Tag Archives: Monthly Subscription Boxes

Monthly Mystery Box of Awesome – August 2016 Review

Monthly Mystery Box of Awesome – August 2016 Review

I am a collector of many items, from paper to gadgets. I think that this collecting nature started when I was a child. I had board games that were my mothers, and patches from my father’s high school days.

Now that I have a house, I realize that space is a commodity and am always looking for ways to make the space stretch further than it looks on the surface. The problem with being a collector is that I have a collection of the most random items from hammocks to cat toys. I am a believer that each item I may not want would make a great holiday gift, so I save and collect.

I also love adding to this collection each month and the Monthly Mystery Box of Awesome by That Daily Deal.com helps me collect items that I did not know I wanted! Each month no theme is chosen, but rather a selection of random gender neutral items that will undoubtedly meet a need in your life that you never knew was missing.

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Labor of Love Co: DIY Soy Candle Kit Review

Labor of Love Co: DIY Soy Candle Kit Review and Giveaway

About 10 years ago I decided I wanted to make candles for my family, friends and for myself. I purchased books, and diligently read whatever I could find online about candle making.

I found the process long, and honestly quite dangerous – have you been burned by hot wax before? Needless to say that initial foray into candle making scared me and I decided to back off until the process was streamlined and not as complicated.

Recently Labor of Love Co reached out to me to review one of their DIY Soy Candle Boxes and since I enjoy making candles I accepted. I was also eager to see if the candle making process could be simplified and made with only the ingredients sent in a box.

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The Cat Kit: The Summer Kit – August 2016 Review

The Cat Kit: The Summer Kit – August 2016 Review

Summer is a constant “on the go” time, if it is not the beach it is amusement parks, family gatherings and even overnight excursions. Many times with all this travel the cats are left and home, and while out of sight, they are not out of mind.

I am a cat lady and proud of it and even when we travel our cats are never far from our thoughts. I love to have cat items sprinkled throughout my daily life. I have a cat wallet that sits beside a cat umbrella in a cat bag. My girl Maggee is also my background on my phone as well as hundreds of photos on my phone.

Since I love getting cat related items as much as my cats enjoy getting toys, I was excited to be given the opportunity to review The Cat Kit, The Cat Kit is a filled with 7 adorable items for cat and human and really is “purrfect” for any cat lover.

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American Gluten-Free – Foodie Box – August 2016 – Review

American Gluten-Free Foodie Box – August 2016 Review

Support comes in many forms and many different ways. One of the most important keys in small businesses is the concept of support.

I think one of the biggest supporters of small businesses are the monthly gift box companies. Each month a small business that may otherwise not get the widespread eyes that a monthly subscription box can provide.

Each month American Gluten-Free chooses small and not so small business and not only includes them in their boxes, but also features them on their website and social media. This gives subscribers a nice insight into a company that otherwise may not be featured. The small businesses of the world make the world of commerce go around. Each month American Gluten-Free sends subscribers 7 to 9 items, mostly full size products to sample.

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Paper Pumpkin August 2016 Kit Review

Paper Pumpkin – Bold Botanicals – August 2016 Kit Review and Giveaway

If there is one thing that is inevitable it is the passage of time. As I get older this becomes more and more evident with little reprieve. I feel as though it was only a couple of months ago I was thinking of fall, and the changing weather and leaves approaching.

As luck will have it, the August 2016 Paper Pumpkin kit “Bold Botanicals” is a subtle reminder of the upcoming fall season and the crisp leaves that accompany it. .

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Peaches & Petals Subscription Box – August 2016 Review

When I was a youngster I watched a lot of television. It is this very topic that Jason and I speak of often. In a stark contrast to me he spent his time outside, riding his bike and hunting snakes. I, on the other hand spent all of my time inside, coloring or playing pretend with the television on as “company”.

At night when my father would go out and leave me to my own devices I would spend that time watching television. I had a couple of favorite shows including Mr. Belvedere, Hogan Family and The Golden Girls. To be honest thought Golden Girls was above my humor level, yet I loved the relationship between the 4 seemingly different women.

When I saw the August Peaches and Petals box I was reminded of all those hours shared with the Golden Girls. The boxes contents all revolve around the “Thank You for Being a Friend” theme and are appropriate, and useful while always remaining in theme.

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Pet Treater Monthly Subscription Box Review – August 2016

Pet Treater Monthly Subscription Box Review – August 2016

We are embarking on Miss Meadow’s first birthday, and as the year has progressed as has her looks. Meadow is pure bred combination of Australian Labrador and Standard Poodle, and she carries the standard traits that this breed of dog shares. Laberdoodles are known to be energetic, happy and friendly dogs and this could not describe her more.

Jason had not seen Meadow since she was a couple of month’s old, so this visit was welcome on dog and human side. As I see her personality blossom, I keep thinking her future is in the doggy model industry. As for coloring her red is coming through with curly soft fur.

This months Pet Treater theme was “Best in Show” which made me think of Meadow’s fine lineage and how much of a show dog she could potentially be.

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Cat Lady Box Monthly Subscription Review: August 2016

Cat Lady Box Monthly Subscription – “Glamour Puss” – August 2016 – Review and Giveaway

When I think of glamour, I think old Hollywood, and at times the glitz and ritz. There are times when I look at my cats I am reminded that glamour is not only external but an internal quality as well.

For a person or cat to have a glamour about them can go much further than skin (or fur) deep. Glamour is in the way a person or animal carries themselves, or how they react in an otherwise stressful moment. Glamour is a response to those we do not know, and despite understanding them, we respect them.

The definition of glamour that I live by applies to cat or humans and when I saw this months Cat Lady Box theme celebrates glamour with the wonderful theme of “Glamour Puss”. Each month is “purrfectly” curated and each month is better than the last. Click here to see previous reviews.

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Mini Monthly Box of Awesome – July 2016 Review

Mini Monthly Box of Awesome – July 2016 Review

I am a fan of random – I like the unpredictability and the surprise that comes with it.

I think that in life, there should be an equal balance of random and planned with the number skewing for each person. I think that random can be a positive good thing and I think that is what keeps like the most interesting and unpredictable.

Normally you can control the random in your life, except when you sign up for a Mini Monthly Mystery Box of Awesome by That Daily Deal.com. Each month, similar to the regular box that is offered, no theme is chosen. Instead of theme a random selection of gender neutral items are included.

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The Hippie Hobby Box – DIY Floating Candles Review

The Hippie Hobby Box: DIY Floating Candles Review and Giveaway

I am not going to lie, I love DIY’s and this months The Hippie Hobby Box is a great one.

I have always enjoyed making candles and since I have been spending so much time outside this year learning to make some simple citronella candles is a welcome craft. One of my favorite things is to fuse something I want with my love of DIY.

Each month the spirit of DIY and up-cycling are fused into one monthly do-it-youself project with the The Hippie Hobby Box.

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