Love with Food is another one of my cheap subscriptions. It is only $10.00 a month plus $2.00 shipping. Each month, you get 8 or more snacks. Love with Food also has a deluxe box, which send 16-18 items for $19.95 (free shipping). This month's theme was Scary Delicious.
First Look
Second Look
I wasn't thrilled when I saw the coconut chips. I was a bit worried about the box.
I could only find these for sale on Love with Food's website, but it didn't state how many bags you would receive. These are chocolate, light, crispy, Italian waffle cookies. Did I mention they are under 100 calories?
New World Caveman Cookies 78 cents each ($1.56 total)
These are part of the paleo diet. These are made with pumpkin seeds and maple syrup. I am not a big fan of pumpkin, but these were pretty good.
I have received these in my Taste Trunk. They are really good and are already gone.
Coupons $4.99 value for free entree
I received 3 coupons:
*1 Free Lean Cuisine Honestly Good Entree ($4.99 value)
*$1.00 off 2 Happysqueeze products
* 15% off gleeglum.com
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Final Thought The total value for this box is $17.57. This wasn't my favorite Love with Food box, but it wasn't bad either. I like the chocolate waffle chips and the kind bar the best. My kids liked the pouch and candy. My husband liked the caveman cookies and gum. It's fun to have a box that the whole family can enjoy. If you want to try Love with Food, click HERE and use the code FBGIFT and get your first box free.
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Ipsy is a fun little subscription. It's only $10.00 a month and you get an assortment of samples and full size beauty products. One of my favorite things about Ipsy, is everything comes in a cute beauty bag. This month's theme was the Art of Beauty.
I love this product. It moisturizes so deeply and leaves my skin silky smooth. I am going to buy this in the full size ($36.00). This is a big hit with other too. It is rated a 4.8 out of 5 on the H2O website with 83 reviews.
This is my first Zoya nail polish. I have been wanting to try them for awhile. This is a big flashy for my finger nails, so I am going to use it for a pedicure.
I am not thrilled with this product. I straighten my hair and I am not sure I will use this. Maybe I will curl my hair one day and use it.
The Bag
I like the colors of the bag this month, but the phrase on it is different
The Whole Bag
Final Thought The total value for my bag this month is $35.20! I loved Ipsy this month. The H20 cream is amazing and I love having full size products of the lip gloss and nail polish. Ipsy is such a fun subscription. If you love make up, give Ipsy a try. If you would like to sign up for Ipsy, click HERE
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Citrus Lane changed up their boxes this month. There normal yellow stripe has turned pink for Breast Cancer Awareness month. Citrus Lane also made some pink “bowstaches” for kids to wear. They are pink for Breast Cancer Awareness month and they are mustaches for Men's Health Awareness month in November. You can take a picture of your child in the “bowstaches” and post them to Citrus Lane's Facebook page.
This is rated for 24 months and up. Even thought T is only 19 months, I think he is close enough to enjoy this. I would rather have a toy too old, than too young
L gets a few magazines, but I haven't seen any for T. This is rated for 6 months to 3 years. It is made with sturdy pages, that will be hard to rip. It has stories and other fun things inside.
These are advertised as a healthier chip. I am not a fan but L likes them. I will let T try them, and see what he things. They have a sweet flavor when you first eat them.
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Final Thought This was one of the best months of Citrus Lane. The total value for this box was $35.41. This is a pretty nice value, considering the box cost $25.00. T is going to love the water bugs and the boat whistle. If you want to try Citrus Lane, click here and use the code TAKEHALF to take 50% off your first box.
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My son always gets excited when he sees the Kiwi Crate box. This month's theme was Glowing Animals. Kiwi Crate packs so much fun stuff in one box, I don't know how they only charge $19.95 a month. L was so excited to get his Kiwi Crate, he did all the projects in one day. If you are new to Kiwi Crate, you can use this link to save $10.00 on your first box.
First Look
There is always an information card on top, that tells you what projects are in the box. This month, there was my glowing friend and my racing jellyfish.
