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Subscription box reviews by a vegan mom of twins

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Baobest Baobab Foods Superfruit Review & Giveaway! Ends 4/30/14

by Wendy Rose — 25 Comments

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Prior to reviewing the following products, I had no idea what baobab was. NO. IDEA. Hopefully I’m not alone in my baobab ignorance… Let’s learn together! Weeee! 😉

So what is baobab? It’s basically the “King of Superfruits”, that’s what! Produced by the African baobab tree, it’s a raw food that’s bursting with nutritional benefits. It has more antioxidants than the other more commonly known fruits — acai, blueberries, pomegranates and goji berries. Baobab is also packed with soluble fiber as well as high levels of vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, iron, and even calcium!

Baobab Foods produces fruit cubes, fruit powders, and drink mixes that utilize this awesome superfood. Their line of Baobest baobab products makes it easy to reap its’ benefits in a convenient, delicious way. 🙂 [read more…]

Citrus Lane Mystery Box Review April 2014

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Citrus Lane recently offered a special “Mystery Box” for a one-time cost of $29. It promised to include $60 worth of products, so I had to order one. Try as I might, I just cannot resist the lure of a mystery box. Can not.

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.

This is only the second mystery box that Citrus Lane has ever offered (at least for as long as I’ve been a subscriber). The first one was for babies 0-12 months and sold out before I could even think of buying one. In hindsight, I’m glad I didn’t get that one, because they soon offered a mystery box for 12-24 month olds. That’s the box I’ll be reviewing. Let the mystery be revealed! [read more…]

Stork Stack April 2014 Review & Coupon Code

by Wendy Rose — 2 Comments

Stork Stack is a monthly subscription box for babies and kiddos from newborn through three years old. Each stack will include at least five high quality products for baby and mom.

Stork Stack is $27.99/month, but they recently offered a code (now expired) to get your first box for half off, so I decided to give it a try.

The box I received was geared towards a 20-month old girl. Let’s see what we got! [read more…]

Kreation Krate Review, Discount & Giveaway!

by Wendy Rose — 42 Comments

Kreation Krate is a monthly subscription box for beginner to intermediate crafters. Each month you’ll receive all of the materials you need to make a fun DIY/craft project.

In addition to the main project, every Kreation Krate will also include a “Kind Craft”. This will be a bonus project that you make with the intention of passing it along to someone else as a random act of kindness. Such a neat idea!

Kreation Krate kindly sent me their debut box for review. Let’s have a look! [read more…]

Bike Loot March 2014 Review

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Bike Loot is a monthly subscription service that helps cyclists “ride longer and live healthier”. Each month you’ll receive 5 to 6 pro-level cycling products that span the areas of nutrition, maintenance, and personal care. Boxes start as low as $10/month (plus shipping).

As with last month’s box, I was thrilled to see that everything in March’s box is vegan-friendly (well, except for one product which contains honey). Bike Loot certainly doesn’t claim to be a vegan box, but it’s always a nice bonus (for me anyway) when the products are. Woo!

Alright, let’s see what they sent this time! [read more…]

My Sweet Carterie Review

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My Sweet Carterie is a fun postcard subscription service based out of France. Every month, they design and create 3 beautifully illustrated cards and mail them out to subscribers to then send to whomever they wish.

Each month’s set of cards is based on a theme, which isn’t revealed until you receive them. My Sweet Carterie designs everything in house, so you’ll always be guaranteed to get a totally original piece of art!

I was recently sent two of My Sweet Carterie’s latest sets of cards for review. Let’s check ’em out! [read more…]

Chicks Dig Beards

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After nearly two full years of growing it out, my husband has decided to shave his beard today.

I’m sad to see it go, but once I learned of the (adorable) infestation situation… Well, I knew it was time.

