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Calendar June 9, 2013 06/09/13 AuthorBy Subscription Box Mom Comments 0 Comments 0

Stride Box: June Review

I am a new runner.  I started running May 1st to train for my first half marathon.  I am up to 3-4 miles and I thought I should try a running box.  I am pretty unfamiliar with running gear and products.  Stridebox sends out a box of acessories, gear and nutritional products every month for $15.00.  They do not have a referral program or any promo codes that I could find.
Here is my box

This is how the box came

Contents:

Skratch Labs Exercise Hydration Mix-Lemon/Lime.  This is an all natural sport drink mix.  It sells for $1.95 a package.
Pocket Fuel-Almond Butter with Kick Banana Blueberry.  This is 100% natural whole food.  This sells for $27.50/10 pouches ( $2.75 a pouch)
Blue Steel Sports-Anti Chafe Cream with Tea Tree Oil
Non-Greasy, Non sticky cream creates a protective anti-friction layer.  This sells for $6.99/6 pouches ($2.33 for the 2 of these)
Electro Delytes Energy and Electrolyte Citrus Bars
Electrolytes, simple carbs and no caffeine in this tasty energy bar.  Consume before or during activity for sustained energy.  Sells for $2.25 a package
Power Ice Frozen, Refreshing Ice Bar with Electrolytes
Sells for $8.99 for 6 bars (This makes these 2 worth $3.00)
Lock Laces-No Tie Athletic Shoelace System
Elastic laces and special locking mechanism keep your shoes snug. Sells for $7.99
Use the code FRIEND and get free shipping from your first order at www.locklaces.com
Due North Foot Rubz Massage Ball
Roll under your feet, in your hands or over any sore or tired muscle.  Sells for $7.00 each
This is the paperwork in the box.  The bottom left two items are stickers.  There was also information from Skratch and a postcard from Lock Laces.

My You Tube Reviewhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JICxJLVIyrc

 Final Thought: This is one of my favorite boxes.  I love that it is only $15.00.  It is very affordable and it gives me exposure of many different brands and products.  I am not a fan of samples and “trying” new things, but I love it for this box.  Many running items are very pricey, and this give me a taste of things, including full size gear products at an affordable price.  The total value on my box was $27.27!

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Drinks

$3.00 Tea Club Cost $3.00/month:  Enjoy a fresh selection of Tea's every month. You will receive tasty and aromatic Tea's from around the globe. All the Tea's are 100% organic. We have a wide variety of Green Tea's, Black Tea's, Chai Tea's, White Tea's and many more.

44 North Coffee $85.00 (3 month subscription) -You will receive (2) 12 oz bags of coffee,roaster's choice

52 Teas Cost: $50.00/month  Receive a new tea weekly.

Beer Boxer $49.95 a month -12 exceptional craft beers per momth (4 different beers/breweries

Brew Pony $25-87 per month. -You will get 1, 2, 4 or 6 bags of artisan coffee each month

Bourbon and Boots Cost: $42.00/month Each month Bourbon and Boots will curate a collection of some of our favorite finds based on the season, pack it up, and send it your way. 

California Wine Club Cost: $39.95: Each month we hand-select two award-winning wines and ship these direct to members along with Uncorked, our beautiful guide to the winery. Uncorked includes details and tasting notes on the wines, wine tips and insight to California's wine scene. 50% off your first 3 months. Enjoy this Introductory Offer and pay just $26 per month for three months that incl free shipping Code Share50for3

The Cozy Mug Cost: $19.95/month:   This is a coffee and Tea subscription. Cozy Mug offers members the opportunity to discover a featured tea company every month or to try our box with a featured coffee brand every month both from around the world. You'll not only experience coffees and teas but also an array of other fun whimsical items to help you create your perfect mug of tea, hot cocoa, cider or coffee. You may also get a a few surprise treats included in your monthly shipment such as cookies, chocolates, lip balms among a plethora of other lovely charming itmes. Each month will be a surprise! One thing you can rely on is that every month you will be emerged into a new and exciting way to create your perfect cozy mug for a few moments of “YOU TIME”.  Click HERE to watch my unboxing of the Tea and Coffee boxes.

