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Ecocentric Mom “Mom & Baby” Box May/June 2014 Review

June 1, 2014 by Wendy Rose — 1 Comment

Ecocentric Mom recently switched from a monthly box to an every-other-month box. This is the third box I’ve received on their new “schedule”. I’ve been pretty happy with the change, as the boxes are still full of great stuff and now I have more time to use them between shipments. I’ve also noticed that they’ve been including more fun kiddo things like books, which is nice.

As always, I received the “Mom & Baby” box. The other two options available are a “Mom-to-Be Box” and just a plain ol’ “Mom” box. Subscriptions are $24/every-other-month, but they often have discount codes available that are usually good for the life of your sub. (I was able to score a discounted subscription not too long ago and now my boxes are only $18/month. Not bad!)

Okay, let’s see what was inside the May/June box! [read more…]

Max on Snax “My Max Pack” Review & Giveaway! Ends 6/15/14

May 28, 2014 by Wendy Rose — 24 Comments

My Max Pack is a fun new subscription box for preschool aged kiddos that combines good nutrition with engaging games and activities.

My Max Packs are named after Max, an animated boy who’s “just-this-side of five”. Max loves to make healthy snacks and share them with everyone through his website, as well as these fun Max Packs.

Each box/Pack will contain a healthy snack recipe, games, activities, and more. I was sent the May My Max Pack for review. Since this was a totally new to me box, I was excited to see what was inside! [read more…]

Conscious Box May 2014 Review & Code for FREE Box!

May 27, 2014 by Wendy Rose — Leave a Comment

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 this month! It’s supposed to have less samples and more FULL SIZED products, so I was excited to check it out.

Alright, let’s see what’s inside this “new & improved” Conscious Box… [read more…]

Citrus Lane May 2014 Review #2 and Memorial Day Offer

May 21, 2014 by Wendy Rose — 1 Comment

My “regular” Citrus Lane box finally arrived today. I reviewed the May box that my mom got a few days ago here. Last month she got hers like a week late, and this month she got it before I got mine. (We live like 20 minutes away from one another.) Why you gotta be all weird with shipping, Citrus Lane? Yeesh.

Anywhooo… 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. (Not this time… )

May’s box featured products to get you into the spirit of summer. This box is geared towards a 21-month old girl. Okay — let’s check it out! [read more…]

MissionCute Box May 2014 Review

May 20, 2014 by Wendy Rose — 2 Comments

MissionCute is a newer subscription box that features unique products from smaller, independent artists and businesses. Every month, 50% of their net proceeds is donated to a different nonprofit organization.

MissionCute’s motto is “Making a difference one box of cute stuff at a time”.

Boxes are $29/month and shipping is always free.

I was recently sent their May box for review. I really had no idea what to expect, so I was excited to see what was inside! [read more…]

bluum May 2014 Review & 50% Off First Box!

May 19, 2014 by Wendy Rose — Leave a Comment

Yay! My May bluum box came today! It usually seems to take a lot longer, so I was surprised to see it here already. — Hey, I’m not complaining!

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

There used to be monthly “themes”, but they’ve 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.

My girls are currently 21 months old, so the bluum box I received was for 22 months. Let’s see what they sent! [read more…]

Citrus Lane May 2014 Review & Code for $20 Off First Box!

May 18, 2014 by Wendy Rose — 1 Comment

I still haven’t gotten MY Citrus Lane box, but my mom got hers, which I picked up over the weekend. — Have I mentioned how much I love that she has a subscription too? 😉 LOVE it!

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. (Not this time… 🙁 )

May’s box featured products to get you into the spirit of summer. I’m not totally sure what age this box is for, but I’m guessing around 32 months based on the spoilers I’ve seen so far. Okay — let’s check out the goods! [read more…]

Masquelier’s Product Review & Awesome Limited Time Bulu Box Discounts!

May 18, 2014 by Wendy Rose — Leave a Comment

Bulu Box is a monthly subscription that introduces you to new health, nutrition, and weight loss products. Each box contains 4 to 5 premium samples from a wide range of top brands.

There are two different box themes to choose from: The “regular” box and the weight loss box. Both boxes are just $10 a month with free shipping. There’s also a great reward points program that makes it easy (and cheap) to purchase additional boxes/products.