Farewell, beard.
Farewell, chicks. [read more…]

Urthbox March 2014 Review (Vegan) & Discount Code

by Wendy Rose — 11 Comments

Urthbox is a monthly snack box that focuses on products that are natural, organic, and GMO-free. They have 4 different box options to choose from: Classic, Vegan, Gluten-free, and Diet. Whichever box you choose, you’ll receive at least 10 products from a variety of health-conscious companies. Boxes are $25/month and shipping is free. Oh, and they also have a great rewards program that gives you credits to use in their soon to be opened online shop!

I was sent the March vegan Urthbox for review, so let’s see what’s inside! [read more…]

Healthy Surprise Review, Discount Code & Giveaway! Ends 4/28/14

by Wendy Rose — 54 Comments

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Healthy Surprise is a monthly subscription box for snacks — vegan/gluten-free/soy-free, all-natural-super-fantastic ones! It’s a great box for those with food allergies, vegans (hey, that’s me!), or anyone who wants to snack a little healthier.

Oh, did I mention that all of the snacks are FULL SIZE? Yep. They sure are. No sample-sized, mini snacks in these boxes! You can choose from 3 different box sizes: Starter (16-20 servings), Healthy (32-40 servings), or Large (48-60 servings). Boxes start at $33/month and you can cancel at anytime. (But why would you want to?)

This is my third box from them and I love that they include toddler/kid-friendly snacks too! Okay, less talk, more snacks! Let’s see what goodies Healthy Surprise delivered this time! [read more…]

Ecocentric Mom “Mom & Baby” Box March 2014 Review

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Ecocentric Mom recently switched from a monthly box to an every-other-month box. This is the second 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.

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!)

Let’s see what was inside this month! [read more…]

SoapBox Soaps Review & Giveaway! Ends 4/30/14

by Wendy Rose — 51 Comments

SoapBox Soaps is a small company dedicated to making some pretty big changes. How, you ask? Read on!

Everyone needs soap, right? Heck yeah, we do! Well, not only does SoapBox Soaps make awesome, all natural soap products… They also donate fresh water, vitamins, or a bar of soap to a child in need every time one of their products is purchased! Woohoo! Buying something you already need and helping a good cause at the same time? A total win-win!

All of SoapBox Soaps‘ products are vegan, gluten-free, and 100% natural. They’re also palm oil free and made right here in the USA.

I was recently sent a sampling of their products to try, so let’s check ’em out! [read more…]

New Subscription Box! Period for Good Review & Discount Code

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Period for Good is a new “time of the month” box that gives you a chance to “do good” just by buying your monthly essentials. Every month, Period for Good donates 25% of their profits to one of six carefully chosen charities (you decide which charity you’d like your portion to support!).

Period for Good boxes are totally customizable. You can choose from tampons, pads, or a mix of both. They have a variety of popular brands, as well as organic. If they don’t carry what you’re looking for, just send them a note to let them know. Every box comes with the pads/tampons of your choice, as well as cramp tabs, chocolate, and “something special”. Boxes range from $19 to $29, depending on how many supplies you need. Shipping is always included.

I was recently sent a Period for Good box for review, so let’s see what was inside! [read more…]

Babo Botanicals Review & Giveaway! Ends 4/20/14

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As a vegan momma, I always try to use all natural, vegan-friendly products for my girls — especially when it comes to bath time. (Cos who wants to bathe in chemicals? Ew.)

Babo Botanicals offer a wide range of bath products for babies and kids of all ages (adults too!). All of their formulas are made with natural, plant-based ingredients. You won’t find any synthetic ingredients, artificial colors/fragrances, sulfates, parabens, or icky chemicals in any of their products. Aside from their lotions (which contain beeswax), all of their hair, bath, and body products are 100% vegan. Oh, and you can rest assured that nothing is ever tested on animals. 🙂

Not only are Babo Botanicals products safe for babies, but they’re pretty gentle on the earth too! All of their formulas are biodegradable and the packaging is totally recyclable. Woo!

I was recently sent a few of their Berry Primrose products to try out with the girls. How did we like them? Read on! [read more…]