The Crowded Tub is a subscription box that helps your family lead a safer, healthier lifestyle. Each month they send eco-friendly, safe and non toxic bath toys, along with all natural and organic body care products. I love that there is a subscription box company that makes bath time safe and fun. The Crowded Tub picks out the best toys for bath time, so you don't have to worry about them growing mold after a week. They also pick out the safest and best body care products, so even little ones with sensitive skin can have soft skin.
Poop Buddy is a subscription box that helps make your walks with your dog, a little more fun and less messy. Poop Buddy sent me one of their subscriptions to review and I loved their subscription. Every month, Poop Buddy send eco-chic poop bags, along with two selected products for your dog. One thing that stuck with me, is they donate 10% to WWF and dog rescue organizations. I love a company that gives back.
Why do I need to use a poop bag?
Using a poop bag from Poop Buddy is eco friendly. “Eco-Friendly: A term used to refer to goods and services, laws, guidelines and policies claimed to inflict reduced, minimal, or no harm at all, upon ecosystems or the environment.” 40% of dog owners don't pick up after their dogs. When dog waste is not picked up, it goes into the soil and into the water systems. Most water treatment facilities are not made to properly filter animal waste. This means it could end up in your drinking water, YUCK. Dog waste also carries Salmonella, E.coli, roundworms and tapeworms. The nitrogen in dog waste can also kill plants, wildlife and fish. To protect our drinking water, ponds, lakes and rivers, the best way to dispose of your dog's waste is to put in a bag and throw it away.
The Details:
Cost: 1 month: $10.00 a month
3 months $9.00 a month
6 months: $8.00 a month
What's in the box? You will receive a monthly themed set of eco chic poop bags with at least two carefully selected products for your dog, from all-natural treats to chews and unique accessories. You will get at least 80 bags each month. You can email [email protected] if you have an extra large dog and extra large needs.
When do they ship? They ship the 15th of the month
These have 3.5 calories and harvest fresh sweet potato is the primary ingredient. These are soft and chewy and perfect for all dogs. This will go to my parent's dog.
This is for dogs or cats to support a healthy digestive system and intestinal track. You mix the right amount with water (amount depends on the weight of the animal) and then add it to food. I will try this with my cat and my parent's dog. Both pets are in their senior years. This is made with Papaya leaf, plantain, slippery elm, organic pumpkin seed, pectin, papain and fennel. There was also an offer to try a sample bundle for dogs or cats free!
The Bags
The bags were super cute and perfect fall colors. The patterns were: orange with bones and puppy paws, yellow with puppy paws, brown with bones, and orange. There were several bags that would last awhile.
The Bag
The bag seemed sturdy and I liked they are cute. Who wants to walk around with an ugly grocery store bag. I thought the bags were very sturdy. I didn't have a dog to try them out on, but they worked great for my son's dirty diapers and my cats indigestion problem. It's great to have a set of bags that can be used for my pets and baby!
The Box
Final Thought: This is a great subscription. If you subscribe for a year, you only pay $8.00 a month. I like the extras that Poop Buddy included. I will giving some of these bags to my parent's, for their dog and using some for me. Some of those 40% of dog owners who don't pick up after their dog, live in my neighborhood. This will be great to help clean up some in my yard. Better yet, I might tie some bags on the mailbox with a note (Maybe a bit much). I also love that they give 10% back to charity. This is a great service for dog owners. If you want to sign up for Poop Buddy, click HERE.
Disclosure: I received this box free, in exchange for an honest review. I was not compensated in any way. My opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links.
Appleseed Lane is a new subscription box company for children 4-10. Appleseed Lane graciously gave me a box to review. Appleseed Lane's boxes are filled with 3-5 Science and Math projects. The subscription is $23.00 a month and the box is packed with activities. When the box arrived, I was really excited to do it with L (age 4). L loves Science and I knew he would have a blast doing it.
