SporkPack Review July 2014

I just got my very first SporkPack box!  SporkPack is a subscription company that sends kitchen gadgets and treats each month.  I got a one-month subscription for $22.34, plus $6 shipping and handling.  The retail value of each box will be over $40.  The theme for July is "A Taste of Japan".  Inside the box were a variety of Japanese treats and two kitchen accessories.

iDiscoverBox Review July 2014

I'm impressed.  This is the first month I've received a phone case with an actual design on it!  iDiscoverBox is a subscription company that sends 3 cell phone accessories every month.  I usually get two phone cases and an additional item.  For a 1-year subscription, you only pay $9.99 a month.

 USB Car Charger Adapter ~ These are so handy for the drive home from work.  I like to charge my phone during my thirty minute return drive.  This adapter plugs into your lighter and you attach your USB charging cable to it.  

Quarterly Co. Harry Shum Jr. Box Review July 2014 #HSJ01

My long awaited Harry Shum Jr. Quarterly box has finally arrived!  Inside were four items that appealed to both myself and my husband!  This will be a shared box between the two of us.  I'm very happy with the #HSJ01 and can't wait for Harry's second box.

Loot Crate Review July 2014

The villains have taken over Loot Crate this month!  Everything inside the graffitied box is sooooooo wickedly bad!  

Japanese Treats Review July 2014

Nerd Block Review July 2014

This month's Nerd Block celebrates the culminating nerd event of the year, San Diego Comic-Con!  It also gets us ready for next month's blockbuster, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and gives us our Star Wars and zombie fix.

Bulu Box Weight Loss Review July 2014

Time to learn about some new health products thanks to Bulu Box Weight Loss!  From supplements to kids' products, Bulu Box chooses items to help you and your family live a healthy lifestyle.  

The Style Box Review July 2014

I must say, this month's Style Box is golden!  Socialbliss tells us not to let anyone dull our sparkle.  Once again, #TheStyleBox has partnered with Melie Bianco, which means this box is awesome!  There is a metallic theme to this shipment, which is a hot summer 2014 trend.  I believe it shipped earlier than expected.

Kawaii Monthly Review July 2014

Kawaii Monthly is a subscription service from Oyatsu Cafe in Chiba, Japan.  Every month, my daughter gets five kawaii items in her box.  They are so unique and fun!  

 This sheet describes all of the Japanese items.  I'm so appreciative to get these explanations!

Ipsy Review July 2014

My little pink envelope arrived today!  July marks the peak of summer where women enjoy being "Sensationally Sunkissed".  All of these bright products were packed inside a solid bright pink cosmetic bag.  It feels waterproof, making it perfect for the pool!  Let's see what Ipsy picked out for me.

Quarterly Co. GQ Box Review July 2014 #GQQ01

I surprised my husband with the first Quarterly Co. box curated by GQ.  The #GQQ01 box was inspired by "The GQ Smell-Better-Than-Ever Tool Kit" from the June 2014 issue.  This is such a manly box!  Everything inside smells wonderful!

Beauty Box 5 Review July 2014

Gizmo Crate Review June 2014

Click here to see July's Crate and get a coupon code for August!

Let's talk supply and demand.  Since Gizmo Crate's first shipment, they have consistently sold out of boxes every month.  In other words, high demand.  Apparently, Gizmo Crate's suppliers are having difficulty meeting this high demand within the allotted time frame.  Yes, the June box is late.  But I don't think Gizmo Crate is at 100% blame for this.  They are trying to curate an awesome tech box for us and sometimes must rely on the dependability of their partners, which sucked this month.  Does that make Gizmo Crate a scam?  NO it does not.  They are new and currently working on restructuring.  Their demand has far exceeded the supply capabilities of their company.  Be patient with them, enjoy your boxes, and give them time to grow  :-)

Nature's Bakery Strawberry Fig Bar ~ Tasty and healthy in one little package!  Inside the package are two 100% natural fig bars.  They are cholesterol free, dairy free, and kosher.  There is 0g trans fat and it has 110 calories.  You can purchase these through Amazon.  I thought it tasted good!

