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Caffe Borsa Coffee Review & Giveaway! Ends 1/27/14

by Wendy Rose — 13 Comments

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I was recently given an opportunity to review an innovative new coffee product — Caffe Borsa Hand Drip Coffee Packets! I love me some coffee, so I happily accepted their offer. (They’re also letting me host a giveaway for my readers — woohoo!)

Caffe Borsa’s Hand Drip Coffee is a neat alternative to instant coffee — it’s portable, convenient, eco-friendly and actually tastes good too! Each packet is basically its own little brewing system. You simply open it up, attach it to your mug, fill with hot water, and bam! — Fresh coffee!

I’ll be honest, I’m a K-cup addict and LOVE my Keurig. However, I totally would have taken these to work back in my proofreading days. (We had godawful vending machine coffee and it was beyond bad.) Since I’m not currently a workin’ woman, I think I’m going to bring a few of these over to my non-coffee drinkin’ sister’s house to stash there for when I have a coffee craving. They’d also be great for camping and traveling… Or any situation that lacks decent coffee.

Alright, so I tried the packets out for the first time the other day and decided to take photos of the process. Aaaand… here they are! (Forgive my chipped nail polish and dry skin — my hands weren’t exactly prepared for this particular photoshoot. 😉 ) [read more…]

A Little Bundle December 2013 Review

by Wendy Rose — 5 Comments

A Little Bundle is a new(ish) subscription service that delivers fun and functional products for mommas and babies up to 2 years old. Every bundle consists of at least 4 carefully chosen items for you and your little one.

A Little Bundle selects only the best products to include each month — all items are non-toxic, beautifully crafted, and preferably natural and/or organic. Many are from small/independent businesses, and because of this, it’s unlikely that two boxes are entirely the same. Good news for those of you who try to avoid seeing spoilers — your contents remain a surprise until you open your box bundle! 🙂

Needless to say, I was pretty damn excited when A Little Bundle agreed to send me one of their boxes for review. I had seen some of their previous boxes and they were awesome!

So what did I get? Let’s have a look-see… [read more…]

Little Thinker Box December 2013 Review & Discount Code

by Wendy Rose — 2 Comments

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Little Thinker Box is a fun new subscription box for preschool/kindergarten aged kiddos. Each box contains theme-based activities — including crafts, games, and experiments — that help children to improve their reading, math, science, and writing skills.

Boxes are $21.99/month, but you also have the option to pay for multiple months at once at a lower cost. Stay tuned for a discount code at the end of this post. 😉

I was super excited to receive December’s “Winter Wonderland” themed box, since I’m a big fan of all things winter. Especially snowmen. Love ’em. That said, this box did not disappoint. Snowman-related activities galore! [read more…]

Vegan Presence December 2013 Review

by Wendy Rose — 2 Comments

Woah, I’m a wee bit late with my Vegan Presence review this month. My bad, yo!

Vegan Presence is a monthly subscription box service that features — you guessed it — all vegan-friendly products. Items can range from food to beauty to household essentials. This is by-far one of my favorite subscription boxes!

Okay, let’s take a look at December’s offerings, shall we? [read more…]

Holiday Giveaway #2 (Better late than never!)

by Wendy Rose — 20 Comments

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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!

The Snack Box! [read more…]

Citrus Lane December 2013 Review & Discount Code

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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“.*

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 December 2013 Review & 50% Off Discount Code

by Wendy Rose — 4 Comments

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 December 2013 Review & Discount Code

by Wendy Rose — 4 Comments

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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 December 2013 Review & Code for Free Box!

by Wendy Rose — 4 Comments

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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…]

Love With Food December 2013 Review & Limited Time Offer

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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…]

Matilda Jane Holiday Clothing Review & Giveaway! Ends 1/6.

by Wendy Rose — 51 Comments

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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 Artisan Box Review

by Wendy Rose — 2 Comments

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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…]

Holiday Giveaway #1 – Ends 12/30/13

by Wendy Rose — 25 Comments

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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!

THE “BABY” BOX! [read more…]

Holiday Giveaway Announcement!

by Wendy Rose — 1 Comment

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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 November2013 Box Review & Discount Code!

by Wendy Rose — 3 Comments

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…]