The Popsugar Must Have Holiday Box has been released for purchase. It is $100.00 and will be filled with all kinds of must haves. This is the first limited edition box that I have purchases. I am very excited to see what is in the box. If you want to get one, click HERE. They ship mid December!
You also only have a few days before the Popsugar price increase! If you have been thinking of subscribing, now is the time. You can upgrade or subscribe at the current rate of $34.99 a month, 3 months is $95.00, 6 months is $190.00 and 12 months is $380.00. Click HERE to sign up. Use the code REFER5 to save $5.00 on a one month subscription or SQUAD10 to save $10.00 on a 3 month subscription. Note: You will only get the current prices for which ever plan you choose. For example, you will get 1 month with the month plan, 3 months at the current rate for the 3 month plan etc.
As a reminder, here are the new prices as of Nov 4th
New Prices
- Monthly – $39.95. Auto renews at $39.95 per month.
- 3 Months – $109.85. Prepay and save $10. Auto renews at $39.95 per month thereafter.
- 6 Months – $214.70. Prepay and save $25. Auto renews at $39.95 per month thereafter.
- 12 Months – $404.40. Prepay and save $75. Auto renews at $39.95 per month thereafter.
Disclosure: This post contains referral links
I have some really great readers. As a thank you to my readers, I will be featuring a reader's referral link for 1 month, for the next 6 months for the Popsugar Must Have Box. When I use your link, I will feature it in all my Popsugar posts for that month. I will take the first 6 people in order who email me. Thank you again for all your support.
**Update! Thanks everyone. I have my 6 readers. Don't be discouraged, as I will have other referral opportunities and fun stuff for you in the future.
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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I really love cheese and I was so excited when I saw a new subscription box for cheese, Yankee Hollow.
Yankee Hollow sent me a box to review, and I couldn't wait to dig in. I live in a rural area and we don't have many gourmet cheeses in the area. I have seen some gourmet cheese sections in grocery stores, but I never knew what to pick.
Yankee Hollow doesn't send you regular cheese from the grocery store. Each month
Yankee Hollow sends you an assortment of artisanal cheeses along with information about that cheese. You get tasting notes and tips on beer and wine to pair with your cheese.
The Details:
Cost: $35.00 a month
Whats in the box? “Each month, you'll get 1-2 lbs of cheese. The hope is that you'll love them all, of course…but this is a way to try new cheeses you've many never had! The weight of cheese is broken down into 2-4 different types. Usually you'll get 3.”
When am I billed? 10th of the month for monthly customers, every 3 months for the 3 month subscriptions and the same with yearly subscriptions.
When does the box ship? Go
HERE to see the full shipping schedule through Sept 2014
Cancel policy? You must cancel by the 10th of the month.
Twitter: @YankeeHollow
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| Yankee Hollow Box |
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| First Look |
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| Packaging |
There was an ice pack at the bottom and two sheets of insulation padding. The cheese was wrapped in brown paper with some straw filling. The cheese was nice and cool. The box was sent 2 day priority and two hours after the box was opened, the packing was still cool
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| Information Cards |
Each cheese comes with a colorful card that tells about each cheese
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| Information Card-Back |
I loved how detailed the information cards. The tasting notes were so descriptive and fit each cheese perfectly. There was also suggestions for beer and wine pairings. I am including the tasting notes with each cheese.
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| Edelweiss Raw Milk Grassfed Gouda Twice Bake Squash |
This sounds interesting and I might try it.
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| Traditional Abergele 8 ozs |
Tasting Notes: “This Welch cheese is very well-rounded. Your first bite is a little spicy, and then gets nutty. The finish is sweet and mellow, with a slight tang. The texture is not too tacky, yet it still melts nicely. You'll notice this cheese is a fun one to move around in your mouth to see what your taste buds pick up. The sides of your tongue will be able to taste the cheddaring of the cheese, as it is in the cheddar family. The tip of the tongue is where you get the spice (which can be increased by biting into a spicy piece of charcuterie right before”
This sounded a bit weird and I didn't know if I would like it. I really did enjoy this cheese. The description is very accurate. I ate this cheese by itself and it tasted great. I tried to find it online, but I was unable to find it. These cheese is made at Specialty Harmony Dairy in Stratford, WI.
These taste just like Bourbon Caramels. I am not a fan of Bourbon, so I really didn't like these.
Tasting Notes “It starts out sweet, fresh and cheddar. The sweetness turn into a delicious creamy candy caramel flavor…before, depending on the piece you've bitten into, you're slapped in the face with the blue molding. Before you've finished, you've not even sure what just happened… you just know you liked it. It's like a funhouse of cheese. A very, very fun house.”
