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Ipsy May 2015 Glam Bag Review

May 15, 2015 by Wendy Rose — 6 Comments

Hello there, May Ipsy bag.I wasn’t all that thrilled when I saw my product reveal earlier in the month, but held out hope that I’d be happier with everything once it arrived. Was I? Read on!

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…]

Love With Food May 2015 Gluten Free Review & 50% Coupon

May 14, 2015 by Wendy Rose — Leave a Comment

I already reviewed my regular Love With Food Tasting box for May, so now it’s time to check out the gluten-free version!

If you’re not aware, Love With Food is one of the most affordable subscriptions out there. — It’s only $10/month (plus $2 shipping) for their “Tasting” box. (You can actually try your first Tasting box for $6 shipped!) They also have a “deluxe” box for $19.95/month (free shipping), as well as a 100% Gluten Free version (this one!) for $29/month. With every box purchased, Love With Food donates a meal to a person in need. Win, win! [read more…]

Angels’ Cup May 2015 Coffee Tasting Subscription Review

May 12, 2015 by Wendy Rose — Leave a Comment

Angels’ Cup is a new coffee tasting subscription that allows you to taste and compare 4 different roasts every week.

To help you get the most out of your coffee tasting experience, Angels’ Cup even has a free app to record and compare each roast you receive.

Each weekly “tasting flight” contains four 1-ounce samples of light or medium roast coffee, shipped within days of being roasted. (If weekly delivery isn’t for you, there’s also the option of monthly or bi-weekly shipments.) The coffee is sourced from all over the world — including Central America, Africa, India, South America, Asia, and Yemen. [read more…]

Birchbox May 2015 Review, Free Gift With Purchase, & Coupon Code

May 11, 2015 by Wendy Rose — 4 Comments

May Birchbox time! The boxes this month were curated by blogger Emily Schuman from Cupcakes and Cashmere.

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…]

Brooklyn Bagel Box Review

May 10, 2015 by Wendy Rose — 4 Comments

Brooklyn Bagel Box is a monthly subscription box for — *drumroll please* — BAGELS!

Every month Brooklyn Bagel box will send you a dozen fresh bagels right to your door. Not enough to satisfy your bagel needs? No problem! You can also have them delivered every week.

To ensure freshness, your box o’ bagels is packaged and shipped hours within baking them. They’re sent via USPS Priority Mail and should arrive between 1-2 days in most cases. [read more…]

Love With Food May 2015 Review & FREE Box

May 7, 2015 by Wendy Rose — 2 Comments

Love With Food time! The theme for May’s box is “Fiesta! Fiesta!” and includes a selection of “South of the Border” inspired snacks.

If you’re new to them, Love With Food is one of the most affordable subscriptions out there. — It’s only $10/month (plus $2 shipping) for their “Tasting” box. (You can actually try your first Tasting box for FREE!) They also have a “deluxe” box for $19.95/month (free shipping), as well as a 100% Gluten Free version for $29/month. With every box purchased, Love With Food donates a meal to a person in need. Win, win! [read more…]

Clean Bar Box May 2015 Review & Coupon Code

May 7, 2015 by Wendy Rose — Leave a Comment

Clean Bar Box is a new subscription that sends you a new selection of handmade bar soap every month. I love bar soap and pretty much use it exclusively now (no more shower gels for me!) so I was excited to check out this box.

All of their soaps are totally free of animal products, parabens, lauryl sulfate, petroleum products, and preservatives. Each monthly box includes a variety of scents that are chosen to reflect the current season. [read more…]

Whistle Work Box May 2015 Review

May 5, 2015 by Wendy Rose — Leave a Comment

Whistle Work Box is a monthly subscription box that sends you a selection of fun office supplies and novelty items to brighten up your workspace.

Boxes will feature small decor pieces, office supplies, lifestyle items, snacks, and more. To allow for “cutesy” items to be sent without turning off the dude-folk, they offer both a Men’s box and a Women’s box. Yay, options! [read more…]

My Pretend Place May 2015 Projects Box Review & Coupon Code

May 4, 2015 by Wendy Rose — Leave a Comment

The theme for this quarter’s My Pretend Place Dress-Up subscription (reviewed here) was “Superhero” and featured a cape, shield, and other fun “superhero stuff”. May’s Pretend Play Projects box had a similar crime-fighting theme — “Ninjas”!

