Whisk Takers Review…Baking Subscription Box

Since this pandemic started, my family has been on a sugar overload.  We all agreed to have no sugar Sunday through Friday and then reward ourselves with a tasty sweet treat on Saturdays.  Since it’s only once a week, we make sure it is really good.  Whisk Takers made this week’s sweet a cinch to make and we devoured it! Whisk Takers is a baking subscription box that includes almost everything you need to make a fabulous dessert.

What do I love about this box?

I love that this baking subscription box gave simple, easy-to-follow directions so the kids could take control of our project.  The ingredients were all pre-measured so it was impossible to make a mistake.  Since everything was measured out, there was almost no mess when they were done…and I was extremely grateful for that!

What comes in each box?

Whisk Takers supplies step-by-step recipe cards & pre-measured ingredients.  These pre-measured ingredients are individually numbered and designed to make your baking experience fun, easy and mess-less!

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Review of mintMONGOOSE Jewelry Subscription Box

You all know how much I love jewelry, and I also love surprises, so a subscription box that sends you jewelry sounds like the perfect solution! I was thrilled to have the opportunity to work with mintMONGOOSE, and try out their amazing pieces of jewelry.  I was so excited when I saw the package!

 

And I couldn’t wait to see what pieces we got!

What do I love about this box?

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Product Roundup: July

Over the last few weeks, we’ve had the opportunity to try out so many great products while in self-isolation.  I’d love to share with you some of our favorite things that we think travelers will love! Take a peek…

Enjoy!

3Doodler Pen

WHY TRAVELERS WILL LOVE THESE PENS

Creativity is something I try to encourage in my kids.  In fact, this summer they have written “Do something creative” on their daily To Do lists. This kit is compact enough that kids can bring with them as they travel.  It is great for any ability and age level. We were given two pens.  The first was the 3Doodler Start “Learn from Home” pen set.  I love that it doesn’t have any external hot spots so it’s perfect for ages 6-13.

It also came with 200 additional strands of 3Doodler Start plastic refills.

The second pen we got was the 3Doodler Create “Learn from Home” pen set.

This set is perfect for ages 14+

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American Cocktail Club Review

You know me…I LOVE a good cocktail and am always on the search for my next favorite.  If you look at my Pinterest page, you’ll see I have a huge board devoted to them.  The problem is that I pin them but never get around to making them.  I hate gathering and shopping for all the ingredients I need, so those recipes end up going unused.  I have finally found a solution…American Cocktail Club!  This monthly cocktail subscription is what my dreams are made of!

What do I love about American Cocktail Club?

The company says that, “being part of the Club is like having the coveted seat at a high-level mixology bar.” I couldn’t agree more! This box gives you everything you need to make a delicious cocktail at home.  If you already have a fully stocked bar, you can choose an alcohol-free box, where they provide everything except the liquor.  American Cocktail Club will allow you to create a large variety of cocktails you may never have chosen for yourself.  It also helps you develop some great bartending skills.

What comes in each box of American Cocktail Club?

EVERYTHING BOX: Contains everything…even the liquor…to create 4 drinks.

EVERYTHING BUT THE BOOZE BOX: Contains everything…EXCEPT the liquor, to create 4 drinks.

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Review of Simple Loose Tea

As many of you know, I drink a cup of tea every day.  Some days I drink it in the morning for a burst of caffeine, some days I drink it iced cold in the afternoon, and some nights I enjoy a hot cup of tea in bed. I love trying different types of tea from around the world, and now with Simple Loose Leaf Tea subscription box you can let your taste buds travel around the world without leaving your couch.  Let me show you a peek at their box…

What do I love about this box?

I love that they are a family run company that likes to share their passion for tea. Brewing tea can actually be quite hard to do because they all require different methods. Simple Loose Tea makes it easy to brew the perfect cup of tea because each packet of tea has information about that specific tea.  For example, it gives you the origin of the tea, whether it has caffeine, how long to brew it, what temperature to brew it, and how much loose tea to use for a cup.

I also love that you can see through the back of each packet.

What comes in each Simple Loose Leaf Box?

EACH BOX INCLUDES

4 new hand-selected premium loose leaf teas

10 grams (0.35oz) of each loose leaf tea

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Review of Atlas Coffee Club

One of my favorite things about travel is experiencing the different cultures, and a great way to do that is through local food and drinks.  One thing I always try to do is start my day with a cup of local coffee.  It’s amazing how different they can all taste.  Since we are practicing social isolation, it is sad to think that our adventures abroad are on hold.  With Atlas Coffee Club, you can experience delicious coffee from countries all around the world while learning all about what makes that country unique.   Their coffee is curated and procured from all around the globe, so you can take lots of adventures without leaving your kitchen.

