Subscription Box Reviews

Conscious Box (Vegan Box) June 2013 Review

June 16, 2013 by Wendy Rose — Leave a Comment

My tracking number told me that my box would be here on Monday, but it decided to show up Saturday afternoon instead. Hey, no complaints here.

I gotta say, after seeing some of the sneak peaks on their Facebook page, I was a little bummed that I didn’t get one of the products they hinted at. It was some kind of cupcake-shaped thing… A bath bomb maybe? Whatever it was, I wanted it. Bad. Don’t go enticing me with cupcakes and then not send one…That’s just cruel. No one likes a cupcake tease.

Alright, cupcake disappointment aside, here’s what I DID get:

What I saw when I opened the box… Snacks! I totally forgot to take a “full box” photo with all of the goods displayed… Once the camera’s left the room, it’s not comin’ back. 😉 [read more…]

Vegan Presence Box June 2013 Review

June 13, 2013 by Wendy Rose — 3 Comments

This is my first Vegan Presence box and I’m super impressed!

Vegan Presence is a monthly subscription box service that features — you guessed it — all vegan-friendly products. Items can range anywhere from food to beauty to household essentials. The website states that it’s $85/6 months or $165/year, but that’s for an introductory offer which is no longer available. However, when I mentioned it to them, they were happy to still honor it. Yay! Oh, this is my mother’s day gift from Mike, so… Thanks Mike! 😉

I was so excited when I saw the box on my front porch. I wasn’t expecting it, as all of the reviews I’ve read showed it coming in an eco-friendly bubble mailer. They are BIG on recycling/using sustainable materials. As you’ll see shortly, a box was a definite must this time.

How cute is that folded up letter? It contained all of the product details, including how to use them, why they were chosen, and where you can purchase more. It made it feel more like a care package from a friend, than a subscription box.

It really did feel like I was opening a personal birthday gift. Look at those bows! These folks definitely pay attention to the details. Bravo, Vegan Presence! [read more…]

Daily Dose of Green Snack Box June 2013 Review

June 7, 2013 by Wendy Rose — Leave a Comment

Daily Dose of Green boxes always show up right as the new month begins. I’m always pleasantly surprised when I open my mailbox and see it sitting there, atop all of the boring junk mail. It’s definitely nice not having to anxiously wait all month for a box to arrive. Not that I ever do that or anything… Ahem…

If you’re not aware, Daily Dose of Green is a monthly subscription service that specializes in eco-friendly (and mostly vegan) products. Household items, skincare, makeup, snacks, etc. It’s only $15/month, shipping included.

This month’s theme is Healthy Snacks. Woohoo! I sure do like me some snackage. [read more…]

Daily Dose of Green Mystery Box Review

May 30, 2013 by Wendy Rose — 1 Comment

Daily Dose of Green recently announced a limited Mystery Box (still available!) to celebrate their one-year anniversary in July. The box would feature at least 10 eco-friendly products from the past year including “food, beauty, household and pet” — all for a one-time price of $15 (shipping included). I immediately signed up and kind of forgot about it, figuring it wouldn’t show up until July.

So when I received my box on Tuesday, I was beyond excited — a surprise fun mail day! Woo! (Yes, good mail days make me that happy.)

Oh, if you’re interested in getting this box, or subscribing, I’d suggest “Liking” them on Facebook. They’re still a small-ish company and have great customer service. I (kind of jokingly) asked if they could send me a baby/kid product instead of the pet one, and they totally did. Nice!

Alright… Time to unveil the Mystery Box! [read more…]

Vegan Cuts Snack Box May 2013 Review

May 24, 2013 by Wendy Rose — Leave a Comment

I’ve been wanting to try a Vegan Cuts Snack Box for a long time, so when they recently offered to send me the May box to review I was beyond excited.

What’s a Vegan Cuts Snack Box, you say? Well, it’s only one of the best subscription boxes out there, that’s what! For $19.95/month, they send you a box chock full o’ vegan goodness. Each box includes 7-10 vegan (and mostly gluten-free) products like treats, household essentials, beauty products, etc. Of course, the majority of the items are snacks, hence the name. Hey, no complaints here!

Okay, so let’s see what’s inside!

Oh, hello box o' vegan treats. — Oh, hello box o’ vegan treats.

This cute little information card listed all of the products in this month’s box. The theme was “summer fun time”. Sounds… fun! [read more…]

Citrus Lane May 2013 Review and Discount

May 22, 2013 by Wendy Rose — 5 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“.*

After taking a strange detour from Indiana to New Jersey (and hanging out there for a few days), my May Citrus Lane box finally found its way home.

Citrus Lane is a monthly subscription box for babies/kiddos up to 5 years old. It’s $25/month (or less with 6 or 12-month subs). Shipping is included. Every box contains at least 4 items, tailored towards the age/gender of your child. My box was for a 9-month old girl (well, girls.)

