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Post by dealsamongus on Apr 22, 2016 21:49:54 GMT
As some people may be aware I am a review blogger and one of the things I review is monthly subscription boxes - animal ones, lifestyle, gluten-free, yoga and the list goes on.
I think about these a lot and was wondering what you all thought about these?
As a reviewer I have seen AWESOME ones (Peaches and Petals) and some not so awesome!
Some worth the money and some not.. what do you all think?
Jennifer
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Post by NanaKate on Apr 22, 2016 21:56:07 GMT
My 12 y/o DGD loves her Loot Crate subscription.
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Post by peasquared on Apr 22, 2016 21:58:03 GMT
My inside dog gets a Barkbox each month. He (and I) love it! I live in a rural area and my pet store is very limited in the dog treats it sells. With the Barkbox, I'm able to see what is available and order more if I want. They have custom made themed toys in each box too that are so darn cute, I also just recently started the Fabfitfun subscription. I have only received the Welcome Box and the Spring box, but both were filled with goodies that would retail significantly higher than the cost of the subscription. For me, it's just fun to get a package in the mail.  |
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Post by Nicole on Apr 22, 2016 22:07:42 GMT
I recently subscribed to a couple of them. I started getting Ipsy, and I really like that. I tried Love With Food for a couple of months but just canceled it because I just didn't like the items I was receiving with it. I like sticking around $10/month for boxes, but I haven't come across too many in that price range.
Overall, I like the idea of subscription boxes. I like getting something fun in the mail! |
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Post by dealsamongus on Apr 22, 2016 22:26:44 GMT
My 12 y/o DGD loves her Loot Crate subscription. I have never reviewed a Loot Crate, but I did reviews of Geek Fuel. They recently dropped all ambassadors (which happens when a box gets bigger and does not need the free publicity anymore). What is your daughters favorite part? I used to give my husband the stuff for his cubicle at work - he has comics, bobble heads, posters and random nicknacks from them. |
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Post by dealsamongus on Apr 22, 2016 22:30:05 GMT
My inside dog gets a Barkbox each month. He (and I) love it! I live in a rural area and my pet store is very limited in the dog treats it sells. With the Barkbox, I'm able to see what is available and order more if I want. They have custom made themed toys in each box too that are so darn cute, I also just recently started the Fabfitfun subscription. I have only received the Welcome Box and the Spring box, but both were filled with goodies that would retail significantly higher than the cost of the subscription. For me, it's just fun to get a package in the mail. That is my favorite part too!! I LOVE getting packages - it is a reason I became a review blogger, not a day goes by without something coming for me. I have wanted a FabFitFun but just haven't signed up yet.. if you want a GOOD box that is affordable - Peaches and Petals! I do have some reviews on my site, and each month the box is AWESOME! It is my favorite to get - always themed and always above retail! I also just did a review of the Special Edition Cat Box from Pet Treater and that one also blew me away! I see so many crappy boxes, it is a thrill to see a really good one! I love the idea behind Barkbox! I will have to look into that one for my dads dog! |
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Post by dealsamongus on Apr 22, 2016 22:32:22 GMT
I recently subscribed to a couple of them. I started getting Ipsy, and I really like that. I tried Love With Food for a couple of months but just canceled it because I just didn't like the items I was receiving with it. I like sticking around $10/month for boxes, but I haven't come across too many in that price range.
Overall, I like the idea of subscription boxes. I like getting something fun in the mail! I think that is the appeal - getting something new each month. I had the opportunity to ask questions to a Box company for a upcoming post - the answers and process is FASCINATING! I think the margins for them is the hardest - keeping it within a price point that is profit to them but also a deal to the subscriber. I have reviewed some TERRIBLE boxes and know good ones are really on the rarer side. |
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Post by craftmepink on Apr 22, 2016 22:32:38 GMT
I LOVE subscription boxes unfortunately my wallet doesn't! I subscribed to many boxes (Birchbox, Ipsy, Love with Food, Japanese Freedom Market, Sweet Kawaii Box, Julep, Walmart Beauty Box). Yup, I went a little crazy. This year, I downsized and cancelled all my subscriptions except Birchbox because I usually love everything I get and they have an awesome point system.
