Subscription Box Reviews

Vegan Presence May 2014 Review

May 18, 2014 by Wendy Rose — Leave a Comment

Vegan Presence time! As always, I was excited to get my package, but also a little sad knowing there’s only going to be one more month of goodies. (They’re closing up shop after June. 🙁 )

If you’re not aware, Vegan Presence is a monthly subscription box service that features — you guessed it — 100% vegan-friendly products. Items can range from food to beauty to household essentials. You never really know what you’re gonna get, but you can rest assured that it’ll always be totally cruelty-free. (And packaged prettily too!) Why must they close?! Wahhhhh!

Alright, let’s see what May’s package contained! [read more…]

Love With Food May 2014 Review & Code for FREE Box!

May 17, 2014 by Wendy Rose — Leave a Comment

Love With Food time! The theme this month is “Derby Days”. They’ve “re-imagined” Kentucky Derby food (no idea what that consists of) and focused on more all natural, healthy snacks.

Love With Food is only $10/month (plus $2 shipping) for their “standard” box (this one). They also have a “deluxe” box for $19.95/month (free shipping). With every box purchased, Love With Food donates a meal to a person in need. Everyone wins! (Psst… there’s an awesome discount code at the end of this post!)

Everything in the box was vegan this month, with the exception of two items. Total score for me! Woo! [read more…]

Ipsy Glam Bag May 2014 Review

May 17, 2014 by Wendy Rose — 4 Comments

Ipsy is a beauty subscription that sends subscribers a monthly “Glam Bag” full of cosmetics and beauty accessories. This is my second month with them (you can see April’s review here).

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.

Ipsy is only $10/month and offers a nice rewards program that gives you points for reviewing your products and referring friends to join. Points can be redeemed for “bonus items” in your next bag. Awesome!

Ipsy sends a lot of different variations each month, so you’ll see that other subscribers got totally different products than you did. So what did *I* get? Read on! [read more…]

Orange Glad Sweet Box May 2014 Review & Discount Code!

May 16, 2014 by Wendy Rose — 3 Comments

Orange Glad is a monthly subscription box that features gourmet desserts. Cookies, brownies, cakes, candies — if you’ve got a taste for sweets, this is totally a box for you!

Orange Glad carefully selects the yummiest treats from sweets shops and bakeries all over the country. Each dessert box will contain five deluxe gourmet treats delivered fresh to your door. The info card indicates when you should eat each treat in order to ensure maximum freshness.

I was recently sent May’s Sweet Box for review, and while I didn’t expect any of the items to be vegan (they’re not), I was still excited to see what was inside. (Plus I love giving my mom all the goodies that I can’t eat!) Okay, let’s see what they sent! [read more…]

M is for Monster May 2014 Box Review & Giveaway

May 16, 2014 by Wendy Rose — 20 Comments

M is for Monster is a monthly craft & activity box for both toddlers and preschool aged children. Boxes contain a month’s worth of activities, broken down into 4 separate weeks that each feature a fun new theme. All of the materials required for each activity/craft is included right in the box.

Toddler boxes (appropriate for children ages 2-3) include activities that focus on uppercase letters, basic shapes, the numbers 1-10, and more. Preschool boxes (for ages 4-5) focus more on lowercase letters, numbers 1-20, shapes, and more advanced skills.

M is for Monster is $34.95/month or $39.95 for a one-time purchase. They also offer a sibling discount for additional boxes if you have more than one child.

I was recently sent the May M is for Monster box for review. My girls are still a little young for these activities, so I’ll have to save them for a few more months… Anywhoo… Let’s see what’s inside the box! [read more…]

Sapphire Soul May 2014 Review & Special Discount Codes

May 15, 2014 by Wendy Rose — 6 Comments

Sapphire Soul is a unique monthly subscription that helps you “inspire your mind, take care of your body and open your soul”.

