Kiwi Crate has a special crate for Valentine's Day. We always buy store bought cards, but I thought it would be fun to make our own this year. The KiwI Crate Handmade Valentine's Crate comes with the following: 24 pop-up cards, 24 Valentine-themed punchouts, glue stick, set of 10 washable markers, wiggly eyes, sticky-back jewels, plus 2 blank cards to create a DIY pop-up card design. This special crate is $14.95.
Kiwi Crate Handmade Valentines
The Valentine's crate comes in this cute little red crate.
Valentine Goodies
There was so much stuff packed in that little box. There were 24 Valentines to make, punch outs, stickers,, markers, a glue stick and and instructions.
Kiwi Crate Directions
This crate is low on the messiness and low on the parental involvement.
The instructions were easy to read and follow. L had a bit of trouble popping up the card correctly, so I helped him with that part. The rest of the gluing and creating was easy for him. L created 24 Valentines right before dinner.
Kiwi Crate Handmade Valentines
Final Thought: The Kiwi Crate Handmade Valentines are super fun. They make really unique Valentines. L and I completed them in a short time before dinner. L loved sticking on the stickers and gluing everything together. Other than me helping pop up the card, L did everything on his own. If you want to get the Valentine's kit, click HERE, it is $14.95.
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Silly Rhino is a new children's subscription box that is really impressing me. Silly Rhino is $35.99 month to month, and there are discounts for longer subscriptions are available. Each month your child will get 4-5 environmentally friendly safe toys, personal care products, gear and accessories. I really love how unique everything is in the box. Several of the mainstream children's subscription have repeats across companies, but not silly Rhino.
The Details:
Cost: $35.99 a month, $34.99 a month for 3 months and $33.99 a month for 6 months
Coupon: Use the code SILLY10 to save 10%
What's in the box? From Silly Rhino:
“You can expect each box to include four to five products for your baby and sometimes a surprise for you. All products are tailored to your child’s age and stage of development. At Silly Rhino, we try not to gender discriminate, so we concentrate on items that will work for both boys and girls, but that does not mean we would ever send pink bows to your manly little guy, promise.”
Age Breakdowns: When you order, you will choose between 0-1, 1-2, 2-3, and 3-4.
How do I cancel? You can cancel right from your account (I love that)
When will I get my first box? Starting in December 2013, you must order by midnight on the 5th of the month, to receive that month's box.
When am I billed? You are billed the day you sign up and every 30 days from the day you sign up thereafter . If you sign up on Nov 21st, you will be billed again Dec 21st. 3 and 6 month subscriptions are billed at the time of purchase. When your 3 or 6 months is up, your account will revert to month to month
Website: http://sillyrhino.com/
This month's theme was “All you need is LOVE”. This box is for a 3-4 year old boy
Silly Rhino January Box
Silly Rhino ships FEDEX and they have the cutest boxes! I love the color and the little rhino. Continue Reading …
Binkabox Subscription Box Discontinued
Binkabox has decided to discontinue their monthly subscription box, but they will still have their shop.
This was posted on their Facebook page:
“Hi Binkabox Family, Your support has been incredible and we have been sad to share this news earlier this week. As you may have read we have decided to move forward with the Binkabox Shop but, will be discontinuing our monthly subscription model for the time being. : ( With this being said, we want to hear from you to help us decide what our customers would like to see in the future. What do you think of a one time purchase box with more items and a slightly higher price point? Rather it be a monthly surprise just a package to send for yourself or someone that might enjoy a package of children's delights. Message us your opinions or email us at [email protected]. We are looking forward to hearing your thoughts on what you think would be best for your family. Thank you for all of your support. – The Binkabox Team”
It is always sad to see a subscription box go, but I am glad they will still have their shop. What do you think of the news?
Bluum is $24.99 a month and each month you get a box of toys, personal items and snacks for the age and stage of your child. Bluum used to have themes every month, but they recently changed it. I am glad for the changes because the Bluum themes never matched the contents. My box is for a 23 month old boy.
Bluum 23 Months
Bluum ships by USPS and ships in the same kind of box every month.
