Little Passports is a subscription box that teaches children about the USA and other parts of the world. Each month, you child gets a box either the USA edition or the World Edition. Each box follows Sophie and Sam as they travel from place to place. You child will learn about geography, history, culture, and language in a fun and memorable way. Little Passports send me a box to review, and I was excited to check it out.
Details
Cost: USA Edition- $11.95
World Edition– $11.95
What age is this for? The USA edition is made for 7-12 year olds. The World Edition is recommended for 5-10 year olds
What's in the box?
World Edition: Your child with get a explorer kit the first month. It will be a suitcase with everything your child needs to get started. Country specific packages filled with fun souvenirs, letters, stickers, photos, activity sheets and more arrive every month thereafter. There are 24 monthly packages available for the World Edition.
USA Edition: Kick-off your USA adventure with the first month’s Discovery Kit which includes a letter from Sam and Sofia, a USA Field Guide, a USA scratch book, a map, and a camera. Sam and Sofia then travel to two new states every month and send an activity-packed travel journal with stickers, postcards, pop-out models and access to online activities. There are 26 monthly packages to get all 50 states
I was given the World Edition Starter Kit to review.
The Suitcase
The suitcase and materials are all shipping in a brown box. The suitcase (made out of cardboard) will hold all the treasures, papers and souvenirs your child will get along his/her subscription.
Travel Essentials
The box included a passport, boarding pass, letter from Sofia and Sam, and stickers to decorate the suitcase. Every month, your child will get passport stickers to put in their book. You will also receive a new boarding pass each month, with activities to do online. The passport is very neat. There is a place for your child to put their picture, answer questions about where they would like to go, and there is room for their country stickers.
Activity Sheet
There is a 2 sided activity sheet for your child to complete. Once your child completes the activity sheet. You child will know what country is next on Sam and Sofia's journey.
Map
Each month, Sam and Sofia will travel to a new area. You child will get stickers to mark their location. My 4 year old loves this map. It is quite large and is a great learning activity.
Whole Box
Final Thought: I really like Little Passports. There are many activities for you child to do each month. I like how there are online activities for you child to do each month, as well as paper activities. This is a great learning tool for your child. My 4 year old is still a bit young, but is enjoying his passport, suitcase and map. I am going to try to do some online activities with him as well. If you are interested in signing up, just click HERE.
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Disclosure: This box was received free for review. All opinions are my own and I was not compensated in any way. This post contains affiliate links.
I am a runner and I always enjoy getting my StrideBox. StrideBox keeps me accountable to running. I did my first 5K this past summer and I am going to do a 5 mile race this November. I have my first mini this spring! I like finding new running products. I have found stuff I love, and stuff I don't . StrideBox is only $15.00 a month, so it is nice to try various products, without spending lots of money.
The Box
StrideBox comes in this little box. It fits in my mailbox!
First Look
I like the pink details for Breast Cancer Awareness month.
Information Card
StrideBox always includes a detailed list of all the items in the box.
I already know I like Nature's Bakery Fig Bars. They taste like a gourmet Fig Newton. They are made with 100% natural ingredients. I have received these in another subscription box and enjoyed them. This would be good before a race.
This is the only low glycemic index energy gel on the market. This only has two ingredients. I have never had chocolate energy gels, so I am anxious to try it.
Honey Stinger is popular among runners. Again, I haven't tried chocolate running products, but I will give this a try. This is certified organic and is a healthy snack or can be used during training.
This has bio-available electrolytes and is promised to have a great taste. It is raspberry lemon-aid flavor, so it sounds delicious.
The Whole Box.
Final Thought: The total value for this box was $15.82, not including samples. I like finding new running products to try. I like that the box was worth more than I paid. I love the running bag and like that I will have a designated bag for my running stuff. If you want to try StrideBox, go to www.stridebox.com.
A Horse Box is a subscription box curated for horse lovers. Each month a Horse Box send various equestrian items for your horse, to your door. There are 3 different subscription boxes: a mini horse, a horse box, and a tack box. While I am not a horse owner myself, I know horses are expensive animals. A Horse Box is a cheap way to give your horse the best treats and products.