Craft Beer: Cost: $37.75:  Each month you get 12 craft beers: 4 different styles and 3 beers per style.  You also get a newsletter with information about each beer, what's in it, and the brewery from where it comes. Save $5 0ff, plus a free CBC Bottle opener with 3 month or longer prepaid Craft Beer Club Gifts with coupon iSave5  Click HERE to read my reviews.

Craft Coffee $19.99-$24.99 a month -sample three different super premium coffees from roasters around the country

Craft of Tea: $19.95 for 4 teas (Starter). $29.95 for 8 Teas (Full Size), The starter box has 4 flavors of teas (around 0.5 oz each in zip pouch), picked out by you or Craft of Tea.  The Full Size box includes 8 flavors of teas (around 0.5 oz each in zip pouch),  Use the code SPRING30 to save 30% off Click HERE to read my reviews.

Handmade Tea $19.95 a month -“A unique small-batch tea blend (~3oz – about 30-35 cups worth) which may never be made again! Individual blend ingredient samples to further develop your palate, Brewing suggestions, tasting notes and taste-along video”

Hi + Taste $59.00 a month -“Enjoy two to three wines per month specially chosen by our wine director.”

Julibox $40.00 a month  -Each month you get all the supplies you need to make 4 cocktails

Just Add Tea $27.00/month: Each month you will receive three 1oz bags of loose leaf tea, honey from a small batch beekeeper in the US, and treat!

Lost Empire Coffee $16.90 a month  “Lost Empire Coffee Company brings you the most exotic coffees and unique blends you have ever tasted.”

Mistobox $14.00 a month ($5.00 for your 1st box)  4 legendary coffees from the country's most awesome coffee roasters.”

Mustache Coffee Club: $17.49/wk 1 bag (12 oz.) of Amazing Coffee every.  Also available bi weekly and monthly

My Beer Direct:  Cost: $39.99/month They deliver our members an eclectic mix of the best craft beers in America. It will consist of 12 beers total in the form of 4 different brew styles. Each Box is curated by our team of beer experts for your drinking pleasure.

NY Coffee Box Cost: $16.00/month and up, depending on plan.  Get a min of three varieties of premium coffee delivered to Your Home or Office Every Month  Parachute Coffee Cost: $24.00/month Every month, you will get a 12 oz. of locally roasted whole bean coffee. That's enough for about 35-40 cups! Tasting notes for the roast. Easy brew tips to make BETTER coffee and a hello message from the roaster who roasted your beans

Regular Coffee $20.00 a month  -“a tube of delicious, fresh-roasted whole-bean coffee (1.5 lbs.) from the Huehuetenango region in Guatemala.”

Resqroast $29.00 a month -“Receive two, different, 12oz bags of artisan coffee. These are coffees that we have traversed the world in search of, and roasted to perfection in our 100% carbon neutral facilities. To take our coffee one step further, we donate 15% of the purchase price to the charity of your choice.”

Simple Loose Leaf  Cost: $24.95/month Each month they introduce five new teas from around the world to our club members. Uncommon teas, rare tea blends and old favorites, and the beauty is that you can be crazy adventurous and get a sample of each or you can choose a couple of firm favorites to make it past the mid-afternoon hump.

Steepster $17.00 a month -Get 3 pouches of loose leaf tea every month

Tea Force Once $59.00/month: Every month, they deliver two amazing teas right to your doorstep. All teas are hand selected after rigorous taste testing trials and come from small farm growers. They only select premium teas that are of the highest quality and never mass produced.  $59.00 gets you 30 servings.  Bigger plans available.

Tea Sparrow $20.00 -4 selected teas from around the world.  35-40 cups of tea in every box.  Click HERE to read my reviews.

Tonx Coffee  $19.00/Every 2 weeks: Get amazingly fresh beans delivered to your door every two weeks.  Sign up HERE and get a FREE 2 oz trial coffee.  You will also get $5.00 off your subscription.

