Thursday, June 18, 2015

Ipsy Review June 2015

Ipsy wants subscribers to 'Swim Into Beauty' this month, and that's absolutely fine with me!  They sent five beauty must haves for June in a little black bag.  At only $10 a month, who can resist?
#JuneGlamBag

Beauty Box 5 Review June 2015

June brings vacation time and Beauty Box 5 helps travelistas say bon voyage with some great items perfect for sunny destinations.  My Beauty Box 5 subscription is $99 a year, with free shipping.
#beautybox5

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Quarterly Co. Unclutterer Review June 2015 #UCL07

This shipment from Quarterly Co. and Unclutterer is all about spring cleaning.  It's a great and practical theme!  Unclutterer is a $50 box that ships every three months or so.
Quarterly Co Unclutter

Saturday, June 6, 2015

Target Beauty Box Summer 2015

My Target Beauty Box arrived within the same week of ordering!  Every season, Target selects trending beauty items and sends these samples for only $7.
#Beauty Box

Thursday, June 4, 2015

Pokecrate Review May 2015

The May 2015 Pokecrate arrived today.  Pokecrate is $15.99 a month, plus shipping.

Little Lace Box Serendipity Review May 2015

Little Lace Box surprised me once again!  The girls have started a new experience called Serendipity. This shipment includes samples and full-sized items that the girls come across and want to share with us.  They are those a la carte luxuries that don't quite fit with their bi-monthly themes.  Serendipity is $9.99 and ships every other month when the Little Lace Box is on break.  Current subscribers received the first Serendipity for free!

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Bitsbox Review May 2015

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If you want your child to have a 1Up in the career world, you really need to consider this box.

Bitsbox is in its second month of production.  It's a subscription service that sends coding activities for kids to learn and complete.  They get to create fun and engaging apps using Bitsbox's app creator.  Once created, the apps will run on popular devices like phones and tablets.
There are four subscription options:
PDF Download ~ $20/month
Month-to-Month ~ $40/box
3 Months ~ $35/box ($105)
12 Months ~ $30/box ($360)
The boxes include an app book and a fun surprise.  Shipping is additional for all boxes.

Monday, June 1, 2015

Marvel Collector Corps Review April 2015

Let's look inside the inaugural Marvel Collector Corps box!  I was so excited when Marvel announced this bimonthly box.  Any collaboration between Marvel and Funko has to be great.
 This is the first look inside the box.  I like the Avengers comic panels inside and how the patch and pin were presented.

1Up Box Review May 2015

Even Sidekicks need a 1Up!  So far 1Up Box has brought us heroes and villains, and now they are recognizing the sidekicks this month.  

Nerd Block Classic Review May 2015

Hello Nerds!  Let's check out the Ani-May classic block!

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Loot Crate Review May 2015

There's always a great feeling when forces unite.  Loot Crate acknowledges some of the best teams in media with May's theme, Unite.
 Loot Crate Magazine Volume 22 ~ Inside this issue Ash Mahtani discusses the greatest comic teams and Boom! Studios gets interviewed.


 Loot Crate Collectible Pin ~ I believe there were two pin designs this month.  One is DC based and the other is Marvel based.  


Avengers: Age of Ultron Car Decal
 Avengers: Age of Ultron Car Decal ~ There are several Avengers items in this box.  It's only fitting because the Avengers: Age of Ultron released this month and they are the team of the moment.  I'm sure this will end up on a computer or tablet.


Team Fortress 2 Button Set
 Team Fortress 2 Button Set ~ Computer gamers are sure to love these!  My son just got a Steam account, so he'll have to check out Team Fortress 2.  These pins will help you show off your TF2 fandom.  I really like Balloonicorn!


Bravest Warriors Tales from the Holo John #1
 Bravest Warriors Tales from the Holo John #1 ~ This should be an entertaining read with 5 stories inside.  Loot Crate snagged another variant cover.  Do they have awesome connections, or what?


MAD Magazine Loot Crate Edition
 Exclusive MAD Magazine Loot Crate Edition ~ Poor Alfred can't even begin to compare to Jason Momoa!  This edition of MAD has exclusive content just for Looters.


Marvel Sneaker Laces
 Marvel Sneaker Laces ~ Ryker got the colorful laces.  They're 48" long and look great because they are covered in heroes.


Rick and Morty Jigsaw Puzzle
 Rick and Morty Jigsaw Puzzle ~ Even though Ryker has never seen this show, he can still enjoy the puzzle.  It's 300 pieces and features a plethora of characters.


Marvel Ice Cube Tray
 Marvel Ice Cube Tray ~ This is a silicone ice tray.  It makes 8 ice cubes based on Marvel characters and icons.  The molds can also be used for candy!


