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Austin Lloyd sent me this box to review. I am very excited to share this box with my readers. Austin Lloyd is a new subscription box for children newborn to age 3. Each month, you child gets 4-5 educational toys and at least 1 book. The toys are bpa and phthalate free and they are unique, high end toys, that you will not find at Toys R Us or Target. You will never get toys with batteries. The toys are also chosen to improve fine motor and cognitive skills. Each box is designed for the play level of the child. Austin Lloyd has a breakdown of child development on their website. You choose the play level that fits best for you child.
The box is $49.99 a month, but you can choose to go every other month too. Austin Lloyd also has a donation feature. Once you are done with the toys, and are ready to get rid of them, Austin Lloyd will send you a prepaid shipping label. You mail the toys back, and they will donate them to their partnering charities. How awesome is that!
My Story: I have two boys L age 4 and T age 20 months. My husband and I spoiled our oldest and he had most of the Fisher Price toy line as a baby/toddler. Once T was born, I really wanted to buy more wooden, unique toys instead of the mainstream toys. I found it difficult to find many different kinds of unique toys, so I was really excited to find Austin Lloyd.
The Details:
Cost: 1 Month $49.99
3 Months $ 49.99 per month
6 Months: $44.99 per month
Coupon: Use the code subboxmom2013 to save 10% on your subscription. Exp Dec 31st
Play Levels: 0-5 Months
6-12 Months
12-18 Months
19-24 Months
2-3 Years
What's in the box? Each month, or every other month, your child get 4-5 educational toys and at least 1 book. You will get unique, high end toys that are not typically sold in retail chains. All the toys are designed to improve fine and cognitive motor silks. The toys will ever have batteries. The overall value of the box will also be greater than what you pay.
When will I get my box? Subscribe by the 26th of the month, to get the next month's box. Boxes ship the 3rd week of the month.
I love their quote and the pretty blue writing on the white box.
Sticker
The box was sealed with a stork sticker
First Look
The presentation is impeccable. I love the bow and the name tag. Note: I edited out the rest of T's name for privacy reasons. There was an envelope with all the information cards. The cardboard piece lifts off to reveal all the box contents.
Donate
When you are done with the toys and books, you can email [email protected] and they will send you a prepaid shipping label. Austin Lloyd will then donate your toys to one of their partner charities.
First Look
I couldn't wait to dig in!
Information Cards
Each card has information and details about each toy/book
There is also a Play Level card, that tells you about that month.
Play Level: 19-24 Months
“At this age, your toddler is very much the director; he or she lets you know what role they want you to play in their activities. Sometimes they'll bring you a toy so you can help them make it work; other times, they'll pull it away from you to try it by themselves. Often, when your child knows he or she has done something special, they'll pause and wait for your applause. By responding to these cues, you'll provide the support and encouragement they need to keep learning”
The theme for this month is Thanksgiving: a time for great food, family and travel.
Introduces children from free play to first games with rules: the instructions include 3 basic game ideas for 1-3 players. Also assigning of colors and sizes. I think this looks awesome and I am excited for T to have his first game.
This is a child's first introduction to Thanksgiving. The book has colorful pictures and flaps that open to teach your child about the First Thanksgiving. It is a board book, which means it is perfect for small hands.
A Peek Inside
I love the colorful pictures and the interactive element of the book.
Duck and Goose are looking for the perfect pumpkin. Is it in the log? Is it under the leaves? Is it in the apple tree? Young children will surely enjoy going on a pumpkin hunt with Duck and Goose . . . especially when they find the perfect pumpkin at the end!
Watch the ship rock and roll as you tell a story about its voyage.
Use words such as “fast” and “slow” when you're describing its motion.
Talk about the effect a gentle push or harder one has on the motion of the ship.
I love this boat. T will love this. I love the smooth lines of the boat.
The Whole Box
Final Thought: Wow, I really don't know how to express how much I love this box. The total value for this box is $71.96! All the toys and books are excellent quality and really unique. I haven't seen any of these toys or book before. Austin Lloyd has the cutest packaging for their boxes. If you are thinking of a gift for a child, this would be a great pick. I love how Austin Lloyd goes by Play Level, so you know how the company picks their toys and that your child will have toys for their developmental level. If you want to sign up for Austin Lloyd, click HERE and use the code subboxmom2013 to save 10% on your subscription. Coupon expires Dec 31st.
One more thing: Austin Lloyd has been generous enough to give a box to one of my readers. Just enter the giveaway below!
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Disclosure: I received the box free for review. My opinions are my own and I was not compensated in any way. Austin Lloyd is responsible for prize distribution. This post contains affiliate links
Luna for You is a beauty subscription company that sends 5-6 beauty products for $9.99 monthly. I love beauty products, so I was excited when Luna for You sent me this box to review. Luna for You doesn't have a style profile. To sign up for Luna for You, click HERE.
