I have not tried a ‘time of the month” box before, so I was happy when E-Sentials sent me a box to review. E-Sentials sends you an assortment of razors, pads, deodorant, and tampons, to you door each month. They have different levels of plan that determines what will be included in your box.
The Details
Cost and What's in the Box: There are 3 subscription types.
a. $10.00 a month, an assortment of 20 tampons and pads
b. $13.00 a month an assortment of 20 tampons and pads and 3 disposable razors
c. $16.00 a month an assortment of 20 tampons and pads, 3 disposable razors and deodorant
I received 14 Tampax Pearl Tampons. You can choose from Tampax Cardboard, Pearl and Radiant, Kotex, OB, Playtex Gentile Glide or None. You can also choose how many light regular or super tampons you want.
This was the only brand of pads E-Sentials offered. Always is the leader in the pad industry, but not everyone uses this brand. I do use this brand, so I am happy.
I am not sure on the brand, but these seem nice quality razors. I linked to some Venus razors, which looked similar and I estimated the price.
One Summer's Eve Cleansing Cloth
This is a nice little sample product that E-Sentials included
The Whole Box
Final Thought: The total estimated retail values for this box was $13.99. While you could go to Target, use coupons and get these items cheaper than $16.00, this box is about convenience. There is a big value, having all my essential items for the month sent to me. If I go to Target, I have to load a 4 year old and 18 month old with me. In addition, I can't get out of Target with just the items on my list. I love the idea of having my item sent to me. One less thing for me to worry about each month. If you are interested in signing up, check out http://www.e-sentials.com/. Stay tuned to my website as the United Box Bloggers will have a giveaway for a 3 month subscription. This giveaway will have multiple winners!
Last month's Stork Stack was a big disappointment to me. I was a little nervous about this month, and hoped it would be better. I am happy that Stork Stack delivered! This was a good month. Stork Stack is $27.99 a month but if you click HERE and use the code EA4827B9, you will save $10.00 on your first box. Stork Stack is for newborn to 3 years old.
This month's theme was “The Five Senses“. This box was for a 18 month old boy.
This month's toy represented the sense of sight (to see which toy to play with). T, my 18 month old, loves this toy. It was hard to get him down for nap, because he kept playing with this. This one item is worth almost the price of the box. I love wooden toys and this is very well made.
This rabbit represents the sense of touch. The rabbit is super cuddly. There are 3 different color variations of the rabbit and this is the one I was hoping to get. Mr Rabbit is currently cuddling with T for nap time.
These are for the sense of taste. These are apple raisin soft granola bites. T hasn't tried these yet but they feel very soft. I think T will likes these.
This is for the sense of smell. I have received this in another box before. It works really well in the winter to protect little one's cheeks from getting chapped.
This is for the sense of taste. This is made with blueberries, cashews and dates with a dash of lemon and vanilla. Soft and chewy with a hint of crunch. I am not a fan of bar, but I will give it a try. This is the mom gift.
The Whole Box
Final Thought I am really happy with the October Stork Stack. The total value for this box was $51.49. This is a really nice value for a box that costs $27.99. The two most expensive items in the box (the rabbit and toy) were played with within minutes of opening the box. If you are interested in signing up, click HERE and use the code EA4827B9, you will save $10.00 on your first box.
Ipsy released 6 spoilers on their website. I am not a beauty expert, so I am horrible at figuring out the spoilers. Let me know what these products are please!
It was hard to decide what Julep Maven box to get. I loved the red in Classic with a twist. Anisa. I really wasn't crazy about the grey-beige color, Winona. I also loved It Girl this month. I decided to stay with Classic with a Twist and trade Winona on a swap board. Julep is $19.95 a month, but the nice part is, you can skip any month. When you sign up, you fill out a style profile, and are assigned to one of five styles: Modern Beauty, It Girl, Bombshell, BoHo Glam, and Classic with a Twist, Every month, BoHo Glam, Bombshell and Classic with a Twist gets 2 polishes and then a beauty/makeup/nail item. It Girl always has 3 polishes. Modern Beauty always get two beauty, makeup, nail care, or skin care items.
The Box
I like how the add-ons are all in the same box.
Quote Card
There is always a little card, with a quote for the month. This month, the card says, “Don't Ask Permission” by Joan Jett
Candy Corn
Julep always include a little bonus item. This month's item was candy corn. My boys are going to enjoy this. I am not a fan.
Kajal Eye Glider with sharpener
I was glad to get a make up item this month. I haven't tried this yet, but I like eye pencils. I also like the sharpener.
Alisa
I love this red. It is the reason I chose this box. I love the color.
Winona
I was not a fan of this color. It is a beige-grey color. I am trading this for another color, with person from an online swap group.
Casper
This is a white sparkly color that glows in the dark. I think this will be fun for Halloween.
The Whole Box
Final Thought This was a pretty nice month. I love Alisa and Casper! I love being a part of an online community, so I can trade colors I don't love. I might skip next month. I have quite a collection of nail polish. Do you subscribe to Julep? What do you think? If you are new to Julep Maven, you can get your first box free, just pay shipping ($3.99). Click HERE to order and use the code FREEBOX. Note: Your first box will not be the same as regular subscribers. You will get the same number of products, but the colors will be different.
Taste Trunk is a gourmet food subscription box that send 5-10 food items a month for $29.00. They also send coupons, background on the companies and recipes. There are four tasty trunks to choose from: Gourmet, Sweet, BBQ and Healthy. I love getting my Taste Trunks. They are always packed with food and have a good value. They ship in a priority mail box, and are always heavy. They are very beautifully put together. Everything is wrapped in tissue paper and tied with burgundy ribbon.
The Details:
Cost: $29.00 a month but save 25% on your 1st trunk by using Boxmom25 in the promo code field and putting “Erin Hamm” in the special instructions area. There is also a shipping charge now.
Charge Date: 1st of the Month and each month automatically unless you cancel.
When do I get my box: Around the 15th of the month
Just enter below, by “a rafflecopter giveaway” and good luck! Just a note, Taste Trunk is running the giveaway tool, that is why it is Rafflecopter and not Giveaway tools.a Rafflecopter giveawayDo you love giveaways? Click HERE and see all my current giveaways.
Disclosure: Taste Trunk is responsible for all prize distributions. Taste Trunk is running and managing the Rafflecopter widget.
My son has a peanut allergy and it is almost impossible to find a food subscription that doesn't include nuts. I found a subscription box that caters to your “free from diet”. I was really excited to try The Tasteful Pantry, because I wouldn't have to worry about any peanut products in the box. The Tasteful Pantry send a customized box of snacks/foods based on your diet. You can choose dairy free, gluten free, vegan, soy free and nut free. One of the really cool things, is you can mix and match any of the diets. You can choose nut free, dairy free and vegan for one box. If you don't have any dietary preferences, you don't have to select any of them. Once you find a snack you like, you can buy more in their shop.
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