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Subscription box reviews by a vegan mom of twins

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Bike Loot March 2014 Review

by Wendy Rose — Leave a Comment

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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

by Wendy Rose — 2 Comments

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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

by Wendy Rose — 45 Comments

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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…]

Fancy $10 Mystery Box Review & Discount Code

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I’ve never ordered a Fancy Box before, but when I heard that they were offering a $10 Mystery Box, I had to get one!

Fancy Box is fun lifestyle box that sends you a wide variety of products ranging from clothing, to household, to food, and everything in between. They also offer celebrity-curated boxes from celebs like Jennifer Love Hewitt, Tyler Florence, Kelly Rowland, Verbal and more!

Regular Fancy Boxes are $39/month, but this special Mystery Box was just $10 plus shipping! You have the option of a Women’s or Men’s box (I chose women’s). Let’s see what I got! [read more…]

Cocomels Coconut Milk Caramels Review & Giveaway! Ends 4/23/14

by Wendy Rose — 69 Comments

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JJ’s Sweets is a candy company dedicated to making delicious treats that are not only made with natural ingredients, but are also both vegan and gluten-free. Their most notable treat? The almighty Cocomel!

Cocomels are “the original coconut milk caramels” and they are freakin’ DELICIOUS! The lil’ pieces of awesomeness are artisan-made in copper kettles using only organic/non-GMO ingredients and are 100% dairy-/gluten-free. They are also very, very addictive. (Trust me.)

I was lucky enough to try the Original Cocomels in a subscription box a few months ago, but hadn’t had a chance to try the other flavors. Needless to say, I was beyond excited when JJ’s Sweets offered to send me a sampler package for review. So. Excited. [read more…]

New Subscription! The Handy Box Review & Giveaway! Ends 4/17/14

by Wendy Rose — 36 Comments

The Handy Box is a brand new subscription box for the handy (or not so handy) man or woman looking to get a monthly delivery of useful tools and gadgets.

Whether you’re just starting out and need a few basic tools for small everyday repairs around your apartment, or you’re already a homeowner and could use some extra additions to your overflowing toolbox, The Handy Box has what you need.

Every box will include around 4 to 6 items, ranging from the most basic of tools, to fun gadgets, to everyday essentials like batteries. The Handy Box is $24.95/month (shipping included) and promises to contain at least $40 in products!

I was recently sent their pre-launch box for review and here’s what was inside… [read more…]

I See Me! Personalized Book Review & Giveaway! Ends 4/21/14

by Wendy Rose — 21 Comments

I See Me! is a retail site that offers children’s books that are not only beautifully illustrated, but are also personalized with your child’s name, birthday, and more! How cool is that?

In addition to books, I See Me! also offers a wide range of fun, gift-worthy items — growth charts, coloring books, placemats, stickers, lunchboxes — all personalized for your little one!

Confession time! When I named my “2 little rosebuds”, I (kinda guiltily) knew I was giving one of them a bit of a disadvantage, name-wise. Now, Chloe is a pretty common name, so she’ll be alright… But Everly? Yeaaah… that’s a name I’m not gonna find on a personalized… well, anything… anytime soon. That said, I was more than happy when I See Me! offered us a personalized book for twins. Although she’s too young to appreciate it right now, I know Everly is going to LOVE seeing her name in print soon enough!

The book I received is called “Who Loves Me?” and can be personalized for singletons, siblings, and in our case, twins. 🙂  [read more…]