Showing posts with label subscription boxes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label subscription boxes. Show all posts

Sunday, March 11, 2018

Why I Value a Hot Sauce Subscription Like Fuego Box

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The artisan hot sauces in each Fuego Box have a lot to offer.



Some people are turned off at the mention of hot and spicy foods.  I am not one of those people!  Hot sauce has a lot of value.

Hot Sauce Heightens Taste and Has Health Benefits


I use it freely on a lot of dishes for intensifying flavors is one reason that I am so drawn to hot sauces.  Another is for helping the body burn through a bit more calories.  

I also use hot sauce in a DIY remedy for a sore throat or a cough by adding a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to a teaspoon of hot sauce in a glass of warm water.  You gargle and then swallow this drink every two hours and it really helps the pain and control a minor cough.  

A Hot Sauce Subscription Has Advantages


With all that you can do and experience through hot sauces, it is only natural that I am a big fan.  This is why I really enjoy a Fuego Box Hot Sauce subscription because my tastebuds are always treated to unique flavors that you would be hard pressed to find locally.       

 A subscription is convenient and reasonable at $29.95 per quarter for three different artisan sauces that includes free USA shipping.  The company also provides an informational card about food suggestions and details on these small batch sauces.  

For instance, March 2018 box brought Dashelito’s Bourbonaro, a mix of bourbon, habanero peppers  in a sweet potato base.  The result is a sweet-savory blend that has a medium sort of heat that was great on fried fish or what you normally might use hot sauce on.  

The second bottle I sampled this month was Fool’s Paradise from Merfs Condiments.  This is a perky number with peaches to play off the haberno peppers that has about a medium heat.  I love this one when I poured some on my chicken breast.

The third was Frankie V’s Kitchen with their Green Label Jalapeno Hot Sauce.  This was milder heat with just enough kick.  I thought it tasted delicious on my hot dog yesterday.  

Fuego Box Gives Variety With Artisan Hot Sauces


There are a lot of benefits to using hot sauces for what it can bring to food, speeding up your metabolism to using as a DIY sore throat or cough cure.  Of course, you go to your grocery store and pick up hot sauce from a very limited range unlike the interesting variety from Fuego Box.  Check this hot sauce subscription box out because you’ll love it!


Saturday, February 10, 2018

Review: Fuego Box Hot Sauce Subscription February 2018


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Fuego Box for February 2018 packs a lot of tasty heat!



This winter has dealt us nothing but one storm after the next with icy blasts of below normal temperatures, piles of snow and ice here in the Northeast.  Therefore, I honestly eat more hot sauce than ever at this time of year for extra help in keeping me warmer and fuel up the metabolism to burn more calories.  So you can imagine how pleased I was when I heard my mailman struggling with my screen door to keep my latest Fuego Box from falling out when he left it.

If you also value the power of some hot, spicy flavors to heat up, you can’t go wrong with Fuego Box.  A subscription is $29.95 per quarter for three different hot sauces that includes free USA shipping.  The company also provides an informational card about each of that month’s selections and suggests the best foods to enjoy them with.

This month I got three new varieties to experiment with.  The first is Monroy’s Original Hot Sauce (Mango Habanero) that has an orange tint to the red.  You should try this milder sweet and yet tangy heat on scrambled eggs because it is a delicious way to go.  

Gindo’s Smoked Garlic Cilantro was the second hot sauce offering this month.  This one is very versatile, but hotter than the Monroy’s with a sweet, smoky balanced heat that greets your mouth with freshness from cilantro.  I first sampled this one on a burger that did a sensational job to jumpstart the flavor better than catsup.

The final contender this month is Smokin’ Ed’s Habanero Blend from the PuckerButt Company.  After tasting this fiery blend of six different habanero peppers, I can certainly see how the company came up with that original name.  This is liquid fire.  Keep some milk on hand to quench the burn, but it is bursting with flavor once you get feeling back in your tongue. 

No joke, I never encountered a disappointing Fuego Box yet.  Have you tried this hot sauce subscription yet?  

