2 Little RosebudsSubscription box reviews by a vegan mom of twins
Okay, so I totally slacked on the whole “holiday giveaway” thing. I’ll just do one more and call it a day. I’ll try to be more organized next year. No promises. 😉
This one is for snacks. Everyone likes snacks, yes? I tried to included a variety of different things… Something for everyone! Woo!
Giveaway #2!
*As of December 2015, Citrus Lane is no longer in business. If you’re looking for an alternative, bluum is a great choice. — You can see my reviews of them here. With bluum, you can choose your own products and build your own box. They feature the same great brands, plus you can save $10 on your first month with coupon code “MRVA286CCE“.*
My Citrus Lane box never showed the right tracking info this month, so I had no idea when (or if) I would receive it. After seeing box after box being reviewed by other bloggers, I finally discovered my un-trackable friend sitting on our doorstep yesterday afternoon. Welcome home, buddy!
If you don’t already know, Citrus Lane is a monthly subscription for babies/kids (aged newborn-5). It’s $25/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 month. Boo.)
The theme for December is “making memories” and my box is geared towards a 17-month old girl. [read more…]
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.
I was sent the December Bulu weight loss box for review. Here’s what was inside… [read more…]
Bestowed is a monthly subscription box that features healthy snacks & foods carefully chosen by nutritionist/author Heather Bauer.
Boxes are only $19/month (including shipping!) and contain a nice variety of different snacks, food items, and beverages to help you start or maintain a healthy lifestyle. There’s a nice lil’ code at the end of this post that’ll save you $9 on your first box (making it just $10!).
December’s box focuses on “giving”. Each of the brands included gives back to their community in some way. Hurray for giving! That said, let me give you a look at everything I received… 😉 [read more…]
Conscious Box time! First, I wanna say that the quality of my photos has been totally lacking lately and I apologize. It’s winter & the mail usually doesn’t come until it’s dark out, thus I’m stuck without any natural light. Our current mishmash of fluorescent bulbs, mixed with incandescents, mixed with Xmas lights isn’t quite the ideal setting for photographs. Secondly, my Conscious Box was freakin’ awesome this month!
If you’re not aware, 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 get), The Gluten-Free Box, and the Classic Box. All boxes are $19.95/month, but you can almost always find a coupon code — often up to 50% off!
Okay, onto the goods! [read more…]
It’s Love With Food time again! This month’s theme is “Winter Wonderland” and features an assortment of “decadent delights”. Most notably, a vegan chocolate bar! Woohoo!
Regular Love With Food boxes are $10/month (plus $2 shipping). 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! 🙂
Okay, onto the “decadent delights”! [read more…]
I was recently contacted by Matilda Jane to see if I would be interested in reviewing some of their pieces for the holidays. Well, heck yes, I was interested! I love getting to play dress-up with the girls. 🙂
This was actually my second experience with Matilda Jane. I was first introduced to their line back in September, when they had me review some pieces from their Paint by Numbers collection. So cute!
If you’re new to them, Matilda Jane Clothing is a mom-owned company that specializes in uniquely designed girl’s clothing and accessories. Their collections are fun, whimsical, and sized to fit everyone from babies to mommas.
Matilda Jane was nice enough to send me two outfits this time. One for each of my girls. Awesome! [read more…]
The GlobeIn Box is a monthly subscription that features handcrafted goods by artisans around the world. They offer three different box categories to choose from: Jewelry, Decor, or Home Accessories. Every box will contain up to three original crafts, as well as information about each creator’s background and inspirations. Boxes are $29.99/month.
GlobeIn helps to bring income and exposure to these small artists, while introducing you to beautiful pieces of their culture. It’s a win-win! 🙂
I was recently sent one of their boxes for review and couldn’t wait to open it up to see what I got. I love it when I have absolutely no idea what I’m going to discover in a box. So fun! [read more…]
Okay, I’ve gone through my “stash of stuff” and found lotsa great things (mostly from sub boxes) that I’m going to pass along to some lucky winners!