I initially signed up in March, but since April was already sold out, I had to wait until May to get my first box. Being that I’m the most impatient person EVER when it comes to mail, this was a LONG wait. What made it even worse was seeing everyone else’s spoiler pics on Facebook while my box was stuck in NJ throwing back shots with Snooki & JWoww. (I totally just Googled the correct spelling of JWoww. Really thought there was a hyphen in there.)

Alright, onto the review! [read more…]

Conscious Box May 2013 Review

May 15, 2013 by Wendy Rose — 1 Comment

It’s that time of the month again (no, not that time) — it’s Conscious Box shipment time!

My May box arrived today, and though it was a far cry from last month’s Mystery Box, it was still fun to dig into. This is the second (I think) in my 6-month subscription. BUT I have a lot more coming, since I recently won a contest on their Facebook page for a 1-year subscription. Woo!

Okay, onto the review…

First look… The box inside a box. [read more…]

Daily Dose of Green Box May 2013 Review

May 11, 2013 by Wendy Rose — 2 Comments

I am LOVING my mailman this week. Yesterday’s “fun mail” was the May “Daily Dose of Green” box.

This is a new subscription for me, so I was super pumped to see what was inside. The boxes are $15/month (shipping included) and contain “samples of natural, organic, green, Eco-friendly and vegan products to your door in attractive earth friendly packaging”. Yay!

They sounded a lot like Conscious Box to me, so I was curious how the two would compare. (You can see my review of my last Conscious Box [the April Mystery box] here.)

What I saw when I opened the box — it matched my dress! Neat.

My first real “look”. I was pleasantly surprised with how much stuff was packed inside the box. Definitely a good sign. [read more…]

Stork Stack May 2013 Review (We won! We won!)

May 10, 2013 by Wendy Rose — 4 Comments

Yesterday afternoon I stepped outside to toss a jar into the recycling bin and what did I find waiting for me? My much-anticipated May Stork Stack! Yay!

In early April, I (er, my babies) won a free month’s subscription for coming in 4th in Stork Stack’s “Cutest Baby” contest on Facebook. Now, I’d like to think that we won based solely on the irresistible cuteness of my kiddos, but that totally wasn’t the case. I could have submitted a photo of my left pinkie toe & still came in 4th. The truth is, it was all just a matter of which moms could bug the crap out of their Facebook friends the most. The moms that mercilessly begged for votes on a daily basis, to the ire of their followers, were the ones who came out on top. Trust me, I (and my Facebook friends) know this firsthand. I am freakin’ RELENTLESS.

So with that said, here’s my review!

What I saw upon opening the box. It's Stork Stack's 1-year anniversary! Par-tay! — What I saw upon opening the box. It’s Stork Stack’s 1-year anniversary! Par-tay!

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My new addiction / Conscious Box “Mystery Box” Review April 2013

April 20, 2013 by Wendy Rose — 8 Comments

Confession: I’m addicted to subscription boxes. Like, unhealthily so.

What’s a subscription box, you ask? Welp, basically it’s a box that you receive in the mail (usually monthly) that’s chock full o’ goodies. They can range from $10/month to $50+, depending on the company/products offered. Some will tell you what will be in the boxes before they ship, but most don’t (which is the fun part!). Nothing beats a good mystery box… Well, unless it totally sucks. haha 😉

There’s a TON of companies doing this now, so you’re bound to find something that tickles your fancy. I’ve seen boxes for moms/babies (Citrus Lane, Bluum, Stork Stack), for nerds (Loot Crate, Booty Bin), makeup lovers (Birchbox, Beauty Army, Pop Sugar), for pets (Barkbox, Pawalla), foodies (Love with Food, NatureBox), etc, etc… Subscriptionboxes.com is a good resource to browse a lot of the more popular boxes out there. A good tip is to Google reviews of the boxes that you’re interested, to see what past boxes contained and whether or not it seems like a good match/value for you.

The only box that I currently subscribe to is Conscious Box. (I’m hoping to add to my addiction soon!) It’s currently a top-rated box on Subscriptionboxes.com and is $20/month, including shipping. They offer eco-friendly products, including household cleaners, healthy snacks, eco-conscious gadgets, baby products, etc. Each box contains 10-20 samples/full sized products. There are 3 different box options: Classic, Gluten-Free, and Vegan (yay!).

The last couple of boxes from them have been a little… underwhelming. However, they recently offered a “Mystery Box” that they promised to be jam-packed with goodies. So I crossed my fingers and ordered one. It arrived today, and holy guacamole, is it AWESOME!

As promised, the box was PACKED with awesomeness. When I caught a glimpse of the macaroons, I knew that ordering this was a brilliant call on my part. Go me. [read more…]

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