Subscription Box Mom

I was really excited to get my son’s first Silly Rhino Box.  Silly Rhino is a new subscription box for children 0-4. Silly Rhino is $35.99  month to month, and discounts for longer subscriptions are available. Each month your child will get 4-5 environmentally friendly safe toys, personal care products, gear and accessories for your child. The owner of Silly Rhino is in a subscription box group with me, and I was very excited to see someone I knew, start their own box company. The Details: Cost: $35.99 a month, $34.99 a month for 3 months and $33.99 a month for 6 months Coupon: Use the code iheartrhino to save 10% What’s in the box? From Silly Rhino: “You can expect each box to include four to five products for your baby and sometimes a surprise for you. All products are tailored to your child’s age and stage of development. At Silly Rhino, we try not to gender discriminate, so we concentrate on items that will work for both boys and girls, but that does not mean we would ever send pink bows to your manly little guy, promise.” Age Breakdowns:  When you order, you will choose between 0-1, 1-2, 2-3, and 3-4. How do I cancel? You can cancel right from your account (I love that) When will I get my first box? Beta boxes (November boxes) are being shipped by Fedex between the 20-22nd of November.  Starting in December, you must order by midnight on the 5th of the month, to receive that month’s box. When am I billed?  You are billed the day you sign up and every 30 days from the day you sign up thereafter .  If you sign up on Nov 21st, you will be billed again Dec 21st.  3 and 6 month subscriptions are billed at the time of purchase.  When yourContinue Reading

I love getting Taste Trunk.  I received the sweet trunk for September and October, but decided to switch back to the BBQ trunk this month.  Every month, you get 5-10 food items Taste Trunk is $29.00 a month  but you can save 25% on your 1st trunk by using Boxmom25 in the promo code field and putting “Erin Hamm” in the special instructions area.   Taste Trunk has four different trunks: Healthy, Sweet, Gourmet and BBQ. The Box Taste Trunk ships in a priority mail box (Taste Trunk does charge shipping now). The packaging Taste Trunk packages their boxes very well.  The inside of the lid always has a picture with an embossed seal.  The items in the box are wrapped up and wrapped in black tissue paper.  The cards are wrapped in a pretty paper.  Everything is also wrapped in burgundy ribbon. First Look Everything was wrapped in bubble wrap and it arrived safely. Chateau White Garlic Marinade $5.00 This has a thick white texture and is made with garlic, olive oil, bell pepper and  and spices.  Taste Trunk included a recipe for Garlic Marinated Chicken Cutlets with Grilled Potatoes.  This recipe sounds so good and I can’t wait to try it. Terrapin Ridge Brown Sugar Pecan Mustard $6.70 This gourmet mustard has the sweetness of brown sugar and the nuttiness of pecans. Incredible on ham or turkey sandwiches. Mix with brown sugar and Bourbon for a divine ham glaze. For a scrumptious and quick appetizer spread on Brie and bake until warm and bubbly.  Taste Trunk included a recipe for Roasted Turkey and Brie Sandwich along with Bourbon glaze for Chicken, Ham, Pork Loin, Pork Chops. Two Snooty Chefs Herbs de Poulet Spice Blend $5.99 This is super easy to use.  You brush your meat with olive oil and brush on the spice blend.Continue Reading

This is my second Rocks Box and I was really excited to see what I received.  Rocks Box is a jewelry subscription service that sends 3 pieces of jewelry a month for $19.00 a month.  You fill out a style profile on their website and Rocks Box will send pieces that fit the profile.  All three pieces of jewelry are worth over $200.00.  You can return the jewelry as often as you want.  If you decide you really want to keep the pieces, you can buy them for 20% off retail.    The Box The Packaging I like how every box is so nicely packaged. First Look The first thing I saw was chevron!  I couldn’t wait to dig in. Return Envelope Rocks Box always sends a return envelope to send everything back in,   Margaret Elizabeth Cushion Cut Ring in Emerald OnyxRetail Price: $78.00 Buy Price: $63.40 I love this ring.  It is pretty, simple and classy.  It fits great too. Urban Gem Chevron Studs in BlueRetail Price: $38.00 Member Price: $30.40 I love these!  They are very affordable and I am pretty sure I am keeping them.  I love the chevrons! Gorjana Chevron Charm Bracelet I really like this bracelet, it matches the earrings.  The only down side of this bracelet, is it is a bit small.   Information List Rocks Box sends a list of all the items in the box.  When you send the items back, you check whether you dislike, like, love or want to buy the item.  There is also a comment section.   The Whole Box Final Thought: I loved these pieces.  The chevrons were fantastic and I am pretty sure that I am buying the earrings.  I love Rocks Box.  It is really affordable and you get great jewelry that fits yourContinue Reading