Details
Cost and Subscriptions:
A. A Mini Horse Box: $15.00 a month Each month receive 2-3 of the best equestrian products on the market
B. A Horse Box: $30.00 a month. Each month receive 4-7 handpicked items from the best grooming products to gourmet treats & more.
C. A Tack Box: $20.00 a month. Everyday essentials for competing during show season
When does the box ship? 15th of the month
How do I cancel? There is an unsubscribe button on the website.
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I really enjoy my Me Undies subscription. I love their underwear. They are a bit pricey ($16.00), but they feel and fit amazing. Me Undies carries underwear, t-shirts and socks for men and women. They have different price points, so check them out if you are interested. You can pick the color underwear you want, or get the color of the month. I chose to pick my color.
The Package
I received the grey pair of underwear, a condom (these are in all my packages), a thank you card and an ad from Me Undies.
Final Thought: I really like this subscription. I don't pay $16.00 underwear normally, but these are great pairs of underwear. I also like that you can skip or pause your subscription each month (only during the first 5 days of the month). I am going to get this subscription for awhile. To subscribe or check out Me Undies, click the picture below.
Popsugar has become my favorite box that I get for me. It is $35.00 a month, but it is increasing by $5.00 November 1, 2013. Popsugar sends a box of the must have items from the month. You can all kinds of items from makeup, to hair clips, books, snacks, you name it. I love that they send such a variety of things, there is always something I love in the box. I saw the spoilers for this month, and I was really excited to get my box. This month, Popsugar nailed it! I loved my entire box. Normally, I do a first look, but I was took excited and opened my box.
The Information Card
Popsugar has amazing information cards. Their cards fold out and have information about each product, why they picked it and the picture. I don't like staring at the information card, trying to find out what is what. This month, Popsugar is donating a $1.00 to Breast Cancer research with every box sold.
Julep recently made an appearance in my Citrus Lane box. I was hoping Popsugar would get a different color than Citrus Lane included, and I was happy to see they did. Popsugar send two polishes: the freedom top coat and Char nail polish. The Freedom Top Coat is one of my favorite Julep products. It makes your nails look glossy and it tries your polish in 5 minutes! The other polish was Char, a beautiful dark blue color. If you are interested in find out more about Julep Maven and how to get a free box, check out my October review HERE.
This is an amazing rice crispy treat. It is covered with icing and sprinkles. It is also loaded with goody marshmallows. I have started eating it, but it is huge. I will have to eat it a bit at a time. I am going to order more from this company.
I love these bobby pins. They are big enough for think hair. I have to use tons of those little bobby pins, because they are so small. These will be good to keep small hairs away from my face, when I am running
Stitch Fix Gift Card $45.00 ($20.00 face value and $25 for the waived styling fee)
I love Stitch Fix. You pay $25.00 for a styling fee, and a stylist puts together a box of clothes and send it to you. You fill out a style survey with your size and preference. You can even link up your Pinterest boards. You keep the clothes you like and send back the clothes you don't. It is free shipping both ways. If you buy something, you styling fee gets applied to your purchase. I tried Stitch Fix a couple months ago. You can see my review here. This gift card from Popsugar waves the styling fee and gives you $20.00 in clothes. That is a $45.00 value!
This brush is made for all types of hair: thick, thin, curly, wigs, kids, etc. You can use it on wet or dry hair. The company is currently donating 25% of sales from this brush to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
When someone purchases this bracelet from Gorjana's retail site, 100% of the profits will go to Breast Cancer Awareness. The bracelet is very cute. It does run on the small side, but it does fit my wrist. This would be a cute gift for a young girl too! I was a bit surprised by the $45.00 retail price, WOW!
This book was written for me! I can't cook, well at least not well. I can follow directions, but I don't attempt crazy, complicated recipes. This books gives tips and very SIMPLE recipes. I am using this, and maybe, I will impress someone with my cooking.
This is the only item I am not crazy about. I always wear black eye liner. I have blue eyes, pale skin and dark brown hair. I have never used brown. I am not sure if I will try this or trade it with someone.
Contest Card
The Whole Box
Final Thought: This is my favorite box from Popsugar so far. The total value of this box (using the cheapest prices) was $174.99. Wow, what a fantastic value for $35.00! I loved this box and the brown eyeliner, was the only product I didn't love. The price for Popsugar is going up Nov 4th. Right now, you can upgrade or subscribe at the current rate of $34.99 a month, 3 months is $95.00, 6 months is $190.00 and 12 months is $380.00.