Cut Outs
The back of the information card has cut outs your child can color and use to play with the inside of the box.
Inside the box
Kiwi Crate always has a picture in the bottom of the boxes, that you child can use to play with their cut outs.
Explore Magazine and Holiday Kits
Holiday Crates
There are four new holiday crates. Click HERE and use the code GIVEJOY to save $5.00 on your single crate purchase. The crates are:
Kiwi Crate includes a magazine in every box now. It is filled with activities and learning opportunities for your child.
My Glowing Firefly
There was a bonus activity in the Explore magazine, to make a glowing firefly
My Firefly Paint Jar
There was another project idea in the Explore magazine, to make a firefly paint jar. This looks really fun.
My Glowworm Friend
The first project was my glowworm friend. It was low on parental involvement and low on the messiness scale. Your child make a little glowworm friend, that really glows.
Stuffing
L enjoyed stuffing the glowworm. It was really easy too.
Coloring
Kiwi Crate included 3 markers to decorate the glowworm
Cesar
L names his glowworm Cesar. He slept with him last night too. Great Craft
My Racing Jellyfish
You child makes 2 jelly fish that can race against each other. This had low messiness and medium parent involvement.
Sample Instructions
Assembly
The jelly fish racers were a bit hard to do, but L stuck with it and had fun.
Finished
To race, each person pulls the strings away from each other, and the jelly fish goes up. The person who gets to the top first wins. L won 3 out of 4 races (Fair and Square)
Jelly Fish Racers
Glow Bug
The Whole Box
Finished Projects
Final Thought: There were 3 projects with materials in this months box, plus directions for a 4th project. L loved making the projects this month, as usual. L slept with his glowworm, and has been playing with it all day today. The racing jelly fish are very fun too. If you want to try Kiwi Crate, click HERE to save $10.00 on your first box. Click HERE and use the code GIVEJOY to save $5.00 on your single crate purchase.
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The Citrus Lane boxes looked a bit different this month. Instead of the normal yellow band, there was a pink band for Breast Cancer Awareness month. Citrus made little “bowstaches” for you child to wear. They are pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the mustache is for Men's Health Awareness month in November. You can go to Citrus Lane‘s Facebook page and upload a picture of your child and their “bowstache”. This box is for a 4 year old boy.
My son has the Cloud B turtle, and he loves it. L was very excited to see this Octopus. He slept with this tonight. This is a nice travel size and will be going with us for future trips. This would make a nice night light too. I also like it has a big value
L currently gets a couple of magazines, but we don't subscribe to this. Ladybug is a part of cricket. This magazine has little stories, poems and activities. This looks cute and reminds me of Highlights.
This is my son's favorite item of the box. I have seen this brand on Amazon before, and almost bought it. My son loves harmonicas and playing music. This has been played with ALL DAY.
The Whole Box
Final Thought: The total value for this box was $31.90. The value isn't huge but my son adored this box. His face truly lit up when he saw everything in it. The fact that I got more value than the $25.00 is a nice bonus. The October Citrus Lane was a great hit with my son. If you want to try Citrus Lane, click here and use the code TAKEHALF to take 50% off your first box.
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Baby Bump Bundle is on Plum District for 3 more days. Baby Bump Bundle makes curated bundles for expectant moms, newborns, and nursing moms. They have many different bundles and are doing a deal on Plum District. They are offering a $60.00 voucher for only $40.00. That is a savings of $20.00.
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You can buy this now, and you don't have to use it until April 2014! This would make a great gift for a baby shower, Christmas present, or just a gift for yourself.
The Bundles:
Fit BumpBundle $89.00
Five fitness and health focused products for pregnant women! Mom-to-be will have a fit pregnancy by staying hydrated with a water bottle, satisfied with healthy snack bars, and her hair will be kept back during exercise with a fashionable headband. There is also the fitbook mama2b journal for tracking fitness and nutrition for the entire 40 weeks plus the Fit BumpBundle comes equipped with 6 work-outs to do in the comfort of your own home, from international fitness expert Sara Haley's DVD set: Expecting More!