Wine Awesomeness $40.00 -3 bottles of red, white or a mix of wine every month

Wine Club Artisan Collection Cost: $29.95/month or $57.50/month: Club Select members receive two different wine selections each month. Club Elite members receive four bottles, two of each different wine selection. Depending on the type of wines you selected – all reds, all whites, or one of each – members will receive a selection of varietals in those categories handcrafted primarily by local California winemakers. WineShop At Home is proud to feature wines that are typically not available in stores, and many exclusively available through our network of independent wine consultants.

Wine of the Month Club: Cost: starting at $21.95/month From the website “Each month you will receive two vintages of wine (full 750ml bottles). The standard shipment includes a red wine and a white wine. Or choose red wine or white wine only. You may also opt for shipments to arrive monthly, every other month or quarterly, each chosen for its quality and value. I can tell you that of the 400 wines I taste monthly, only 15% are approved for potential club selections and then only 1% make it as selections.”

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Independent + Small Business

Amish Country Treasures: Cost: $23.90: Every month you will receive a box with one premium item, along with 3-4 other handcrafted/homemade items, an area postcard (different every month), and a handmade seasonal greeting card, made by a local Amish girl, available only to Amish Country Treasures.

Artisan Goddess Price coming soonArtisan Goddess is a subscription-based program aimed at introducing women to new cultures.  Each box will delight you with 3-4 monthly hand-crafted products. You can look forward to receiving jewelry, accessories, personal products, kitchen décor, stationary and more. 

Box of Happies  Cost: $28.99/ month You get 3-5 hand made items from categories: jewelry, accessories, paper goods, bath & beauty, photography, and housewares. Click HERE to read my reviews.

Dottiebox Cost:  $26.00 for the Full Size Dottiebox, $15.00 for the Dottiebox Mini : Receive a curated monthly box with lovely handmade goodies, coupons, and items from small businesses and indie brands.

Fair Ivy: Closed for new subscription right now : There are 3 surprise options for this subscription: Jewelry: 1 handmade jewelry gift every month, Mystery: 1 handmade mystery gift every month, Duet: Both above items, in separate packages monthly!

FAIR Treasure:  Cost: $35.00/month FAIR Treasure contains at least $30 in retail value of ethically sourced treasures. Typically, your treasure box will contain 2-3 items.

GlobeIn Artisan Gift Box  Cost: $29.99/month Each box contains up to 3 specially handcrafted items from around the world and the stories of the artists who made the pieces.  Click HERE to read my reviews.

Indie Craft Sampler $27.00/month- A monthly subscription box that is filled with handcrafted goods/samples from indie artisans from all around the world! Yay handmade!

Indie Gift Box Cost: $20.00 for a Standard Box ($20-50.00 worth of items), $25.00 for a Deluxe Box ($30-60.00 worth of items): Indie Gift Box sends high quality handmade items and other small business items, to go with a theme each month. Click HERE to read my reviews.

Pick'd: Cost: $5.00/month Included in the Pick’D Membership: -A mood board inspired printable pack. Including a print, notecards, lock screen, desktop wallpaper etc.
– A special discount code to be used in the Pick’D Market so you can PICK your item.
– Exclusive discount codes from shops included in that month’s market to be used for purchases made in their shops.

STARTUP Threads Cost: $15.00/month Get a fresh new bag of swag from awesome startups each month. Each package has an exclusive t-shirt, stickers, and other surprises

The Teathered Crate Cost: $19.95/month  Each crate will include 3-5 items, and every month will be different. Members receive double that value in items like jewelry, headbands, prints, stationery, and other products.  

Umba Box  $39.00/month Umba Box is a monthly subscription box, curated by Umba’s team of stylists. Umba Box subscriptions ship once per month, the first week of the month.  Each box comes with 2-3 handmade items.

The Thing: Cost: $240.00 a Quarter: THE THING Quarterly is a periodical in the form of an object. Each year, four artists, writers, musicians or filmmakers are invited by the editors (Jonn Herschend and Will Rogan) to create a useful object that somehow incorporates text. This object is reproduced, hand-wrapped at a wrapping party, and mailed to the homes of subscribers with the help of the United States Postal Service. THE THING’s current year of subscriptions (issues 23-26) will begin with an issue by visual artist DAVID KORTY, continue with Kate and Laura Mulleavy of RODARTE, followed by visual artist and graphic designer BRIAN ROETTINGER, and end with an issue by visual artist GABRIEL OROZCO.