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Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Yuzen Autumn 2017 Subscription Box Review

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Yuzen Box Autumn 2017 brings bliss home with healthier options!


Those seeking natural beauty and healthy snacks need to take a look at Yuzen Box.  This is a quarterly subscription box to help bring a little zen into our complicated lives through each selection of superior natural beauty, organic personal care and snack products from about six brands that the company releases each season.  The cost of Yuzen is $35 per box or $132 for the entire year with free USA shipping.   So what might you find in a typical box?

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Glossybox September 2017 Review

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The September box is geared for runaway chic beauty!


Beauty fanatics that can’t get enough beauty would adore a subscription box.  Instead of constantly checking out stores or shopping online, a great beauty box like Glossybox can simplify your life by doing the hard work without you leaving home.

For a mere $21 a month and free USA shipping, Glossybox does all that legwork by finding at least five full and larger sample sizes of the latest luxury beauty brands of makeup, skin, body and hair care, nail products to fragrances and tools to discover.  Each box also comes with a sheet about that month’s selection of products and any special deals with a coupon code.

Sunday, August 27, 2017

Beauty Box 5 July 2017 Review

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July 2017 was a great beauty month!



Beauty Box 5 had one product that delayed the usual arrival date of this July 2017 subscription box. Yippee, I am glad to report mine my little green box finally showed up the other day with a great lineup of beauty products.  

If you’re always cruising stores to check out the newest cosmetics, then you really need a beauty subscription or a few like Beauty Box 5 to satisfy that addiction. Let me quickly fill you in how this beauty subscription box works.  Each month you get five full and sample sizes of makeup, skin and hair care, nail products, body care, perfumes to tools for $12.00 a month with free shipping.   You will recognize some brands and others might be new, which always makes it interesting as well as exciting.

For example, here is the wonderful assortment that arrived in my July box.   


Beauty Box 5 July 2017



1.  Luseta Beauty Argan Oil Hair Masque–( 2.03 oz. Sample)------------------------$7.00
2.  Styli-Style Line & Seal Eye Liner (Full Size)--------------------------------------------$6.50
3.  Manna Kadar Cosmetics Glo Illuminator----------------------------------------------$11.60
4.  Seraphine Botanicals Quince + Crimson Crayon (Full Size)---------------------$24.00
5.  Nanacoco Rio II Nail Polish (Full Size)---------------------------------------------------$3.95
6.  BB5 Cut That Crease Brush (Full Size)  Late BONUS------------------------------$10.00



Total Value: $63.05!


The Luseta Argan Oil Hair Masque arrived at the perfect time since my hair was rather suffering.  This after shampoo conditioner is a weekly treatment that helps restore moisture, which my hair was grateful for. 

The Styli-Style Line & Seal Eye Liner that came in my box was in the flattering Plum shade. This is a gel-formula pencil geared for sensitive eyes that didn’t tug when applying. How can I not love that?

Manna Kadar Cosmetics Glo Illuminator delivered a becoming boost of subtle pink-gold radiance.  The texture of this highlighter is a creamy formula that melds into the complexion with ease.

Seraphine Botanicals Quince + Crimson Crayon is a multipurpose crayon for cheeks and lips that is loaded with deep red color that reminds me of a pomegranate shade.  This vegan product has argan oil and quince extract to explain its great slide when applying.    

The Nanaco Rio II Nail Polish I got is the Copacabana Coral.  I didn’t have a chance to paint my nails with it yet, but this is an irresistible pink-coral color.  I think that I am going to start with toenails because this shade will pop while I’m still wearing my open-toe sandals.

Beauty Box 5 Cut That Crease Brush was just something extra that the company sent to everyone to make up for being late with these July boxes.  Who doesn’t love getting a freebie, especially when it’s a beauty freebie?

To sum it up, I thought July 2017 was an excellent beauty month for value and some fabulous products that will get a lot of use.  Visit Beauty Box 5 and check them out!

*****Beauty Box 5 is no longer in business.********

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Something Sweet Undies July 2017 Box Review

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Here is one of the great panties I received.