First Trimerster BumpBundle $60.00
Handpicked gifts selected for women who have just found out they are expecting (1 to 3 months). Recent BumpBundle's for the first trimester have included health, bath, beauty and body products, and even fashion items, accessories, or pregnancy clothing essentials!
Second Trimerster BumpBundle $60.00
Catering to the modern mom as they are nurturing their growing belly (4 to 6 months). With the second trimester here, bath and body products help to keep the pregnant mom feeling her best while tea or other healthy items helps her to relax and stay hydrated and calm. This bundle will also feature one clothing item or accessory for mom to wear so she continues to stay comfortable and confident throughout the rest of her pregnancy and beyond. A special keepsake or organizer will also keep her happy as well!
Third Trimerster BumpBundle $60.00
As the expecting mother enters her third trimester and nears her due date, we are pampering her as the big day starts to quickly approach (7 to 9 months). It is time to think about not only how she is feeling now but what is going to happen when her due date nears as well as when baby arrives!
Baby Bundle -For Newborn Baby $30.00
When baby arrives, we welcome the bundle of joy with what else? A box of goods, strictly for baby. From bath and diapering products to clothing like onesies, this bundle of baby items is very useful in caring for a newborn. We also might include keepsakes in our BabyBundle such as monthly stickers and photo albums, as well as swaddle blankets to keep baby cozy and happy. Now available in two sizes- buy the Itty bitty BabyBundle with 3+ items or the regular BabyBundle with 5+.
Breastfeeding Bundle $45.00
Pamper a new mom with her nursing needs with this bundle featuring 4 items! -We include a fashionable breastfeeding cover, for privacy when feeding at home among company or when she's out in public. -100% cotton machine washable and reusable nursing pads, perfect for absorbing all moisture in between feedings. -Nipple butter to nurture moms skin and keep her comfortable after nursing. -Tea for her to sip, to make sure the milk is flowing when she needs it most!
I love the Breastfeeding Bundle. What bundle interests you? This deal ends soon, so buy it now.
Box of Happies is a new subscription box that sends 3-5 items handmade items. All the items are designed to make you happy. I got the privilege to review Box of Happies. It was such a great box, and it brought a smile to my face. Box of Happies is $24.99 plus $4.99 shipping. You can use the code 5PERCENT to save 5% on your subscription. One unique and cool thing about Box of Happies, is you only buy the boxes you want. For example, when you sign up, you can buy Nov 2013, April 2014, and May 2014.
This is the box I received. To read my review, just click on the picture.
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Taste Trunk is one of the subscriptions I get every month. Taste Trunk has four different trunks: Healthy, Sweet, BBQ, and Gourmet. Taste Trunk is $29.00 a month and there is a shipping charge for new subscribers. Every month, you get 4-5 tasty treats that fit with the box you choose. The boxes themselves, are very nice. The inside lid of the box always has a picture to fit with the month. I like the little embossed seals in the box. I loved my sweet trunk so much last month, I decided to try it again.
The Trunk Box
All trunks ship in the same boxes. I love the embossed seal on the top. The boxes ship priority mail, so the shipping charge is worth it. These boxes are heavy!
First Look
Taste Trunk wins the award for best packaging. They have an attention to detail that I love. Notice the black and orange colors for Halloween
These are made by the Cake company. They are located in Lafayette, Ca. They are famous for their coconut macaroons, They also make specialty cakes. These look delicious but unfortunately, my husband and I hate coconut. I will be giving this to my father, who is very excited to receive them.
Ahhh chocolate. Now we are talking. These are similar to biscotti, but different. They have the crunch that biscotti has, but it's a bit softer. The bag has two different flavors: Midnight Marlos and Original Marlos. My favorite were the Midnight Marlos. They are made with Italian espresso, cocoa, Callebaut, and semi-sweet chocolate chips. The original is made with chocolate chips, chocolate covered raisins, walnuts, orange juice, vanilla extract and cinnamon (among other ingredients). The Midnight Marlos are really good.
