Kawaii Box Review November 2014

This is my last Kawaii Box for a little while.  You had to be home for delivery of this box, which my husband and I both work and it was difficult getting to the post office before closing to pick it up.  

Kawaii Box Review October 2014

Kawaii is a Japanese term for cute.  This box is called the Kawaii Box and ships from Japan.  It's full of cute kawaii items for $18.90 a month, free shipping.

Kawaii Box Review September 2014

We subscribed to another kawaii service!  This one is called Kawaii Box and sends 10 - 12 kawaii items from Japan and Korea.  It's $18.90 a month, shipping included.  

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.

Kawaii Box Review May 2014

There are always so many things in my daughter's KawaiiBox from Super Kawaii Pop!  This is such a fun, fun, fun box!  Super Kawaii Pop is an internet based business that brings Japanese Kawaii cuteness to people in the states.  

 Kawaii Eraser ~ Mistakes are fun to correct with cute erasers!  Perfect for little girls who work hard in school!

 Daiso Felt Sweets Kit ~ This is a felt craft kit from Daiso.  The finished product is a sweet little swiss roll!  This looks to be an easy craft Olivia can do.  We will save this for summer break in a few weeks.

 Macaroon Squishy ~ This month my daughter got a purple macaroon squishy.  Squishy collecting is her new hobby.  She really looks forward to the squishy every month!

Daiso Letter Set ~ This letter set features an adorable lamb based on a Sunday picnic theme.  The paper is lined.  Included are 6 stickers to decorate with.  The envelopes are VERY cute and will make  some recipient very happy.  

Daiso Fluffy Keychain ~ I want this.  This fluff ball is adorned with decorative beading and a keychain clasp.  I'm a little jealous of my daughter right now!  I don't know why, but it reminds me of the movie Clueless.

Daiso Polka Dot Pouch ~ I believe the Pokemon collection will be transferred to this pouch!  It zips shut to keep things secure.  It's made from a very soft, furry material.  The bow and pearl on the front give it an extra "pop"!

Popin Cookin' Waffle Cafe DIY Happy Kitchen Kit ~ We love to play with our food!  This is a waffle/candy kit by Kracie.  We're going to make two heart-shaped candy waffles with strawberry topping, blueberries, and whip cream.  These kits are so much fun!  The directions are in Japanese, but luckily there are YouTube videos explaining the process.  We like watching Emmy's videos.

The KawaiiBox ships around the 20th of each month from California.  The cost is $20, which includes shipping.  The owner, Krissy, is going to be changing some things and making improvements to the KawaiiBox.  I'm really excited to see these changes with June's box!

Kawaii Box Review April 2014

The Kawaii Box is my daughter's favorite subscription!  She loves this thoughtful, monthly package full of kawaii goodness!  It is $20 a month, shipping included.  Love the new stamp!

 Tissues ~ This is the cutest package of travel size tissues!

 Daiso Fish Pouch ~ This is a very pretty fish drawstring pouch.  My daughter keeps her Pokemon cards in the pouch and it is the perfect size for her!  She loves the design and has taken it everywhere with her.

 Daiso Craft Scissors ~ This is a small pair of craft scissors.  Its cute design makes crafting more fun!  The scissors have a rounded safety tip.

 Daiso Beaded Bear Craft ~ This looks a little challenging, but I'm sure it will be a fun project!  The kit contains everything necessary to make a cute little beaded bear.

 Macaroon Squishy ~ The squishy is still my daughter's favorite item in the Kawaiibox.  This month she received a macaroon with a string attachment.  

 Daiso Letter Set ~ This letter set features an adorable lamb based on a Sunday picnic theme.  The paper is lined.  Included are 6 stickers to decorate with.  The envelopes are VERY cute and will make  some recipient very happy.  

 Popin' Cookin' Funny Cake House ~ We enjoyed this kit soooo much!  This is truly a unique candy experience from Japan.  After a few You Tube videos, my daughter was ready to make some candy.  It was a fun family activity and I'm so glad we got this!

