16 minute club sent me this box to review. The 16 Minute club is a monthly subscription service for breastfeeding moms. They send you what you need (education and products), right when you need it (based on baby’s developmental stage). Why 16 minutes? 16 minutes is the average length of a breastfeeding session.
My Breastfeeding Story: I was really excited to see a box to support breastfeeding. I have two boys and I breastfed them both, till they were each over 20 months old. I loved breastfeeding, but it wasn't without challenges. My first struggles to maintain a proper latch and we faced other obstacles during our breastfeeding journey. I never went to any groups, because I am a shy person, and it seemed a bit scary, to be with a bunch of women I didn't know. I relied on my mom, lactation consultants at the hospital and the internet to get me though the challenges. Once I had my second, I thought I was an “expert”. My son was born at 35 weeks and had to be in the NICU for a week. I faced new and scary obstacles trying to breastfeed a premie. Through my breastfeeding journey, it would have been great to have a monthly box, to help me with some of the challenges.
Here is where 16 minute club comes in. 16 minute club wants to make it easier for you to reach your breastfeeding goals and have the information and products you need on hand for each developmental stage your baby grows through. Their solution will be delivered to your doorstep every six weeks, starting at $35.00 per box. Never worry about not being prepared, the 16 Minute Club is here to help you one breastfeeding session at a time.
16 Minute Club was founded by Wendy Wright , IBCLC, Wendy is a a board certified lactation consultant. Wendy says “From the moment I breastfed my first baby I knew I wanted to share the experience with as many families as possible. As a board certified lactation consultant I have supported families in hospitals, clinics, support groups and one on one to achieve success. The 16 Minute Club is my way of continuing to help as many families as possible to breastfeed their babies.” The first month, you will get a beautiful binder to hold all the chapters you will receive. Each month you will receive a new chapter that goes with he age/development of your child. You will also get a box full of items that help support breastfeeding. The important part of this box is the support and education.
The Details:
Cost: $35.00 a month. Each month has a different theme.
Breastfeeding Goal 3 months (Boxes 1-3) $105.00.
Breastfeeding Goal 6 months (Boxes 1-6) save 5% $199.50
Breastfeeding Goal 12 months (Boxes 1-10) save 10% $315.00
Coupon: Use subboxmom10% will save you 10% off all purchases. expires 3/19/14
What's in the box? Every very six weeks as your baby develops and your breastfeeding relationship evolves, you’ll get a new chapter of the breastfeeding handbook. In your first box you’ll get a beautiful binder for organization and storage of your handbook chapters. You’ll also get educational items adapted by Wendy for the 16 Minute Club to assist you in overcoming obstacles common to the phase you are entering and you’ll receive supportive products selected by Wendy to enhance breastfeeding and baby’s ongoing development. The retail value of each box will be greater than the subscription price – please keep in mind – it is the information and education that will make all the difference in your breastfeeding success; products are there to assist you and make everything just a little easier or more fun.
When will I get my box? You should receive a box every six weeks based on baby’s due date or birthday – whichever you have provided in your profile page.
When am I billed? You are billed upfront for your subscription. You can buy 1 month at a time, or buy a multi month plan.
How do I cancel? Please call 16 minute club at 866-797-9538 to cancel your subscription. Please make sure to cancel at least 48 hours before the next planned shipment if you don’t want to get the next box. If you’re having trouble for any reason, email them at [email protected] and we’ll help you out.
Website: http://www.16minuteclub.com/
I reviewed Box 1- Pre-Natal
16 Minute Club
16 Minute Club shipped USPS and arrived in a cute box.
First Look
First Look: Everything was wrapped in tissue paper and sealed with a heart sticker. The inside of the box, has an information card. There is a welcome to the 16 Minute Club. The theme for this month is Pre-Natal.
The topics covered in this box is Increase Breastfeeding Knowledge, Elimainate Potential Obstacles, and Set Realistic Expectations.
16 Minute Club Binder
The first item I picked up, was the binder. When you get your first box, you get this binder with the chapter that goes with your box.
