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Vegan Presence March 2014 Review

by Wendy Rose — 3 Comments

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My Vegan Presence package showed up a little later than usual this month. It’s one of my favorite subscriptions, so my fingers were crossed that the contents would make up for its tardiness.

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!)

Let’s see what I got this month! [read more…]

Awesome Bars Review & Giveaway! Ends 4/7/14

by Wendy Rose — 53 Comments

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As a long-time vegan, I’ve come to really appreciate a good (vegan-friendly) granola bar.

So what could possibly be better than a good granola bar? Oh, I dunno… Maybe an AWESOME BAR?

Okay, lame intro aside, Awesome Bars truly are some seriously good awesome granola bars. They’re made in San Francisco by two sisters who wanted to create a vegan snack that was all natural, tasted great, and was good for you.

Awesome Bars are made with only natural, non-GMO ingredients and are packed with protein & fiber. They have zero preservatives and plenty of flavor. Awesome.

I was recently sent a variety pack containing each of Awesome Bars‘ different flavors. Did they live up to their namesake? Read on! [read more…]

Love With Food March 2014 Review & Discount Code

by Wendy Rose — 1 Comment

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Love With Food time!

Love With Food is one of my favorite food subscriptions. Boxes are only $10/month (plus $2 shipping), and they also offer a “deluxe” box for $19.95/month (free shipping). With every box purchased, Love With Food donates a meal to a person in need (two for the Deluxe box!). Everyone wins! (Psst… There’s an awesome discount code at the end of this post!)

The theme for this month’s box is “Flavors of the World” and fittingly includes goodies that are enjoyed all over the globe.

Alright, snackin’ time! [read more…]

Treasure Pack February Review

by Wendy Rose — 3 Comments

Treasure Pack is a monthly subscription that sends you a nice selection of accessories for just $14.99/month (shipping included!). You can choose from 3 different subscription options: Scarves (3 per box), Sunglasses (3 per box), or Jewelry (up to 12 pieces per box).

Their boxes are so affordable because Treasure Pack purchases the items directly from the manufacturer, thereby cutting out the middleman and saving themselves (and you!) moo-lah!

Treasure Pack was kind enough to send me their Jewelry box for review. Let’s see what was inside! [read more…]

Gluten Free Conscious Box February 2014 Review & Codes for FREE Boxes!

by Wendy Rose — 16 Comments

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I know I just posted a Conscious Box review a couple days ago, BUT this month I received a gluten-free box in addition to my regular vegan one. So I thought I’d share both so you can see the difference between the two. (I’m actually going to copy & paste the “repeat” items from the vegan post, so if you already read that one, you might wanna skip over the dupes.)

For those who aren’t 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 normally get), The Gluten-Free Box (this one), and the Classic Box. All boxes are $19.95/month, but you can almost always find a coupon code — often up to 50% off! (Psst… There’s a code for THREE free boxes at the end of this post.)

I’ve never gotten the gluten-free box before, so I was curious to see what was inside… [read more…]

Bike Loot February 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).

Full disclosure: Despite my visible tattoos and my husband’s gnarly beard, we are totally not cyclists. Hell, my husband doesn’t even own a bike. That said, we still enjoyed our Bike Loot box! No, really! Though it’s geared towards bike dudes (and dude-ettes), its contents are practical enough for anyone — even my bike-less husband.

Wanna see what’s inside? Let’s goooo! [read more…]

Vegan Conscious Box February 2014 Review & Code for 3 FREE Boxes!

by Wendy Rose — 4 Comments

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I’m a wee bit late on reviewing Conscious Box this month, but better late than never, right?

For those who aren’t 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! (Psst… There’s a code for THREE free boxes at the end of this post.)

Just like last month’s box, this one was also unusually heavy. What was inside? Let’s have a look-see! [read more…]

North Coast Organics Deodorant Review & Giveaway!

by Wendy Rose — 44 Comments

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I was first introduced to North Coast Organics a couple months ago, when they were featured in January’s Vegan Presence package. In that package was a travel size of “Death by Lavender” and it was truly love at first sniff!