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Post by dealsamongus on Apr 22, 2016 22:36:50 GMT
I LOVE subscription boxes unfortunately my wallet doesn't! I subscribed to many boxes (Birchbox, Ipsy, Love with Food, Japanese Freedom Market, Sweet Kawaii Box, Julep, Walmart Beauty Box). Yup, I went a little crazy. This year, I downsized and cancelled all my subscriptions except Birchbox because I usually love everything I get and they have an awesome point system. That sounds like my house, the only difference is I am sent them free with the agreement to post a review. I have not began reviewing the beauty boxes yet, but I plan to at some point. I have heard that Birchboxes point system is awesome! I have never heard of a couple of the boxes you mentioned - Japanese Freedom, Sweet Kawaii - which is no surprise as there are 's of boxes out there and I have barely scratched the surface. I did a review of a Moon Ritual Box.. that was interesting to say the least. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2016 22:38:45 GMT
Stampin' Up! My Paper Pumpkin- so worth it. A new stamp set, ink pad and kit for $20 shipped or less. Purchase a year from me for $200 plus tax. Check out My Paper Pumpkin YouTube Channel HERE. |
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Post by dealsamongus on Apr 22, 2016 22:41:05 GMT
Stampin' Up! My Paper Pumpkin- so worth it. A new stamp set, ink pad and kit for $20 shipped or less. Purchase a year from me for $200 plus tax. Check out My Paper Pumpkin YouTube Channel HERE. Yea I review that one each month and it is a great deal! Cute projects too! I love this months!!! |
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Post by StephDRebel on Apr 22, 2016 22:46:12 GMT
I love play! By Sephora, get ipsy because I'm too lazy to cancel and enjoy bark box and pop sugar. I really loved lip factory, but they couldn't get their billing together.
I've done some food boxes too, but I tend to do then for a while then change it up.
I'm considering doing a quarterly pure romance box, I've had a lot of people ask!
I'll look at the petals one, what does it typically include?
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Post by miss_lizzie on Apr 22, 2016 22:50:16 GMT
I got Cat Lady Box and loved it.
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Post by cmhs on Apr 22, 2016 22:57:36 GMT
Loot Crate is awesome and a really good value for the money. I got ds12 a subscription for Christmas and I was blown away by the size and quality.
I was underwhelmed by birchbox but my dd loves it.
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Post by dealsamongus on Apr 22, 2016 22:57:57 GMT
I love play! By Sephora, get ipsy because I'm too lazy to cancel and enjoy bark box and pop sugar. I really loved lip factory, but they couldn't get their billing together. I've done some food boxes too, but I tend to do then for a while then change it up. I'm considering doing a quarterly pure romance box, I've had a lot of people ask! I'll look at the petals one, what does it typically include? Peaches and Petals is a lifestyle type box - this past month included a coloring book, mug, colored pencils, a charging station for phones, a bath item and a cute little bag. If you go here (http://dealsamongus.com/?s=Peaches+and+Petals) you will be able to see about 7 months worth of reviews. Honestly the boxes are getting better the further it goes. Do you review boxes? I have thought about Pure Romance too, but not sure.. |
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Post by dealsamongus on Apr 22, 2016 22:59:24 GMT
I got Cat Lady Box and loved it. Which box did you get? The one with the tote or the one with the mug and litter coupon? I love all of them! I LOVE getting this box, and the owner is SO NICE and passionate about getting nice products for Cat Lady's out there! |
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Post by Delta Dawn on Apr 22, 2016 23:03:00 GMT
I love getting stuff in the mail. I have rooms full of clothing and scrapbooking supplies. Tons and tons. I say GO FOR IT if you are able to throw out or use up. If not then NO don't do it!
Good luck!
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Post by NanaKate on Apr 22, 2016 23:09:42 GMT
I believe she would say the bobbleheads and tee shirts are her favorites.
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Post by dealsamongus on Apr 22, 2016 23:12:48 GMT
I love getting stuff in the mail. I have rooms full of clothing and scrapbooking supplies. Tons and tons. I say GO FOR IT if you are able to throw out or use up. If not then NO don't do it! Good luck! I have found by and large boxes are a lot of fun to get and review! |
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Post by Delta Dawn on Apr 22, 2016 23:14:44 GMT
I love getting stuff in the mail. I have rooms full of clothing and scrapbooking supplies. Tons and tons. I say GO FOR IT if you are able to throw out or use up. If not then NO don't do it! Good luck! I have found by and large boxes are a lot of fun to get and review! Better things come in bigger packages. I know. I would say GO for the box. You will love the box! |
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Post by jamielynn on Apr 23, 2016 12:48:09 GMT
I credit you ladies as I've read about these for years and finally started (upon seeing a Target boxes are up post).
My first Target one was wonderful! The next okay, the most recent fair. I'm going to have to look over the next one well to see if I want it before ordering.
I also got an invite to Play! By Sephora. I had to try as I know those are hard to get. My first was this month and definitely worth the $10 so I plan to try that again next month.
I'd like to try Stitch Fix but I think for the average cost per item being $55 I'd rather just go to Nordstrom a few times a year and work with their stylist and splurge. We shall see.
Like others I like the ones that are $5-10/month and include shipping. Over that I'd prefer selecting what I buy.
