneurs across the US. All of the products are hand-selected by pet experts and are guaranteed to be of the highest quality. [read more…]

Birchbox April 2015 Review & Coupon Code

April 18, 2015 by Wendy Rose — Leave a Comment

April Birchbox time! The boxes this month were designed by Rifle Paper Co. and were so pretty! — Perfect for spring.

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…]

Ipsy April 2015 Glam Bag Review

April 17, 2015 by Wendy Rose — Leave a Comment

As soon as I saw April’s Ipsy bag (as in the bag itself), I was sold! I almost didn’t even care what was inside. Almost.

If you’re new here, Ipsy is a beauty subscription that sends subscribers a monthly “Glam Bag” full of cosmetics and beauty accessories for just $10/month. When you sign up, you take a “beauty quiz” to determine your likes/dislikes, makeup preferences, etc. This helps Ipsy learn which products to send in your Glam Bag. Each bag will contain 4-6 full sized and deluxe sample sized products from top cosmetics brands. [read more…]

Citrus Lane April 2015 Review & Coupon Code

April 16, 2015 by Wendy Rose — Leave a Comment

It seems the less I check tracking updates, the quicker my Citrus Lane box arrives. Works for me!

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 2 and a half, so this box is geared towards that age. [read more…]

Bluum April 2015 Review & Coupon Code

April 15, 2015 by Wendy Rose — 1 Comment

Okay, so I *thought* I had successfully canceled my bluum account already, but clearly I didn’t. When I received their “sorry to see you go” email, I assumed that meant it was a done deal. Um, nope. Turns out there was another link in there that I had to click to REALLY, officially cancel my subscription. Psssh.

Anywhooo, if you’re not aware, bluum is a monthly subscription box for babies & kiddos from birth through age 5. Each box contains five or more products that are responsibly sourced, eco-friendly and often organic. The contents are based on the age of your kiddo in months, so boxes tend to vary a LOT.

My girls are currently 32(?) months old, so the bluum box I received was geared towards a 33 month old child. [read more…]

Glossybox April 2015 Review & Coupon Code

April 14, 2015 by Wendy Rose — 4 Comments

My Glossybox actually arrived pretty early this month, which is a nice change. I already knew what was going to be in the box, but I was still looking forward to checking everything out.

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…]

BuddhiBox April 2015 Review & Coupon Code

April 14, 2015 by Wendy Rose — 3 Comments

Now that BuddhiBox offers a vegan subscription option, I look forward to its arrival even more. The unboxing for this sub was always fun, but knowing I won’t have to check ingredients — even better!

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…]

My Pretend Place April 2015 Dress Up Box Review & Coupon Code

April 12, 2015 by Wendy Rose — Leave a Comment

I reviewed our first My Pretend Place Dress Up Box back in February and was really impressed with what was inside (you can check it out here). My girls are at the age where they’re taking more interest in pretend play, so I was excited to see what would be in store for April’s box.

My Pretend Place Dress Up Box is a quarterly dress-up and “make believe” subscription for both boys and girls. It consists of a selection of items designed to encourage imagination and pretend play geared towards kids aged 3 through 6.

Each My Pretend Place Dress Up box will feature a different theme and include things such as costumes, books, crafts, activities, and even food items. You have the option to choose from a girl, boy, or gender neutral box — all of which will include a costume and other fun goodies fitting the theme. [read more…]

Ivy Kids April 2015 Review & Coupon Code

April 11, 2015 by Wendy Rose — Leave a Comment

Ivy Kids is celebrating the long-awaited arrival of spring with the theme of April’s box. — It’s all about seeds, plants, and flowers! Fun!

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…]

Sparkle Box April 2015 Review & Coupon Code

April 10, 2015 by Wendy Rose — 4 Comments

Sparkle Box is a fun subscription that sends you a personalized box of stylist-selected jewelry every month. I tend not to accessorize with jewelry much in the colder months, so with spring finally here I was excited to check out this box!

While you don’t get to choose the actual pieces you’ll receive, you do get to pick the overall style. There are currently 6 style choices: Boho (fun & funky), Trendy (modern), Subtle (simple & elegant), Quirky (vintage/indie/handmade), Avant Garde (edgy/rock ‘n roll), or Sparkle Girl (for girls 10-16). Whichever style you decide on, you’ll receive 2-3 beautiful pieces in each shipment. [read more…]

Love With Food April 2015 Review & Free Box Offer

April 9, 2015 by Wendy Rose — Leave a Comment

Love With Food time again! (How is it already April? Yeesh!) This month’s box is themed “Starry Nights” and celebrates the coming of spring and late night snacks on the porch. Works for me.

If you’re new to them, Love With Food is one of the most affordable subscriptions out there. — It’s only $10/month (plus $2 shipping) for their “Tasting” box. (You can actually try your first Tasting box for FREE!) They also have a “deluxe” box for $19.95/month (free shipping), as well as a 100% Gluten Free version for $29/month. With every box purchased, Love With Food donates a meal to a person in need. Win, win! [read more…]

Koala Crate “Bugs” Review & $10 Coupon Code

April 9, 2015 by Wendy Rose — Leave a Comment

I reviewed my first Koala Crate back in February (“Colors”) and thought it was a great box for little ones. So of course I was happy when I was offered a chance to review their latest box — “Bugs”!

If you’re new to them, Koala Crate is a fun subscription box from the same company who runs Kiwi Crate. While Kiwi Crate is for kids ages 4 through 8, Koala Crate is geared towards younger tots ages 3 to 4.

Every month, Koala Crate sends your little one a box packed full of fun and education activities. Each crate will be based around a different theme and include a variety of art supplies, crafts, learning materials, and more. You’ll also receive a parent’s guide to help them complete each project. Every crate comes with a copy of “Imagine!” magazine (created in partnership with Highlights for Children) full of stories, games, and other engaging content for your preschooler. [read more…]

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