Austin Lloyd sent me this box to review. I am very excited to share this box with my readers. Austin Lloyd is a new subscription box for children newborn to age 3. Each month, you child gets 4-5 educational toys and at least 1 book. The toys are bpa and phthalate free and they are unique, high end toys, that you will not find at Toys R Us or Target. You will never get toys with batteries. 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.
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. How awesome is that!
My Story: I have two boys L age 4 and T age 20 months. My husband and I spoiled our oldest and he had most of the Fisher Price toy line as a baby/toddler. Once T was born, I really wanted to buy more wooden, unique toys instead of the mainstream toys. I found it difficult to find many different kinds of unique toys, so I was really excited to find Austin Lloyd.
The Details:
Cost: 1 Month $49.99
3 Months $ 49.99 per month
6 Months: $44.99 per month
Coupon: Use the code subboxmom2013 to save 10% on your subscription. Exp Dec 31st
Play Levels: 0-5 Months
6-12 Months
12-18 Months
19-24 Months
2-3 Years
What's in the box? Each month, or every other month, your child get 4-5 educational toys and at least 1 book. You will get unique, high end toys that are not typically sold in retail chains. All the toys are designed to improve fine and cognitive motor silks. The toys will ever have batteries. The overall value of the box will also be greater than what you pay.
When will I get my box? Subscribe by the 26th of the month, to get the next month's box. Boxes ship the 3rd week of the month.
I love their quote and the pretty blue writing on the white box.
Sticker
The box was sealed with a stork sticker
First Look
The presentation is impeccable. I love the bow and the name tag. Note: I edited out the rest of T's name for privacy reasons. There was an envelope with all the information cards. The cardboard piece lifts off to reveal all the box contents.
Donate
When you are done with the toys and books, you can email [email protected] and they will send you a prepaid shipping label. Austin Lloyd will then donate your toys to one of their partner charities.
First Look
I couldn't wait to dig in!
Information Cards
Each card has information and details about each toy/book
There is also a Play Level card, that tells you about that month.
Play Level: 19-24 Months
“At this age, your toddler is very much the director; he or she lets you know what role they want you to play in their activities. Sometimes they'll bring you a toy so you can help them make it work; other times, they'll pull it away from you to try it by themselves. Often, when your child knows he or she has done something special, they'll pause and wait for your applause. By responding to these cues, you'll provide the support and encouragement they need to keep learning”
The theme for this month is Thanksgiving: a time for great food, family and travel.
Introduces children from free play to first games with rules: the instructions include 3 basic game ideas for 1-3 players. Also assigning of colors and sizes. I think this looks awesome and I am excited for T to have his first game.
This is a child's first introduction to Thanksgiving. The book has colorful pictures and flaps that open to teach your child about the First Thanksgiving. It is a board book, which means it is perfect for small hands.
A Peek Inside
I love the colorful pictures and the interactive element of the book.
Duck and Goose are looking for the perfect pumpkin. Is it in the log? Is it under the leaves? Is it in the apple tree? Young children will surely enjoy going on a pumpkin hunt with Duck and Goose . . . especially when they find the perfect pumpkin at the end!
Watch the ship rock and roll as you tell a story about its voyage.
Use words such as “fast” and “slow” when you're describing its motion.
Talk about the effect a gentle push or harder one has on the motion of the ship.
I love this boat. T will love this. I love the smooth lines of the boat.
The Whole Box
Final Thought: Wow, I really don't know how to express how much I love this box. The total value for this box is $71.96! All the toys and books are excellent quality and really unique. I haven't seen any of these toys or book before. Austin Lloyd has the cutest packaging for their boxes. If you are thinking of a gift for a child, this would be a great pick. I love how Austin Lloyd goes by Play Level, so you know how the company picks their toys and that your child will have toys for their developmental level. If you want to sign up for Austin Lloyd, click HERE and use the code subboxmom2013 to save 10% on your subscription. Coupon expires Dec 31st.
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Disclosure: I received the box free for review. My opinions are my own and I was not compensated in any way. Austin Lloyd is responsible for prize distribution. This post contains affiliate links
I am not the best cook, and I have been wanting to find a great meal delivery subscription. I saw an offer from Plated to try two free plates, so I signed up. Plated is great, because you can signed up for a regular subscription, or you can just buy plates when you want. You have to buy a minimum of four plates when you order, I chose the skillet lasagna with fall root vegetables. I decided to get 4 plates of it, since I have a family of four.
HauteLegs offered to send a one of their subscription packages and of course I said yes. HauteLegs is a leg wear subscription that sends trendy hosiery, tights, leggings and socks to your door. As of Jan 2014, there have been changes to the Hautelegs. Now, you choose your 3 favorite styles and HauteLegs will send them in your first package! Next month, they will email you a customized boutique to select from. You'll choose 2 pairs from your boutique and they will also send you their featured pair of the month with tips on how you can wear it best. I don't buy leg wear too often, but I was excited to see what I would receive.