What woman doesn’t love pretty panties? Something Sweet Undies is a monthly subscription service that brings two new pairs of cute panties to your door for just $11 a month and free USA shipping.  This California-based company does ship internationally for only $10 more.

This is the way the box works.  You select your panty style preference and size.  If you love thongs, you choose just those.  Those that hate wearing a thong have the option of never receiving any in their boxes. Of course, you might like variety in your panty drawer and want both thongs and non-thong styles and select a mixed box. Sizes range from small, medium or large.


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This one is also sweet.

My package arrived in a heavy plastic outer envelope to best protect from moisture and then with a separate gold inner envelope for privacy.  

Inside, the first pair I pulled out was mostly cotton (95%) and 5% spandex black pair with pink lace around the legs and bow.  It was adorable and comfortable looking. 

The second panty was a sexy number made of 94% polyester, 6% spandex with a 100% cotton crotch.  The front had a black and white print design trimmed in green on the waistband with a green bow that looked innocent enough.  Yet, the back left nothing to the imagination with sheer, black lace to show off your behind.


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Here is the back of this sexier pair.

I liked my box.  Have you tried this panty subscription box yet? If not, you should check their website because Something Sweet Undies Box was a good deal, if you ask me.  

Monday, June 26, 2017

Beauty Box 5 June 2017 Review--Where Adventure Awaits!

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This assortment is all about beauty for summer fun!


Adventure awaits is the theme behind Beauty Box 5's June 2017 box.  Inside, I found four makeup items along with a hair tie set for pulling an easy, relaxed summer look for enjoying summer fun.

Beauty Box 5 sends a box with five full and sample size makeup, hair and skin care, nail polish, beauty tools and fragrances each month.  The cost is $12.00 per month with  free shipping in the USA, but $3.00 more if you are in Canada.

Sunday, May 28, 2017

Fuego Box May 2017 Review

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This is the trio for May 2017 from Fuego Box.

I do like to turn up the heat and I’m not afraid to tell you so.  This is why I adore Fuego Box, the online hot sauce subscription box.  This is the ultimate way any hot sauce fanatic can get their hot and spicy fix with three unique sauces in each box that truly know how to pleasure the taste buds.

The cost is $29.95 per quarter with free shipping.  Inside your box, you also get an informational card about the sauces and recommended foods to coordinate with each sauce.  You can also buy one box at time for just $12.95 with a $5.00 shipping fee.

Sunday, April 23, 2017

Fuego Box April 2017 Review

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I never was aware of so many different varieties of hot sauces existed until Fuego Box.


Happy days are here again with the arrival of my latest Fuego Box.  This month’s savory trio of spicy heat from the hot sauce subscription brought more unique ways to fire up the tongue with flavor.

If you also love your foods extra hot, then you need to check out Fuego Box because it has the best unusual, small-batch, artisan hot sauces that I have come across.  Trust me, you can’t easily find what this subscription box puts together in your typical grocery store because these come from all over the country. The cost is $29.95 per quarter with free shipping.  You also get an informational card about the sauces and recommended foods to go along with each sauce.  Furthermore, you can also buy one box at time for just $12.95 with a $5.00 shipping fee.

April brought Maple Oatmeal Stout Craft Beer Hot Sauce from the Butterfly Bakery of Vermont.  This is a medium heat  jalapeno pepper-based sauce that has oatmeal stout, maple syrup along with white vinegar and spices.  For someone that hates to drink beer, I wasn’t sure that I would care for this mildly sweet sauce. However, it was really delicious on my scrambled eggs.  Next, I plan trying some on a veggie burger later today.

Hoff Sauce is a tasty everyday jalapeno with habanerno pepper sauce that has nice nip to it.  This one is quite hot, but won’t burn the inside of your mouth so much that you’ll miss its fantastic flavor.  

Finally, I found a yellow colored one with turmeric called No. 23 from Corine’s Cuisine, which was quite different.  This one also has Scotch bonnet peppers, lots of garlic, shallots as well in its savory mix. I sampled this one for the first time on my cheese sandwich and it was quite good.