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Nails

Blackbox Cost: $24.99 a month Get 3+ seasonal nail polishes and a professional tool a month.  You can get your 1st box 50% off.

BlackSheepLacquer  Cost: $15.00/month:  ETSY subscription BSL will mail out 2 full size nail polishes to you based on your preferences. Hate yellow? No problem, you will never get it. Detest glitter? (Not possible, but you never know.  They will only send you glitter free nail polish. Change your mind? Just email and let me know, you can change your preferences at any time. You can even request specific polishes and most likely BSL can accommodate any requests. Just email erin at blacksheeplacquer.com and tell her a bit about your preferences/dislikes. Your subscription box will also include an as of yet unreleased mini nail polish. You will be the first to see it each month.

Color Me Monthly $7.00 Get a new nail polish that is eco friendly and non toxic, delivered to your door every month,

Fab Polish: $14.99/month: You can get roughly 12 dual coat manicures out of a 5mL bottle.

Flirty Fingerz: $14.99/mo The Monthly Nail Design Subscription Kit includes two creative hand picked nail designs each month that will include all the tools as well as a tutorial and tips on how to create the look. You will also receive trendy nail wraps. The Mystery Jewelry & Nail Box is packed with a combo of trendy, edgy, bold, unique rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings & earcuffs + a nail design kit. With this box, you will never know what pieces of jewelry, nail design kit you will be receiving.  Click HERE to read my reviews.

Glitter Daze Cost: $15.00. $22.00, and $32.00 a month depending the “Daze” you choose.  SUPER DAZE One full-sized Polish, One hand care item, $1 Charitable donation,

MEGA DAZE One full-sized Polish, One mini polish, One hand care item, $3 Charitable Donation,

ULTRA DAZE One full-sized Polish, One mini polish, Two hand care items, One glittery accessory, $5 Charitable donation, 

Glitter Guilty Cost:  $15.99 a month Receive one full size polish made specifically according to your preference profile, and one “monthly mini”, sent to all subscribers. You’ll also receive a delectable piece or two of artisan chocolate, or in summer months, another one of favorite guilty pleasures”

High Shine Club: Cost: $15.00/month for regular polish, $25.00/month for gel/high end brands: High Shine Club is a monthly subscription of nail polish trends. The HS team will do the research on the seasons trends, and gift you with the hottest color, in our favorite top brands. With two price tiers and two trend levels, you will be polished; fingers to toes. Each monthly box includes 1 full size trending polish and up to 3 samples, tools, or accessories. Click HERE. to read my reviews.  

The I.N.N box by Inzuri $20.00 a month You will receive 3 full size nail polishes, nail care tools and beauty samples in each box.

Julep Maven $19.99 a month You will be matched with a style profile after taking a questionare.  The profiles are BoHo Glam, Modern Beauty, Classic with A Twist, Bombshell,  and It Girl.  Each month you get a combination of nail polishes and nail/beauty products.  You can pick which box you want each month or skip the month all together.  Use the code “Freebox” to get your first box free.

Lacquer Cabinet by Tini Beauty Cost: $25.00 a month Stocking monthly limited-edition lacquer collections curated by top nail and beauty experts, plus two empty mini bottles for you to try your own hand at lacquer mixology.

LAQA & Co Color Club of the Month Cost: $10.00 a month: Get the hottest color of the month, their nifty remover pads in an omg-hotness gold envelope to subscribers. 

Luxe Lacquers, Inc: Cost: $29.99/month Gets you 4 Full sized premium lacquers each month.  Click HERE to read my reviews.

The Monthly Nail Cost: $16.00 a month: The Monthly Nail is an online service that sends you a box of nail polish that is customized by you with the hottest, most unique colors!

Nail Art Society Cost: $9.95 a month Kit with professional tools, polish and nail art accessories along with a step by step How-To instructional card to complete a curated Nail Art Look

Nail Lacquer Subscription Box Cost: $18.00 a month: ETSY subscription: Satisfy your polish addiction! Receive a personalized full size polish, a not-yet-released mini bottle from one of our up coming collections, and a surprise treat every month.   Don't like glitter? Hate the color pink? Adore shimmery cremes? Your personalized polish is made just for you! Please include your likes/dislikes in the “Note To Seller” box at Checkout. 