Packaging
The box came shipped in a padded envelope
The Box
The box was a brown cardboard box with a hot pink ribbon.
This is supposed to reduce wrinkles and increase the moisture in your skin. Hyaluronic Acid is a naturally concurring component of connective tissue. This promises to make dramatic improvements in overall skin quality. I am excited to see if this really works. Who wouldn't want younger, better looking skin?
The Whole Box
Luna for you also sends a paper with all the contents of your box. For November, you can give a friend the code NOVEMBERFRIEND, and get an extra item in your next bag.
Final Thought: The total value for this box $15.74. All the beauty products were nice and fun. I think this would be a great beauty subscription for a teen girl or young woman. Luna for You sends 5-6 beauty products each month for only $9.99 a month. Click HERE to sign up for Luna for You.
I love getting Taste Trunk. I received the sweet trunk for September and October, but decided to switch back to the BBQ trunk this month. Every month, you get 5-10 food items Taste Trunk is $29.00 a month but you can save 25% on your 1st trunk by using Boxmom25 in the promo code field and putting “Erin Hamm” in the special instructions area. Taste Trunk has four different trunks: Healthy, Sweet, Gourmet and BBQ.
The Box
Taste Trunk ships in a priority mail box (Taste Trunk does charge shipping now).
The packaging
Taste Trunk packages their boxes very well. The inside of the lid always has a picture with an embossed seal. The items in the box are wrapped up and wrapped in black tissue paper. The cards are wrapped in a pretty paper. Everything is also wrapped in burgundy ribbon.
First Look
Everything was wrapped in bubble wrap and it arrived safely.
This has a thick white texture and is made with garlic, olive oil, bell pepper and and spices. Taste Trunk included a recipe for Garlic Marinated Chicken Cutlets with Grilled Potatoes. This recipe sounds so good and I can't wait to try it.
This gourmet mustard has the sweetness of brown sugar and the nuttiness of pecans. Incredible on ham or turkey sandwiches. Mix with brown sugar and Bourbon for a divine ham glaze. For a scrumptious and quick appetizer spread on Brie and bake until warm and bubbly. Taste Trunk included a recipe for Roasted Turkey and Brie Sandwich along with Bourbon glaze for Chicken, Ham, Pork Loin, Pork Chops.
This is super easy to use. You brush your meat with olive oil and brush on the spice blend. Taste Trunk also included a recipe for Artichoke Dip. I will probably use this on chicken.
Made for pork, this BBQ sauce features peaches picked fresh at the height of summer, brown sugar, and a mild ancho chile pepper.
It’s complemented by a Razz Wheat Ale from Jackie O’s Pub & Brewery right here in Athens, Ohio. This is the one product my family has tried from this month's box. I grilled some chicken and made a glaze with this bbq sauce. The chicken was very tasty and everyone ate it with no complaints. Taste Trunk included a recipe for Pulled BBQ Chicken Sandwiches and I am excited to try it.
Teriyaki with a new twist. Fresh and all natural with a zip of heat. Chunky Pineapple, Fresh Ginger, and a bit of Chili Pepper. Great with chicken, beef, rice or on it’s own as a dip. Open a bottle and let the party begin!
Taste Trunk included a recipe for Grilled Chicken with Pineapple. This recipe also sounds good, and I am going to try it.
The Whole Box
Final Thought. The total value for this box was $26.18. The value was a little lower than the $29.00 cost, but the additional recipes and cards make the box worth it. I couldn't go to my local grocery store and find these items. I loved JB's BBQ Sauce. I love find unique and tasty items for dinner time. If you are interested in signing up, save save 25% on your 1st trunk by using boxmom25 in the promo code field and putting “Erin Hamm” in the special instructions area. Just click HERE to order.
Fancy Box is having a great sale this week! Use the code HOLIDAY to save 20% off anything at Fancy.com. You can use this on a subscription or anything in the store!
e-Sentials is a new “time of the month” subscription box that sends tampons, pads, deodorant, and razors to your door. The send you all the basics and leave out all the fluff. There are three different subscription boxes. You get 20 tampons and pads for $10.00 a month. $13.00 a month gets you 20 tampons and pads, plus 3 disposable razors. Finally, for $16.00, you get an assortment of tampons and pads, 3 disposable razors and deodorant. I got the opportunity to review e-Sentials and you can read that review HERE. I enjoyed getting a subscription box where I know I will use everything in the box.
$16.00 Package
e-Sentials has partnered with the United Box Bloggers and is giving 3 people a 3 month subscription for e-Sentials. You have triple the chance of winning this time.
Georgia Crafted sent me this box to review. Georgia Crafted send 4-5 products each month, that all all made my artisans in Georgia. The products can range from food, bath and body, music, stationary, music and more. George Crafted is $29.99 a month and there are discounts for longer subscriptions. I have family in Georgia, and I always love visiting, because there is so much great things to eat. I was really excited to check out this box.