I love how the Kawaiibox puts a smile on my daughter's face each month.  I even like a lot of the stuff.  We are still looking for a pen pal and can't wait to start using the stationery.  If you are interested in this box or kawaii stuff, check out the website www.superkawaiipop.com

Kawaii Box Review March 2014

My daughter was really looking forward to this month's KawaiiBox from Super Kawaii Pop.  Now that it's here, we both love it!  The sender always adds cute touches to the shipping box that makes it more personal.

KawaiiBox is full of cuteness!

 Daiso Japan Animal Bath Time Body Wash Mitten No Thumb Bear ($1.70) ~ I'll start off with this because we got this same item in last month's box.  Olivia was a little bummed about it, but now she has one to share with a friend.  Hopefully Super Kawaii Pop comes up with a way to record what is sent in each customer's box so this doesn't happen often.

Tissues ($1.70) ~ This was also in last month's box.  Tissues are definitely used around our house during allergy season.  I'm sure both packs will come in handy.  The packaging is so cute!

 Chocolate Pocky Sticks ($1.50) ~ This is a classic treat that everyone in our family loves.  This box is the chocolate flavored Pocky and is already gone!

 San-X Rilakkuma Deco Tape ($4) ~ Decorative tape is all the rage right now.  This roll features Rilakkuma in a relaxed theme.  We will have to find something crafty to do with this tape.  If you have any suggestions, please post them in the comments below.

 Daiso Champignon Letter Set ($3.95) ~ Champignon is the French word for mushroom.  This letter set is decorated with adorable mushrooms and is very bright.  There are 12 sheets of paper, 6 envelopes, and 1 sheet of envelope seals.  My daughter is looking for a pen pal and this will be perfect for her to use when she finds one!

 Daiso Side Dish Cups ($8) ~ These side cups are perfect for Bento boxes!  Four animals are featured on the cups: rabbit, bear, panda, and frog.  The rim says "let's play together"  There are 8 of each design.  I'm sure these will make Olivia's lunches much more enjoyable!

Jumbo Kapibarason Ice Cream Sandwich Squishy ($6) ~ This is the main attraction for my daughter.  She has fallen in love with squishies.  This is the Kapibarason chocolate flavored ice cream sandwich.  It is really big and fun to squeeze!

The approximate value of this box is $27.  I paid $20, with free shipping.  It is a good value and my daughter enjoys getting her own subscription box.  Our box also came with a ticket.  Super Kawaii Pop is going to post a video drawing on YouTube April 1st for a Pullip Doll.  You can really tell this small business owner loves her customers and enjoys creating these boxes.  

https://www.youtube.com/user/superkawaiiipop

We really look forward to  KawaiiBox because it is soooo cute and fun!  Next month is the Spring Box.  Can't wait to see what is inside!    

February in Review

This was the first month I have ordered and received multiple subscription boxes.  I have enjoyed all of them!  Below is a brief summary of each box.  I'm keeping this as a personal reminder of what I liked and didn't.  This will help me decide which subscriptions to keep and drop in the future.

1.  Socialbliss Style Box
          Faves - scarf, stylus pen, and wallet
          Perks - 2-day shipping with tracking via USPS, great packaging, able to subscribe for 3 months
          Drawbacks - There is a wait list to sign up for the box.  You can access the invite page through
               my link.  I will receive $10 credit if you subscribe.
               http://www.socialbliss.com/campaigns/inbound/NHw0MDAyMg==

2.  Gizmo Crate
          Faves - Bluetooth wireless speaker, Krave turkey jerky, cable clips
          Perks - 2-day shipping with tracking via USPS, coupon code for next month "BLOG10", free
               shipping, offers multiple subscription plans
          Drawbacks - This months shipping was delayed due to late shipping from a vendor.

