Vermont Snacks- September 2013

I love the newest theme in monthly subscription boxes...State snacks! Our Local Box is from Kentucky and now Vermont has a box called Vermont Snacks. They were nice enough to send me a box to review so here is the yummy-ness to come out of Vermont.

This is the first month of the new box and I think the items in the box are amazing. You can check out their website here.

The box costs $19 a month including shipping. They will send you a box of local hand-made artisan snacks. So what exactly came in their first box?

Distlers- Maple flavored pretzels that also come in other flavors. You can also find other items from this company. All of them look yummy! Retail Value- $2

Garuka Bars- A portion of the sales of these bars goes to gorilla conservation. There is a bonus coupon for 10% off. Retail Value- $3

Lake Champlain- These little chocolates were a bonus for their first box.

Liz Lovely- Chocolate Chip Cookies! Do I need to say more? Retail Value- $4

Bloodroot Mountain- This chipotle morita flavored hot sauce is going to taste delish on tacos! Retail Value- $8.25

The cost of this box is $19 and the value is $17.25 plus the bonus chocolates and free shipping. I can't wait to try all the items in this box. I have never been to Vermont and can't wait to get a taste.

Do you plan on getting Vermont Snacks? You should!

Project DIY- September 2013

Project DIY was nice enough to send me a box to review. This is such a neat subscription service for people who like to do crafts but may not be creative enough to think of these projects on their own, new to crafts or for kids/teens.

 

The cost is $30 per month with free shipping. Plus you can buy a $20 starter kit with cool tools. So what are the projects for this month?

 

A very cool anchor bracelet, a leather tassel accessory and a necklace.

The projects come all wrapped neatly in these pillow envelopes. This way you will have everything you need all together. All the instructions are available online or downloadable from iTunes.

I can't wait to get started on these projects! Do you get Project DIY? If so, what do you love/not love about it?



The Pleasure Pantry- Spetember 2013

I would like to welcome one of my new sponsors for the next couple of months...The Pleasure Pantry! The Pleasure Pantry is a box of goodies for you and your partner. You can customize your box for male/female, male/male, female/female or the bridal box. This is the option I chose since I am getting married in 1 month!

This is what I received in my first bridal box. It was everything I needed for a Bachelorette party! Since I have already had my Bachelorette party I will be saving all of this for my next friend that gets married. It is everything already ready to go!

 Man Hunt Stickers- These are fun stickers to give out to hotties you see out on the town. Retail Value- $1.99

10 Bachelorette Challenges- This is a game where you have 10 challenges to complete. Retail Value- $4.99

Bride To Be Sash- Finding a good sash is  tough. I found most of them were cheesy but this one is very cute. Retail Value- $9

Garter- I am not s big fan of garters but this one would be cute to have at the Bachelorette party. Retail Value- $15

Bachelorette Decision Dice Game- One die has an action on it like "sing to" or "wink at" and the other has things like "hot guy" or "bald guy". Retail Value- $3

This was a great collection for any Bachelorette party! The value of the box is about $34 and the price is $29 for a month to month subscription. The boxes are delivered each month in a discrete box!

Do you get Pleasure Pantry? If so, what do you love/not love about it?

Birchbox- September 2013

                 Happy Anniversary Birchbox!

So this month marks the 3 year anniversary for Birchbox and I am happy to have been a part of the Birchbox subscription family for 2 of those 3 years. I have gotten many friends hooked on the subscription and that includes my dad (the mens box of course). As a special thank you from Birchbox, members were offered 30% off all items from the favorites shop. Thanks Birchbox!

The theme this month is Heritage and I am very excited about the items that came this month.

Dr. Lipp- I was a little nervous when I saw this item but I am also extremely curious. It is the original nipple balm for lips. Originally designed for nursing moms but a fave of beauty lovers. Retail Value- $5.80

Ruffian- This is a Birchbox exclusive nail polish. The handle is supposed to be easier to hold. Retail Value- $ 10

Voesh- This is a Birchbox Extra! I love single serve lotions cause they are perfect for travel and you can never find them in the store! Retail Value- $ 1.25

Sarahpotempa- This is a tool to put your hair in a bun or something similar without any pins. Retail Value- $ 9

amika- I love dry shampoo and have high hopes for this one. Retail Value- $ 4

I hope Birchbox has a great anniversary! Thank you for introducing the world to subscription boxes!

The value of this month is roughly $30. Great deal for the $10 price tag!

Do you get Birchbox? If so, what do you love/not love about it?

Ipsy's My Glam Bag- September 2013

We all know I love Ipsy's My Glam Bag and this month is no different. The theme is "Classic Beauties" and you should really check out their website here. It is a great value this month and the items are so easy to love!

I have to say that I love the cosmetic bag each month but I am starting to pile them up so I have been sharing and my friends love them. So it makes me feel good to spread the Ipsy love around to my friends. There was a bonus in the box that I did not photograph. It is a life palette containing three eye shadows and one blush. They are samples that can make 4 different looks.

Freeman Beauty- These are three different Paper Face Masks. Bonus Offer- Save 44% off Feeling Beautiful Sweet 16 Satchel set and receive a free gift. Retail Value- $6

Starlooks- I love Starlooks! This is a kohl eyeliner in Obsidian. Bonus Offer- 20$ offer purchase of $35 or more. Retail Value- $12

Elizabeth Mott- It's So Big mascara in a perfect travel size. Bonus Offer- 50% off any purchase. Retail Value- $10

NYX- This amazing shade of eye shadow (charcoal) is going to make an amazing smokey eye. Bonus Offer- 30% off eye shadow bases. Retail Value- $4.50

Cailyn Cosmetics- This is the cutest thing. The top of the cap comes apart to reveal a lip brush for this tinted lip balm! Bonus Offer- 30% off any offer. Retail Value- $19

The value of this months box is just over $50. Great deal for the $10 price tag!

Do you get Ipsy's My Glam Bag? If so, what do you love/not love about it?

Tackle Grab- September 2013

I would like to thank Tackle Grab for their 3 month sponsorship. This is the perfect gift for someone who loves to fish. It doesn't matter what kind of fishing because you can customize your profile for the type of fishing you want lures in your box.

 

 

A month to month subscription is $16 a month but for a limited time you can get your first month for $5. Each box is guaranteed to have a value of $16 or more.

 

I don't fish so I made my profile to be very versatile so you can see the variety of lures that can come in your box. Here is a closer look...

I fully intend to give these to my friend that does tons of fishing so the lures can get some good use. If you fish or want to give this subscription to someone who does fish I HIGHLY recommend you stop by Tackle Grab and sign up today. They are super nice people and would love to make sure you get the right subscription...

Do you get Tackle Grab? If so, what do you love/not love about it?

 

Regular Coffee- August 2013

A special thank you to Regular Coffee for sending me a box to review. This is a great subscription box for anyone who loves coffee! For $20 a month you get 1.5 lbs of coffee. That is designed for 2.5 cups of coffee per day for 1 month.

 

 

 

The coffee is whole bean and comes in a tin. The Regular Coffee website describes the taste as " It has a very pleasant butterscotch sweetness with a surprising red berry acidity and is extremely balanced."

 

 

 

So grab your coffee grinder and your coffee mug and sign up for a subscription to Regular Coffee!