Nailed Kit: Cost: 10.00 a month: Each month we'll bring you two sets of our latest nail art decals for just $10, a 40% savings from our retail price! 

Nailette Cost: $8.00-$11.00 a month Double the fun with these mini polish pairs and opt out of colors you don't like! We carry minis from Essie, OPI, and Orly and each bottle lasts for 8 to 12 applications. All formulas are toxin-free (no DBP, formaldehyde or toluene). Subscriptions can be canceled any time.

Pistol Polish $17.99 a month Receive 2 full size nail polishes that are FDA regulated and D4 Free

Rad Nails -No longer taking subscriptions

Rainbow Honey: Cost $10.00-$25.00 Each Mystery Bag has sneak peeks and previews of new lacquers, unreleased samples of future collections and exciting new products made by the Rainbow Honey Lab! 

Relevant Nails Cost: $15.99 a month You will get 2 full size bottles of Indie nail polish brands like Rain City Lacquer, Spy Princes, Black Sheep Lacquer, LynBDesigns, Sparkle Nail Lacquer, and FLOSS GLOSS

Saffron Rouge Inner Circle Cost: $24.99 Receive a beautiful package of deluxe samples from various leading and upcoming organic beauty brands from around the world. These self indulgent little packages include premium samples and an informative letter describing each of your treats. The best part is that you also receive a discount code to save on your favorite full sized versions from the package

Scratch Monthly Mani Box Cost: $30.00 a month Get all the supplies to create 4+ unique manicures.  You will get 3 nail wraps, unique tools and a surprise.

Square Hue Cost: $21.00 a month Get 3 full size nail polishes each month

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Hair

Curl Collection Cost: $35.00 a month Get full size hair products for women and kids with curly hair

Curl Kit Cost: $20.00 a month Each month, CurlKit sends out a selection of 6-9 samples that their team of online experts, researches and even tries themselves. In each CurlKit you'll receive everything from pomades and conditioners to natural hair tools, from well-known brands as well as emerging gems.

Dekem Dekem Cost: $22.95 You will receive 4-6 hair care and/or beauty products each month.

Madison Reed $24.95:  Get your custom hair color delivered to your door at your frequency.

She Don't Lye $20.00 Get make-up and beauty samples for the naturally curly hair woman

Weare Onyxbox $20.00 WeareONYX.com is the first one-stop online beauty destination dedicated to Black Women.  You pick you luxury beauty samples each month and Onyxbox will pick the 5th product.

Twistband $10.00 a month Each box will contain a mix of Twistband products that will equal a $12-$16 value.  You will always get hair ties, but we also may include headbands, shoelaces or fun new products we introduce.  The fun of being in the club is that it is a surprise!

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Children Activity + Crafts

Animal Trackers $11.95/month Animal Trackers is a new subscription box for children 3 year olds and up. Your child will get a lunch box with an information/welcome kit.  Every month after, your child will get an Animal Information Card, Animal Play Figure, Animal Foam Mask, Animal Magnet, Safari Animal Photo Card, Learning Activity, and an Art Project.  Read my reviews HERE.  SPECIAL DEAL FOR MY READERS: Get your First Box FREE when you purchase a 6 or 12 month subscription HERE, just use the code SUBBOXMOM.

Crafters Crate: $19.99 a month. This is a monthly activity and crafting crate for girls.

Cooper and Kid: (5yrs and up) $69.00 every 3 months. The box comes with 6-9 activities.  The box even turns into a toy.  The idea behind the box is for father's and their children to spend time together.

Cultured Owl $29.95/month: Country Kits include the following: Country Booklet, Collectible Trading Card, Country Flag, Recipe Card, Toys, and 2-3 Tech-Free, Hands On Activities (crafting supplies included). Your first Country Kit will also include our Welcome Kit, including a passport and globe to chart your child's travels.  Click HERE to read my reviews.

Darby Girl $19.00 a month: Girls' Life & Darby Smart have teamed up to send you a bi-monthly craft box filled with everything you need to make an amazing DIY project.

