The Fetch Box kindly sent me the December box. I loved the first box, and you can read that review here. The Fetch Box was started by a teen because the other “time of the month” boxes were too old for her. She wanted to create something that would perfect for young girls. There is a first time variety pack, where a girl is sent a welcome letter, a monthly calender, 20 pads/tampons, 5 liners and additional beauty, snack or health related stuff. The Fetch Box is $13.00 a month plus $5.00 shipping. When you sign up for your first box, you pay half off! Just use the code First Box and get 50% off your first box, including shipping and put “Erin Hamm” in the comment box. When you pick your box, you have several options Tampon variety pack (they pick) Pad variety pack (they pick) Assorted variety pack (they pick) FIRST TIME Pack (first period or newly started) Choose my own If you choose your own, there is a list of all the brands below. You can check the brand name and the specific type you want. There are many different choices, so I think everyone will find the type they want. I received the variety pack for review. The Box The Fetch Box is shipped in a plain white box. This way, family or the post man won’t know what’s in the box. First Look Packages Everything was packaged in individual packages. Information Card There was a list of all the products in the box. A complete list of the “personal” products was listed on another sheet. December 2013 Variety Pack The Fetch Box included information about all the tampons, pads and panty liners. 2 Summers Eve Cleansing Cloths: Sheer Floral Scent Organyc Brand Tampon I loveContinue Reading
Appleseed Lane’s boxes are filled with 3-5 Science and Math projects. The subscription is $23.00 a month and the box is packed with activities for children 4-10. If you want to try Appleseed Lane, click HERE and use the code FRIEND10 and put my name (Erin Hamm) in the order comments section (It will be the page you put your address in). L is 4 years old and was so excited for this box to come. He loves Science and completing projects. C helped L with this box has he loves electricity and circuits. The Box Appleseed Lane has the cutest boxes. They are very kid friendly and L knew it was his box right away. Information Card The card this month was a bit wrinkled from all the materials in the box. It wasn’t a big deal at all. This month’s theme was Electricity and Circuits. The projects were Power it Up, Let It Flow, Static Magic and a bonus project Starry Night. There was also information about a contest to win $50.00, by making a circuit with Play Dough. C and L will work on the contest later this week. Directions All the directions to each project are on the back of the information card. I like how they make good use of the materials without adding clutter to the box. Playdough, Seedlings Magazine, and Conductor/Insulator test Appleseed Lane included Play Dough for the contest. Seedlngs is a magazine/book that is included in each Appleseed Lane box. This Seedlings is a book that discusses electricity, circuits, and electrochemical cells. This is a very informative book. L is very fascinated about electricity and how it works. L really enjoyed reading this book with C. The conductor/insulator test will be used in one of the projects. Reading Seedlings Power It UpContinue Reading
Project DIY is a fantastic subscription, that gives you the directions and materials to make 2-3 original pieces inspired by the latest trends on the runways and fashion magazines, all for $30.00. I have been able to review two month of Project DIY: September Autumn in New York and November Joan of Arc. Both months were fantastic, but my favorite month was the Joan of Arc collection. The finished bracelet and necklace were exquisite. If you are interested in signing up, click HERE and use the code MJDIY8 to save 40%. That makes your starter kit free!
The Fetch Box is a new “time of the month” subscription box for teens. The Fetch Box contacted me for a review and I happily said yes. The Fetch Box sends a combination of 20 tampons and/or pads and 5 liners. You can also get the variety pack, which sends a variety of brands. The box is made by a teen for teens. The Fetch Box was started by a Senior in high school. Her mother subscribed her to a “time of the month” box but didn’t liked getting cheap hand-made jewelry or tea she would never drink. She decided to start her own box and is using the funds to help pay for college! I love you entrepreneurs. The Details: Cost: $13.00 plus $5.00 shipping ($10.00 shipping for Canada) Coupon: Use the code First Box and get 50% off your first box, including shipping and put “Erin Hamm” in the comment box. What’s in the box? You choose the supplies you want. Any combination of 20 tampons and/or pads, and 5 liners of your choice. You can also get a variety bundle. This included a variety of tampon/pad brands. You also get some comfort food and a health or beauty item. Website: www.thefetchbox.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theFetchBox?ref=br_tf Email: [email protected] I was sent the Variety Pack to review The Box The box was shipping in a plain white box. Teens don’t want a box that screams “It’s that time of the month!” Packaging Everything was wrapped in pretty hot pink tissue paper and secured with a sticker Information List The Fetch Box included a list of everything in the box. There was so much stuff packed in this box. First Look Everything was packaged so neatly in little packages. Pad, Tampons and Pantyliner. This is the variety pack box. This box included 15 tampons, 5Continue Reading