Honestly, if you love hot sauce, Fuego Box is wonderful with what you can experience.  In fact, this hot sauce subscription makes a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift if that special lady likes to turn up the heat of her food.

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Fuego Box March 2017 Review: Where Tropical Fire Reigns This Month!

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Sweet tropical hotness dominates this current box.


Hot sauce fanatics will be excited to hear that the new Fuego Box is out and heading your way if you subscribe to this sizzling hot sauce subscription box.  Let me tell you that March 2017 will burn into your memory as well with the three sauces that I couldn’t want to sample.

Fuego Box works by sending you three small-batch, artisan hot sauces in each box.  The cost is $29.95 per quarter with free shipping that comes with an informational card about the sauces and recommended foods to go along with each.  However, you can also buy one box at time for just $12.95 with a $5.00 shipping fee.

The best part is the hot sauces that arrive aren’t typical of what is available in local grocery stores.  These are unique and will wow your taste buds like the trio of fiery flavor in this current box.  

The first one is Tears of the Sun by High River Hot Sauce.  How would you like habaneros peppers mixed with tropical fruit?  The result is a spicy sweet blend of liquid fire that I first enjoyed on fish last night.  This would also spike up the flavor of chicken, pork among other dishes like your dips.

Hotter Than El Ghost Sauce is an experience in itself with unbelieveable degrees of hotness from ghost peppers to their spices that I didn’t think could be bottled. It is good, but be careful because I sprinkled too much on my scrambled eggs.  I recommend to use this one sparingly if you value your tongue.    

The final sauce I tried was their Lazy Soul Hot Sauce.  This is a moderate sweet hot with a tropical beat from a mix of mango, mustard, spices, and haberno peppers.  This was awesome on chicken, but is one of those great ones that can shake up the goodness of practically anything from fish, pork, eggs, etc.

I won’t deny it.  I am addicted to hot sauces and Fuego Box.  If you share my passion, I honestly think you’ll love this hot sauce subscription.  Check Fuego Box out!

Sunday, August 14, 2016

Beauty Box 5 August 2016 Review for Some Welcomed Pampering!

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The other day my August Beauty Box 5 arrived to brighten my day.  This month’s theme from the beauty box subscription is all about some much welcomed pampering with an assortment of five skin and hair products along with one bonus item, which couldn’t have come at a more perfect time.

Just in case, Beauty Box 5 is new to you, then let me get you up to speed on how this beauty subscription box works.  The cost is only $12 a month with free shipping.  Each green box arrives usually with five full and sample size cosmetics, skin care, hair care to nail products.

Thursday, August 11, 2016

Fuego Box August 2016 Review--Fires Up Flavor!

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Liquid fire never tasted so good than what you expect from Fuego Box.


Regardless of this spell of brutal summer heat, I am one devoted hot sauce fanatic that still appreciates the fiery delight that always accompanies a new month of Fuego Box.  August 2016 was another delicious month for this hot sauce subscription with three spicy, hot flavors that wickedly intensified my eating pleasure on whatever I added them to.

Saturday, May 21, 2016

Fuego Box May 2016 Review

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Fuego Box May 2016 


If you ask me, nothing perks up some dishes more than an excellent hot sauce.  The amount of flavor multiplies beyond expectations through what a well-thought out blend of spices and flaming peppers can add.  As you probably have guessed, I am passionate about the stuff and Fuego Box because this subscription box knows how to scout out the most extraordinary, artisan hot sauces from all across the country in each monthly box.

You might think how could anyone get so excited over hot sauces when you can buy them locally.  Sure, you can find some big brands along with a few others, but your options are limited, not to mention experiencing the constantly evolving variety that Fuego puts out. 

You may think that I’m going overboard with my love of Fuego Box, but I assure that I am not.  Honestly, anyone that loves that hot and spicy taste really would appreciate a subscription like this that brings three of the most uncommon hot sauces home to you for just $29.95 per quarter with free shipping or $12.95 for one month with a $5.00 shipping charge if you want just one box at a time.  A card with details on each product and suggestions on the best ways to enjoy that particular hot sauce also is standard.