Foldio: $11.95 a month ” Each month you will get: A short story episode drawn in a comic book style (feel free to color it), One, full colour episode character that can be folded into 3D form, A sheet of 2D characters and objects pulled right from the episode to cut out, color, and play with and a  foldable pop-out background to recreate a scene from the episode (along with the 2D characters).”

Gickey Box (3 age groups: 3-4, 5-6, 7-8) $39.00 a month Each month your child gets a box of craft, activities and other fun things to engage your child.  Everything is age appropriate.

Green Kids Crafts  Cost: $19.50. Each month’s Green Kit Crafts has a special offer letting you try them FREE!  You will get the soap making kit, which includes all the materials to male your own soap, including glitter, treasures and a silicon mold.  There is also a 20 page kitchen science magazine with experiments to try. To get this deal, click HERE and pay just $4.95.  You will also be enrolled in a subscription, so you will need to cancel, if you don't want more boxes. delivery includes all materials and instructions for 3-4 craft and science activities.  Green Kid Crafts has a fantastic new deal for Black Friday!  Get your first box for $5.95 when you click HERE and use the code BLACKFRI!  You will save 70% on all subscription plans through Black Friday, after that, the discount decreases.

Groovy Lab in a box Cost: $26.95/month  This box is full of everything a child needs to learn about and do hands on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) experiments. Our monthly box activates thinking, questioning, inquiring, and original creation as we guide children through “SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY & the ENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESS.” It’s probably something a little bit different from other experiments experienced in the past. Each month features all the supplies needed to complete activities, experiments, and design challenges outlined in our custom, subject specific lab notebook along with FUN web based learning in “Beyond…in a Box” found on our website.”  Click HERE to see all my reviews.

The Happy Trunk (2 age groups.  3-7 and 7-11)  Your child will get hands on art, craft and science projects.

Ivy Kids Cost: $28.95/month: Each month you will receive a kit containing a book and ten or more activities based upon the story. Everything you need to learn and play is included in your kit. The activities have been carefully crafted to encourage curiosity, problem solving, and creativity in young children. The Ivy Kit games and projects are a fun way to develop fine and gross muscles, build math and literacy skills, encourage reading comprehension, and promote scientific thinking.  Click HERE to read all my reviews.

KaleidaKidz Ages: 5-11: Every kaleidakit will contain recipes, a bible verse, crafts, activities, and everything needed for a science exploration or experiment based on that months scripture theme

Kelly Kits  $12.99/month: You will receive one Kelly Kit art play activity once a month in one of five disciplines: painting, sculpting, drawing, printmaking, or collage!

Kiwi Crate (3-7yrs) $19.95 add on a sibling for $7.95.-“Our crates are designed around fun themes and filled with all of the materials and inspiration  for hands-on projects. Explore with arts & crafts, science activities, imaginative play, and more.”  Click on the Kiwi Crate name to link to the website and save $10.00 off your first crate. Kiwi Crate has a HUGE SALE. Save $10.00 off EVERY subscription. This means you can try the new Koala, Tinker and Doodle Crates for $6.95 each (plus shipping). Just click HERE and use the code NOVEMBER10.

little BLAST: $23.85: Each month a different Super Tool will be on a quest to collect Badge for their Super Achievements Chart.  Using a simple map with clues (as shown below), the child is guided through the activities as they move the Super Tool of the month along the map.  Along the way they meet different Super Tools that pose a problem or have a request or clue.  The child will then complete the activity associated with that clue to progress.  Once they have completed all the activities they will have earned their Super Achievements Badge.

Little Scribblers Art Club: $15.00  Each month you will receive everything you need to do four crafts with your Little Scribbler. Right away you will receive a box of supplies to be used throughout the year. During that first month, we encourage you to explore your new art supplies with your Little Scribbler with some “free art” time

Little Thinker Box $21.99 TheLittle Thinker Box is a monthly subscription service for children preparing to enter Pre-K or Kindergarten. Each month the child is sent a themed-based activity box that focuses on reading, writing, math, science, and other skills; using fun games, crafts, and experiments. Each month’s theme is a surprise!  Click HERE  to read all my reviews.