3.  OyatsuBox
          Faves - Pineapple Hi Chew, Peach Pocky, Russian Roulette Gum
          Perks - Comes with a detailed description of each candy/snack, which is handy because the
               labeling is in Japanese, free shipping
          Drawbacks - Does not ship with tracking information, shipping time is longer

4.  iDiscoverBox
          Faves - Everything!  (2 cases and screen protector)
          Perks - Awesome price, nice packaging, offers multiple subscription plans
          Drawbacks - No tracking information

5.  Loot Crate
          Faves - T-shirt, information magazine
          Perks - tracking information, lots of coupon codes online, themed box, offers multiple
               subscription plans
          Drawbacks - might not use all of the stuff

6.  KawaiiBox
          Faves - Squishy & Re-ment
          Perks - My daughter loved it, tracking information, offers multiple subscription plans
          Drawbacks - might not use all of the stuff

7.  Nerd Block
          Faves - T-shirt, Playful Gorilla 80's stickers
          Perks - tracking information
          Drawbacks - might not use all of the stuff

8.  Kawaii Monthly
          Faves - konnyaku sponge, Tohato chocolate caramel corn
          Perks - Comes with a description of all items, contents teach you more about Japanese culture
          Drawbacks - long shipping time, no tracking information


Next month's additions:  Ipsy, Candigirl Box, Quarterly Tina Roth Eisenberg, Quarterly Nina Garcia, Quarterly Bill Nye

April's addition:  Bulu Box Weight Loss

Boxes of interest: My Bakers Box, Einstein in a Box, Hello Fresh, Blue Apron, QBox, Meme Box, & Plated

Kawaii Box Review ~ February 2014

My daughter received her first KawaiiBox from SuperKawaiiPop today.  This box comes from California and is full of kawaii surprises!  The cost is $20 (free shipping) payable through PayPal.  The box was decorated with Rilakkuma tape, stickers, and personal drawings.

Inside were 7 items and stickers!  We were able to track this shipment through PayPal.  Plus SuperKawaiiPop has a Facebook page and the owner posted when the boxes were mailed.  It was shipped via United States Postal Service and arrived to Kentucky in less than a week.

These stickers were packaged with the KawaiiBox business card.

This is a Kapabara San Squishy Pancake Ball Chain, ($4).  My daughter really wanted to get her hands on a squishy!  It's twice as cute because it is an animal AND looks like a pancake.

Here is a pack of 20 tissues, ($1.70).  This will fit nicely in the purse she got for Christmas.

This is a set of cute chopsticks, ($3).  The ends are decorated in a pink and yellow argyle pattern.  I can't wait to see her stab some food!

My daughter also got a package of Meiji Chocorooms, ($1.50).  They are mushroom shaped snacks made from crackers and a combination of milk & dark chocolate.  She was kind enough to share with the whole family.  The Chocorooms are awesome!

Now she can add Kawaii style to our bathtub with this body wash mitten.  It is a Daiso Japan Animal Bath Time Body Wash Mitten No Thumb Bear, ($1.70).  

Also in the box was a pink glitter eraser.  She can take this to school and get a smile when she has to erase her mistakes!

The final item was this Re-Ment Rilakkuma Homemade Blind Box!  The value is $13.  My daughter got number 7 in the series, which is a scale, baking sheet, and three baked items.  Now she wants to collect the rest!

My pre-teen loved her first KawaiiBox!  She really wanted a squishy and the Re-Ment, so thank you SuperKawaiiPop!  Kawaii is a new term around our house.  As I reflect on my daughter's choice in school supplies, toys, and clothes, I realize she definitely has a kawaii taste.  She is already asking for next month's box.  The items in the KawaiiBox may differ for each customer, but they are always kawaii themed.  Considering SuperKawaiiPop offers free shipping and this is a small business, I feel this box is a good value.  Keep in mind my prices are approximations.  My daughter is really intrigued with the Japanese writing on the products.

You can buy a three month subscription for $60 or a single box for $20.  This is not a recurring subscription service, so you do have to place your order either each month or every three months.  If interested, please check out SuperKawaiiPop!