The Details:
Cost: 1 Month: $23.00 a month
6 Months: $21.00 a month
12 Months: $19.00 a month
Coupon: Use the code FRIEND10 and put my name in the comments (Erin Hamm) to save $10.00 on your subscription.
What's in the box: Every month, your child will get a box full of goodies to make 3-5 Science and Math projects. Every month has a unique theme and there is a book that comes with the box too. The book is filled with activities and illustrations to go with the theme. Your child will also get a chart and badge. As your child continues to get the box, your child will get more badges.
When am I billed? You are charged when you sign up and then again the 20th of each month.
When do I get my box? Boxes are shipped at the end of the month. The box should arrive between the 5th and 10th of the month
How do I cancel? Email [email protected] by the 20th of the month to cancel.
This month's theme “Crime Scene Science”
The Box
The box is so cute with the tree and apple. I couldn't wait to see what was inside.
Information Card
There were four projects: Invisible Ink, Muddy Tracks, Hidden Colors and Sticky Fingers.
Project Instructions
All the project instructs were written with colorful illustrations on the back. The directions were very easy to follow.
Badge and Chart
Every month, you child get a new badge to add to their chart. L was so excited to put his badge on his chart. It is proudly hanging on the refrigerator.
Mustache
You can't be a private detective without a mustache. L's daddy has a mustache, so L was excited to wear this. The purpose behind this box, was to find out who of Professor Caterpillar's family members, took the last cookie from the cookie jar. Each experiment and activity, brought you (your child) closer to the answer.
Invisible Ink
Invisible Ink in Action
L loved the the light that made the message appear. It was the first clue.
Narrowing it Down
L loved narrowing down the suspects.
Muddy Tracks
Plaster
Muddy Tracks Activity
This was the hardest of the activities. L helped combine all the ingredients to make the red dough. L was very curious about what we were making. Once the dough cooled, L put his hand int he dough. We made the plaster and poured it in. It had to sit for at least 30 mins, but we left it over night.
Finished Hand
L's hand turned out great and then L colored it. L is not a huge fan of coloring, so he went with the minimalist approach.
Hidden Colors
Hidden Colors Activity
This activity taught L about chromatography. Chromatography is the scientific way of separating mixtures to see what they are made of.
The Colors
L had to determine which person didn't match. This was a great practice with L and his letters
Sticky Fingers Kit
Narrowing it Down
This was L's favorite activity. L made copies of his finger prints and put them on the card. Then he used the magnifying class to look at them closer. He also used the magnifying glass, to find who stole the cookie!
Finished Project
The Whole Box
Final Thought: L loved this box. This box had so many activities, that it kept my son busy for a long time. Appleseed Lane is one of the few boxes that offers Science projects for kids. My son loves Science, and I am so glad I found a box that helps flourish his interests. This box took my son and I several hours to complete, and my son loved every minute. I loved the my son had a blast with all the activities and I enjoyed seeing my son learn new things. Appleseed Lane is a great value at $23.00 and you can save even more. Just use the code FRIEND10 and put my name (Erin Hamm) in the order comments section (It will be the page you put your address in). You can click HERE to order.
Disclosure: I received the box free for review. I was not compensated for my review and my opinions are completely my own. This post contains affiliate codes.
The Lipstick Crate is a brand new subscription box company that is launching Dec 2013. They can be found on Twitter HERE.
The Lipstick Crate will feature full size lip products in their subscription box. They are looking for input for their launch. If you would like to give your input, feel free to complete the surveys below. The surveys are managed by The Lipstick Crate, but they do not ask any identifying information.
Relevant Nails offered to send me a box to review, and I was very happy to say yes. Relevant Nails was started by 3 UT students in the fall of this year. They loved finding cool and unique handmade nail colors, but they found it difficult to find online. They decided to start their own business and Relevant Nails was born. The box is $15.99 month to month or $15.00 a month when you subscribe for a year.
