Salty Owl Studio Review

As horrible as this pandemic has been, we have been trying to stay positive, count our blessings, and appreciate our health and our family. One thing that we’ve appreciated is all the extra time as a family and are always looking for fun things we can do together to make memories.  Salty Owl Studio has developed the perfect way to have all the fun of family night, with someone else doing all the planning for you! Owl Box was created to make it easier for families to spend time together.

What comes in each box?

Each box comes with a project (with materials for 4 or 5 participants ages 9 and up), snacks, a game, recipe and a movie suggestion.

What did we get?

We received the Welcome Box!

One of the household items we have appreciated the most during this pandemic (besides toilet paper, of course) is SOAP!  We go through it like crazy so this was a fun craft for us to do together.

The soap making kit had everything we needed including…

Soap molds, craft sticks

Goat’s milk soap base, soap dye, scent, and even a natural loofah that we cut and put into our soap.

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Splendid Spoon Review

At the start of this pandemic, we were eating junk food left and right.  Sugar and carbs were acceptable since they were comfort foods.  But as it went on we realized we were starting to feel as gross as the food we were putting into our mouths.  So, we changed our mindset and started only eating clean, non-processed food.  I’ve been shopping at places like farmers markets and farm-to-table stores, but there are times when I just don’t feel like cooking and that can lead to bad choices.  It is times like these where Splendid Spoon can save the day.  Splendid Spoon is a plant-based food delivery service that serves up wellness shots, smoothies, and bowls.  It is the perfect solution to eating well, fast, and easy!

What do I love about this box?

I love that all of their meals are vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, and low in sugar and sodium.  I don’t normally eat plant-based food…in fact, I LOVE to eat meat.  But lunches and breakfasts are great meat-free meals.

How do they ship it?

They ship their Grain and Soup Bowls frozen and their smoothies refrigerated with recyclable insulation and dry ice to ensure that your meals arrive chilled.  I love that if you choose not to eat them right away, you can throw them in the freezer for 1-3 months.

What did we get?

So…So…So much yummy stuff!!!

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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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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.

What cocktail did we make?

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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.

What coffee did we get?

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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 Eat2explore

Like many of you, our family is so upset about having to put a hold on all of our travel plans.  I’ve been spending this time ‘virtually traveling’ by experimenting with new meals and cocktails from different countries. Eat2Explore, a cooking subscription box, is the perfect way to do this.  Since we are all at home practicing social isolation, it’s a great time to try new activities and create lifelong memories with your family.

I love that the creators of this box have the same beliefs as I do.  They feel mealtime should be an experience and cooking are life-skills everyone should have.  They also feel hands-on cooking and culture explorations is even more important in today’s world.  My daughters and I had so much fun cooking with this box.  I even played French music while we were cooking.

What do I love about this box?

I love that there are three different exploration options.  The first choice is to explore a country (1 or 3 countries).  You could also choose to explore a continent (4 countries).  Finally, you could choose to explore the world (12 countries). With every package, you will receive a new country box each month.

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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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