Disclosure: I received this box for review.
BE KIND By Ellen is a subscription curated by Ellen DeGeneres.
BE KIND By Ellen is a quarterly subscription for $54.99/quarterly or $197.96 yearly. Each box has seven socially conscious products handpicked by Ellen worth almost $200. Ellen picks all the products, which are cruelty-free, sustainably sourced, and ethically made. Each product is selected only if they give back to the community.
The fall box ships in a festive winter box.
First Look
There is a small white card welcoming you to the box.
Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund – Gorilla Adoption $75-$100
Every subscriber will get a donation made in their name to the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund for the adoption of a gorilla. You will get the following:
- A profile with your gorilla, along with updates twice a year
- A digital subscription to the Gorilla Journal
- A video of your gorilla
- A downloadable picture of your gorilla
This is Rugira and her infant Mudawumbwa, my gorillas.
The book includes a mini magazine detailing all the products in the box.
Bombas Merino Wool Calf Socks $20
These socks are designed to be able to be worn to keep your feet cool in the summer and warm in the winter. The Merino fabric is designed to keep your feet dry through all weather. Bombas donates a pair for every pair of socks sold.
Ethel M Chocolates Ghana $8
Straight from Ghana, this is a 65% dark chocolate bar of single origin. The bar has a creamy and sweet flavor profile and is made of four ingredients: chocolate, sugar, cocoa butter, and milk fat.
Laude the Label Carob Bubble Gauze Scarf $120
This scarf is ethically-crafted by empoweredmaers in India and is crated using reduced water, energy and fabric consumption. The scarf is made from responsibly dyed organic cotton. The neutral tone will go well with a number of different looks.
Beachwaver Be Confident Co-wash $20
A co-wash is a conditioner only washing that uses a gentle cleanser that adds moisturizing and strengthening benefits. This product is paraben free, formaldehyde free, sulfate free, petrolatum free, benzophenone free, vegan, cruelty free and phthalate free.
Be Kind by Ellen Holiday Cookie Cutter Set $25
Now is the perfect time to make some holiday cookies. This setcomes with a star, tree and gingerbread man cookie cutters, a drawstring bag, and a copy of Ellen's sugar cookie recipe.
Final Thought: This box had a total value of $193 with just the physical items, and $293 with the gorilla adoption. My favorite items are the chocolate and the socks. Right now, buy a box and get a box free with this link. EXP 12/15
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