Green Ranger T-Shirt
 Green Ranger T-Shirt ~ This is another Loot Crate exclusive.  It's actually Power Rangers branded.    This shirt definitely fits in with the 'Unite' theme!


This was a pretty fun box for my son.  He's looking forward to putting the puzzle together and making ice!  

Sunday, May 24, 2015

Fortune Cookie Soap 2015 Summer Soap Box Review

I have fallen in love with Fortune Cookie Soap.  They are a company that prides themselves in creating fun, safe, and unique bath and body products.  They have a quarterly box that ships each season.  This is my first subscription box with them.  My absolute favorite FCS scent is 'In the Loop', which smells like Froot Loops cereal.  
#summersoapboxFCS

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Lilee Review May 2015

If you haven't met Lilee yet, you're missing out!  I really look forward to this box every month.  It's $49 for a monthly subscription.  You also have the option to buy a 4-month plan for $189 or a year plan for $499.
#lileelove

Sunday, May 17, 2015

Ipsy Review May 2015

Ipsy is a beauty subscription that highlights top makeup brands on a monthly basis.  Subscriptions are $10 a month and free shipping.  Every shipment includes a cute cosmetic bag.  This month, the bags had various sayings on them.
#Ipsy

Beauty Box 5 Review May 2015

I love makeup and subscription boxes!  Therefore, Beauty Box 5 makes me so happy!  This box always contains 5 top-notch beauty products.

1Up Box Review April 2015

1Up Box is a newer geek box company.  It's only $18.92 and ships around the middle of the month.  This month's theme was "Hero".

Pokecrate Review April 2015

Pokecrate is a box dedicated solely to Pokemon.  Both of my kids are Pokemon lovers and they enjoy getting this box.  Pokecrate is $20.95 a month and arrives the following month.  The sticker below is the Pokecrate logo.

Loot Crate Review April 2015

Loot Crate took us to a Fantasy world full of creatures, magic, and royalty!
 Volume 21 of Loot Crate Magazine delves deep into Dungeons & Dragons (Jenni Villarreal) and fantasy themed TV shows (Ash Mahtani).

Nerd Block Classic Review April 2015

"Growing Up 80's" was the April 2015 theme for the Nerd Block Classic box.  It's full of great childhood nostalgia.

Lilee Review April 2015

I was somewhat leery about subscribing to a $50 box, but I haven't regretted my Lilee subscription in the least bit.  Lilee is the ultimate box for women who enjoy life through beauty, accessories, and indulgence.
#LileeLove

Thursday, May 14, 2015

Quarterly Co. Kevin Rose Box Review April 2015 #KEV02

The tech lover in me had to subscribe to this box.  I just received the #KEV02 shipment from Quarterly Co. and Kevin Rose.  He referred to this box as having a personal hygiene theme, but there is also a twist of fun in it.
Quarterly Co. Kevin Rose

 This insert wasn't very descriptive, but Kevin did make a video explaining each item.

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Comic Con Box Review April 2015

I was so excited to hear that Wizard World was launching a subscription box!  The Comic Con Box is full of collectibles and exclusives from popular franchises seen at comic con events.  I paid $29.99, plus $7 s&h for the box and was quite pleased with everything.  I've been to two Wizard World Comic Cons and loved them - this box is an extension of some of the awesome things you'd experience there.
 The box itself looks very exciting.

Sunday, May 3, 2015

Quarterly Co. Nina Garcia Box Review #NGQ05 April 2015

Nina's 5th Quarterly Co. box has arrived!  The #NGQ05 is all about having a fabulous head of hair.    Nina's hair is one of the first things you notice about her, so I'm really excited to try all of these products.
Quarterly Co. Nina Garcia Box April 2015

Sunday, April 26, 2015

Bitsbox Review April 2015

Yesterday brought us our very first Bitsbox.  I bought a 3-month subscription off of Kickstarter.  Bitsbox provides monthly coding projects for kids.  Did you know computer programming is one of the fastest growing careers?  I think this subscription service will not only be fun for kids, but extremely beneficial for them in the long run.
 Here are the subscription plans: Month-to-month box ~ $40+s/h
 Every 3 months ~ $105+s/h
1 year ~ $360+s/h
Since this is primarily a web-based program, subscribers can also buy a PDF download of the monthly coding activities for only $20.  I think this is a great option!

Little Lace Box Review April 2015

My Little Lace Box is always the highlight of my month!  The girls went with a theme in honor of their grandmother, called "Nona's Kitchen".  Once again, it is wonderfully curated to the theme and everything is usable and enjoyable.

