July Bluum Review

Company: Bluum

Price: $24.95 monthly & free shipping.

Type: Baby/Kids

About: A hand picked-selection of essential products for you and your baby.

For a 5 month old boy.

The Box

First Look

The theme this month (for a 5 month old boy) was Solid Foods

Neck Pillow Chums $13.00
This says 0+ ages but I don't think my 5 month old will get much use out of it, but my 3 year old will! Especially since we are going on a very long flight soon.

Lansinoh mOmma Fork $5.00

Lansinoh mOmma Teether $5.00

Nurturme Plump Peas (2) $2.38 ($1.19 each) & 0.25 Nutureme Coupons (2)
I just bought a bunch of Nuturme & I'm waiting patiently until I receive it! I'm excited :) So of course I will be using these!

Baby Ecos Laundry Detergent Free&Clear 0.65(4oz) ($7.75 for 50oz)

ZizzyBee Bag $7.00 (3 for $19.99)
Washable, reusable & BPA free storage bags. For snacks, diapers, make-up & pretty much whatever you want!

Funktion Insulated Baby Bottle Holder $34.00
I don't know why this is $34 but I'm not liking the color combo. You can't really tell by the lighting but it's Christmas Red & Christmas Green.. but I'll get a lot of use out of it anyway :)


Conclusion: This is my first box from Bluum , I'm not disappointed! $68.00 total value! Way over the $24.95 I paid for it. I will use everything in this box. It's the first time I feel like I really got my moneys worth (based on if I'll actually use the product, not the overall price of the products) in any subscription box for babys/kids so far!
Although... it did take 15 days to get here! But I'm guessing that isn't the norm.
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July Stork Stack

Company: Stork Stack

Type: Kids/Baby

Cost: $27.99 a month, free shipping

About: "Every month our Stork will deliver a special Stack to your door filled with 5 of our favorite, deluxe products selected with love by our team of Moms. The products change every month, but they're always age-appropriate for your child (and we always include something special for you!) With every subscription, Stork Stack Gives Back. We donate Stacks to families in need through our great philanthropic partners. Thanks to you, we're shipping smiles every day."

Code: When you use code 3206A9AA, you get $10 in Stork Bills & I also get $10 in Stork Bills.(it's a win-win!)

Baby Banz: Baby UPF 50+ Reversible Bucket Hat $19.00
Very Cute!

Supergoop Samples $1.00?
Always open to getting samples so I can easily fit them in my diaper bag, never know when you're goona need them!

The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry and the Big Hungry Bear $6.99
I love books that have thick hard pages, they are harder to tear up! (which my kids love doing)

Melissa & Doug First Play Caterpillar Grasping Toy $7.99
My baby loves it!

Earth Mama & Angel Baby Calming Lavender Shampoo $4.95 (1.67 fl oz) Earth Mama’s baby shampoos are body wash too, and contain no artificial fragrances, foaming agents, sulfates, preservatives, parabens, or dyes. No antibacterial pesticides either.

Conclusion: $40.00 value! Well over the $27.99! & I had a code where I only paid $17.99, so that's even better! I can't find the code or I would share :(
The box was great overall! The hat is adorable & I love the shampoo and the fact that it's organic. Can't wait until I get my next box!
How did you like your Stork Stack? What was your favorite item?

July Ipsy Spoilers

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May & June Birchbox

Company: Birchbox

Type: Beauty

Cost: $10 a month.

About: A monthly beauty subscription box tailored to your beauty profile.

(I'm late doing the May review so I'll be doing both May & June in one post.)

May Birchbox

Inside:




Juice Beauty Green Apple Peel Sensitive (.25 fl oz) $4.88


Hail Merry Macaroons (Choco flavor) $2.00 These are gluten free & vegan...and honestly, not for me. Yuck.


Kerastase Reflection Bain Chroma Shampoo (samples) $2.00?


Coola Classic Sunscreen (.23 fl oz) $4.30 Cargo Blush $14.85
I love this blush, the color is perfect!

Conclusion:

$28.00 Value, well over the $10 price! Even so I wasn't overwhelmed with joy. Seeing as it was my first Birchbox, I gave it another month.
& here it is...

June Birchbox

Inside:



Juicy Couture La La Perfume (.05 fl oz) $5.00 (1.7 fl oz is $70.00)
The scent is ok, not my favorite but definitely wearable. Won't be going ouy & buying it anytime soon though...


Mirenesse Glossy Kiss $26.55
I only wear regular chapstick or chapstick with a light tint, so every time I get a lipgloss/lipstick/lipstain in one of my boxes, I'm not too thrilled.


Klorane Dry Shampoo (1 oz) $6.00


100% Pure Nourishing Body Cream (samples) $0.50
Color Club Professional Nail Lacquer (.25 fl oz) $4.00

Conclusion:

$42.00 value! Better than the last box, but I'm putting my subscription on hold for now :)

June Total Beauty Collection Mystery Box

Company: Total Beauty Collection

Type: Beauty

Cost: 20$ (one time box)

About: A mystery box for $20 with a $100 value (13+ products) and it sold out in one day! Hopefully they have another one soon! (While this box is no longer available, there are other collections still available for purchase.

Code: Use coupon code TBC20 to save 20% off any box!)



Inside:

Ziali Goat's Milk Eye Cream $10.89 (.5oz)

EvolvH Shampoo & Conditioner $6.00 each (2oz each)

Honest Face & Body Lotion $1.50 (1oz)

Honest Healing Balm $4.50 (1oz)

Juara Candlenut Body Cream Sample $0.33 (5ml)

NYX Roll On Shimmer $4.00 Full Size!

NYX color Lip Balm $3.00 Full Size!

Ferro Cosmetics Mineral Blush $6.00 (Samples)

Neutrogena Naturals Lip Balm $3.49 Full Size!

Alfaparf Milano Illuminating Serum $10.00 (.25oz)

EBOOST Daily Health Booster $5.00 (7 packets)

Q-Tips Travel Pack $2.00

Wine Gift Card from Naked Wines $50.00

Conclusion:
$55.00 Value, $105.00 with Wine Gift card!!

June Ipsy

Company: Ipsy

Type: Beauty

Cost: $10 a month

About: You take a beauty quiz upon signing up so they can personalize the products they send! I’ve been a member since October 2012 & I always look forward to it in the mail.

Inside:

Starlooks Lip Pencil $12.00

NYX Cream Blush $6.00

J. Cat Beauty Sparkling Cream Palatte $4.49

Cailyn Gel Eye Liner $21.00

Freeman Beauty Psssst! Dry Shampoo $5.00??

Conclusion: $48.49 value!

June Citrus Lane

Company: Citrus Lane

Type: Baby/Kids

Price: $25 a month, free shipping

About: a monthly subscription box filled with goodies personalized to the age & stage of your little one!

Code: Use code TAKEHALF to get your first box for $12.50!


Inside:

Sun Protection Hat from iPlay $14

Odd Duck by Boon $7

Starting Solids from Happy Family (Greenbeans) $2

Foot Therapy Cream by Susan Brown’s Baby $11

Susan Brown’s Baby Samples

Conclusion:
$41 value!! This was my first Citrus Lane & I was as pleased as I thought I was going to be! Looking forward to next month's!

My adorable son modeling his iPlay hat :)