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Post by pierkiss on Apr 23, 2016 13:14:03 GMT
We had been getting Koala Crate for my 3 year old and Green Kids Craft for my 5 and 6 year olds. Hey we're really fun and packed with awesomeness. Especially Koala Crate-seriously loved that one! But we're pretty busy this year and we weren't using them as they came in. I have piles of unopened craft boxes waiting for summer time. So, I discontinued. If we go through our stash and they are wanting them again then I'll resubscribe. Eta: I had forgotten about Julep. I was getting their monthly box, and it started out really great. But after a few months he colors just really weren't doing it for me, so I cancelled. It was fun getting all those nail polishes in the mail though!! |
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Post by pierkiss on Apr 23, 2016 13:21:06 GMT
Oh! We're doing a trial week of Green Chef meal sub box. It's ok. We signed up and then checked out the menus. We hated all of the options for like 3 weeks straight. They just didn't seem appealing at all. Then we saw the menu for this week and thought it sounded ok enough, and went for it. I made our first meal the other day, and it wasn't bad. It wasn't great either though. I was not happy with the instructions for making the sushi rice. I can't see us continuing with this meal box after this week unless the next 2 meals are amazing. I want to try some of the other ones.
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Post by Gravity on Apr 23, 2016 14:54:55 GMT
OP, would you share the link to your review blog?
I just received an invitation for the Sephora box. I'm going to try it since I keep hearing good things about it.
I just received my second Stitch Fix box. So far I am not impressed. I kept one shirt out of the first box to avoid losing my styling fee. I left very detailed feedback on the first box. The second box was a complete bust. I hated everything in it and returned all if it. I also requested a new stylist. I'm giving them one more month, then I'm done.
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Post by StephDRebel on Apr 23, 2016 16:17:37 GMT
I love play! By Sephora, get ipsy because I'm too lazy to cancel and enjoy bark box and pop sugar. I really loved lip factory, but they couldn't get their billing together. I've done some food boxes too, but I tend to do then for a while then change it up. I'm considering doing a quarterly pure romance box, I've had a lot of people ask! I'll look at the petals one, what does it typically include? Peaches and Petals is a lifestyle type box - this past month included a coloring book, mug, colored pencils, a charging station for phones, a bath item and a cute little bag. If you go here (http://dealsamongus.com/?s=Peaches+and+Petals) you will be able to see about 7 months worth of reviews. Honestly the boxes are getting better the further it goes. Do you review boxes? I have thought about Pure Romance too, but not sure.. I don't review, I'm too lazy to blog regularly. If I start a box, I'll lyk! |
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Post by dealsamongus on Apr 23, 2016 21:06:38 GMT
OP, would you share the link to your review blog? I just received an invitation for the Sephora box. I'm going to try it since I keep hearing good things about it. I just received my second Stitch Fix box. So far I am not impressed. I kept one shirt out of the first box to avoid losing my styling fee. I left very detailed feedback on the first box. The second box was a complete bust. I hated everything in it and returned all if it. I also requested a new stylist. I'm giving them one more month, then I'm done. Yes my blog is www.dealsamongus.com You can search for the categories that interest you and i also have about 35 giveaway of the items i review! Enjoy, it is my labor of love! |
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Post by dealsamongus on Apr 23, 2016 21:13:05 GMT
Oh! We're doing a trial week of Green Chef meal sub box. It's ok. We signed up and then checked out the menus. We hated all of the options for like 3 weeks straight. They just didn't seem appealing at all. Then we saw the menu for this week and thought it sounded ok enough, and went for it. I made our first meal the other day, and it wasn't bad. It wasn't great either though. I was not happy with the instructions for making the sushi rice. I can't see us continuing with this meal box after this week unless the next 2 meals are amazing. I want to try some of the other ones. I have seen those and I have wondered. I would love to try Blue Apron, but just have not yet. |
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Post by scrapsuzy on Apr 23, 2016 23:08:35 GMT
The only box I've done is Treatsie, and I've only done it for a month. I paid for two months more, and will probably cancel after that. Not because I don't love the boxes (I do, based on just the one) but because it's really good stuff that is really bad for me and I need to do better. Off to check out the Cat Lady Box and Peaches & Petals. Definitely need to do something non-food. |
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Post by craftymom101 on Apr 23, 2016 23:15:00 GMT
I get Ipsy and the Popsugar Must Have box. I LOVE my PS box and would hate giving it up!! This month we received the new Cravings cook book by Christy Teagen, some amazing hand cream, a spendy night time serum that I love, a lemon print tea towel, salt and pepper shakers, and chocolate covered espresso beans. Everything will be used and the value is fantastic!
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Post by dealsamongus on Apr 24, 2016 0:37:26 GMT
The only box I've done is Treatsie, and I've only done it for a month. I paid for two months more, and will probably cancel after that. Not because I don't love the boxes (I do, based on just the one) but because it's really good stuff that is really bad for me and I need to do better. Off to check out the Cat Lady Box and Peaches & Petals. Definitely need to do something non-food. The Cat Lady Box is so fun each month as is Peaches & Petals! I love both boxes and seriously make my husband go through them with me so he can see the value! Like I said before the owner of Cat Lady Box is passionate about getting quality items with a cat them to cat lovers. Enjoy which ever one you choose! You seriously wont go wrong with either! |
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