Appleseed Lane is a new subscription box company for children 4-10. Appleseed Lane graciously gave me a box to review. Appleseed Lane’s boxes are filled with 3-5 Science and Math projects. The subscription is $23.00 a month and the box is packed with activities. When the box arrived, I was really excited to do it with L (age 4). L loves Science and I knew he would have a blast doing it. The Details: Cost: 1 Month: $23.00 a month 6 Months: $21.00 a month 12 Months: $19.00 a month Coupon: Use the code FRIEND10 and put my name in the comments (Erin Hamm) to save $10.00 on your subscription. What’s in the box: Every month, your child will get a box full of goodies to make 3-5 Science and Math projects. Every month has a unique theme and there is a book that comes with the box too. The book is filled with activities and illustrations to go with the theme. Your child will also get a chart and badge. As your child continues to get the box, your child will get more badges. When am I billed? You are charged when you sign up and then again the 20th of each month. When do I get my box? Boxes are shipped at the end of the month. The box should arrive between the 5th and 10th of the month How do I cancel? Email [email protected] by the 20th of the month to cancel. This month’s theme “Crime Scene Science” The Box The box is so cute with the tree and apple. I couldn’t wait to see what was inside. Information Card There were four projects: Invisible Ink, Muddy Tracks, Hidden Colors and Sticky Fingers. Project Instructions All the projectContinue Reading
My son always gets excited when he sees the Kiwi Crate box. This month’s theme was Glowing Animals. Kiwi Crate packs so much fun stuff in one box, I don’t know how they only charge $19.95 a month. L was so excited to get his Kiwi Crate, he did all the projects in one day. If you are new to Kiwi Crate, you can use this link to save $10.00 on your first box. First Look There is always an information card on top, that tells you what projects are in the box. This month, there was my glowing friend and my racing jellyfish. Cut Outs The back of the information card has cut outs your child can color and use to play with the inside of the box. Inside the box Kiwi Crate always has a picture in the bottom of the boxes, that you child can use to play with their cut outs. Explore Magazine and Holiday Kits Holiday Crates There are four new holiday crates. Click HERE and use the code GIVEJOY to save $5.00 on your single crate purchase. The crates are: * Thanksgiving Turkeys Crate -Turkey place cards -Turkey Toss Game * Handmade Hanukkah Crate -DIY Menorah -Dreidel Spin Art *Little Christmas Crate -Folding Ornaments -Little Tree * Crafty Christmas Crate -Paint Swirl Ornaments -Gingerbread House Second Look Explore Magazine Kiwi Crate includes a magazine in every box now. It is filled with activities and learning opportunities for your child. My Glowing Firefly There was a bonus activity in the Explore magazine, to make a glowing firefly My Firefly Paint Jar There was another project idea in the Explore magazine, to make a firefly paint jar. This looks really fun. My Glowworm Friend The first project was my glowworm friend. It was low on parentalContinue Reading
The Citrus Lane boxes looked a bit different this month. Instead of the normal yellow band, there was a pink band for Breast Cancer Awareness month. Citrus made little “bowstaches” for you child to wear. They are pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the mustache is for Men’s Health Awareness month in November. You can go to Citrus Lane‘s Facebook page and upload a picture of your child and their “bowstache”. This box is for a 4 year old boy. Bowstache First Look Information Card Second Look I was very excited to see a product by Cloud B Cloud B Dreamz to Go Octo $18.95 My son has the Cloud B turtle, and he loves it. L was very excited to see this Octopus. He slept with this tonight. This is a nice travel size and will be going with us for future trips. This would make a nice night light too. I also like it has a big value Ladybug Magazine $1.66 ($19.95 yearly subscription price divided out) L currently gets a couple of magazines, but we don’t subscribe to this. Ladybug is a part of cricket. This magazine has little stories, poems and activities. This looks cute and reminds me of Highlights. A peek inside This is a peek inside the magazine FREE 3 Month Digital Subscription to Ladybug $4.50 or 1 year digital/print subscription for $19.95 There was a deal for one year of the print and digital magazine at $19.95 ($51.90 on the website) or you can get a free 3 month digital subscription. Good Boy Organics Organic BOPS Sea Salt Potato Crisps $1.00 ($3.49 for 3ozs) I have had these in a Love with Food box. I wasn’t crazy about them, but L enjoyed them as a snack today. Hohner Kids Harmonica $5.79 This isContinue Reading
Taste Trunk is one of the subscriptions I get every month. Taste Trunk has four different trunks: Healthy, Sweet, BBQ, and Gourmet. Taste Trunk is $29.00 a month and there is a shipping charge for new subscribers. Every month, you get 4-5 tasty treats that fit with the box you choose. The boxes themselves, are very nice. The inside lid of the box always has a picture to fit with the month. I like the little embossed seals in the box. I loved my sweet trunk so much last month, I decided to try it again. The Trunk Box All trunks ship in the same boxes. I love the embossed seal on the top. The boxes ship priority mail, so the shipping charge is worth it. These boxes are heavy! First Look Taste Trunk wins the award for best packaging. They have an attention to detail that I love. Notice the black and orange colors for Halloween The Goodies Cake Coconut Macaroons Price Unknown These are made by the Cake company. They are located in Lafayette, Ca. They are famous for their coconut macaroons, They also make specialty cakes. These look delicious but unfortunately, my husband and I hate coconut. I will be giving this to my father, who is very excited to receive them. Marlos $14.99 Ahhh chocolate. Now we are talking. These are similar to biscotti, but different. They have the crunch that biscotti has, but it’s a bit softer. The bag has two different flavors: Midnight Marlos and Original Marlos. My favorite were the Midnight Marlos. They are made with Italian espresso, cocoa, Callebaut, and semi-sweet chocolate chips. The original is made with chocolate chips, chocolate covered raisins, walnuts, orange juice, vanilla extract and cinnamon (among other ingredients). The Midnight Marlos are really good. Il Molenetto BakeryContinue Reading
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