Subscription Box Reviews

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…]

SprezzaBox Men’s Accessory Box March 2015 Review

April 8, 2015 by Wendy Rose — Leave a Comment

SprezzaBox is a monthly subscription box that features a selection of stylish men’s accessories. Most of the boxes I review tend to be tailored to women or children, so it’s always fun to check out the options available for the guys.

Each month SprezzaBox sends a curated box consisting of 3-4 items. The products are chosen based on the season, the current trends, and the overall quality of each item. Subscriptions are $28/month with free shipping. Discounted rates are also available with multi-month commitments. [read more…]

Nandemobox April 2015 Japanese Snack Box Review

April 8, 2015 by Wendy Rose — 2 Comments

Nandemobox is a fun subscription box from Japan. They offer 2 different box options: a Snack Box and a Kawaii Box. This is a review of their snack box for the month of April.

Nandemobox is based out of Osaka, Japan and sends subscribers every kind of snack or fun Japanese novelty item you can think of (“Nandemo” is Japanese for “everything”!). They believe in quality over quantity and carry only the best products available.

The snack box starts at $25/month and includes 8-12 different snacks. The kawaii box starts at $35/month and includes 6-8 items (plushies, stationery, stickers, keychains, etc). Discounts are available for multi-month commitments. Free shipping is included worldwide! [read more…]

Taste Guru March 2015 Review & Bonus Offer

April 7, 2015 by Wendy Rose — Leave a Comment

Taste Guru is one of the few monthly subscriptions boxes out there that’s dedicated to the gluten-free lifestyle. It’s a great way for those who follow a gluten-free diet to discover new “safe” food, drink, and snack items.

Taste Guru provides 6 to 9 totally gluten-free goodies in each of their monthly boxes. Items can include snacks, baking mixes, granola, condiments, and more. They also like to include one or two non-food items as well as a chef-inspired recipe (gluten-free, of course!). [read more…]

Junior Explorers Mission Serengeti Review & 50% Coupon Code

April 4, 2015 by Wendy Rose — Leave a Comment

Last month I reviewed the first mission in the Junior Explorers subscription (Mission Arctic). This month we’re heading to the Serengeti to learn about the great African migration and all of the animals who take part in it.

Junior Explorers is a fun, educational subscription box for kids 6 to 11 that allows them to explore the natural world. They’ll learn about wildlife and ecosystems, as well as the importance of protecting them.

Your child will embark on a new “mission” each month, which is comprised of both physical materials as well as exclusive online content. The mailed portion includes collectibles, activities, animal facts, and more. They’ll also receive a password to access the online portion of their mission. This will allow them to play games, solve mysteries, and even earn rewards. [read more…]

Sudsy Box April 2015 Review & Coupon Code

April 2, 2015 by Wendy Rose — Leave a Comment

Yay! Sudsy Box time again! This is by far one of my favorite boxes to open just because it smells SO dang good. Damn good even. (Ooooh.)

Sudsy Box is a subscription box that sends you 3 full-sized handmade bars of soap every other month. They also include a bonus body product in each box (hand sanitizer, lip balm, etc). The soaps are all natural and handmade by Heidi’s Artisan Soap, who recently merged with Sudsy Box to form Sudsy & Co. They also just started offering a baby line! [read more…]

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