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My Top 5 Subscription Boxes of January 2016

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Since I review so many different subscription boxes throughout the year, I thought it would be fun to compile a monthly round-up of my top 5 subscription boxes to highlight the best of the best.

The boxes will be chosen based on how awesome they were for that particular month, so hopefully the “winners” will vary a lot from month to month. I’ll take into account my star ratings, but a 5-star review won’t always mean the box will make it to the top 5. Basically, if I loved the contents/curation and/or it had a crazy high overall value, it’ll make the list. 🙂

So here they are, in no particular order… [read more…]

Ivy Kids December 2015 Review & Coupon Code

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December Ivy Kids time! We haven’t gotten a chance to review this box for a couple months, so I was happy when they offered to send me December’s box a couple weeks ago. The theme is absolutely adorable.

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. [read more…]

LaRitzy January 2016 Vegan Beauty Box Review

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LaRitzy is a subscription box that sends you an assortment of cruelty free vegan beauty products every month.

Each box will contain 4 to 5 full and “luxury size” products. Items can include anything from hair care, to body lotion, to nail polish, and everything in between.

Subscriptions are $24.99/month, or less with multi-month commitments. Shipping is free to the US, $5 to Canada. [read more…]

BuddhiBox January 2016 Review & Coupon Code

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New year, new BuddhiBox! (Literally.) January’s shipment came in a newly designed box, that I must say is a vast improvement over their old “box within a box” situation. 😉

If you’re new here, 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…]

Koala Crate January 2016 “Arctic” Review & Coupon Code

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January’s Koala Crate (“Arctic”) featured a selection of fun winter-inspired crafts and projects to keep your kiddos entertained during this cold & dreary month.

If you’re new to them, Koala Crate is a children’s 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…]

Fit Snack January 2016 Review & Coupon Code

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January’s Fit Snack has arrived! — Just in time to help you stick to those health/fitness related New Year’s resolutions. (Or pick ’em back up if you’re like me and already threw in the towel on January 3rd. 😉 )

If you’re new to them, Fit Snack is a snack subscription box that’s curated to include items that are both well balanced and nutrient dense. When selecting products to include in the box, they use the Fit Snack “Perfect 10″. Put simply, they look for snacks that fall into one or more of these categories: Nutrient Dense (high in protein, complex carbs, low sugar index), Consciously Made (GMO free, organic production, sustainably farmed), and Diversified Energy (gluten free, clean eating, paleo, raw). [read more…]

POPSUGAR Must Have February 2016 Theme Spoiler & Coupon

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POPSUGAR Must Have has just released the inspiration for their February box!

From their site:

“Whether you’re looking to treat yourself or someone special, we could all use a little extra love this time of year. While we’re not revealing any of the products inside, here are a few hints at what inspired our editors for the February Must Have box.”

February’s box is inspired by: Adoring, Indulgent, Confident, and Hearts.

Sounds good to me! If it’s anything like last year’s February box, it’s going to be amazing! 😀

If you’d like to check out POPSUGAR Must Have, you can save $5 on your first box when you use coupon code “MUSTHAVE5” at checkout. That’ll make your box around $35 shipped!

Disclosure: Post may contain affiliate links.

POPSUGAR Must Have + Target January 2016 Box Review

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It’s POPSUGAR Must Have + Target collab box review time! Woo!

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. 

Every year, POPSUGAR Must Have collaborates with Target to release an awesome fitness-themed box. They’re sold as a one-time purchase (no subscription required) and typically sell out in a very short time. — This year’s box was gone in roughly 30 minutes! [read more…]

The CuteBox January 2016 Review & Coupon Code

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The CuteBox is a brand new subscription box that sends you a monthly assortment of all things cute!

Each box will include 10 or more items that The CuteBox deems as being cute, pretty, lovely, and/or interesting. Basically, if it’s something that makes you smile, it’s in! Items can include stationery, jewelry, stickers, cell phone charms, plushes, pens, hair accessories, candies, and more. [read more…]

Loot Crate January 2016 “Invasion” Review & Coupon Code

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January Loot Crate unboxing time!

If you’re new here, Loot Crate is a monthly subscription box for fans of gamer/geek culture. Every month you’ll get a box packed with 6-8 items that can include toys, gear, figures, art, accessories, and more. They often send special limited edition Loot Crate exclusive items as well.

Subscriptions are $19.37/month (price includes shipping), or less with longer plans. — You can save $3 on your first month with coupon code LOOTR3. [read more…]

SnackSack January 2016 Review & Coupon Code

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January SnackSack time!

If you haven’t heard, SnackSack is a relatively new subscription box that focuses on delivering natural, “junk-free” snacks to your door every month. All of the snacks included will be free of “artificial junk” and offer a mixture of all natural, vegan, organic, non-GMO, gluten-free, and fair trade products. They’ll all be tucked inside a reusable burlap sack, which is shipped in a large box for ultimate snack protection. [read more…]

Ipsy January 2016 Glam Bag Review

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January Ipsy time!

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…]

MunchPak January 2016 Review & Coupon Code

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MunchPak is a monthly subscription box that features new and popular snacks from around the world.

You can expect to receive goodies from Japan, Germany, Brazil, Israel, Finland, Canada, Australia, Sweden, and more. They also throw a few US-based treats in there as well. Every box is different, so you’ll always be surprised. You can also customize and/or add drinks to your box for an additional charge.

MunchPak has 3 different size options to choose from: MunchPak Mini (5-6 items starting at $9.95), the Original MunchPak (10+ items starting at $19.95 monthly), and the FamilyPak (20+ items starting at $39.95 monthly). They ship worldwide and accept credit cards, Paypal, and even Bitcoin! (You can save $3 on your first box with coupon code “ROSEBUDS“!) [read more…]

Bluum January 2016 Toddler Box Review & Coupon Code

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January bluum time!

If you’re not aware, bluum is a monthly subscription box for babies & kiddos from birth through age 5. Each box contains four 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 there are many variations in the boxes that are sent in each shipment. (I don’t think I’ve seen any two boxes that were exactly the same.) [read more…]