Ipsy Review April 2015

This month's Ipsy bag is so cute!  It's a multi-colored, woven straw bag.  The theme was Beautifully Bohemian.
#ipsy

Monday, April 20, 2015

Monday, April 13, 2015

Quarterly Co. Bill Nye Box Review April 2015 #NYE05

Alright fellow science lovers, let's check out #NYE05.  This Quarterly Co. box is curated by science legend,  Bill Nye.  It's only $50 a quarter.
Quarterly Co. Bill Nye

Friday, April 3, 2015

1Up Box Review March 2015

March's 1Up Box was all about Villains, and it was baaad!  1Up Box has 3 different subscription options: monthly - $12.92 + $6 s&h, 3 months - $12.42 + $6 s&h, or 6 months - $11.92 + $6 s&h.

Pokecrate Review March 2015

Pokecrate is one of my newest subscriptions.  I just received the March box today.  I'm not happy with their shipping - I've received both Pokecrates after the month is over.  I'd love to receive the April box in April.  I pay $15.99, plus $4 shipping for this box.
 Pokemon Key Chain ~ I've received this item in both Pokecrates.  If you want this, send me an email and it's yours!

Loot Crate Review March 2015

Loot Crate went with the theme, Covert, this month.  I think this was a fun theme and loved the Marvel collectible. 

 This issue of Loot Crate Magazine has articles from Josiah Motley and Candice Shane.

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Walmart Beauty Box Review Spring 2015

My Walmart Beauty Box arrived just in time for my trip to Cincinnati!  It contained some nice samples, perfect for traveling.  I believe they send different boxes based on your age range.  I'm 37 years old.

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Nerd Block Classic Review March 2015

Simon Pegg curated the March Nerd Block Classic, which was themed "Simon Says".  I'm a little surprised there's no Star Trek item inside, but the box is still great.

Monday, March 30, 2015

Ipsy Review March 2015

Floral Fantasy is the theme for this month's Ipsy.  
 Ipsy is $10 a month and comes with a glam bag/makeup case.  

Sunday, March 29, 2015

Beauty Box 5 Review March 2015

Let's see what 5 products Beauty Box 5 picked for me this month!  I really enjoy getting my beauty boxes.  This subscription cost me $99 for the year.

Lilee Review March 2015

I'm so behind on posting this month's boxes!  This is my third Lilee box and I'm very pleased with it! This box caters to women who love nice things.  You will find a variety of items from beauty necessities to trendy accessories.  There are 3 subscription options: monthly - $49, every 4 months - $189, and yearly - $499.
#lileelove
 The March box brings us lace, florals, sparkle, and pinks!

Monday, March 23, 2015

Little Lace Box Review March 2014

I can't believe it's the 23rd of March and I haven't written about any of my March boxes.  This has been a busy month, but I'm taking time out to show you my absolute favorite subscription - Little Lace Box.  I believe the March theme is "Here Comes the Sun", which celebrates our triumph over the harsh winter.  This box wakes us up and leads us into spring with items to nourish our mind, body, and soul.  
 I was a little sad to see that several people complained about the various items in past boxes.  I personally love the earrings these girls curate.  If you really don't like personal grooming (cleansing/moisturizing), smelling nice, and looking nice (a variety of jewelry options), then stop getting this box.  I think LLB celebrates the indulgences that make us feel great, strong, and feminine.  I don't want Brianna, Taylor, and Aubrey to stop sending items like this.  When I do get things that aren't my fancy, I don't like to complain about it because I realize that's a risk with subscription boxes.  Honestly, I enjoy sharing the things I don't like with those who do appreciate them.  It's a great feeling to see someone light up because you thought of them. 

Monday, March 9, 2015

Quarterly Co. Wil Wheaton Box Review March 2015 #WIL01

We're going to take a trip back to the 70's for this review!  I bring you Wil Wheaton's first curation for Quarterly Co.  His four boxes for 2015 will reflect his life loves and interests through the decades: the 70's, 80's, 90's, and 00's.  
 Wil's letter doesn't follow the typical Quarterly format, but that's really not surprising.  He does a wonderful job explaining each addition.  

Sunday, March 8, 2015

Pokecrate Review February 2015

Have you heard of Pokecrate?  It's a subscription box filled with everything Pokemon.  I subscribed to this because both of my kids are currently going through a Pokemon phase.
 Pokecrate is $15.99, plus $4 shipping and tax.  A wearable or plush is guaranteed in every crate.  I received a Pokecrate T-shirt.  The design came from the Pokecrate T-shirt contest in January.  This is the 2nd place winner by @TootSoup.

Quarterly Co. GQ Box Review March 2015 #GQQ03

My #GQQ03 made it through snowmageddon!  GQ's third Quarterly box helps subscribers execute the perfect romantic night in.  I think of it more as an "impress the ladies" box, but it is well curated and everything ties well to the theme.
#GQQ03