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I love jewelry, but it's something I never buy for myself
I was excited when Bamshell offered me a box to review. Bamshell sends out an accessories box every month with free shipping. Bamshell has several different boxes, that have different combinations of bracelets earrings, necklaces and rings. You can pick which type of box you want. They also have a shop, which also offers free shipping.
Details:
Cost: $13.99 to $18.95 depending on which box you choose.
Coupon: Use the code Ramblings15 to save 15% on your purchase at www.bamshell.com. This code is good through October.
These are these have a rhinestone and pearl combination. They are pretty but I may give this pair to my mother. These are a bit more formal than I usually wear.
Whole Box
The Jewelry
Final Thought:Based on the prices on the accessories shop, the total value is $27.96. For $18.95, I received three pairs of earrings and a bracelet. I think this is a great value and I couldn't buy the items cheaper. They will make great gifts for friends and family. I loved the bracelet and the bow earrings the best. I liked all the items, but wish there were a little more variety with the earrings. As Bamshell grows, I look forward to seeing the new and unique pieces they add to their shop. Want to try out Bamshell? Go HERE and use the code Ramblings15 to save 15% on your purchase. This code is good through October.
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Disclosure: This box was received free for review. All opinions are my own and I was not compensated in any way.
I enjoy buying products from independent artists. It is nice to have unique items to have around my house. I was really excited when Indie Gift Box sent me a box to review. Indie Gift Box sends handmade and small business items to your door. Their mission is to help you discover new artistic talent, while helping independent artists, find success. Indie Gift Box is a unique type of subscription box. Indie Gift Box doesn't have reoccurring billing. Each month, Indie Gift Box will post on their blog when the box will come available. You go to the website, when the boxes are released, and pay by Paypal.
Details:
Cost: $20.00 for a Standard Box ($20-50.00 worth of items)
$25.00 for a Deluxe Box ($30-60.00 worth of items)
Shipping: $5.50 to the US, $15.00 to Canada, $22.00 International
Where do you ship? Anywhere the U.S Postal System delivers.
What's in the box?Indie Gift Box sends high quality handmade items and other small business items, to go with a theme each month.
This is handmade in the UK. I linked it to a product in the company's Etsy shop, but this one is smaller. The $6.00 value appears accurate. I love the Beatles reference. I will put this on my desk.
I love these spoons. These are handmade out of ceramic and are so well made. They would be cute as a decoration in the kitchen, or to serve dips/sauces. These are my favorite items.
I always have thank you cards at home. I am a believer of the written sentiment, and in this technological time, I don't think there is a replacement for a hand written card.
Wow! This candle smells amazing. It smells like gardenia, roses and maybe some honeysuckle. I love the scent.
Coupons!
Indie Gift Box included a 30% off coupon to Chin Up Prints, a 25% off coupon for G.E.A.R by Re-Invention, and a $30.00 off furniture or 25% coupon code for decor at Wyldwood Home. They have some really neat tree stump side tables. There was also a card from www.peaceloveswap.com. It is on online website to swap gently used baby, kid and maternity items.
Whole Box
Final Thought: The total value for the products in this box was $41.00. In addition, there were also some high value coupons in the box too! My favorite items were the ceramic spoons and the candle. The box is only $25.00 plus $5.50 shipping, so this box is worth the cost. I really enjoyed the unique items in the box. If you are looking to support local artists, small businesses and get unique items, check out www.indiegiftbox.com.
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I loved the WhimseyBox I received for review. Each month, Whimseybox sends the materials to make a complete DIY craft project, all for $15.00 a month. Every month, Whimseybox sends project instructions, DIY supplies, a reusable storage box, and an original 5×7 original art print each month. Whimseybox's slogan is “Stop pinning, start making”. Whimseybox sends you everything you need, to start making awesome craft projects.
I got the opportunity to review Whimseybox and I loved the box. Making the bracelet was super easy and fun. You can read my full review HERE. If you are interested in signing up, click HERE and you will get $5.00 off your first month, making it only $10.00.