Hot and spicy afficionados, listen up, because here is what May 2016 Fuego Box has in store.

The Bronx Green Market Hot Sauce is a nippy, but won’t burn your tongue off blend of serrano peppers, garlic, onions and apple cider vinegar well suited to any foods that you normally add hot sauce to.  Do try some of this green hot sauce in tuna salad because it is really good.  

The Isabel Street Heat Fatalii Hot Sauce is fermented and uses a type of pepper called fatalii pepper that has a twist of citrus flavor, which I never tasted until being introduced to it through Fuego Box.  This is a scorching sauce reinforced with orange and lemon juice along with garlic, onion and some awesome spices to give it a flaming deliciousness that is memorable.  Add some of this Fatalii to nachos in your cheese sauce for dunking and you will really love it.  Just be careful that you don’t pour too much because this stuff is devilishly hot.  You can always pour in more like I did because you want to feel your tongue.  Tomorrow, I will be experimenting with this on pizza.

The final sauce this month was Jersey Barnfire’s Black Garlic Hot Sauce, which happened to be the 2015 Screaming MiMi Award winner!  This dark sauce is a versatile one that has a bit of smokey sweetness for a nice balance to roasted peppers and black garlic that are so appealing.  I had this for the first time on scrambled eggs and it was fantastic.  You can also use this hot sauce in marinades to enhancing barbecue sauces as well as meats, eggs, fish, rice, and vegetables.

In my opinion, May 2016 was one of the best Fuego Box assortments yet.  With all seriousness, if you’re still debating what to buy Dad this Father’s Day, then I have your problem solved with a Fuego Box Hot Sauce subscription so Dad can spice up his snacks when he watches his games!  

Thursday, April 21, 2016

Fuego Box April 2016 Review

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Fuego Box April 2016 
As one that truly adores what a great hot sauce can do to fire up the flavor of foods,  I can tell you that I am smitten with my latest Fuego Box. With all sincerity, I have found some of the most unique blends of hot and spicy sauces due to this particular subscription box that I dare you to find on your own.  As a result, I seem to love each new selection even more than the last.

Friday, September 11, 2015

New Subscription Box Review: Dapper Box for Men

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Dapper Box for Men


A well-groomed man knows the importance of your image when it comes to succeeding in a competitive world.  Dapper Box is a men’s subscription box that might save you the trouble of shopping for accessories each month.  The company asked if I would like to review a box to see what my guy thought.

This subscription runs $29.00 a month with free shipping.  Of course, the price drops depending on how many months you sign for such as $27.00 for a three-month commitment, $25.00 for six months, and as low as $23.00 a month for a year.
  
What was included in the box that arrived here was a royal-blue tie with small polka dots, a handkerchief with matching blue trim for a suit jacket pocket, a pair of socks with huge acqua, cornflower blue, and pale yellow dots with the same royal blue background shade as the tie along with a small 5 ml bottle of Stirling Soap Company’s Frozen Tundra Aftershave Splash.  

My guy felt that if you want to make a strong statement you could wear the playful socks.   The tie, jacket pocket adornment and the Aftershave Splash were more up his alley.

If what I described sounds like your cup of tea and you hate wasting time shopping, then do check Dapper Box for men.  

Thursday, July 23, 2015

Review: Beauty Box 5 July 2015 for Looking Colorfully Cool Through Summer Heat!

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Check out this month's beauty goodies for July 2015 Beauty Box 5


It is that magical time of the month again because my new Beauty Box 5 assortment has finally arrived! The theme of this month’s grouping of cosmetics and skin care is colorfully cool beauty for summer nights out.  

Let me tell you how this monthly beauty box subscription works in case you haven't discovered this company yet. Usually, each green box contains about four or five full to sample sizes of beauty items for only $12 with a monthly subscription.  Some brands are familiar while others may be exciting new brands that you’ll get introduced to, but probably love.  

Receiving surprise beauty products every month is fun because you never know what will be arriving.  Some months you will love more than other months, depending on your preferences.  However, I always have a blast digging into each new Beauty Box 5 and always find something special among the products.  

