Subscription Box Reviews

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…]

Ipsy Glam Bag April 2014 Review

April 25, 2014 by Wendy Rose — Leave a Comment

Ipsy is a beauty subscription that sends subscribers a monthly “Glam Bag” full of cosmetics and beauty accessories.

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!

In all honestly, I’ve never really been too into makeup (mainly because I don’t know how to properly apply it), so I was hesitant to try a “beauty” subscription. However, for just $10 a month, I figured it was time to explore the (intimidating) world of makeup. (Plus, there are tons of videos on their site to help you get the most of the products in your bag!) Okay, let’s see what was inside! [read more…]

Nerd Block Jr. (Girl) Review

April 23, 2014 by Wendy Rose — Leave a Comment

Nerd Block Jr. is a new-ish box that’s curated with goodies for kids from ages 6 to 11 (though it could be enjoyed by anyone, really). It’s a monthly surprise package filled with toys and games that some would consider “nerdy” or geeky. It’s basically a kid-version of the original Nerd Block (which is geared towards adult “nerds”).

Nerd Block Jr. is $13.99/month (plus shipping) and offers boxes specifically for boys or girls. Boxes include toys, games, and collectibles from brands such as Disney, Nintendo, Hello Kitty, Star Wars, My Little Pony, and more.

I was recently sent the “Girl” box for review. It ships from Canada, but it arrived fairly quickly. Good job, Canada Post! Okay, let’s see what’s inside! [read more…]

Spicy Subscriptions Spice Box April 2014 Review

April 22, 2014 by Wendy Rose — 2 Comments

Spicy Subscriptions is a monthly “adult” subscription that delivers a fun box of intimate goodies right to your door. Don’t worry — the outer packages are totally discreet! (You’re trusty mailman will have no clue what naughtiness lurks inside.)

Spicy Subscriptions‘ monthly “Spice Box” can contain an assortment of massage oils, fragrances, toys, lubricants, and other naughty goodies. The box is $34.95 per month, and shipping is always free.

As mentioned in my last Spice Box review, if you’re under 18, or offended by vibrate-y things, you might wanna stop reading. If not, let’s see what’s in the box! [read more…]

Citrus Lane April 2014 Review & Discounts Galore!

April 22, 2014 by Wendy Rose — 4 Comments

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!

Our box is geared towards a 21-month year old girl and here’s what was inside… [read more…]

bluum April 2014 Review & 50% Off Your First Box

April 21, 2014 by Wendy Rose — Leave a Comment

bluum is a monthly subscription box for babies & kiddos from birth through age 5. Every box will contain 5 or more products that are responsibly sourced, eco-friendly and often organic.

There used to be monthly “themes”, but they’ve recently moved away from that and instead curate each box based upon your child’s current age in months. bluum also just announced that they’ve joined forces with Stork Stack, so anyone who had a subscription with them (Stork Stack) will now be receiving boxes from bluum instead. Interesting.

My girls are currently 20 months old, so the bluum box I received was for 21 months. Let’s see what they sent! [read more…]

Vegan Cupcakes Fancied up with April’s “My Bakers Box”

April 20, 2014 by Wendy Rose — 3 Comments

Happy Easter!

Just thought I’d share the festive cupcakes I made for the occasion using some of the goodies from this month’s My Bakers Box!

These are (homemade!) carrot cake cupcakes with store-bought vanilla frosting. This was actually my first time making carrot cake(s) from scratch and I was really pleased/shocked at how well they turned out.

I used a basic recipe for vegan carrot cake from “How it all Vegan” by Tanya Barnard and Sarah Kramer. I didn’t tweak it at all, except for going the cupcake route rather than a full-sized cake.

I was lazy and used the only canned frosting I had on hand — a Christmas-themed tub that I got on clearance after the holidays. I know, I know… But hey, it IS pastel, so… [read more…]

Conscious Box April 2014 Review & Code for 50% Off with Free Shipping

April 18, 2014 by Wendy Rose — 2 Comments

Conscious Box is a monthly subscription box that features eco-friendly/natural products. Items range from healthy snacks, to natural toothpaste, and everything in between. There are 3 different boxes to choose from: The Vegan Box (which I normally get), The Gluten-Free Box, and the Classic Box.

Boxes were always $19.95/month, but they’ve recently announced 2 new box options: The Plus (as low as $16.95/mo) and the Taster (as low as $6.95/mo). If you’re a current subscriber, you’ll automatically start receiving the “Plus” box in May. It’s supposed to have less samples and more FULL SIZED products, so I can’t wait to receive my May box!

For now, let’s take a look at what should be the last “regular” Conscious Box… [read more…]

Vegan Presence April 2014 Review & Some Sad News

April 16, 2014 by Wendy Rose — 1 Comment

Like last month, my Vegan Presence package showed up a little later than usual. However, unlike last month, it was totally worth the wait!

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!)

Unfortunately, the April package — as awesome as it was — also came with some bad news. 🙁 I’ll save that until the end though. First, let’s see what’s in those pretty, spring-y packages up there! [read more…]

Love With Food April 2014 Review & Code for Free Box!

April 15, 2014 by Wendy Rose — 11 Comments

Love With Food time again! The theme this month is “Flower Power”. Thankfully, it’s not a box full of hippies (phew!)… Rather, it’s full of items that are inspired by flowers (think fruit & honey). Perfect for spring!

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!)

Alright, time to reveal the snackage! [read more…]

Sudsy Box Review, Discount Code & Giveaway! Ends 5/3/14

April 12, 2014 by Wendy Rose — 33 Comments

Sudsy Box is a brand new subscription box that sends you 3 full-sized handmade bars of soap every other month. They also throw in a little surprise gift in each box! Fun!

The soaps are all natural and made by Heidi’s Artisan Soap. They’re vegan, gluten-free and made without any artificial colors or fragrances.

Sudsy Box is just $20 every other month — shipping included!

I was recently sent their Spring box for review and couldn’t wait to see what scents I got! [read more…]

Citrus Lane Mystery Box Review April 2014

April 10, 2014 by Wendy Rose — Leave a Comment

Citrus Lane recently offered a special “Mystery Box” for a one-time cost of $29. It promised to include $60 worth of products, so I had to order one. Try as I might, I just cannot resist the lure of a mystery box. Can not.

This is only the second mystery box that Citrus Lane has ever offered (at least for as long as I’ve been a subscriber). The first one was for babies 0-12 months and sold out before I could even think of buying one. In hindsight, I’m glad I didn’t get that one, because they soon offered a mystery box for 12-24 month olds. That’s the box I’ll be reviewing. Let the mystery be revealed! [read more…]

Happy Easter!

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