Chapter 1- Breast Practices
I received the first 6 chapters as part of my review box. I won't spoil all the wonderful information, but here are some of the featured topics : developmental milestones and how that effects breastfeeding, communication, proper latch, growth spurts, introducing a bottle and how introducing solids effects breastfeeding.
Second Look
The box was filled with all kinds of goodies, to help support breastfeeding.
How Much Breast Milk Do I Need to Make
How Much Breast Milk Do I Need to Make?
This is one of my favorite parts of the box! The small shooter marble is the size if a newborns stomach. The ping pong ball is the stomach capacity on day 3 and the egg is the size of a baby's stomach on day 10. A mom reaches full milk supply between day 10 and 21 days. I love that there are visual representations of baby's stomach. When you are first starting to nurse or pump, it is easy to think you are not producing enough.
Breast Assured Breast Pads
Breast Assured Breast Pads: These help protect against stains and wetness. Breast pads because a constant companion those first few months.
Birds and Bees Teas Caffeine Free Peaceful Pregnancy Tea
Birds and Bees Teas Caffeine Free Peaceful Pregnancy Tea This is a raspberry loose leaf tea for use during pregnancy. I don't personally drink tea, but this adds some additional nutrition to your diet. Ingredients:Raspberry Leaf, Nettle Leaf, Alfalfa Leaf, Rosehips, Rose Petals, Hawthorne Berry, Orange Peel.
Pregnancy Pops
Pregnancy Pops: These were one of my favorite things during my pregnancies. I experienced morning sickness through out my pregnancy and these really helped with my symptoms. These have a great taste and come in sour lemon, sour tangerine, sour raspberry and green apple.
Pariday TendHer Pillow and Pillowcase
Pariday TendHer Pillow and Pillowcase: are reusable breast pads/soothing pillows filled with gel. You can use them cool or warm. They fit in pillow cases that double has leak guards. These are great to help with sore nipples, plugged ducts, mastitis, cracked nipples, engorgement, a poor latch and more.
Baby Baby Oh Baby DVD
This is a very detailed DVD about breastfeeding. It covers baby's first nursing experience and different positions. This is really informative.
Assessables Umbilical Bodysuit for Newborns (Ivory)
Assessables Umbilical Bodysuit for Newborns (Ivory): $12.99: This allows natural air drying of umbilical cord and makes cord care and diaper assessments easy.
Assessables Umbilical Bodysuit for Newborns (Ivory)
How cute is this? I love that it gives the umbilical cord the ability to dry and air out.
Mother Love Roid Balm and Mother Love Pregancy Belly Salve
Mother Love Rhoid Balm and Mother Love Pregnancy Belly Salve : The Rhoid balm soothes and relieves the discomfort and itch associated with hemorrhoids. The pregnancy belly salve helps prevent stretch marks and relieve the itch of skin stretching. The box was held shut by one of those cool hair ties.
I love Mother Love products, I have used several of their products and they all work as designed.
Cutest Baby Ever Sticker and Baby on Board Sign
Cutest Baby Ever Sticker and Baby on Board Sign: The Baby on Board sign ($3.99) is super cute and nice to put in your car window. I always wanted those cute baby stickers, but I never found them. These are really fun and you can get ones with numbers for baby's first 12 months.
Advertisements
There were several advertisements for some new products.
Baby Information
The last items in the box was baby information cards. There is a card about the do's and don't on safe sleeping, the scoop on poop, signs your baby may not be getting enough to eat and signs your baby is well fed. The last card is signs that your baby is positioned poorly and signs your baby is positioned well. These are really informative cards. I liked the scoop on poop. There are some differences in baby poop from formula fed babies and breast fed babies. I also really like the latch card. A proper latch is really important, in order to have a positive nursing experience.