The Whole Box
The Finished Bracelet
The kit came with everything for 2 bracelets, but I broke my needle before I could finish the second one.
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*This review is an adult subscription box. This review contains mature themes.
The Fantasy Box is an adult subscription service, designed to give your intimate relationship a little kick. When The Fantasy Box asked me to review their subscription, I couldn't say yes fast enough. I am a happy married woman of 10 years, and I am always up for taking time to be with my husband C. This is not a box of sex toys, although the Fantasy Box includes some cool stuff. The Fantasy Box is about a “choreographed” experience with instructions on how to make it happen. The Fantasy Box sends a box of directions and various items, some intimate, some not, designed around a certain theme. Each box explores a fantasy. Sometimes the focus will be the women, sometimes the man. Each month is different and each box is designed to bring you and your partner closer together. No two months are the same, but everyone gets the same intro box. The intro box (the one I am reviewing), focuses around communication with your partner.
The Details
How Does It Work? When you sign up, you fill out for the women, her size (S-4X), date of birth, bra size, and cup size. The man fills out his size (S-2X) and date of birth. You also select monthly or every other month for the frequency of boxes.
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Subscriptions and Cost:
When am I billed: The 1st of the month
How do I cancel? You can cancel from your account. You can also switch plans, or frequencies. You must cancel before the last day of the month, to avoid being charged for the next month.
When my box came, I had no idea what it was. I like to keep my intimate matters private, so I like there is a giant Fantasy Box sticker on the box.
The box
The box is beautiful. This is the best actual box, of any subscription box I have received. The box is made very sturdy. The front lifts out, open and has a magnetic closure.
Side of the box
I love the details on the side of the box. All the little pictures are very cute. I am going to reuse this box and store my “intimate” items.
First Look
Welcome to The Fantasy Box
Under the brochures, there was a white welcome card and 2 cards that say Leader and Follower. You read the welcome note first. It goes into detail about the instructions for the box and what you need to do.
The Directions
The directions are in two parts: Part 1: Let's Talk About Sex and Part 2: Leader & Follower. Each sections goes into detail about what you need to do. (keep reading for more details)
For Him/For Her
The intro box is all about communication. The top brochures are a survey for you and your spouse. There are 20 questions, and each survey is the same. The first task, is to fill out the survey and discuss over a romantic dinner (maybe over desert). C and I discussed them after the children went to bed. It is hard to get a night away, so we work with what we have. The questions are very specific. Some of the questions are: the best way to build anticipation is to: (select an answer), I am turned on by (select an answer). After 10 years of marriage, I was surprised to learn new things about C. How often do you really sit down and talk with your partner about your sexual preferences? After 10 years, we really hadn't discuss that in many years.
Leader and Follower Cards
Each Leader and Follower card has instructions on the back. Each person picks what role they are going to be. You don't get to see what the other person's directions are, that is part of the fun. I am not going to share what the instructions of either card are, because that would ruin the fun!
The Goods
There are so many things in this box, it took me a bit to get to the actual items. Everything was wrapped and placed very nicely in the box. I love pink and black together.
What is a good fantasy without a blindfold? There are two elastic bands on the back, so it won't slip off your head. Note: I am not an expert on this, just an observation.
It is hot pink, which I love. It has 3 speeds, and comes with batteries. Did I mention it is waterproof? We all know what this is for, so I will move on.
The can says it is an “aphrodisiac infused ritual”. It has a really nice smell that is hard to describe. It is a soy candle that is paraban free, cruelty free, natural and petro. deriv. free.
This is a very flattering babydoll dress. It is one size, but I think it would look great, on many different sizes. It is super soft too.
The Whole Box
Final Thought: The total value for this box was $66.04. This is a great box value, as half the fun is the cards and survey! This box costs $59.00 by subscription. I will spare you the details, but this is a fun box. The Fantasy Box really put thought into making this box: from the communication exercise, to the directions, to the items in the box. Again, this is so much more than a box of sex toys. It will bring you and your partner closer together, and you will have a deeper understanding of your partner's likes/dislikes. What do you think of The Fantasy Box? If you are interested in trying The Fantasy Box, click HERE, and use the code SBM2013 to save 20% on your subscription!
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