Hunt a Killer

Our family loves mysteries, crime shows, and sitting around watching reruns of Criminal Minds.  We try to solve each case and love figuring out the clues.  We were so excited to find out there are subscription boxes, like Hunt a Killer, that allow you to play detective.  With these boxes you can  gather around your kitchen island, sett up a crime board, and scour over all the evidence. Here is one of the boxes we’ve discovered:

Hunt a Killer

WHY YOU WILL LOVE HUNT A KILLER

Hunt A Killer is an immersive murder mystery game told over the course of six “episodes” or boxes.  After you receive the box, you can examine the evidence to uncover critical clues, corroborate alibis, create timelines, and identify each suspect’s means, motive, and opportunity. Since each box takes between 90 minutes to three hours to complete, it makes for a fun, memorable night at home.

WHAT DID WE GET?

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Celebrate States

Celebrate States

WHY TRAVELERS WILL LOVE THEM

One of the best things about travel is getting to know your destination.  You can learn a lot about the place by eating their food and using products made by local artists.  Celebrate States lets you “travel” around the US and explore each state.  Each box is packed full of items that will make you feel like you’ve packed up your suitcase and traveled across the country.

I love that they really give you a feel of each state…a difficult task when a state can be diverse.  When you are done using the box you actually feel like you know that state.  I also like the way each box makes you want to travel there.  It tempts you to want to explore it more.

You know I love a company that supports their communities and family-owned businesses. Celebrate States boxes are packed full of fun items from small businesses.  You will receive 6-7 full sized items that include food, beauty, and home goods. The boxes also contain interactive material and travel material about the state. I love when kids have fun while learning.

WHAT PRODUCTS DID WE GET?

Nevada Box

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Appalachian Mercantile

Appalachian Mercantile

WHY WILL TRAVELERS LOVE THEM?

Since many of us have put a pause on traveling, we have had to get creative with our “travels.” One unique way of exploring different regions of the US is through a subscription box like Appalachian Mercantile. Appalachia is a vast and picturesque region that boasts 420 counties across 13 states and spans 205,000 square miles from southern New York to northern Mississippi.

When you sign up for their mercantile subscription box you receive a carefully curated selection of Appalachian artisan products monthly. Each box varies with seasonal foods, crafts and home & bath items from Appalachia. You’ll learn about each artisan and, a recipe is included. Each box will make you feel like you have headed out on vacation.

WHAT PRODUCTS DID WE GET?

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Review of Cooper and Kid…a Dad and Kid Craft Box

I love watching my husband making things with our daughters. It is such a special time and they have so much fun making memories with him.  It’s a great time to teach them life skills while bonding with them.  Since we have been practicing social isolation for the past few months, there has been plenty of daddy-daughter time.  We were so grateful that Cooper and Kid sent us two amazing kits to try out!  And it’s not just made for dads…I plan on getting in on some of the fun as well because these kits can be used by any adult and kid.

What do I love about Cooper and Kid?

Cooper and Kid is a monthly subscription box, but since most of the world is in social isolation, they have decided to do Coronavirus School Closing Relief Packages.  This special limited-time offer features discounted kits that are available immediately.  They arrive at your door about 3 days later and there is no further obligation to buy anything else.  I love that these kits help build creativity, character development, and promote problem solving.  However, mostly I love that it builds relationships and creates lasting memories.

GET YOUR KIDDOS OFF THOSE ELECTRONICS, GET SOME FAMILY-TIME IN, AND HAVE A BLAST!

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Smile Create Repeat Review

Smile Create Repeat

What do I love about this box?

I love that you don’t need to be an artist to use Smile Create Repeat.  I am not a good artist, but I love that I can pour myself a glass of wine, play some relaxing music, and have some Me Time as I do a little drawing.  I also love that people who are artistic…like my daughter…can appreciate good art supplies, watch the tutorials, and then add the supplies to their collection.

What comes in each box?

Each month in your themed Smile Create Repeat art supply subscription box, you will receive:

5 or more quality art supplies chosen and tested by artists

Their exclusive Creative Card art lesson

Supply specific narrated lesson/demo video

Additional surprises

What did we get?

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Paletteful Packs Art Subscription Box Review

One positive thing about having to practice social isolation for the last few months is it gave us lots of opportunities to spark our creativity.  We spent lots of afternoons doing crafts and working on art projects.   My oldest daughter has missed the art classes she takes during the school year, so we were so thrilled that Paletteful Packs, an amazing art supply subscription box gave us not one, but two boxes for us to sample!

What do I love about this box?