16 Minute Club
Final Thought: This is a fantastic box. Breastfeeding is very rewarding, but it can be challenging. I loved all the educational aspects of this box. 16 minute club is like having your own lactation consultant. 16 Minute Club gives you the education, support and resources, for you to meet all your breastfeeding goals. Even my husband was impressed. I caught him reading the information the other night. He said he wished this box was around when I was nursing, because he would have read the information. If you are interested in Breastfeeding and would love to have some support, check out 16 Minute Club. You can save 10% on all orders, by using the code subboxmom10% and clicking HERE. 16 Minute Club has generously agreed to give one of my readers a three month subscription! Just enter the giveaway below.
Disclosure: This box was received free for review. My opinions are my own. The three month giveaway is sponsored by 16 Minute Club. 16 Minute Club is responsible for all prize distribution.
Co Ed Supply
Co-Ed Supply is having a HUGE sale. Right now you can save 50% off a 3 month subscription! Just use the code LOVECLASSIC for the classic box or LOVEDELUXE for the deluxe box. College students are in their spring semester and what better way to help them to finals, One of the things I like about Co-ED supply, is they give back. For every subscription, Co-Ed Supply contributes a portion of their profits to send care packages to foster youth in college through this fantastic foundation called Rise Above. Continue Reading …
Austin Lloyd is a subscription box for children newborn to age 3. Each month, your 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 most stores. 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.
My youngest son has been getting Austin Lloyd for a few months, and we really love it. I love using Austin Lloyd to gather birthday presents for T. Since T is my second child, it is harder to buy for him, as we have so many toys from my first. I think it's important for T to have new toys and not just hand me downs. Austin Lloyd sends great unique toys and books. All of them have been well received by T. I still have some held back for his birthday next month, and I am excited to for him to see all his great toys.
The Details:
Cost: 1 Month $49.99
3 Months $ 49.99 per month
6 Months: $44.99 per month
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 end of the month, to get the next month's box. Boxes ship the 3rd week of the month.
How do I cancel? Email [email protected] to cancel
Website: www.austinlloyd.com
Austin Lloyd's box are rather big and have a beautiful drawing of a stork holding a present. Continue Reading …
Limited Edition Remember Your Resolution Box
Bulu Box has released the Limited Edition Remember Your Resolution Box. Bulu Box is a monthly subscription sample box containing 4 to 5 premium vitamin and supplement nutrition samples delivered to your door. Our goal is to introduce people to the benefits of vitamins and supplements by giving them the opportunity to discover and try new products before they buy them in full size (or at full price!). Continue Reading …
March Julep Maven Sneak Peak
There is a March Julep Maven Sneak Peek!
From the Julep Maven Blog ” Raise your hand if you’re over winter! Last Thursday, 49 of the 50 states had at least some snow on the ground. (Florida was the exception.) Compared to much of the country, Seattle’s winter has been a cakewalk…but that hasn’t stopped my lips from feeling (and showing) the effects of chilly wind and indoor heating.
Flakes, cracks, and dryness aren’t limited to cold weather—they can also be caused by too much sun, too little water, licking or chewing your lips, allergies, snoring, too much caffeine, salty foods, and even citrus fruit. Basically, we all need to take care of our mouths all the time.
Fortunately, this month’s Modern Beauty box is like a care package for your lips. We’ve assembled two ingredient dream teams to give them the TLC they need and deserve.
All Modern Beauty boxes will contain the new Buff Lip Scrub and Luxe Lip- luxury! They will also be available for add ons to the other boxes.
Buff Lip Scrub
This nourishing sugar scrub eliminates those pesky little skin flakes—just wipe on and tissue off. Vitamins E & B5 dive deep to heal, moisturize, and protect while shea butter nourishes, conditions, and smooths to improve the texture of your lips. Toss the convenient twist-click pen in your purse for easy on-the-go exfoliation.
Luxe Lip Conditioning Treatment
Luxe Lip Conditioning Treatment
From its cooling metal tip—designed to soothe dry, chapped lips and stimulate microcirculation—to its silky-smooth texture, this luxurious treatment sets a new bar for balm. Omega-rich pumpkin seed oil boosts lipids & helps retain elasticity. Shea butter, vitamin E, and other natural oils lock in hydration, enhance definition, fight collagen loss, and keep lips soft and supple.
