The September 2015 GlobeIn theme has been released — and a spoiler too! [read more…]
PupJoy August 2015 Review & Coupon Code
PupJoy is a subscription box that sends a customized selection of goodies to your furry friend every month.
Unlike many other pet boxes, PupJoy lets you fully personalize your subscription to best suit your dog’s needs. You can choose from two different box sizes (Uno for one dog or Grande for a large dog or multiple). Then you get to pick the type of box you’d like (treats, toys, accessories, all of the above), your treat preference (gourmet or grain free), collar size, and toy needs. You also provide your dog’s name, gender, birthday, and size. [read more…]
Fuego Box Hot Sauce Club “Intro Box” Review
Fuego Box is a hot sauce club that introduces you to a new selection of sauces every month.
When you subscribe, you’ll receive the best artisanal/small batch hot sauces on the market. Instead of focusing on gimmicky labeling or straight up crazy heat, they instead choose the most dynamic flavors with just the right amount of hotness. [read more…]
DoodleBug Busy Bags August 2015 Review
DoodleBug Busy Bags is quickly becoming a favorite for my girls. This month’s bundle was all about the zoo!
If you’re not aware, DoodleBug Busy Bags is a fun subscription for little ones from Kidable Adventures (the company behind Little Thinker Box). Bags are aimed at children ages 3 through 9 and contain all of the materials needed to complete 4 to 8 fun crafts. Each bag will focus on a different theme, often relating to upcoming holidays or seasons. Monthly subscriptions are $15.99 and include free shipping. [read more…]
Citrus Lane August 2015 Review & Coupon Code
Yay! My August Citrus Lane arrived and for once I wasn’t sure what would be inside… I didn’t really know what box our age range fell into this month, so it was fun to be surprised.
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. [read more…]
Treats International Snack Box August 2015 Review & Coupon Code
Treats is a newer subscription box that sends you a selection of snacks from all over the globe.
Each box will focus on a different continent and highlight two to three countries within it, sending snacks from those particular regions. One month they may send an Asian-inspired box and include treats from Thailand, Japan, and Taiwan. The next month will be somewhere completely different. Every box will include at least eight items in their original packaging and can range from candy, to chips, to cookies, and anything in between. [read more…]
ComicBoxer July 2015 Comic Subscription Box Review
ComicBoxer is a subscription box that brings you a new selection of hot comic books every month.
Subscribers will receive 5 to 7 different comic books from publishers including Marvel Comics, Dark Horse, Boom Studios, DC Comics, Dynamite, and more. Their comic book experts handpick the hottest number one issues, variant covers, exclusives, and first appearances to ensure that you’ll get great additions to add to your collection. [read more…]
SnackSack August 2015 Review & Coupon Code
Time to get my snack on! — The August SnackSack has arrived!
If you’re not aware, 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…]
Snakku August 2015 Japanese Snack Box Review & Giveaway
Snakku is a new subscription box that specializes in authentic Japanese snacks.
Unlike other Japanese snack boxes, Snakku features a selection of treats that can only be found in small local shops in Japan — some of which have been making snacks for over a hundred years. This gives you a chance to try some of the more traditional (lesser known to the US) variety of treats loved by locals. [read more…]
POPSUGAR Must Have September 2015 Spoiler & Coupon Code
We have a spoiler for the September 2015 POPSUGAR Must Have box!
Each box will include… [read more…]
The Remedy Rush Autumn 2015 Review & Coupon Code
The Remedy Rush is a new subscription box that offers a selection of artisan spa and body products.
Boxes are sent on a quarterly basis and will contain natural and organic products that are free from icky chemicals including parabens, phthalates, artificial fragrances, GMO ingredients, carrageenan, etc. They’ll feature 5 to 7 of the highest quality bath & body products from 4 or 5 different brands. Each item will be 100% cruelty-free and all packaging will be made with recyclable and/or biodegradable materials. Unlike other subscriptions, The Remedy Rush focuses solely on spa and body products (no cosmetics or makeup). [read more…]
Birchbox August 2015 Review & Coupon Code
This is actually my second Birchbox review for August, since I also picked up the guest curated “Candidly Nicole” box (reviewed here).
If you’re new to Birchbox, it’s basically a monthly subscription box that sends you 4-5 grooming, beauty, and lifestyle samples for just $10/month. When you sign up you take a style quiz and they send you products that best fit your profile. Both well-known and up-and-coming brands are included, all in generously sized multi-use samples. [read more…]
Ivy Kids August 2015 Review & Coupon Code
August Ivy Kids time! I usually post my review earlier in the month, but it took us longer than usual to complete all the activities. (I’m totally not complaining! That’s a good thing.)
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…]
Treat Chest August 2015 Candy Subscription Review
Treat Chest is a new subscription box that sends a variety of sweet treats to your door every month.
Each box will contain a selection of five or more treats ranging from gummies, to licorice, to taffy, and everything in between. Treat Chest promises a retail value of at least $54 in every box.
Subscriptions are $26.99 (plus shipping) per month, or less with multi-month commitments.
Let’s see what’s in the August 2015 Treat Chest!
The box was designed to look like a wooden chest and felt pretty heavy.
A peek inside. There wasn’t an information card, so I’ll just jump right into the treats.
Jelly Belly Jelly Beans ($5.50) – The classic gourmet jelly beans with the wackiest of flavors. I remember always being so grossed out by the “buttered popcorn” ones as a kid. As an adult, I’m equally as grossed out. 😉 The rest are pretty good though, if I remember correctly. (Well, minus the black ones. I’m just not down with licorice. Ick.)
Rock Candy (8 pieces) (~$8) – Eight pieces of individually wrapped rock candy were included. I’ve always thought these were pretty to look at, but kinda meh to eat. Straight-up sugar crystals just seems… wrong. That said, they’re certainly a classic confection.
Kookaburra Liquorice Strawberry & Cream Bites ($2.59) – Chewy licorice (liquorice?) bites flavored with strawberries & cream. My mom’s a big licorice fan, so I’ll be passing these along to her.
Smarties Candy Roll (~$0.50) – This roll is much larger than the typical Smarties rolls that you’d get 32,978 of when trick-or-treating. I remember using these as “pills” for my dolls/stuffed animals when I was a kid. That’s… normal, right?
Albanese Gummi Bears ($2.19) – Fat free, gluten-free gummy bears in 12 different flavors. The flavors include: Wild Cherry, Strawberry, Pink Grapefruit, Orange, Mango, Lemon, Green Apple, Lime, Blue Raspberry, Watermelon, Grape & Pineapple.
Taffy Town Taffy (~$2?) – 15 pieces of Taffy Town taffy were included. I’m not sure what the flavor is, since there wasn’t an info card and I couldn’t find these on their site.
I gotta say, I’m pretty bummed by August’s Treat Chest. For the cost of the subscription (and the promise of a $54 value), I expected a lot more. The total of all the treats comes to roughly $20 — a LOT less than the promised $54. Not cool. Unless this was some kind of slip-up/miscalculation on their part, I really can’t see any reason to sign up for this subscription.
Disclosure: I received this box for review purposes. I was not compensated in any way. All opinions are my own. Post may contain affiliate and/or referral links.
Hamptons Lane August 2015 “Fresh Grill” Review & Coupon Code
Time for another Hamptons Lane review! The theme for August’s box is “Fresh Grill”.
Hamptons Lane is a unique subscription box that features a new selection of kitchen tools, artisan foods, tabletop items, and recipes every month. [read more…]