I did a survey recently, and asked what box do you wish existed. The most popular answer (see the results HERE) was a baking box! I did some research and found a baking box. A bake box sends at least one high quality baking ingredient plus decorating tools to make cupcakes. Each month is a new flavor with fun items. Bake Box was very generous and sent me a box to review. I must admit, I am not a great cook. I was a bit nervous about getting this box. Prior to this box, I had never made cupcakes with homemade icing. Read on to see if I burned the house down.
Doteable sent me the classic duffel to review this month, and I was excited to get it. Doteable is a monthly subscription service that sends a duffel of goodies and other essentials to college students. I reviewed the mini duffel HERE. I love all the new college subscription boxes, I have a couple of lucky cousins who are going to get some awesome care packages. One thing I really like about Doteable, is how versatile their care packages are. Doteable is a perfect gift for college students but would make great gifts for teens and adults.
Dr D's Pet Packages are boxes for dogs and cats. Dr D's Pet Packages were co-founded by Dr. Deanna O’Neil and Missy Mannila. Dr Deanna is a veterinarian that was seeing many injured and sick pets due to unsuitable pet products. There are three different types of pet packages: Health, Happiness and Fun. You fill out pet survey about your pet's preferences, age, breed, allergies, etc. Our family has a cat Oliver, who is a senior with sensitive systems. I like that the pet packages are curated based on your pet. One of my favorite things about this box, 10% of all proceeds go to homeless pets.
The Details
Cost: Health Packages for Cats or Dogs: $49.00
Happiness Packages for Cats or Dogs: $29.00
Fun Packages for Cats or Dogs $19.00
*There are also discounts for longer subscription plans
What's in the box?
Health Packages
The health packages are customized to optimize your cat's or dog's health and well-being. It includes 6-8 premium products of high quality toys, supplements, custom treats, accessories and more. Everything is all natural or organic and select by Dr D's veterinarian. It also includes a personalized letter with other product recommendations and health tips specifically for your pet. This is ideal for seniors and pets with pre-existing health conditions such as arthritis, kidney disease, diabetes, skin disease and more
Happiness Packages
Are tailored to your pet's likes and are all natural/organic. They include 4-5 products, including toys, treats, accessories and more. Everything is hand selected by Dr's D's Veterinarian and are designed to make your pet happy.
Fun Packages
Are tailored to your pet's likes and are all natural/organic. They include 3-4 premium products, including treats, a small toy and accessories. Everything is hand selected by Dr's D's Veterinarian and are designed to make your pet happy.
When will my box ship? Boxes ship the 15th of the month. You must sign up by the 1st of the month, to get that month's box. Boxes are shipped from California and should arrive in 3-7 days.
Where do you ship? Currently Dr. D's Pet Packages ships only to the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Packages are sent via US Postal Service. Free shipping on every order to the USA and Canada. If you would like a Dr. D's Pet Package and don't live in the USA, Canada and the United Kingdom drop us an email [email protected]
When am I billed? You are billed when you sign up. You only sign up for the month's you want. There is no cancellation since you will purchase what you want.
I was sent the Happiness Box for my cat Oliver.
The Box
I like the cute paws on the box.
First Look
Information Card
The information card was very nicely done. Each information card is personalized with your name and your pet's name. They also list the products in the box. and why they chose them.
Halloween Tips
Dr Dr's also included a list of Halloween safety tips for your pet.
First Look
I loved my first look. The puppy punch out are adorable and I loved the sticker with Oliver's name on it.
Personalized Sticker
I love Oliver's name on the sticker. It was printed on!
Oliver loves feathers and loves batting at this toy. It also comes with an extra feather, when you cat eats the first one. The metal part has a screw closure. You can adjust the opening to whatever distance you want.
Oliver really likes these treats, and they don't upset his tummy. These are soft chews with USDA salmon. They also have cranberries, which help support urinary tract health. This is very important in senior male cats.
This has a light weight metal cord, instead of a clothe sting. There is also a little mouse at the end of the cord. Oliver loved this the most. He loves to jump for the toy.
Fleece Blanket
Dr Deanna O'Neil's aunt made these for customers of Dr Dr's Pet Packages. If you get a 3 month subscription or more to the Health package, you will get one free in your box. These are really soft. May Oliver will stop trying to sleep on my cover now.
Whole Box
Oliver checking out the cat teaser
Playing with the string
Oliver loved this toy. I tried to get a picture of him jumping for it, but he was too fast.
Final Thought: The total value of this box was $26.54. While this is a little lower than the $29.00 price, I like the each of the products was pricked out by a veterinarian, especially for Oliver. Knowing Oliver is getting safe items, is priceless for for me. I love the care and attention to detail, that Dr D's Pet Packages put in their boxes. I love that they personalized the information card and box sticker with Oliver's name. If you are interested in buy Dr'D's Pet Packages, go to http://drdspetpackages.com/
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Disclosure: This box was received free for review. All my opinions are my own and I was not compensated in any way.
I am a runner and I always enjoy getting my StrideBox. StrideBox keeps me accountable to running. I did my first 5K this past summer and I am going to do a 5 mile race this November. I have my first mini this spring! I like finding new running products. I have found stuff I love, and stuff I don't . StrideBox is only $15.00 a month, so it is nice to try various products, without spending lots of money.