I love lip products! They are my favorite beauty product, and I will be sure to get these. Don't forget the selection window opens Thursday! Julep is $19.99 a month and each month you pick between 5 style profiles, to pick the box you want. If you sign up now, you will only get to skip once every 6 months. If you are interested in trying Julep, you can click HERE and get a starter box for $3.99.
Vegan Beauty Essentials Kit
This is the day for beauty box releases! First Birchbox, now Vegan Cuts. Vegan Cuts has created a beauty essentials kit valued at $50.00. You can pick one up for only $27.95! Shipping is free for anyone in the United States and $10.00 for anyone in Canada.
The Vegan Cuts Beauty Essentials Kit is here to help you stock up and introduce you to some our favorite beauty and body care staples. Each kit comes packed with a mix of 10-15 products valued at $50+, including a limited-edition Vegan Cuts makeup bag that's made in the USA.
You can get a sense of the types of products included in each kit by looking at the photo above. Some examples of our faves you may find inside:
*Products subject to change but we promise they'll all be awesome tools for transitioning to a cruelty-free beauty regimen.*
If you want to pick up the Beauty Essentials kit, click HERE !
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Birchbox is credited with being one of the first subscription boxes. They launched in September 2010. Each month, you'll receive a selection of samples that they have tried (and retried) ourselves. They source samples from both well-known brands and emerging gems. The women’s subscription includes everything from skincare to makeup, as well as fun non-beauty extras. The men’s subscription delivers top-tier grooming products in addition to lifestyle accessories ranging from hip socks to tech accessories. At only $10.00 a month, this is a fantastic way to try new beauty items at a low cost. Even better, Birchbox has one of the best points/rewards systems in the business. You can earn points every month, and redeem those points for full size products!
Birchbox has released a special Limited Edition: Birchbox Finds box. The box is $18.00, and you will get $55.00 in value! This collection is packed with affordable discoveries, that feel anything but.
Here is what is in the box
1. John Frieda Frizz Ease® Nourishing Oil Elixir
2. Rimmel London Stay Glossy 3D Lipgloss (assorted colors)
3. COVERGIRL Bombshell Volume by LashBlastâ„¢ Mascara
4, COVERGIRL Bombshell Shine Shadow by LastBlastâ„¢
5. NIVEA Kiss of Care & Color (assorted colors)
6. Bioré Self Heating One Minute Mask
7. Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicureâ„¢ (assorted colors)
I love that everything is something I will use! This looks like a really fun box. If you want to get the Limited Edition Birchbox Finds, click HERE. If you are new to Birchbox and want to subscribe, click HERE.
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GlobeIn, who sent me this box to review, sends unique artisan crafts from all over the world, to your door every month. Subscriptions are $29.99, and each box contains up to 3 specially handcrafted items from around the world and the stories of the artists who made the pieces. All at a cost that's less than if you bought the items individually. Each artisan sets their own prices and GlobeIn doesn't take a commission. GlobeIn also gives back 10% back into the country of origin. When you subscribe you choose between jewelry, decor, or home accessories as your box theme. I love handmade artisan products and I was really excited to see what GlobeIn was all about. Continue Reading …
Darby Smart is a monthly DIY box for adults. I love crafting, but it is hard to plan a craft and gather the materials, while raising two little boys. I have way to many pins on Pinterest that have never been done. I wanted a crafting box, and Darby Smart looked like a great fit. Every month, Darby Smart sends a box with selected craft and all the materials needed to complete the craft. Darby Smart is $19.00 a month and each month, they bring a new craft to your door. Each designer looks at the latest trends in fashion and home trends to make a great project from jewelry to home decor. This month's theme was Ink Blot Coasters.
The Details
Cost: $19.00 a month 3, 6 and 12 month plans available. You buy the monthly boxes separately.
What's in the box? Enough materials to make a craft.
Coupon: Save $10.00 on your purchase by clicking HERE and using the code HOWDYDARBY
When does the box ship? 1st of the month
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.darbysmart.com/projects/to-diy-for-monthly
Darby Smart February 2014
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