What do I love about Atlas Coffee Club?

When you subscribe, you get to choose the amount you get each month, how often you receive it, your roast preference, and your grind type (ground or whole bean). All of the coffee they source use sustainable farming practices. I also love how fresh their coffee it.  Their team roasts every morning, with each batch of coffee being roasted often within hours, if not minutes, of being shipped out.

What comes in each box?

A curation of the world’s best single origin coffee.

 Coffee & postcard from a new country each month.

 Tasting notes & brewing tips for each batch.

 Your personalized preferences, on your schedule.

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Review of Penny & Grace Jewelry Subscription Box

I absolutely LOVE jewelry and it is so fun to switch them around depending on my outfits.  I was so excited to work with Penny & Grace, a jewelry subscription box that has the CUTEST pieces of jewelry that is exactly my style!  Every month you receive three curated pieces of jewelry tailored to your color/metal choice.  I was so excited when I saw the package in my mailbox.

What do I love about this box?

Travelers will love their jewelry because they are versatile and will go with everything, so you won’t need to pack many.  Their pieces were beautiful, with a simple, classic design.  I like that they customize your look by taking their quiz and selecting your jewelry preferences. Then you can browse and customize your first box.  After that, you’ll be surprise by all the fun pieces they choose for you. If you change your mind about the type of pieces you want to get, you can simply change your preferences.  I love that their jewelry is authentic and unique.  In fact, all of their jewelry is designed in house and manufactured by them, which is rare.

What did we get?

Each monthly order comes neatly packed in their signature faux leather clutch.  They are beautiful and I can’t wait to use the clutches when I travel.

Then, each piece of jewelry is placed in a separate soft jewelry bag.

We were so happy to receive not one…but two boxes!

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Review of Chef Free Subscription Box

Although my children do not have any allergies, many of their friends do.  In fact, my youngest daughter was in an allergy classroom for the last two years, so we became very familiar with the struggle of her friends trying to find meals that are both delicious and safe for them to eat.  Chef Free Club is a wonderful subscription box that focuses on empowering kids both in and out of the kitchen.

What do I love about Chef Free?

  1. This box teaches kids essential skills such as reading labels, self-advocacy, and communication.
  2. Helps them establish a healthy relationship with food by encouraging them to keep trying new foods that are safe for them.
  3. Invites kids to join a community by getting them to interact with others through sharing tips and advice.
  4. Motivates kids to spread awareness by empowering them with a positive voice for educating others.

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Little Sous: Cooking Subscription Box

My girls have been in the kitchen with me since they were young, and they love to help create delicious meals.  During social isolation, they have been loving cooking and we are always looking for new recipes.  We were so excited to get our box from Little Sous Kitchen Academy, a cooking subscription box for kids.  We couldn’t wait to get into the kitchen.

What do I love about Little Sous Kitchen Academy?

I love that this box encourages kids to be curious about cooking and teaches them a life skill.  When cooking together it’s the perfect time to talk about healthy eating habits and nutrition.  It also helps them broaden their palate, so it’s great for picky eaters.

What comes in each box?

Step-by-step cooking lesson with kid-friendly recipes

Activity cards

Ready-to-color poster filled with games and puzzles

Fun stickers

High-quality cooking tool or a non-perishable ingredient

The box has a classy look but the quote “Messes will be made,” reminds you that it is for kids.

What did we get in our cooking subscription box?

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Review of Harlow’s Harvest

Since we’ve begun social isolation, I can’t get my daughter out of the kitchen.  She’s been trying new recipes and surprising us with delicious treats.  However, we’re starting to run out of ideas over here, so this box could not have come at a better time.  Harlow’s Harvest is a monthly cooking subscription box for kids and we were thrilled to work with them. We were so excited when we saw out box on our front porch and couldn’t wait to get a peek inside.

What do I love about Harlow’s Harvest?

I love that this box teaches life skills and encourages a lifelong love of cooking.  It promotes healthy eating habits and even teaches them about budgeting.   I also love that they hold a strong emphasis on history, geography, STEM, and math. Kids can track their progress because each month they will receive a new academy pin for their apron.  I also love that Harlow’s Harvest believes that cooking and eating is a worldly experience, so with this box subscription, you have the opportunity to experience the world without leaving your home.

What age is this box geared towards?

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