180 Snacks Cashew Crunch ~ I'm always looking for lunch alternatives and I think I just found something new to eat!  I found this snack pack to be quite delicious (I was honestly expecting a package of nuts, but it wasn't)!  180 Snacks also believes in providing all natural, gluten-free, cholesterol-free products that are also kosher.  After checking out their website, I think I'm going to try the Nutty Rice Bites with Cranberries, Clusters with Blueberries and Pomegranate, and their Crunch Bars.  This is why my love for subscription boxes continues to grow: I keep learning about great companies and their awesome products.

 Audio Cable ~ I love getting cables and chargers in boxes because I tend to lose these items.  I plan on plugging this one into our Bose Wave.  It's 3.4 feet long and is anti-tangle due to its flat cording.

 Digital Speaker ~ This might replace my Bluetooth speaker at work.  I love that this is also an FM radio!  I'm looking forward to plugging this in and listening to whatever I choose: radio, phone, or iPad.  When turned on, it lights up purple; when charging, it's red.  The sound is clear and has the capability to get very loud.

 ADATA 4GB microSDHC Card with Adapter ~ Anyone with a smartphone will find this handy.  I use my phone as my primary camera.  I try to save my photos to micro SD cards.  This card has the capacity of storing 995 8MP pictures, 788 9MP pictures, or 710 12MP pictures.  The adapter is great to have for use with computers or photo kiosks.  You can also save your music to it and play it in the speaker Gizmo Crate sent!

I have a lot of views for my Gizmo Crate posts.  Please leave some comments!  Tell me your thoughts.  What would you like to see in future boxes?  Have you tried the DVD sunglasses?

Things I'd like:  Fitbit or something similar
Apple cables
Android cables
Cleaning cloth
External hard drive
External DVD drive
Portable scanner
Cord labels

I just downloaded Show Box for Android and need a Micro/USB/HDMI cable so I can connect my phone to my TV and keep it charged.  Cables like that would be awesome in a Gizmo Crate, however, I know it's hard to meet the needs of Apple, Android, and Windows users.

Kawaii Box Review June 2014

I have been posting reviews of my daughter's Kawaii Box from Super Kawaii Pop.  After a few emails with the owner, I was supposed to receive the June Kawaii Box to review.  The Kawaii Box was undergoing some changes this month because of new management and I was going to blog about them and post a coupon code.  Unfortunately, I never received the box.  

I have sent a total of four emails to the owner, Krissy, and have NOT received any response.  I find this no way to operate a reputable business.  When I first started ordering this box, I knew I was taking a chance based on the Facebook comments.  There were so many negative comments, that the page was removed.  

A response like, "I've changed my mind about the box review" would have been nice to get.  That way I would have known to go ahead and purchase it.

What are your thoughts about this?  Do you know of any subscription boxes similar to this?  I'm still debating whether or not to buy next month's box.  

Please share your thoughts in the comments below.

CandiGirl Box Review June 2014

The June 2014 CandiGirl Box has arrived!  This is a quarterly box for little girls and tweens.  CandiGirl is a subdivision of Lip Factory.  Unfortunately, there will be a temporary hold on the CandiGirl Box shipments while the company restructures its subscription service.  What's so nice about this box is that it is very individualized based on age and preferences: sporty, girly, or bookworm.  Each box is $22 plus shipping.  Since subscriptions are on hold, you can sign up to be on  the waiting list and receive an email when service resumes.

 This box is all about Fun in the Sun.  There are some summer items to take to the pool, beauty essentials, and accessories.

Quarterly Co. Nina Garcia Box Review June 2014 #NGQ03

Nina Garcia really knows how to curate a box!  Every three months she teams up with Quarterly Co. to send out a box full of fantastic beauty and fashion items.  This box, #NGQ03,  has a Brazilian theme and is very summer oriented.