If you’re curious about this month’s box, then I won’t keep you in suspense any longer.  Take a peek at the products below.


Beauty Box 5 for July 2015

OFRA Lip Gloss           (full size)-----------------$12.95

OFRA Lip Liner            (full size)------------------$13.00

Nanacoco Nail Polish   (full size)------------------$3.00

Love Life Skin, Love Life Skin Collection (four sample packets)

Pur~lisse Flesh Tattoos (full size)------------------$9.00



Total approximate value:       $37.95      


The color of the OFRA Lip Gloss was Truffle, a nude with shimmery copper that is a great neutral shade.  I liked the non-sticky formula and the way its glistening color lit up my lips.

The OFRA Lip Liner was in Spicy, a brownish shade that paired up well with my Truffle Gloss.  

I didn’t get a chance to try the Nanacoco Nail Polish yet because I am doing nail swatches right now; however, the rose-pink shade I got is Kissing Lips and looks just like the colors I tend to wear the most.

Since I am also currently testing more skin care products, I will have to save those samples of Intensive Recovery Serum and Restorative Night Cream from Love Life Skin for another time.   The formula sounds worth exploring since it was developed to help chemotherapy patients and their sensitive skin, which sounds like the TLC my skin could use.

Finally, I got a sheet of Pur~lisse Skin Sparkle Flash Tattoos.  The designs and detail are pretty with gold, silver and black, but I am not the tattoo type.  Yet, this is just my preference and doesn’t mean it is a bad product.

Overall, I thought it was a wonderful box. To learn more or subscribe, pop over to Beauty Box 5 and get on board the fun train to beauty!

 *Disclaimer: Free product was provided to facilitate this review--not my opinion.*     


Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Review: SYNC (Stuff You Need Cheap) Guy’s Briefs and Sock Subscription Service

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Here is a sample pair of what you may expect.  The material was 64% cotton, 32% modal and 4% spandex;

Those of you that may have sons know they will be heading to college soon.  If you want to make sure that your boy never runs out of fresh underwear or socks while he is away from home, then you might want to look into a SYNC (Stuff You Need Cheap) subscription to save yourself worry and your son possible embarrassment, especially if this is his first time away from home.

For $18 a month with a year commitment and free shipping,  SYNC will make sure your son receives three pairs of either briefs or socks each month.   Check it out!

*Disclaimer: Free product was provided to facilitate this review--not my opinion.* 

Monday, June 29, 2015

Review: SexyBox Lingerie Subscription for June 2015 to Fire Up the Heat in Your Love Life!

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This is what SexyBox selected for me.  It also has a daring, low back.


Ladies, if you want to channel your inner sex goddess, I know exactly how you can do it regardless of how big a size or small of one that you wear.  All you need is a SexyBox and the rest comes naturally! 

If you never heard of this lingerie subscription then let me explain.  Each month a discreet black box arrives to surprise you with a specially selected lingerie outfit based on your preferences after answering their quiz.  



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I received this pair of thongs from SexyBox to wear with that lingerie.


The cost is $34.95 a month with your first box being just $19.95 that is if you select the VIP Membership. Your other choice is the Pay As You Go option where you buy one box at full price without any further commitment.  Both subscription options can be changed at anytime.  

Furthermore, both options include free shipping within the USA and exchanges.  However, there is a $10 charge involved for shipping outside of the USA to Canada.

I was delighted after I unwrapped that red tissue paper and discovered the sexy, little number inside.  The short gown composed of nylon, spandex and lace that I got was enticing and fit me quite well.  See how deliciously naughty it is in black with lace trim and lacy sheer bra with underwire support and matching sheer black thong. 

Anyone desiring to feel a bit more sexy and crank up their love life, I think would be very happy with SexyBox.  After all, showing a bit of skin never hurts to inspire the imagination, now does it?  Do check them out!

You can also connect with SexyBox on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.