These are vanilla cookies filled with dulce de leche and rolled in grated coconut. Dulce de leche is made from heating sweetened milk until it caramelized. Oh, the coconut, we are not friends. I am going to have my father try these and let me know how strong the coconut is. I really hate coconut, so I don't think I will like these. These sound really good (minus the coconut).
Information Cards
Taste Trunk always sends information cards with detail about the company and products of all the items in the box.
The Whole Box
Final Thought: This box was disappointing to me. I hate coconut, so that took two of the items. I am not upset with Taste Trunk though. This is the nature of subscription boxes. Sometimes you like the products, sometimes you don't. Coconut is loved by many people, just not C and I. We did enjoy the Marlos and the Italian Hazelnut cookies. If you are interested in signing up, save save 25% on your 1st trunk by using boxmom25 in the promo code field and putting “Erin Hamm” in the special instructions area. Click HERE to order.
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Mexican Candy Box sends out a selection of candy and snacks from Mexico. Mexican Candy Box send an assortment of spicy and sweet candy from Mexico. Each box has an 8-10 different types of candies in the box. You can choose to get the Spicy and Sweet Box, just a Sweet Box or just a Spicy Box. I love candy and was excited to review this box. My husband C, helped me taste all the goodies.
Details
Cost and Subscriptions:
You can order single boxes or get a monthly subscription
There are 3 different sizes: Solo, Amiga (Friend) and Familia (Family)
Solo boxes are $12.00 a month
Amiga boxes are $15.00 a month
Familia boxes are $20.00 a month.
There are 3 different kinds of boxes: Spicy and Sweet, Sweet, and Spicy
The Sweet Box- filled with a surprise selection of 4 to 5 different kinds of spicy candy chosen for the month.
The Spicy Box filled with a surprise selection of 4 to 5 different kinds of spicy candy chosen for the month.
The Spicy and Sweet filled with a surprise selection of 8 to 10 different kinds of candy chosen for the month.
When am I billed? You must order by the 1st of the month, to get that month's box. You are billed the day or order, and the same day every month there after.
When do the boxes ship? They ship on the 10th of the month
I love this box. It is cute, small and was packed with candy. I love the pink and white tape too.
First Look
I love all the pink tissue paper this month. On top was a small card with all the candies inside.
All the Candy
The list included all the candy in the box. The candy in pink was sweet and the candy in green was spicy.
Rikos Kikos
This is a really tasty cherry lollipop. I love hard candy and I wish I had more of these.
Coctel de Frutas
This is a pineapple mango lollipop with chili. I like the idea of pineapple and mango. The chili sounds interesting.
Palehuesito
This is a fruit yogurt flavored lollipop with chili. C and I were not a fan of this one.
Pelon Mini
This is Tamarind, which is a tropical plant that produces fruit. L wanted this, so I let him try it. I ate a bit of it, but wasn't a fan.
Las Sevillanas Mini Oblea
This is water with goat milk caramel. C thought this was okay.
Tomy Ricos Besos
This is chocolate flavored Toffee. C and I both liked this.
Motitos Gum
This is gum in fruit, grape and banana flavored. C and I loved this too.
PicaGomas
This is Tamarind gummy with chili. C and I did not enjoy this one.
Cremino Blanco
This is a milk, cocoa, and hazelnut praline. This was very tasty.
Mexican Candy Box Ad
The Whole Box
Final Thought: I really liked this box. There was a large assortment of candy for the price. This is the smallest box. I can't imagine how much candy the bigger boxes have. I love the gum and the cherry lollipop. C loved the Tomy Ricos Besos and the Las Sevillanas Mini Oblea. I think the $12.00 is a good price for this box. I don't have the ability to get items like this close to me. I hope Mexican Candy Box opens an online store in the future, I would love to buy more of my favorite candies. If you are interested in signing up, go to www.mexicancandybox.com.
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Disclosure: This box was received free for review. All opinions are my own and I was not compensated in any way.
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