I love my Popsugar Must Have Box.  It is my favorite box that I get for myself.  Each month is packed with all the must have items from beauty to home to food and more.  Popsugar is $39.95 a month but you can save $5.00 by using the code Refer5.  Each month Popsugar includes the best of the best and the boxes are almost always valued over $100.00.  Popsugar always includes high quality items in their boxes, so even if you aren’t crazy about something that month, it can easily be gifted. The Box I love seeing the pink and white box on my doorstep. Jammed Pack The tissue paper could barely hold all the items together.  I love that. First Look It was love at first site.  The candle and chips caught my eye first, and I couldn’t’ wait to take it all out. Information Card Popsugar has some of the best information cards in the business.  Their cards are actually booklets.  They are full color and include why Popsugar picked the item.  I like they also include the company’s url.  I hate having to Google for that information. Information Card-Back As you can see from the booklet, there was tons of items in the box. The Soap Paper Factory Roland Pine Shea Butter Soap $8.00 I love shea butter, as his leaves my hands super soft.  This has a woodsy scent that I really like. Illume Naughty Candle $15.75 This has a spicy wooded scent and smells fantastic!  Other subscribers got he Nice scent, which is a sweet vanilla fragrance.  I love this candle and is just my kind of scent. Maison de Monaco Strawberry & Blackcurrant Cream Preserves $6.00 I suppose, this is supposed to be use on a fancy croissant, but it tasted out-of-this-world good on myContinue 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

Silly Rhino is a new subscription box for children 0-4.  I have personally talked with the owner and I am very excited to see her box launch.  Silly Rhino got it’s name from the owner’s son Luka, you can read the whole story HERE. Silly Rhino is $35.99  month to month, and discounts for longer subscriptions are available. Each month your child will get 4-5 environmentally friendly safe toys, personal care products, gear and accessories for your child. Silly Rhino is taking orders for their first box.  The theme for November is “Animal Friends”.  They have released some of their partners on their website: Anamalz, Geared for Imagination, Blue Q, Folkmanis Puppets, Jellystone, Health & Science Labs, Chronicle Books, Bog Berry Dryer Balls, Clean Well,  and Earth’s Best.   This looks like a great box. The Details: Cost: $35.99 a month, $34.99 a month for 3 months and $33.99 a month for 6 months Coupon: Use the code iheartrhino to save 10% What’s in the box? From Silly Rhino:  “You can expect each box to include four to five products for your baby and sometimes a surprise for you. All products are tailored to your child’s age and stage of development. At Silly Rhino, we try not to gender discriminate, so we concentrate on items that will work for both boys and girls, but that does not mean we would ever send pink bows to your manly little guy, promise.” Age Breakdowns:  When you order, you will choose between 0-1, 1-2, 2-3, and 3-4.  How do I cancel? You can cancel right from your account (I love that) When will I get my first box? Beta boxes (November boxes) are being shipped by Fedex between the 20-22nd of November.  Starting in December, you must order by midnight on the 5th of the month, toContinue Reading

  There is a fantastic deal on Plum District right now.  Citrus Lane has 3 month and 6 month subscriptions available! 3 Month Subscription is $40.00 ($75.00 Value) 6 Month Subscription is $75.00 ($125.00 Value) This is only for new customers. Your subscription will auto renew at $25.00 a month after promo has ended You can cancel online Just click HERE to order and use PD_BOXTOPS  to save an additional 20% off This means you can get a 3 month subscription for $32.00 or a 6 month subscription for $60.00! Disclosure: This post contains referral links.

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.

Popsugar has become my favorite box that I get for me.  It is $35.00 a month, but it is increasing by $5.00 November 1, 2013.  Popsugar sends a box of the must have items from the month.  You can all kinds of items from makeup, to hair clips, books, snacks, you name it.  I love that they send such a variety of things, there is always something I love in the box.  I saw the spoilers for this month, and I was really excited to get my box.  This month, Popsugar nailed it!  I loved my entire box.  Normally, I do a first look, but I was took excited and opened my box. The Information Card Popsugar has amazing information cards.  Their cards fold out and have information about each product, why they picked it and the picture.  I don’t like staring at the information card, trying to find out what is what.  This month, Popsugar is donating a $1.00 to Breast Cancer research with every box sold. NYX Smoky Shadow Palette $7.00 I love this palette.  I will use all of these colors.  I like that Popsugar didn’t include any loud and crazy colors. Julep Maven Freedom Top Coat  $18.00 retail $14.40 maven price Char (It Girl) $14.00 retail $11.20 maven pricing Julep recently made an appearance in my Citrus Lane box.  I was hoping Popsugar would get a different color than Citrus Lane included, and I was happy to see they did.  Popsugar send two polishes: the freedom top coat and Char nail polish.  The Freedom Top Coat is one of my favorite Julep products.  It makes your nails look glossy and it tries your polish in 5 minutes!  The other polish was Char, a beautiful dark blue color.  If you are interested in find out more aboutContinue Reading