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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Review of Merkaela Wellness Box

The world can be a scary time right now, and I have to admit that I’ve been feeling quite anxious.  I’ve noticed that while in social isolation, it has been helpful to practice meditation and self-care.  Getting my mind in a peaceful place helps with my outlook on the world.  I was thrilled to work with Merkaela, an all-natural health and wellness quarterly subscription box and could not wait to get a peek at their box.

What do I love about this box?

I love that all of Merkaela’s products are hand-made in Orlando, Florida and they use ingredients you can actually pronounce. Their botanical products are made using toxic-free, nutrient-rich essential oils, butter, natural herbs, and other healthy ingredients.  These products provide you with everything you need to be on your way to a holistic approach to a clear mind, body, and spirit.

What comes in each Merkaela box?

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Review of StitchyBox

Since we are all at home practicing social isolation, it’s the perfect time to pick up a new hobby or take the time for yourself to do a craft you love. Self-care is so important during times like this and art is the perfect way to focus on you.  I have been trying lots of new art projects such as wood burning and painting, and it has been wonderful setting some time in the afternoon to have some tea and do a craft. I was happy to work with StitchyBox, a subscription box that caters to all things involving cross-stitch.  I haven’t done any cross stitching in years, so I was excited to pick it up again and my girls were excited to try it out.

What comes in each box?

This company has so many options.  I was given one of their countdown boxes, and they even have several options for that:

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Review of I Create Art Kit

Many of you may agree that days can be quite long when you are practicing social isolation.  No one wants to see their kids on electronics all day, so I Create Art subscription box can be the perfect solution! You can’t imagine the number of crafts I’ve pinned on Pinterest and have never done anything more with them. This subscription box does all the work for you…finding the craft, giving you all the material, and providing instructions.  All you have to do is have fun.  We were so excited to see our box arrive on our porch and couldn’t wait to take a peek inside.

What do I love about this box?

Projects are designed for parental involvement, so it is a wonderful activity to do together.  Our I Create Art box could not have come on a better day.  It was rainy and my girls finished their school work pretty early, so it was a great day to do some crafts and keep them off their electronics. I Create Art is a wonderful way to fill your child’s day since we are all home social distancing.

What comes in each box?

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Owl Crate Jr Subscription Box Review

There’s nothing better than getting lost in a good book!  Ok…as a former language arts/reading teacher, I may be a bit biased.  Books have always been a favorite of mine…from Sweet Valley High to Thank God it’s Me Margaret…books have always helped guide me through my childhood. I firmly believe that if you foster a child’s love of literature at an early age, you will create readers for a lifetime!  I would have LOVED having a subscription box like Owl Crate Jr when I was a kid!

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What do I love about Owl Crate Jr?

 This box is curated for kids ages 8-12, and they make sure to appeal to both boys and girls.

What comes in each box?

Every box has its own theme

Each box comes with:

– a book that was published within 45 days of their ship date.

– 4-6 goodies that book lovers will enjoy

– one of those goodies is an item that encourages creativity, imagination, and exploration.

– A letter from the author and a signed book plate

What came in our Owl Crate Jr?

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review of byKikarose Jewelry

As a traveler, I love to find jewelry that can be worn during the day and then transitioned into something for evening. I was sent these beautiful earrings from byKikarose and I have not stopped wearing them. This beautiful Etsy shop has wire jewelry hand-crafted in a wide range of classic and original designs. Take a look at the beautiful earrings I got!

The earrings came in adorable cotton drawstring bags that are wonderful if you are gifting them.

DANDELION FLUFF HAND STAMPED EARRINGS

Turquoise beads with round bronze hand stamped pendant ($28)

Photo credit: byKikarose

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Simply Earth Subscription Box Review

Ever since college, I’ve loved using essential oils.  However, I only use them in diffusers. I’ve started learning more about the many things you could do with them, so I was thrilled to collaborate with Simply Earth subscription box.  I like to use clean products around my family and pets, and essential oils can be used to create many of these.  Finally, a box that gives me all the ingredients and recipes to create these for my home.  This box was so much fun and I would 100% recommend it for families!

What do I love about Simply Earth Subscription Box?

Every month, their box will teach you many things you can do with essential oils.  I love that the oils are clean, and free of filters, fragrances, and contaminants.  Did you know that there are many fake oils out there?  Some even contain contaminants like pesticides.  With this box, you don’t have to worry if the oils are clean because they’ve already done the work for you by using oils sources from small, ethical farms.

What comes in each box?

4 full-size therapeutic grade pure essential oils

Supplies and recipes to create 6 natural home, body, and wellness products

What did we get?

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Review of Finders Seekers Subscription Box

Ever since I was a kid reading Nancy Drew books, I have always loved a good mystery.  Finders Seekers gives you the ability to travel around the world solving crime without leaving the comfort of your couch.  Finders Seekers is a subscription box that takes you to a different “location” to solve a mystery as a member of the Society of Seekers.  It is like going to an escape room in your own home.

I love that the clues, puzzles, and mysteries are created by the founder and his team.  Imagine being that creative? I also love that the founder and his wife have traveled to all of the locations of the box and have toured each city to learn more about the culture.  All of the pictures you see in your envelopes were taken by them.  This gives the pictures an authentic look!

Our Finders Seekers Box

Take a peek at the cover… Makes you want to tear it open!

Inside is a top-secret envelope that contains your task.

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