The Details:
Cost: $29.99 a month
$89.97 for 3 months
$161.95 for 6 months
What's in the box? “4-5 carefully-curated products made by artisans from all over the state of Georgia. Each box includes full-sized products that range from (the very best) food, body & bath products, music, stationery, art and more.
When does the box ship? The box ships by USPS between the 5th and the 15th each month. The cutoff date to order is the 25th of the month.
How do I cancel? You can cancel from your online account.
The Box
The first thing I noticed, was that the box was very heavy. Georgia Crafted puts their logo front and center of their boxes, along with their website. I think it is a nice looking box.
First Look
I loved all the colors and how pretty the box looked. Presentation is important. Georgia Crafted puts their information cards on the inside lid of the box.
These taste like tiny cheddar/onion biscuits. They were really tasty. They reminded be of some Cheddar/Garlic biscuits that I have gotten in restaurants. This won the 2012 Flavor of Georgia competition for “Best Snack of Georgia”.
These white speckled grits, are otherwise known as “Georgia Ice Cream”. You can't go to Georgia without eating grits, so it is fitting that Georgia Crafted sent some. My 4 year old loves grits, so these will become a new breakfast staple.
This is an all natural seasoning that includes: Paprika, Garlic Powder, Rosemary, Thyme and more. This smells great, and I can't wait to use it for dinner.
I wanted to use these in some hot coco, but I couldn't resist a taste, and ate them both out of the package. These are made with all natural ingredients and don't have any preservatives.
These were a huge hit with my husband. He both brownies and loved them. I am not a big pumpkin fan, but even I thought they were pretty good.
The Box
Final Thought: The total value for this box came to $31.75. I like that all the product were very original and tasty. I could tell Georgia Crafted put time and effort into making this box. My favorite item was the Grits Bits, my husband like the brownie and my 4 year old loved the grits. If you want to try Georgia Crafted, just click HERE. That's not all! Georgia Crafted is giving one reader a box of Georgia Crafted. Just enter below to enter the giveaway.
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Disclosure: Georgia Crafted is responsible for price distribution. I received the box free for review. My opinions are my own and I was not compensated in any way.
Love with Food is always such a surprise. I never know what I will receive in my box. Love with Food is $10.00 a month, plus $2.00 shipping. You get 8 or more snacks in each box. There is also a Deluxe box which gives you double the amount of food.
First Look
Flavors of Fall with Chef Ryan Scott
Chef Ryan Scott curated this month's box of goodies.
I fell in love with Kukuruza popcorn in the July Love with Food box. This is caramel popcorn drizzled with premium milk and white chocolate. My whole family was trying to get the first bite. This popcorn was a hit! We all loved it.
This bar is made from crunchy almonds, apricots and yoghurt. C took this and loved it. It is now gone.
Coupons
There were coupons for Green & Blacks, Gilding Nut, KuKuRuZa, Dancing Deer Baking Co, and Popchips.
You can get $5.00 of gift subscriptions with the code HOLIDAY2013
The Whole Box
Final Thought: I liked this month's Love with Food today. Almost all the snacks are now gone. I love when our whole family can enjoy a box of snacks together. Everyone had something they enjoyed. I like getting Love with Food because I always get new and exciting foods to try. If you want to try Love with Food, click HERE and use the code FBGIFT and get your first box free.
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This is my second Rocks Box and I was really excited to see what I received. Rocks Box is a jewelry subscription service that sends 3 pieces of jewelry a month for $19.00 a month. You fill out a style profile on their website and Rocks Box will send pieces that fit the profile. All three pieces of jewelry are worth over $200.00. You can return the jewelry as often as you want. If you decide you really want to keep the pieces, you can buy them for 20% off retail.
The Box
The Packaging
I like how every box is so nicely packaged.
First Look
The first thing I saw was chevron! I couldn't wait to dig in.
Return Envelope
Rocks Box always sends a return envelope to send everything back in,
I love this ring. It is pretty, simple and classy. It fits great too.
Urban Gem Chevron Studs in Blue Retail Price: $38.00 Member Price: $30.40
I love these! They are very affordable and I am pretty sure I am keeping them. I love the chevrons!
Gorjana Chevron Charm Bracelet
I really like this bracelet, it matches the earrings. The only down side of this bracelet, is it is a bit small.
Information List
Rocks Box sends a list of all the items in the box. When you send the items back, you check whether you dislike, like, love or want to buy the item. There is also a comment section.
The Whole Box
Final Thought: I loved these pieces. The chevrons were fantastic and I am pretty sure that I am buying the earrings. I love Rocks Box. It is really affordable and you get great jewelry that fits your profile. All my pieces have fit my profile perfectly. If you want to try Rocks Box, click HERE and get $10.00 off your first box!.
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