23 month Information Card
First Look: I like the new information cards, they are bright and colorful. You are still sent a email with the box contents, after your box arrives. Continue Reading …
Stork Stack January Update: There have been numerous concerns about the products from A Harvest Company in the January stacks. Some of the cork stackers have fallen apart an can be a choking hazard. I was disappointed to get an infant teether for my toddler.
Update 1/21: THE Cork Stacker has been recalled.
Stork Stack Community:
We wanted to let you know that one of the product manufacturers, A Harvest Company, is conducting a voluntary recall of their 3-piece Cork Stacker Block set. Please see notice below.
Some of the Stork Stack subscribers in January 2014 were recipients of these products. We will be contacting all Stork Stack subscribers who received the Cork Stacker Block set by email today. If you were a recipient of the Cork Stacker Blocks, please discard the product and discontinue use.
Furthermore, the affected members will be refunded for the 3-piece Cork Stacker Block product. Additional information will follow shortly on this.
We are very sorry for any inconvenience or worry caused, and we thank you for your patience as we continue to resolve this issue.
For more information about the recall, please contact [email protected].
Sincerely,
Stork Stack Continue Reading …
Stork Stack had shipping delays this month, so I didn't get my box till the middle of the month. Normally, Stork Stack ships the first of the month. This month, Stork Stack partnered with a new company A Harvest Company. Harvest products are made from natural & recycled materials like rice hulls, wheat straw, wood, potatoes, corn, wheat, soy, bee’s wax, bamboo, cotton & cardboard. This box was for a 22 month old boy.
To connect to individual websites for each product, just click the picture.
Stork Stack January 2014
All of Stork Stacks information cards are not sent by email with your tracking number. Continue Reading …
I loved my first Austin Lloyd box, so I signed up for a subscription. You can read my first review HERE. The toys are bpa and phthalate free and are very unique. While I do shop at chain stores for toys, I love that Austin Lloyd includes unique toys, that are hard to find. You will never get toys with batteries with Austin Lloyd. The toys are also chosen to improve fine motor and cognitive skills. Each box is designed for the play level of the child. Austin Lloyd has a breakdown of child development on their website. You choose the play level that fits best for you child. Austin Lloyd has boxes from birth to age 3.
The box is $49.99 a month, but you can choose to go every other month too. Austin Lloyd also has a donation feature. Once you are done with the toys, and are ready to get rid of them, Austin Lloyd will send you a prepaid shipping label. You mail the toys back, and they will donate them to their partnering charities.
Austin Lloyd 2-3 year old January
Austin Lloyd has the cutest boxes and packaging of any child/baby box. Austin Lloyd really has attention to detail, from the cute stork sticker, to the drawings on the box.
Inside the box
When you open the box, there is a bow with a personalized tag (with your child's name), and an envelope with all the toys in the box. Continue Reading …
Kiwi Crate Mad Science
When I saw there was a science theme to this month's Kiwi Crate, I know L would be really excited. L loves science and there are not enough science kits for 4 year olds. As soon as L saw the green box, he was really wanting to complete the crafts. Kiwi Crate is $19.95 a month and each month your child (ages 3-7) gets at least two big projects, along with Explore magazine. Explore magazine is filled with activities and extra projects. Kiwi Crate has amazing customer service and you have full control of your own account. You can cancel or skip any month, right from your online account. If you are new to Kiwi Crate, you can click HERE and save $10.00 on your first box. That makes your first box $9.95! Your first box will come with scissors and a poster. The poster holds all the stickers you get each month (read on to learn more)
Kiwi Crate January Mad Science
The top card tells you the main projects. This month, it is my weeble woobles, and my science lab Continue Reading …
I saw spoilers of this box before I received mine, so this box wasn't a surprise. Citrus Lane is now $29.00 a month because they recently increased their prices. Citrus Lane sends four or more products for newborns to age 5
Citrus Lane January 4 Year Old Boy
I was excited to see what the Plan Food Toys looked like and the book looked very colorful! Continue Reading …
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