The box includes items such as candles, essential oils, jewelry, holistic wellness products, crystals, and more! All of the items are chosen to help you achieve happiness and balance for your mind, body, and soul. It’s definitely not your average subscription box. 😉

Sapphire Soul offers a few different subscription options. You can choose from a Balance Box — what I’ll be reviewing ($28/month for small, $48 for large) — an Essential Oils Box ($16/month), Crystals Box ($7/month) or Healing Jewelry Box ($25/month). Fun fact: A percentage of all of their sales is donated toward educating and empowering women all over the world. Woo!

I was recently sent the May Balance Box for review. I had no idea what would be inside, so I couldn’t wait to open it! Let’s check it out! [read more…]

Tandem Lane May 2014 Review & Giveaway! Ends 6/1/14

May 13, 2014 by Wendy Rose — 16 Comments

Tandem Lane is a care package subscription service that’s customized for elderly loved ones — grandparents, older parents, and anyone else who could use a fun surprise in the mail.

Every month, Tandem Lane chooses a different theme to keep things fun. Past themes have included “Winter Comforts”, “Spring Beginnings”, and “Discovering France”. Contents will include snacks, games and activies, personal/comfort items, and other useful gifts. You also have the option of including a personal note, as well as photos which you simply upload to their site for Tandem Lane to print out and include in the box. Neat!

I was recently sent May’s box for review purposes. Let’s take a look! [read more…]

Monthly Love Box May 2014 Review and A Special Offer

May 12, 2014 by Wendy Rose — Leave a Comment

Monthly Love is a new “time of the month” subscription box that sends you snacks, pampering products, and a little gift along with your choice of feminine products.

A portion of every month’s profit is donated to a cause or charity that’s often associated with the particular month. — For instance, May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, so they’ve decided to donate to the Skin Cancer Foundation. Cool!

Boxes are $30/month and shipping is always free.

I was recently sent the May box for review, so let’s check it out, shall we? [read more…]

Ivy Kids August 2014 Kit Review, Discount & Giveaway!

May 8, 2014 by Wendy Rose — 10 Comments

Ivy Kids is a new monthly activity box for children aged 3 through 8. I was recently sent both the July and August kits. July’s review was posted the other day, and can be seen here. You can also read more about the company there as well. I’m reviewing my second box (August) in a separate review just because there’s SO MUCH STUFF packed in these things that one review would’ve been waaay too long.

So with that said, here’s August’s Ivy Kids kit review! [read more…]

Gramsly Box Review & Giveaway! Ends 5/26/14

May 7, 2014 by Wendy Rose — 29 Comments

Gramsly is a service that provides personalized care packages for older adults. Boxes are customized especially for men and women aged 50 and up. — Perfect for parents, grandparents, or any older loved one who’d enjoy a fun surprise in the mail.

You can personalize your Gramsly box with a note and even a photo, which can be easily uploaded to their site. Boxes typically include 10-15 items ranging from snacks, to personal care products, to games, and more. When you purchase the box, there’s a place on the order form where you can indicate any allergies, likes/dislikes, favorite colors, etc. This helps Gramsly select the best items for your loved one’s personal tastes/interests.

Gramsly recently sent me a box for review, and since I don’t fall within their target age range (phew!), I set up a profile for an older version of myself. 😉 I told them that I was 50, vegan, and liked the color pink. Let’s see what they sent! [read more…]

Mary’s Secret Ingredients (MSI) Culinary Box Review & Discount Code

May 6, 2014 by Wendy Rose — 2 Comments

Mary’s Secret Ingredients is a brand new culinary surprise box that helps you to “put some LOVE in your cooking!”.

Mary is the writer behind the food blog “Love — The Secret Ingredient“, where she shares recipes, cooking tips, and more. She launched Mary’s Secret Ingredients to introduce others to some of her favorite artisanal and gourmet goodies. (She’ll also be sharing recipes on her blog which will incorporate the ingredients in the boxes!)

