Phone Case of the Month Review ~ March 2016

I recently upgraded my phone to a Samsung Galaxy S6 and thought I'd subscribe to Phone Case of the Month.  This is my second case and I love it!

 Every case is only $10 a month with free shipping.  It comes in a soft pouch with a coordinating detail card.  The cases are more fashion forward than protective.  However, I've dropped my phone several times in their cases and have not damaged the phone.  Last month's case did crack at the corner though.

Gizmo Crate Review September 2014

Here is my review of the September 2014 Gizmo Crate.  It was late, but I did prefer this month over last month's box.  Gizmo Crate sends technology related gadgets and foodie items for as low as $29 a box.  They have been in a shipping and communication slump lately and I'm hoping they can pull themselves out of it because there is a high demand for this type of box.  

iDiscoverBox Review September 2014

I'm acquiring quite the collection of cell phone covers!  This month I received 2 phone cases and a pair of earbuds from iDiscoverBox.  My subscription plan lets me get 3 items for my cell phone every month for only $9.99!

 Metallic Red Hard Plastic Case ~ I received this case in my June box, but I will give it to my daughter's friend who has a Note 3.  It does look better in person than in the picture.

Gizmo Crate Review August 2014

No, I'm not late posting this.  I just received the August Gizmo Crate today, the 20th of September.  Apparently the company relocated this month to a larger warehouse and experienced a tragedy amongst the staff.  Let's hope they can get September's box out in ten days.

 Gizmo Crate is a subscription service that sends out gadgets and foodie items each month.  A monthly subscription is $39, a 3-month subscription is $105, a 6-month subscription is $192, and a year's worth of Gizmo Crates is $348.

Gizmo Crate Review July 2014

August Coupon Code at the Bottom!!

Gizmo Crate has pushed back their shipping date to the 30th of every month.  With school starting last week, I was extremely busy preparing for students and am a little delayed with this posting.  My July box arrived sometime in the beginning of August.

 8-Bit Sunglasses ~ It's so hip to be square now-a-days.  This novelty item is so much fun and makes a great conversation piece.  My son has confiscated them and proudly wears them to school.  All of the other students love them because the glasses remind them of Minecraft.

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.

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.

iDiscoverBox Review June 2014

Time to change my phone case!  Have you seen the studies on how dirty cell phones are?  If you don't take time to clean your phone on a frequent basis, you should at least change your phone case every month.  iDiscoverBox sends 3 cell phone accessories each month for as low as $9.99!

 Not only do they send phone accessories, iDiscoverBox also sends phone tips.  The only thing is, I keep getting the same tip each month!  I'm sure when they start getting more business they will add more phone tips.

 Purple Rubber Phone Shell ~ I love these phone shells!  They aren't as bulky as a case, making it easier to get my Note 3 in and out of my purse.  Two months ago I got a transparent purple shell and it protected my phone quite well.  

 Metallic Red Hard Plastic Case ~ This case is prettier in person than in the picture.  It's a snap on case and has a metallic sheen to it.  I like this color!

 Pink & White Soft Rubber & Plastic Shell ~ This is my favorite case in the box!  The white part is the rubber shell and the pink body is a snap-on hard plastic cover.  I absolutely love this one!

I look forward to my iDiscoverBox and changing out my phone case.  I'm still hoping for an armband and a charging cable!

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Gizmo Crate Review May 2014

Check out the latest Gizmo Crate here!

I can't believe how awesome this company is!  Just received my fourth Gizmo Crate and am so excited to share everything with you.  I have a 12 month subscription with Gizmo Crate for $29 a box.  You can also choose to pay every month.  If you do this, the box is $39 a month.  Shipping is free!  Gizmo Crate has done an excellent job finding the coolest technology gadgets and food items.

 Stylus Dust Plug ~ I love using a stylus, but I frequently misplace them.  How convenient that this one plugs into the audio jack.  It says it is for the iPhone and iPad, but it works on my Galaxy Note 3 and my son's iPod.  He took it from me and I'm afraid he's claimed it for his own!  He thinks it's neat because it extends.

 Sour Patch Kids ~ First they're sour, then they're sweet.  Yum!  I'm eating these before my daughter gets home!

 Stick-it Pad ~ I just received two of these today - 1 in my Gizmo Crate and 1 in our Nerd Block.  This is so nice, because now my husband can use the second one.  This pad is designed to stick to your dashboard and keep your cell phone in place.  You can also place it on your desk and keep your office supplies in one spot.  

 Solar Charger ~ This will come in handy at work.  I don't know why, but everybody always borrows my phone chargers.  Now I will have a backup charger for when I loan my corded charger out.  This uses the sun's energy to charge any device with a USB connection cable!  What a great accessory to have while camping.

 Bluetooth Wireless Mini Headset ~ I have one friend who loves to give me a hard time when I use my Note 3 to make a phone call.  Now, I may be spared from her jabs with this little thing!  

 Bluetooth Remote Shutter ~ This is a neat gadget!  It's a battery operated shutter remote.  It works with Apple and Android products.  If your product isn't supported, you can download the Camera360 app.  Doing so will allow you to use the shutter.  It has a 10 m distance.  I can't wait to use it for family photos!