*Disclaimer: Free product was provided to facilitate this review--not my opinion.* 

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Cratejoy Subscription Box Marketplace–Five Unique Boxes to Explore (Review)

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Cratejoy


I am fascinated by subscription boxes because they are a fun way to shop and become acquainted with products.  When Cratejoy asked me to become one of their subscription box reviewers, how could a subscription box addict like me refuse such a tempting offer?  

With a company like Cratejoy Subscription Box Marketplace that has some 200 boxes, I knew the selection had to be good.  Inside my first shipment, I got five different types of subscriptions appealing to various interests.

Urban Organic Gardener was something I really loved.  This collection of goodies will help you eat healthier will the organic food that you’ll be able to grow.  Each month a subscriber gets five packets of pure 100% non-GMO garden seeds plus there is always a bonus gift included.  


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Urban Organic Gardener (May 2015)


I got a packet of Kale (Red Russian) with 50 seeds, Dill (Bouquet) with 100 seeds, Tomatillo (Large Fruited) with 10 seeds, Kohlrabi (Purple Vienna) with 50 seeds, and a packet of Oregano (Greek) with 1,000 seeds. The bonus was something I had always wanted to experiment with 10 soil packs that you soak in warm water to start the seeds in for quicker growing.  This box starts at $10.  

If gardening is not your thing, then maybe art is.  Let me tell you about another monthly box that you may like called Sketch Box.  This one will bring you five to 10 different premium art supplies to help inspire your artistic creativity. 

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Sketch Box (May 2015)

For example, I found a 12 pack of Koh-I-Noor Woodless Color Pencils that are nice for illustrating, a Kum magnesium sharpener for extra smooth sharpening, and a Prismacolor Premier trio kit of erasers along with a sample post card of art work using those products.  The cost of this subscription starts at $25.

Perhaps, you are more the outdoor type.  If so, you might like the BackpackerBox.  Each month you can get five to seven eco-friendly products to help heighten your hiking and camping fun with an estimated monthly value of at least $30.  Sign up for either a Classic or a Vegan Box subscription.


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Backpacker Box (May 2015)

My BackpackerBox included a Vapur Runway Collapsible Bottle, Epic Bison, Bacon and Cranberry Bar, Granite Gear 5L Air Bag, and an Ultralight Backpackin’ Tips Falcon Guide.   The cost starts at $19.99 a month.   

Ladies, if the thought of dressing up is more appealing than trekking through the woods, then Cratejoy has you covered with a box like Cate & Chloe VIP.  This subscription brings you two pieces of jewelry and a bonus gift each month.  Each box has an estimated retail value of $200 according to Cate & Chloe.  


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Cate & Chloe VIP Box (May 2015)


May 2015 brought me their Addison “Innovator” Bar Necklace.  This necklace is silver featuring a bar, hanging from its chain that you can wear alone or layer with other jewelry to style it up.  The second piece was an Emery “Brave” Bracelet.  This piece is a gold chain centered with an amber-like crystal.  As a bonus, I found a silver-toned patterned design Drew “Wise One” Ring, an adjustable fits all cuff ring.  This subscription starts at $32 a month.  

Calling all beer drinkers, I have something just for you.  Last of all, I got Cooler Can Monthly.  This is a subscription where you’ll be sent a unique new beer koozie every month from places you never heard of before.  I got a green Welcome to Weiner, Ar. The cost starts at $4.50 a month and includes free shipping.  


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Cooler Can Monthly (May 2015)


If you hate to go out shopping and prefer doing it the easy way without traffic and crowds, you can’t go wrong by using your computer to buy.  Visit Cratejoy to find any of these and more.

*Disclaimer: Free product was provided to facilitate this review--not my opinion.* 

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Discover Lilee Beauty and Lifestyle Subscription Box -- May 2015 Box Review

**Disclaimer:  This post has been compensated through a free product (s) or monetary payment.  Opinions are solely mine. All links are "no-follow" links.**

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Take a first glimpse inside Lilee Box for May 2015.


Subscription box addicts, there is a new beauty and lifestyle subscription that you may not be aware of.  Let me introduce you to the Lilee Box that comes to you from the same company that puts out Beauty Box 5--Snap Brands.