Oh wow, this is fantastic cheese. I don't like blue cheese, so the blue part of this made me nervous. I tasted it and it was fantastic. It is a harder cheese with a strong cheddar taste with added blue flavor. I am going to buy more of this. This cheese is made at Roelli Cheese Haus, in Shullsburg, WI
Tasting Notes “This semi-soft version is creamy and buttery, yet quite tangy. The cheese is slightly sweet like other gouda varieties – at least that's how it starts. The sweetness moves to buttery, which changes to a tangy flavor. “Swish” it around in your mouth.. can you taste the grass? We thought so. At this point, you'll almost feel as though the cheese tastes bitter.. but in a good way! As you've devoured almost the entire piece..hints of nut and molasses linger.”
This was the most unusual cheese of the bunch. This cheese was soft but had an interesting taste.
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| The Whole Box |
Final Thought: Wow, I really love this box. The cheese was fantastic. I can be a picky eater, but these cheese were so good. My husband really enjoyed this cheese and thought it was really good with some salami. I am getting more of the Red Rock Cheddar, once I eat all of it. If you would love to try Yankee Hollow (You should!), go to www.yankeehollow.com. Yankee Hollow has also agreed to give 1 lucky reader a 3 month subscription. If you would like to enter to win, just click below!
Disclosure: Yankee Hollow is responsible for price distribution. I received the box free for review. My opinions are my own and I was not compensated in any way.
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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I was very excited to get my first Rocks Box. Rocks Box is a new jewelry subscription service that send 3 unique pieces of jewelry for $19.00 a month. You can buy longer subscriptions and pay as low as $15.00. Rocks Box will send you jewelry worth over $200.00! You wear it out and about, when you are done with it, simply return it in the prepaid envelope. There is no time line on when you have to return the jewelry, you will simple pay your monthly fee as it is scheduled. You can send you jewelry back at anytime and get 3 brand new pieces. It's basically like having a bottomless jewelry box!
What happens if you like your items? You can buy the items you like for 20% off retail prices.
Rocks Box sent me a box to review, and I was very excited.
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| Rocks Box |
The box ships inside a white bubble envelope. All the jewelry is packaged in this little white box.
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| First Look |
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| Information list |
I copied and pasted my personal information from the top. The list comes with a description of all three pieces. You also check if you liked the piece, disliked it, loved it or want to buy it. You can also write in comments about your pieces.
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Lotus Jewelry Studio (Member Price $68.80)
Asymmetrical Twisted Hoop Necklace in Silver and Good |
I love this necklace and it is just my style.
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| Close up |
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| Packaging |
All the jewelry was in little bags like this
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| Double Druzy Ring in Navy and White (Member price 88.00) |
I think this ring is pretty unique. The stones look like actual rocks. This fits perfect and is pretty cool.
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| Urban Gem All Tied Together in Pave Silver $22.40 |
I also love these earrings. They are small and classy.
Final Thought: Wow, I love this box. I really want to keep all the jewelry. I am not sure if I will buy it all or wear it and trade back for new stuff. This is such a fun subscription. If you want to have access to a bottomless jewelry box, you can try your first box FREE! Just click HERE and use the code Friendsrock to sign up. The FREE MONTH offer ends tonight 10/25 at midnight. You can try out Rocks Box risk free. You cancel right from your account if it's not for you.
Check out my current giveaways HERE
Disclosure: This post contains referral links. I received the box free for review. My opinions are my own and I was not compensated in any way.
This is not a subscription box, but it's a really great deal.
Sensational Beginnings is on Plum District. You can get a $30.00 voucher for $11.75!
Here is how:
2. Use coupon code citruslane25 to save 25%
3. Pay $11.75 and enjoy your voucher.
Sensational Beginnings carries Boom, Lego, Melissa and Doug, Friends, P'ilino. Green Toys and Skip Hop.
Shipping is only $4.95 flat rate and free over $99.00. They also donate a toy for every purchase over $50.00/
If I get 3 people to use my link, I will get mine free. Once I get my 3, I will put another person's link in my post. The first person who purchases with my link, will get their link featured first (when I get my 3)
Sparaj is a new subscription box company that brings Asian wellness and spa products to your home. Sparaj is $40.00 a month and brings you holistic products from around Asia. Sparaj is subscription box but doesn't have reoccurring billing. This mean you only buy the box you want. I love when companies make it easier on customers.
I got the opportunity to review Sparaj and I loved the box. Everything was packaged so beautifully. If you would like to see my review, just click the picture below.
The United Box Bloggers have partnered with Sparaj and Sparaj is giving one reader a 6 month subscription. That is a $220.00 value! Be sure to enter, because you will love this box. If you want to sign up for a box, go to
www.sparaj.com and use the code subboxmom5 to save $5.00 (expires Oct 31st)
Here are the United Box Bloggers
Entry-Form
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Disclaimer: Sparaj is responsible for all prize distributions.
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