New boxes are released every season with a limited number available. Each box is $25.95 and promises at least $30 worth of products. 10% of their yearly profits will be donated to Feed the Children, an organization that provides food, water, health care, and education to children in need. 🙂

I was sent their very first box — the Spring box — for review. Let’s take a look! [read more…]

Ivy Kids July Kit Review, Discount Code & Giveaway! Ends 5/13/14

May 6, 2014 by Wendy Rose — 12 Comments

Ivy Kids is a new 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. She found that when she incorporated characters from books into the activities, her children became more engaged. After making kits for her friends and family, who all seemed to love the concept, Ivy Kids was born.

Each Ivy Kids kit contains more than ten 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.

I was recently sent both the July and August Ivy Kids kits for review. They were SO packed full of stuff that I’m going to do two separate reviews. This review is for July’s kit. [read more…]

Scrumpt Box Kid’s “Travel Box” Review & Giveaway! Ends 5/28/14

May 5, 2014 by Wendy Rose — 17 Comments

Scrumpt is San Francisco-based company that offers healthy, super fresh lunches* delivered right to your door. They currently offer 3 different products: Scrumpt Lunch Box, Scrumpt Travel Survival Kit, and Scrumpt Snack Box.

*There are 2 different versions of the Lunch box available. One that includes perishables (fruits, veggies, meats, etc.) and is only available in the San Francisco area, and another “basic” box that includes a menu, grocery list, and non-perishables (crackers, nut butters, etc.). The basic Lunch box is available nationwide.

All Scrumpt boxes are curated and approved by a panel of pediatricians and nutritionists, so you can be sure that your kiddo is getting all the nutrition he needs. Lunch boxes are also customizable. You can let them know some of your child’s likes and dislikes, so you won’t receive a box that you’ll have to bribe your kid to eat. 😉

The Scrumpt Snack Box, as well as the Travel Survival Kit, are both available nationwide. The Snack Box ($18.95) is a monthly subscription that contains 12-15 servings of kid-friendly, pediatrician & nutritionist approved snacks. The Travel Survival Kit ($18.95) is a one-time purchase box that includes snacks, activities, and toiletries to help keep your kiddo entertained (and fed!) while on the road.

Scrumpt recently sent me one of their Travel Kits and I was excited to see what was inside! [read more…]

Citrus Lane April 2014 Review #2 and $20 Discount Code

May 3, 2014 by Wendy Rose — 3 Comments

Once again, my mom neglected to cancel her subscription (woohoo!), so I got a second Citrus Lane box in April (read my first April review) She brought it over last night, so I figured I’d review it today (since it’s already May and all…).

If you’re new to them, Citrus Lane is a monthly subscription for babies/kids aged newborn-5. It’s $29/month (cheaper with longer subs) and includes a nice assortment of toys, books, snacks, toiletries, etc. Sometimes they even include a gift for mom.

This month’s Citrus Lane box included products to pay tribute to Earth Day — as well as Spring in general. Yay, April!

This box is geared towards a 2 year old girl (I think?) and here’s what was inside… [read more…]

Citrus Lane “Bathtime” Mystery Box Review

April 28, 2014 by Wendy Rose — 1 Comment

Citrus Lane recently offered another special “Mystery Box” for a one-time cost of $29. This time, there were four different box “themes” to choose from: Art, Music, Bath, and Mealtime. Just like past mystery boxes, one item was revealed for each theme — sort of like a teaser — and the rest was to remain a mystery until opened.

For those who may not be aware, Citrus Lane is a monthly subscription for babies/kids aged newborn-5. It’s $29/month (cheaper with longer subs) and includes a nice assortment of toys, books, snacks, toiletries, etc. Sometimes they even include a gift for mom.

This is the third round of mystery boxes that Citrus Lane has offered over the last month or so. The first box was for babies 0-12 months… The second was for 12-24 months… This third one was the first with actual themes instead of age groups.

I decided to go with the “bath” box, since bathtime stuff is always fun (and useful) to get! Alright, let’s chiggity check it out! [read more…]

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