The Box
StrideBox comes in this little box. It fits in my mailbox!
First Look
I like the pink details for Breast Cancer Awareness month.
Information Card
StrideBox always includes a detailed list of all the items in the box.
I already know I like Nature's Bakery Fig Bars. They taste like a gourmet Fig Newton. They are made with 100% natural ingredients. I have received these in another subscription box and enjoyed them. This would be good before a race.
This is the only low glycemic index energy gel on the market. This only has two ingredients. I have never had chocolate energy gels, so I am anxious to try it.
Honey Stinger is popular among runners. Again, I haven't tried chocolate running products, but I will give this a try. This is certified organic and is a healthy snack or can be used during training.
This has bio-available electrolytes and is promised to have a great taste. It is raspberry lemon-aid flavor, so it sounds delicious.
The Whole Box.
Final Thought: The total value for this box was $15.82, not including samples. I like finding new running products to try. I like that the box was worth more than I paid. I love the running bag and like that I will have a designated bag for my running stuff. If you want to try StrideBox, go to www.stridebox.com.
*This review is an adult subscription box. This review contains mature themes.
The Fantasy Box is an adult subscription service, designed to give your intimate relationship a little kick. When The Fantasy Box asked me to review their subscription, I couldn't say yes fast enough. I am a happy married woman of 10 years, and I am always up for taking time to be with my husband C. This is not a box of sex toys, although the Fantasy Box includes some cool stuff. The Fantasy Box is about a “choreographed” experience with instructions on how to make it happen. The Fantasy Box sends a box of directions and various items, some intimate, some not, designed around a certain theme. Each box explores a fantasy. Sometimes the focus will be the women, sometimes the man. Each month is different and each box is designed to bring you and your partner closer together. No two months are the same, but everyone gets the same intro box. The intro box (the one I am reviewing), focuses around communication with your partner.
The Details
How Does It Work? When you sign up, you fill out for the women, her size (S-4X), date of birth, bra size, and cup size. The man fills out his size (S-2X) and date of birth. You also select monthly or every other month for the frequency of boxes.
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Subscriptions and Cost:
When am I billed: The 1st of the month
How do I cancel? You can cancel from your account. You can also switch plans, or frequencies. You must cancel before the last day of the month, to avoid being charged for the next month.
When my box came, I had no idea what it was. I like to keep my intimate matters private, so I like there is a giant Fantasy Box sticker on the box.
The box
The box is beautiful. This is the best actual box, of any subscription box I have received. The box is made very sturdy. The front lifts out, open and has a magnetic closure.
Side of the box
I love the details on the side of the box. All the little pictures are very cute. I am going to reuse this box and store my “intimate” items.
First Look
Welcome to The Fantasy Box
Under the brochures, there was a white welcome card and 2 cards that say Leader and Follower. You read the welcome note first. It goes into detail about the instructions for the box and what you need to do.
The Directions
The directions are in two parts: Part 1: Let's Talk About Sex and Part 2: Leader & Follower. Each sections goes into detail about what you need to do. (keep reading for more details)
For Him/For Her
The intro box is all about communication. The top brochures are a survey for you and your spouse. There are 20 questions, and each survey is the same. The first task, is to fill out the survey and discuss over a romantic dinner (maybe over desert). C and I discussed them after the children went to bed. It is hard to get a night away, so we work with what we have. The questions are very specific. Some of the questions are: the best way to build anticipation is to: (select an answer), I am turned on by (select an answer). After 10 years of marriage, I was surprised to learn new things about C. How often do you really sit down and talk with your partner about your sexual preferences? After 10 years, we really hadn't discuss that in many years.
Leader and Follower Cards
Each Leader and Follower card has instructions on the back. Each person picks what role they are going to be. You don't get to see what the other person's directions are, that is part of the fun. I am not going to share what the instructions of either card are, because that would ruin the fun!
The Goods
There are so many things in this box, it took me a bit to get to the actual items. Everything was wrapped and placed very nicely in the box. I love pink and black together.
What is a good fantasy without a blindfold? There are two elastic bands on the back, so it won't slip off your head. Note: I am not an expert on this, just an observation.
It is hot pink, which I love. It has 3 speeds, and comes with batteries. Did I mention it is waterproof? We all know what this is for, so I will move on.
The can says it is an “aphrodisiac infused ritual”. It has a really nice smell that is hard to describe. It is a soy candle that is paraban free, cruelty free, natural and petro. deriv. free.
This is a very flattering babydoll dress. It is one size, but I think it would look great, on many different sizes. It is super soft too.
The Whole Box
Final Thought: The total value for this box was $66.04. This is a great box value, as half the fun is the cards and survey! This box costs $59.00 by subscription. I will spare you the details, but this is a fun box. The Fantasy Box really put thought into making this box: from the communication exercise, to the directions, to the items in the box. Again, this is so much more than a box of sex toys. It will bring you and your partner closer together, and you will have a deeper understanding of your partner's likes/dislikes. What do you think of The Fantasy Box? If you are interested in trying The Fantasy Box, click HERE, and use the code SBM2013 to save 20% on your subscription!
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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. This post contains affiliate links.
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