Little Passports 2 age groups: World Edition 5-10, USA Edition 7-12 yrs). A monthly subscription to expose your child about the country she/he lives in and other places/cultures around the world.

    • World Edition: Your child with get a explorer kit the first month.  It will be a suitcase with everything your child needs to get started.  Country specific packages filled with fun souvenirs, letters, stickers, photos, activity sheets and more arrive every month thereafter.
  • USA Edition: Kick-off your USA adventure with the first month’s Discovery Kit which includes a letter from Sam and Sofia, a USA Field Guide, a USA scratch book, a map, and a camera. Sam and Sofia then travel to two new states every month and send an activity-packed travel journal with stickers, postcards, pop-out models and access to online activities.

M is for Monster Cost: $32.95/month Each month will be different. You will get four weekly themes with 2 to 3 projects for each theme. You will also get the glue, crayons, markers, paint and all the other supplies needed for that month.  (Scissors are not included, as they may be scary for children)  Click HERE to read all my reviews. Toddler Boxes:  focuses on uppercase letters, numbers 1-10 and basic shapes. Other skills will be introduced from time to time, but this is a basic layout. Preschool Boxes: focuses on lowercase, numbers 1-20 and basic shapes. More complex activities for children with longer attention spans are introduced here. Again, other skills will be introduced from time to time as this is only a basic layout.

Magic School Bus Science Club: Ages 5-12. $19.99/kit  Each month for 12 months, members of the club receive a new science experiment kit delivered right to their doors with shipping included; an e-newsletter, access to an online clubhouse, and a certificate of completion. These kits provide fun, hands-on activities to get young scientists thinking and learning about scientific topics like magnets, light, volcanoes, the human body, bacteria and fungi, and more.

Mission Unboxable  Cost: $25.00/month Get monthly spy kits and all the coolest spy gear, delivered to your door.

Montessori by Mom $55.90 a month: Ideal for ages 3 to 5, our boxes contain curriculum for 6 to 8 Montessori inspired activities developed by an expert Montessori teacher. We include high quality materials and an instructional video for each activity. No need to read manuals or instructions.  Each box is themed, so your kids will love them. They think it’s fun, and you know it’s learning.

Montubox Cost: $34.95 Ages 4-9: Every month you’ll receive an array of surprise activities for kids ages 4 to 9 such as hands-on projects, arts and crafts, puzzles, and an educational book. They select items from toy shops that focus on creative development and on educational toys. We always include a book from a prestigious educational publisher as well. For Monthly Subscriptions, the first month is a welcome box, and boxes the following months have their own unique theme (examples: The Animal World, Space & Plants, Transportation, and Weather). These are fun, effective, and productive activities for children.  Click HERE to read my reviews.  

Mother Goose Time Cost $56.99/month This is an at home preschool curriculum that covers all the important topics.

My Max Pack  Cost: $19.99 Ages 3-5 The Max On Snax® Snax Maker's Club is a monthly subscription box that sends fun activities, recipes and crafts each month.  Each Max Pack, delivered monthly, will contain a link to an exclusive Max On Snax® episode featuring the preparation of a healthy snack, as made by the Max character. The episodes feature engaging storylines with tie-in extras, such as printable recipe cards and hands-on activities to reinforce healthy habits and good nutrition.  Click HERE to read all my reviews.  

Page's Corner: StoryCraft Box (3-10) $19.95.  Each month your child gets a book and two crafts that go with the book.

Peekapack Ages 3-7 Cost: $24.99 a month Each activity pack covers a new topic within an engaging storybook and two to three educator-designed activities.  Read my reviews HERE.

Spark Play:(3-7 yrs)  $29.99 a month -Each adventure pack is made to set up in 90 seconds, Put away in 90 seconds and be able to be played with for 15 mins.

SurpriseRide: (6-11) $29.99-Your child will get a box of activities like art, cooking, magic and science.

Together Box: Cost $29.00/month TogetherBox was created to make family together time easy. When you sign up, everything you need to have hours of family fun will land on your doorstep every month. You’ll spend less time researching, stressing and gathering supplies and more time spending quality time with your family.  Each box will come with 3-4 carefully crafted activities, experiments and games around a surprise theme. All activities are designed to appeal to a large age group so your whole family can enjoy their time together.