I’m not 100% sure how many giveaways there will be, or how often I’ll post them… So just keep checking back to see if I’ve gotten my sh-t together. (I figured I should censor myself, it being the holidays n’ all.) 😉
So without further ado…
Here’s Giveaway #1!
I’m way behind in all things “Christmas” this year (I blame the late Thanksgiving — daaamn you!), so it only makes sense that I’m late with my holiday giveaway too. Eh, what can ya do. Ooh, I rhymed.
So yeah… It’s coming. After I figure out the prizes. And the contest duration. And the amount of contests. And the end dates. You know, just the minor details. 😉
Stay tuned!
Austin Lloyd is a great new subscription box for little ones. They offer unique, high-end toys selected specifically for your child’s current “play level”. When I first got a peek at the list of brands they partner with — Hape, Melissa & Doug, Haba, etc. — I knew it was going to be a fun box!
Austin Lloyd is committed to providing toys that are not only engaging, but also bpa & phthalate free. None of the toys will ever require batteries and the total value of the items will always exceed the cost of your box. Awesome! Oh, did I mention that they also give you the option of sending your toys back once you’ve outgrown them so they can donate them to a charity? Yep. They do that too. 🙂
Every box contains 4-5 toys and at least 1 book. Month-to-month subscriptions are $49.99 (or less with a 6-month commitment) and shipping is always free.
The box I received was for a play level of 13-18 months. (They range from 0 months to 3 years.) My girls just turned 16 months today, so this box was perfect. Oh, and November’s theme was Thanksgiving. — Alright, let’s dig in! [read more…]
Tique Box is a new-ish (started over the summer) sub box that features products native to its region. Which region, you say? — Portland, OR! 😀
Now, I don’t know a TON about Portland, but I do know that they have an abundance of vegan-friendly eateries… That alone is enough to make me wanna visit. (Hey, I like me some food.) The only thing I don’t like about Portland (though it’s totally not their fault) is that godawful Portlandia show. I really, really wanted to like it, but… sigh… it just wasn’t meant to be. I found it to be very much like SNL, in that a lot of their recurring characters are boring/annoying/make me want to stab them with a fork. And holy crap on a cracker… Where am I going with this??
Back to the box! — Tique Box promises to “deliver Portland to your doorstep” in the form of locally made treats, crafts, home goods, and more. Boxes are $24.95/month. Right now they have two season-inspired boxes available for purchase: The Fall Box and the Holiday Box. I received the Fall Box for review. Let’s have a look-see, shall we? [read more…]
Yay! Another month where I’ve gotten my Ecocentric Mom box before seeing any spoilers first! Woo!
If you haven’t already heard, November is the last month of the Ecocentric Mom monthly boxes. From here on out they’ll be sending them every other month… Which means no more boxes until January. (sad face)
As always, I received the “Mom & Baby” box this month. The other two options available are a “Mom-to-Be Box” and just a plain ol’ “Mom” box.
Let’s see what I got! [read more…]
I feel like I keep forgetting to post my Conscious Box reviews here. I know I didn’t include one last month… But to be honest, that box was kinda lame so I decided not to bother with a review. Thankfully, this month’s box was a little more blog-worthy. 😉
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 get), The Gluten-Free Box, and the Classic Box. All boxes are $19.95/month, but you can almost always find a coupon code — often up to 50% off! Woo! (There’s a code below for a FREE box!)
Now let’s see what was in this month’s November (vegan) Conscious Box, shall we? [read more…]
Dottiebox is a fun little subscription service that features “high quality handmade items, small businesses, and indie brands”. The goodies you receive can be anything from household items and candles, to jewelry and beauty products — it’s always a surprise.
Dottiebox has two size options: The “original” Dottiebox ($20/mo) and the Dottiebox Mini (2-3 items at $13/mo). Due to the handmade nature of the items, boxes are limited and can easily sell out.
I was recently sent the November Mini box to review. Let’s take a look at what was inside, shall we? Onward! [read more…]