Art is a wonderful way to express yourself and this box helps you explore new mediums you may not have tried before.  I like that you don’t need to be artistic to use their box because they can be used by any level of expertise. I also like that each box includes a card that gives tips and prompts.  This subscription box would be a wonderful way to support your child’s art classes, for homeschooling, and for additional art instruction if doing remote learning. Let’s face it…anything that keeps these kids off of electronics is a plus in my house!

What comes in each box?

Each month you’ll receive a thematic selection of art supplies. Every box will include a variety of media. Products include paint, pens, pencils, brushes, markers, and more!

What did we get?

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Orglamix & Wicked Good Review

Traveling is the perfect time to test out new beauty products.  It’s fun to experiment with new looks and see how long they last when you’re out having adventures.  Beauty boxes, like Orglamix, give you fun surprises each month that you can bring along on your trips.  As if we weren’t already thrilled to be receiving their box, they also offered us a box from their sister company, Wicked Good, a perfume subscription box!

What do I love about this box?

I used to not care what was in my cosmetics, but in the past few years I have started paying close attention to the ingredients.  I love that Orglamix prides itself on having clean cosmetics with 100% natural ingredients.  Their makeup is also cruelty-free, which is extremely important to me.

What comes in each box?

Each month they hand-pick trendsetting new eye shadow colors, cult favorites and cutting-edge beauty products and ship them to you.  When you sign up for Orglamix, every month you’ll receive a 4-6 expertly curated, good-for-you, artisan products including: non-toxic cosmetics, natural and sustainable, cruelty-free goods that you won’t find in any other subscription box.

What did we get?

Our theme was POOL PARTY!!!

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Match Made Coffee Review

Whenever I travel, I love to drink a cup of local coffee to start my day.  Coffee tells you a lot about the culture and there are endless ways to enjoy it.  What is the perfect treat to go with coffee?  How about a delicious cookie to pair with it? Match Made Coffee subscription box came up with the brilliant idea to do just that…coffee and a cookie chosen just for you!

What do I love about this box?

Match Made Coffee pairs organic coffees that are roasted and ground fresh with gourmet cookies that are baked fresh, packaged, and delivered right to your doorstep.  I love that these are small-batch coffee roasts that are cultivated from around the world. The only downside is they currently we do not offer decaf options. I don’t personally drink decaf coffee, but I have friends that do.

What does the company say is the best way to pair the coffee and cookies together to taste them?

Smell is a big part of taste, so smell your coffee first, then take a sip. Chewing activates your flavor receptors too, so chew your coffee a few times.

Slowly swallow your coffee so that it hits the taste buds all over your tongue and down your throat.

As you swallow, smell the cookie and take a nibble and chew a few times and swallow.

Then sandwich the cookie with the smell and nibble process on the coffee one more time.

Keep this up and enjoy!

What comes in each box?

2 bags of coffee grind and 2 cookies.

What did we get?

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Sun Basket Review

I love cooking for my family, but sometimes it’s a hassle finding a healthy recipe, going grocery shopping, getting all the ingredients prepped, and figuring out how to make it.  That is why subscription boxes like Sun Basket are a wonderful idea for people who would like to spend more time out having adventures and still being able to put an amazing meal on the table.

What do I love about this box?

I love that this box allows you to choose specific diets such as:

Paleo, Vegetarian, Lean & Clean, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Mediterranean.

I also love that they use hand–selected seasonal ingredients from the country’s top farmers, ranchers and seafood purveyors.  They also use organic produce, responsibly raised meats free of antibiotics and added hormones, and sustainably sourced, and wild-caught seafood.

The recipes were easy to understand and the ingredients were all fresh.  I also appreciate that these meals all took less than 30 minutes to prepare.

What comes in each box?

Everything you need to complete some delicious meals!

Paired with easy-to-follow directions.

What did we get?

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Desk Stash Review

Every morning, I pour myself a second cup of coffee and sit at my desk to write.  I spend hours at my desk so I like to surround myself with items to make my day easier and fun. Since this pandemic started, I’ve been at the lake and my outdoor dining table has become my new desk.  However, I haven’t bought anything fun for my new “desk.”  I was so happy to receive a box from Desk Stash, a quarterly desk supply subscription box.

What do I love about Desk Stash?

Everyone can use desk supplies, including professionals and students.  These supplies can be used by all ages! I love that these supplies are quirky and whimsical. They were all supplies that I loved but I would have never gone out and bought for myself…which is why I love subscription boxes!

What comes in each box?

Each Desk Stash box includes 5-7 unique, curated office and desk supplies.

What did we get?

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