The Young Scientists Club:  There are two different kits from this company

    • TYSC:  (5-12 yrs) $11.99 plus $4.95 s/h.Complete kits (shipped once or twice a month – your choice) filled with materials such as chromatography paper, owl pellet, minerals,magnets, mirrors, thermometers, rulers, pH paper, brine shrimpand much more!  There are 36 kits in this club
  • The Magic School Bus Science Club: (5-12 yrs) $19.99 a kit.  There are 12 topics that the Magic School Bus character discuss in each manual.  Each kit comes with experiments.  Some of the topics are: acid/bases, human body, water and more.

Xplore Box (7-12) $29.95 a month.  This is a brand new box that hasn't been released yet.  The box is made to bring Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) to kids.

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Stork Stack: June 2013: Picnic Party!

This is my second month with Stork Stack.  I wasn't blown away with my May box, and I was hoping June would be better.  I was really happy with my June box.  My box was for a 14 1/2 month old boy “T”. This month's theme was picnic party and I thought Stork Stack really kept with the theme.  Stork Stack ships their boxes from Chicago, IL on the first of the month.  I was really happy to get my box today (June 3), since the 1st was a Saturday.  I live in Indiana, to give you an idea on shipping times.

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Julep Maven: June 2013

I was excited to get my Julep Maven box for June.  I got it May 31st!  Talk about fast shipping!  My main box is Classic with a Twist, but I decided to go with Boho Glam this month.  The box came with the theme card “Sail with Summer”.  There was also a card to enter a contest to win 2 months of Julep Maven.  I love how everything is wrapped and packaged.  I couldn't decide between boxes this month so I added on the Martha and Bunny polishes.
This is what was in my box:
First Look

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Kiwi Crate: May 2013: Feathered Friends

This is a late post, as I thought I already posted my review.  Don't forget to enter my contest to win a $20.00 gift card to Kiwi Crate.  The post is a couple posts down, or you can use the search box on the right.  This month's Kiwi Crate theme was “Feathered Friends”.  The two main projects were the bird mask and wings and a project to make a bird nest and eggs. This month's box was packed full of items.  There was also an 2 additional booklets of information.  The first booklet was a sneak peak at the June, July and August Crates!  I am really excited for the crates this summer, as I know my son will love them.  If you want to be surprised, stop reading after you see the picture of the booklet Camp Kiwi.  My son L is almost 4 and he didn't need very much help at all with the projects.
Here is what was in the box:
How the box comes

First Look
All the contents
Bird Nest and Eggs project
You put the glue in the cup with the yarn and mix.  L doesn't like getting his hands messy, but he did it.
Then you flatten the yarn around the bowl (stopping 3/4  the way down).
You let it dry for 24 hrs and then remove from the bowl
They included a white crayon so you can draw a pattern on your eggs.  Then you paint them blue. EVERY SINGLE item you need is included (well, minus the paper towels)
Bird Mask and Wings Supplies.  They included beaks for a kiwi, duck and woodpecker.  The child puts Velcro dots on each beak, so the child can switch out what bird he/she wants to be.
Making the mask.  The parent was instructed to tie the knot on each end of the elastic after the child threaded it through.
Lacing elastic through the wings
Completed Projects
Close Up of the Nest and Eggs.
This book gave information about various birds and then had space for the child to draw the  bird they talk about.

 Final Thoughts: I really love Kiwi Crate.  They have the best customer service and product for your money.  If I had to cancel all my boxes but 1, this is the box I would keep.  I loved this months box.  My son wore his costume and “flew”all around the yard.  If you want to try out Kiwi Crate, click HERE to save $10.00 off your first crate making it $9.95.  You can add materials for a sibling for only $7.95 also!  The other great thing is you can skip a month or cancel right from the website.  Keep reading if you want to see the sneak peeks for the summer month's kits.

June: Nature Explorers.  July Wonders of Water and August: Fun with Flight

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This entry was posted in Children Subscriptions, Kiwi Crate Reviews and tagged: on Friday, May 31st, 2013 by Subscription Box Mom