Bulu Box recently sent me samples of a product that they’ll be featuring in the July box — Masquelier’s Solederm After Sun Solution. [read more…]

Vegan Presence May 2014 Review

May 18, 2014 by Wendy Rose — Leave a Comment

Vegan Presence time! As always, I was excited to get my package, but also a little sad knowing there’s only going to be one more month of goodies. (They’re closing up shop after June. 🙁 )

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!) Why must they close?! Wahhhhh!

Alright, let’s see what May’s package contained! [read more…]

Love With Food May 2014 Review & Code for FREE Box!

May 17, 2014 by Wendy Rose — Leave a Comment

Love With Food time! The theme this month is “Derby Days”. They’ve “re-imagined” Kentucky Derby food (no idea what that consists of) and focused on more all natural, healthy snacks.

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!)

Everything in the box was vegan this month, with the exception of two items. Total score for me! Woo! [read more…]

Ipsy Glam Bag May 2014 Review

May 17, 2014 by Wendy Rose — 4 Comments

Ipsy is a beauty subscription that sends subscribers a monthly “Glam Bag” full of cosmetics and beauty accessories. This is my second month with them (you can see April’s review here).

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!

Ipsy sends a lot of different variations each month, so you’ll see that other subscribers got totally different products than you did. So what did *I* get? Read on! [read more…]

Orange Glad Sweet Box May 2014 Review & Discount Code!

May 16, 2014 by Wendy Rose — 3 Comments

Orange Glad is a monthly subscription box that features gourmet desserts. Cookies, brownies, cakes, candies — if you’ve got a taste for sweets, this is totally a box for you!

Orange Glad carefully selects the yummiest treats from sweets shops and bakeries all over the country. Each dessert box will contain five deluxe gourmet treats delivered fresh to your door. The info card indicates when you should eat each treat in order to ensure maximum freshness.

I was recently sent May’s Sweet Box for review, and while I didn’t expect any of the items to be vegan (they’re not), I was still excited to see what was inside. (Plus I love giving my mom all the goodies that I can’t eat!) Okay, let’s see what they sent! [read more…]

M is for Monster May 2014 Box Review & Giveaway

May 16, 2014 by Wendy Rose — 20 Comments

M is for Monster is a monthly craft & activity box for both toddlers and preschool aged children. Boxes contain a month’s worth of activities, broken down into 4 separate weeks that each feature a fun new theme. All of the materials required for each activity/craft is included right in the box.

Toddler boxes (appropriate for children ages 2-3) include activities that focus on uppercase letters, basic shapes, the numbers 1-10, and more. Preschool boxes (for ages 4-5) focus more on lowercase letters, numbers 1-20, shapes, and more advanced skills.

M is for Monster is $34.95/month or $39.95 for a one-time purchase. They also offer a sibling discount for additional boxes if you have more than one child.

I was recently sent the May M is for Monster box for review. My girls are still a little young for these activities, so I’ll have to save them for a few more months… Anywhoo… Let’s see what’s inside the box! [read more…]

Sapphire Soul May 2014 Review & Special Discount Codes

May 15, 2014 by Wendy Rose — 6 Comments

Sapphire Soul is a unique monthly subscription that helps you “inspire your mind, take care of your body and open your soul”.

The box includes items such as candles, essential oils, jewelry, holistic wellness products, crystals, and more! All of the items are chosen to help you achieve happiness and balance for your mind, body, and soul. It’s definitely not your average subscription box. 😉

Sapphire Soul offers a few different subscription options. You can choose from a Balance Box — what I’ll be reviewing ($28/month for small, $48 for large) — an Essential Oils Box ($16/month), Crystals Box ($7/month) or Healing Jewelry Box ($25/month). Fun fact: A percentage of all of their sales is donated toward educating and empowering women all over the world. Woo!

I was recently sent the May Balance Box for review. I had no idea what would be inside, so I couldn’t wait to open it! Let’s check it out! [read more…]

Tandem Lane May 2014 Review & Giveaway! Ends 6/1/14

May 13, 2014 by Wendy Rose — 16 Comments

Tandem Lane is a care package subscription service that’s customized for elderly loved ones — grandparents, older parents, and anyone else who could use a fun surprise in the mail.

Every month, Tandem Lane chooses a different theme to keep things fun. Past themes have included “Winter Comforts”, “Spring Beginnings”, and “Discovering France”. Contents will include snacks, games and activies, personal/comfort items, and other useful gifts. You also have the option of including a personal note, as well as photos which you simply upload to their site for Tandem Lane to print out and include in the box. Neat!

I was recently sent May’s box for review purposes. Let’s take a look! [read more…]

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