November 23, 2013
11/23/13
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November 20, 2013
11/20/13
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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 reviewed the 19-24 month box.
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| The Box |
Okay, how adorable is this box? I love the stork!
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| Side of the Box |
I love their quote and the pretty blue writing on the white box.
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| Sticker |
The box was sealed with a stork sticker
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| First Look |
I couldn't wait to dig in!
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| 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.
Young chefs can chop and prepare 5 colorful fruits and vegetables. A wooden knife is included.
T loves to play kitchen and he loves wooden food. This is a great set and T will love it.
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.
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| 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!
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| A Peek Inside |
Look at these pictures, aren't they adorable?
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.
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| 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
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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
November 16, 2013
11/16/13
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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.
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November 1, 2013
11/01/13
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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.
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October 29, 2013
10/29/13
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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.
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October 27, 2013
10/27/13
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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.
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October 22, 2013
10/22/13
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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.
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| The Box |
I like the cute paws on the box.
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| First Look |
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| 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.
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| Halloween Tips |
Dr Dr's also included a list of Halloween safety tips for your pet.
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| First Look |
I loved my first look. The puppy punch out are adorable and I loved the sticker with Oliver's name on it.
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| Personalized Sticker |
I love Oliver's name on the sticker. It was printed on!
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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 is a little jack o lantern filled with catnip. It is filled with 100% organically grown catnip. This is a nice little treat for Halloween.
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.
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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.
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| Whole Box |
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| Oliver checking out the cat teaser |
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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.
October 15, 2013
10/15/13
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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.
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| The Box |
StrideBox comes in this little box. It fits in my mailbox!
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| First Look |
I like the pink details for Breast Cancer Awareness month.
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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.
I also received this in another subscription box. These are really good and have a nice flavor. This bar has two ingredients: apples and cherries.
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.
This is StideBox exclusive. This is a great wet bag for all your running gear. I often run in the park, so I will use this to hold all my gear.
This gives you a cooling sensation where ever you apply it. This is a topical pain reliever.
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| “Run for a Reason” Breast Cancer Awareness sticker |
This is Breast Cancer Awareness month, so I am glad StideBox included these.
This helps athletes improve form and decrease fatigue through better blood flow. I am going to save this for my mini training.
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.
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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.
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