I LOVE my Gizmo Crate!  I get such unique gadgets that make life easier and more fun.  Can't wait to see the future boxes!  

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iDiscoverBox Review May 2014

 iDiscoverBox is a subscription service for cell phone accessories.  Every month I get a variety of cases and assorted items for my Samsung Galaxy Note 3.  I purchased a year subscription for $9.99 a month, free shipping.

 Screen Protector ~ I love screen protectors!  They prevent scratches and help protect my screen.

Pink Shell Case ~ I got this case in my February box.  It's a pink rubberized plastic shell that easily attaches to my phone.  Since this is a repeat, the first person to request this case in the comments may have it!  I will drop it in a padded envelope and mail it out!

Flip Cover ~ My first flip cover!  It's different and very slim.  The cover has a crosshatch design.  My phone snaps right in and stays in!

I enjoy getting new stuff for my phone!  I'm still hoping for an armband and a charging cable.  A holster case or wallet case would be nice too.  Overall, I think this is a great deal for cell phone accessories.  I've noticed the iPhone cases iDiscoverBox sends out are a little more decorative.  I wish there were more fashionable cases for the Note.  However, I only had one case for my last phone, so I'm definitely happy with all of my new cases and accessories!

Gizmo Crate Review April 2014

Gizmo Crate is such an AMAZING box!  I love technology and gadgets and really look forward to this shipment each month.

According to the enclosed detail card, this month's box is valued at $112! 

 Pocky Sticks ($2) ~ Everyone in my house loves these delectable biscuit sticks!  

 Fling Game Controller for iPad ($15) ~ I didn't know these things existed.  This controller suctions onto your iPad and allows you to play games with a virtual joystick.  It's transparent so you can still see the screen while you play.  The controller comes with a drawstring storage bag that also serves as a screen cleaner.

 Waterproof Wireless Bluetooth Speaker ($45) ~ Showers will never be the same again!  I can't wait to get this charged and in place.  The speaker is rechargeable using the included USB cord.  It suctions onto the shower wall and will play your music via Bluetooth.  It also has the capability to answer phone calls with the built-in microphone.  This feature cracks me up, because I can't imagine using the phone in the shower, but I do receive a lot of calls while I'm in there!  

 Iron Man 128 GB USB Flash Drive ($50) ~ WOW 128GB!  I've always thought character flash drives were neat, but have never purchased one, let alone one that is 128GB.  This will hold a lot of data!  I like the character flash drives because I think they are easier to keep track of.  When plugged into the computer, Iron Man's eyes light up blue.  It is retractable, making it a little more secure.  According to the flash drive information, it actually has 134 GB of useable memory.  My biggest challenge will be keeping it away from my husband and son!

Overall, I'm so happy with April's Gizmo Crate!  I purchased a one-year plan for $324.90 using a coupon code.  The actual price is $39 for the month-to-month plan, $105 for 3 months, $192 for 6 months, or $342 for a year.  This truly is a box full of toys for grown-ups!  

Gizmo Crate Review March 2014

 I am lovin' this company!  Gizmo Crate has really come out of the gate strong!  This month's crate has four items that are either gizmos or artisan foods.  If you are still debating on whether to subscribe or not, this AWESOME box may sway you to buy.  

 Pacific Gold Original Beef Jerky ($1.75) ~ Pacific Gold makes high quality beef jerky.  There are no added preservatives or artificial ingredients.  The jerky is made from top round steak.  This is the original flavor.  They are also known for their teriyaki beef jerky.

 Popcornopolis Cheddar Cheese Popcorn Mini Cone ($1.50) ~ Popcornopolis creates one of America's favorite snacks, with a gourmet standard.  My popcorn has a zesty, robust cheddar cheese flavor.  The cones have a shelf life of six months, however, I doubt it will sit that long in my house.

ZSS Unplug Key Ring ($19.48) ~ It's like Gizmo Crate knows me!  I have the tendency to lose my keys in our house.  I guess the solution to my problem is in the box.  I have never seen this, but it is so practical and functional!  The base sticks to the wall and you just plug your keys in when not in use.  It's a convenient and time-saving gizmo.

Street by 50 In-Ear Wired Headphones ($99.95) ~ OMG!!!!!!  I can't believe these were in the box.  I got the ghost white professionally tuned, ergonomic in-ear headphones.  They feature an Apple control mic, polished trim, and reinforced cables.  They have passive noise cancellation and gold plated connectors.  The headphones come with 6 silicon passive noise canceling tips, a carry case, and owner's manual.  I don't know how I'm going to keep these away from my daughter!

The total value of this box is $122.68!  I paid $39 for it.  Since I have loved both boxes, I went ahead and purchased a 1-year subscription for $348 (save $120 with this option).  Then I applied a 5% coupon code, making my total $324.90 ($27.08/month).  Plus you pay nothing for shipping and handling.  Other subscription options are: $39/monthly; 3 months for $105 ($35/mo, save $12); 6 months for $194 ($32/mo, save $42); 12 months for $342 ($29/mo, save $120). 

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