My Pretend Place Pretend Play Projects box is geared towards children 3 to 8 years old. It contains all of the materials needed to complete a new pretend play item each month. They actually include enough materials to make 2 of each project — perfect for siblings or friends to join in the fun. [read more…]

Berry Cart April 2015 Subscription Box Review & Coupon Code

May 2, 2015 by Wendy Rose — 1 Comment

Berry Cart is a free app (for both iPhone and Android devices — download here) that gives you cash back on healthy grocery purchases… just buy a qualifying product shown in the app, submit a photo of your receipt, and receive cash back within 24 hours. I’ve had the Berry Cart app on my phone for a while now, so of course I was excited to hear that they started offering a subscription box comprised of the same great brands that they feature on the app.

Every item in your Berry Cart box will have a cash back offer available on the app. So if you try something you love, you’ll be able to save money when you decide to purchase it on your own. Boxes will contain at least 4 full-sized products, as well as samples for a total of 8-10 items. There will also be a bonus rebate for frequently bought items such as apples, grapes, etc. All items will be free of artificial flavors, sweeteners, preservatives, and high-fructose corn syrup. [read more…]

Adore Box April 2015 Review & Coupon Code

April 30, 2015 by Wendy Rose — Leave a Comment

Adore Box is a brand new subscription service that sends you a variety of beauty and lifestyle products each month. Boxes can include makeup, skin care products, housewares, jewelry, accessories, and more.

Every Adore Box will contain 4 to 7 items hand-selected items, as well as possible bonus add-ins. Both full and sample sized products will be included. [read more…]

Taste Guru April 2015 Review & Bonus Offer

April 30, 2015 by Wendy Rose — 1 Comment

Taste Guru time!

Taste Guru provides 6 to 9 totally gluten-free goodies in each of their monthly boxes. Items can include snacks, baking mixes, granola, condiments, and more. They also like to include one or two non-food items as well as a chef-inspired recipe (gluten-free, of course!).

Subscriptions are $19/month plus shipping ($24 total), or less with multi-month commitments. They also offer surprise bonus items for the 6- and 12-month plans. Everyone who uses my link at the end of this post will receive a FREE tote bag with any subscription! [read more…]

NeckTiePhoon April 2015 Tie Box Review

April 28, 2015 by Wendy Rose — 2 Comments

NeckTiePhoon is a new subscription service that sends you a stylish, high quality necktie every month.

Unlike other subscriptions, this one is not a rental service so the ties are yours to keep. Forever and ever. There are 3 different options to choose from: The Basic Subscription ($10 – includes a high quality tie), Premium Subscription ($25 – includes a European designed 100% silk tie), or Subscription Plus ($35 – includes high quality tie, as well as a fashionable accessory such as cuff links, tie bars, etc). [read more…]

Nice Tomato April 2015 Color Folio Review

April 28, 2015 by Wendy Rose — Leave a Comment

Nice Tomato is a fun coloring book subscription service that sends your child a new “Color Folio” every month. For each subscription purchased, another is donated to a children’s hospital. Win-win!

Subscribers will receive a high quality, hand-drawn coloring book packed full of silly, whimsical characters. The pages are perforated to easily tear them out for display. Themes are appropriate for both boys and girls alike (adults too!). A pouch of colorful crayons or markers are also included each month. [read more…]

Bramble Box April 2015 Veterinarian Box Review & 50% Coupon Code

April 26, 2015 by Wendy Rose — 2 Comments

Bramble Box is a fun subscription box for children aged 3 through 8 years old. Unlike many kid’s boxes which tend to focus on crafts and toys, Bramble Box encourages learning through open-ended pretend play.

Every Bramble Box is focused on a different theme and contains materials for hours & hours of free play fun. Boxes are gender neutral and can include such themes as detective, post office, bakery, and more. The materials are intended to help your child use their imagination, express themselves, improve reading and math skills, learn about the world around them, and overall, have FUN. [read more…]

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