Kiwi Crate released a coupon for their Thanksgiving and Hanukkah Crates. Click the picture of the crate you want, and use the code SAVE5 to save $5.00 on your Thanksgiving or Hanukkah Crates.
From Kiwi Crate “Contribute to the Thanksgiving fun with these crafty activities! Create adorable turkey place card holders for 6 dinner guests. These mini air-dry clay turkeys make for unique table decoration. And to burn off Thanksgiving energy before or after dinner, kids will love decorating, constructing, and playing their own carnival-style ball toss game. Knock down the turkey feathers with the included ball to score and win — fun for the whole family!”
This is a really cute crate and I will post a full review soon.
From Kiwi Crate “Make your home glow with your own sparkly, tissue-paper-covered menorah and twisty-spinny art! Drop some paint on your spinning dreidel, and watch the colors fly across paper squares. Once the paint dries, you’re ready for the dreidel game!”
Cloud 9 Sample Box sends a box filled with chocolate, beauty products, and other unique treats, sent to your door each month. Cloud 9 sample box is $15.00 a month, and you can save with longer subscriptions. Crazy 4 Subscription Boxes review this subscription and you can find her review HERE .
Cloud 9 has generously given the United Box Bloggers a 3 Month Giveaway to give to one of our readers. Just enter the widget below and good luck!
Julep has released their new mystery box! It is the Diamond Mystery Box and it has a huge value. Every box will be valued at over $120.00 and it is only $24.99. I have never bought a mystery box before, but I was hooked on this one. One person will get a set of Diamond Earrings (1ct total weight)!! Oh, my can you imagine?
Every box will be packed with goodies, including the two polishes below:
I am really excited for this box. I love the glitter nail polishes, so the $24.99 cost, is totally worth it, especially since there is $120.00 worth of product in the box. I would also love to get those earrings. To buy the Diamond Mystery Box, click HERE.
BroBox sent me this box to review and my husband was kind enough to try out out. Each month, BroBox sends an assortment of snacks and other goodies for guys. Brobox always includes fun products, snacks and a surprise item each month.
There are three subscription plans
Single BroBox$14.95 “So you kinda like your Bro but you want to take it slowly”
3 Month Plan “Wingman” $35.00 (Save $5.00) “Your Bro has been there for you through all the B.S. and you want to say thanks.”
6 Month Plan “Best Bro Forever” $72.00 (Save $17.00) “You seriously love your Bro because he’s awesome and makes you feel awesome.”
Shipping
BroBox is shipped the 15th of the month. All the boxes come in envelopes like you see above.
The Box
I love finding out what goodies are in the BroBox.
These were pretty tasty. They area gluten free, high fiber, corn free, all natural no preservatives, no msg, and have 4 grams of protein in a serving. The best part about these chips are that they are tasty and better for you!
This jerky is made by Firefighters. The beef is hand sliced and slow cooked. C loved the mild beef stick. He doesn't like hot or spicy foods, so the hot will be given to a friend.
These are lozenges that are a drug free way to ease an upset stomach, dry mouth, and will replenish vitamins B and C. They come in Ginger, Raspberry and Lime. C hasn't had these yet, but they will be nice to have on hand.
This is an all natural energy shot. It is filled with green tea, coconut water, protein, honey, and high antioxidant fruits. There are also no chemicals. C tried the grape flavor. He said it had a great smell, but was a bit bitter for his tastes.
S'Up Bro Drawstring Bag
This is a great bag that would be great for your workout gear.
The Whole Box
Final Thought: This was a really nice box. C liked the bag and the beef jerky the best. Brobox is a very cool box for guys. There isn't any fancy creams and lotions. This is a great box for guys that are hard to buy for. To sign up for Bro Box, click HERE.
3 Month Plan “Wingman” $35.00 (Save $5.00) “Your Bro has been there for you through all the B.S. and you want to say thanks.”
6 Month Plan “Best Bro Forever” $72.00 (Save $17.00) “You seriously love your Bro because he’s awesome and makes you feel awesome.”
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