North Coast Organics is a small independent mom & pop son company run by Nathan (the founder) and his mom Debbie. Cute, right? It was started by Nathan when he was having a hard time finding an effective, organic deodorant that was also vegan. His solution? Create his own! Problem solved. 🙂

All of the products offered by North Coast Organics are certified organic, cruelty-free, and vegan. In addition to deodorant, they also sell (100% vegan) hand & body lotions, as well as lip balms.

I received samples of all 3 of their deodorant scents for review — check ’em out! [read more…]

Silly Rhino February 2014 Review & Discount Code

by Wendy Rose — 4 Comments

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I first reviewed Silly Rhino back in November, when the box had just launched. I absolutely LOVED what I received then, so when they asked if I’d like to review February’s box I excitedly accepted their offer and eagerly awaited delivery.

If you haven’t heard, Silly Rhino is a subscription box for kids (aged 0-4) that provides a curated selection of eco-friendly, high quality toys, gear, and accessories every month. Each box is geared towards your child’s current age and stage of development so that they’ll get the most out of each item. Sometimes they even include a little something special for mom, too!

My girls are currently 18 months old, so we received the 1-2 year old box. Let’s have a look! [read more…]

Wantable Intimates February 2014 Review

by Wendy Rose — 6 Comments

Don’t be fooled by this small, slightly battered black box… There’s a whole lotta sexy inside! (Read on!)

Wantable is a monthly subscription service that offers personalized boxes in 3 different categories: Makeup, Accessories, and Intimates. Each box they send is tailored to your individual likes and dislikes, which you specify in your profile upon signing up. Don’t want thongs in your Intimates box? No problem! No use for earrings? They won’t send ’em! They want you to be 100% happy with your box… In fact, if you don’t like everything, you can send it all back for FREE! Yep. Free returns, no questions asked. Pretty cool, right?

All of the products you receive in your Wantable box will be full-sized, high quality items. No skimpy samples or dollar store junk here! Some of the brands they’ve featured in past boxes include Betsey Johnson, FACE Stockholm, Color Club, Besame, Kibys, LAQA & Co, Glam Natural, Soxxy, Coobie, NCLA, and more!

Alright, I think it’s time to take a look at what I received, yes?… Let’s gooo! [read more…]

Citrus Lane February 2014 Review #2 and 50% Discount!

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*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“.*

Although I’ve already reviewed February’s Citrus Lane box not too long ago, I’m posting another one!

I totally forgot that my mom took advantage of their free box offer last month and ordered one for the girls. She aged it up a bit (not sure exactly how much), so I’m guessing this box is for a 2 year old maybe? Seems about right, based on the other reviews I’ve seen.

I was SO excited when she called me up to remind me that she had ordered a box, and then went on to reveal what was inside. I was hoping that I’d get 2 of the items in our “normal” box, and when we didn’t I was kinda bummed. So when I heard that we actually DID get them, I was super stoked. (Yep, when you’re a mom you totally get “stoked” by stuff like this. Sad, but true.)

Oh, if you don’t already know, 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. (They did this time. Yay!)

Okay, onto Box #2! [read more…]

bluum February 2014 Review & 50% Off Discount

by Wendy Rose — 2 Comments

I’ve always been curious about bluum, so I finally took the plunge and signed up!

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

There used to be monthly “themes”, but they’ve recently moved away from that and instead curate each box based upon your child’s current age in months.

My girls are currently 18 months old, so the box I received was for 19 months. Let’s see what they sent! [read more…]

Petit Vour February 2014 Review & Giveaway!

by Wendy Rose — 66 Comments

Petit Vour is a monthly subscription that features 100% vegan/cruelty-free luxury bath & beauty products. Each box contains a mixture of both sample and full-sized items for just $15/month — and shipping is always free!

I was sent a Petit Vour box back in September and was really pleased with the items I received. So of course I was more than happy when they contacted me again to review February’s box!

Let’s see what’s inside! [read more…]