What exactly makes up a Lilee Box?  Well, you can find anything from cosmetics, jewelry, hair and skin care, stationery, coffee or tea, scarves or gloves, home accents, fragrances, nail care or beauty tools.  All the products in each box are full-size and estimated with at least a $120 value.
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Look at how nicely packaged the Lilee Box is upon arrival.


This cost is $49 a month with free shipping in the United States or $189 for a four-month commitment or $499 by enrolling for a year.


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Here is everything from  Lilee Box for May 2015 up close.


Now that you have a better understanding about Lilee, I want to show you the May 2015 box.  The theme is “brunch” with all the items you need to do it right girl-to-girl style!


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On the left is the Your Minerals Rose Hip Rouge Blush with the Marsk Mineral Eyeshadow on the right.
Lilee Box May 2015


1.  Lilee Invites (Set of four) ----------------------------------------------------------$10.00

2.  Texas Coffee Trade (Lilee Coffee 2.5 oz. Bag)------------------------------$6.99

3.  Knotty Floral Chain Bracelet/Hair Tie----------------------------------------- $14.99

4.  Your Minerals Rose Hip Rouge Blush ----------------------------------------$26.00

5.  Lilee Tea Towel----------------------------------------------------------------------$22.99

6.  Rachel’s Plan Bee Facial Oil (1 oz.)--------------------------------------------$20.00

7.  Perk Naturals Coffee First Body Scrub (7 oz.)-------------------------------$19.63

8.  The Perth Soap Co. Sparkling Champagne Cleansing Bar (6 oz.)------$10.00

9.  Lilee Champagne Stopper---------------------------------------------------------$15.99

10. Bonus Gift (Marsk Mineral Vanilla Frosting Eye Shadow)-----------------$22.50

11.  Bonus Gift (Love Life Skin’s Hand & Body Cream (1 oz.)---------------- $5.00



Total Value:    $174.09


The Lilee Invites features four cards with coordinated pink envelopes.

The bag of Lilee Coffee is Lilee’s Brunch Blend in Medium/Dark.  You have enough ground coffee to brew one half gallon.  I had some for breakfast and it was delicious.

The Knotty Floral Chain Bracelet that can be used also as a hair tie is a yellow floral ribbon with a small brass colored section of chain with a Knotty symbol dangling from it.  This is not my style, but it is lovely if you go into that sort of thing.

The Your Minerals Rose Hip Rouge Blush is a nice pink shade that is fresh looking and quite natural when applied.  It gave my cheeks a healthy glow to them.

The Lilee Tea Towel has a cocktail recipe printed on it.

I didn’t try the Perk’s Natural Coffee Body Scrub yet, but coffee as an ingredient in this type of product does help in the war against cellulite.  This looks like a wonderful body care aid yet to discover.

The Rachel’s Plan Bee Facial Oil is for normal to dry skin.  It has vitamin E, olive squalane, apricot kernel and cranberry seed oils among other plant-based ingredients.  This also looks like a product that I am going to love using once I finish with my current skin care testing.

The Perth Soap Co.’s Sparkling Champagne Cleansing Bar has an incredible fragrance that greeted me as soon as I opened this box.  It also has argan oil to make it extra moisturizing.

I have used the Marsk Vanilla Frosting Mineral Eye Shadow before after finding it in a Beauty Box 5.  I liked getting another one because it always comes in handy for highlighting.

The Love Life Skin Moisture Reservoir Hand & Body Cream comes sealed.  This is a rich formula that is fragrance, paraben, and sulfate free.  I did like how this stuff handled dryness on my hands.

The Lilee Champagne Stopper will go into a drawer for now.  It will come in handy for special occasions.  

Overall, I did think it was an impeccably packaged box that made a beautiful presentation from the design of the outside of box, the bow to how it was gift-wrapped with a black tissue and gold seal.  Though the products were very nice, I do think some of the products were overestimated in value for their worth like $22.99 for a tea towel? Nonetheless, Lilee is still a great box that you should check out.

*Disclaimer:  This is my own honest opinion.  A free product was provided solely to facilitate this review.*