Nomadik is a monthly box of outdoor fun, delivered right to your door. Each box includes 3 to 5 high-end products, access to exclusive discounts from top outdoor brands and a value of up to $50+.

Disclosure: This complimentary box was received for review purposes. All opinions are my own, and no compensation was received.

Nomadik ships mid-month via USPS.

I am always excited to see what is inside these. My husband is always into them as well.

The Nomadik “Wet Weather” themed box included the following items:

–Rockagator Ultralight Series 10L Dry Bag ($24.99): This bag is perfect camping, watersports, boating or even just a trip to the pool. It’s large enough to stuff with everything you need to stay dry. And after your day is done or your trip is over you can use it to house the wet items (towels, swimsuits, etc.).  It is made out of lightweight but durable TPU and all of the seams are welded (not taped) so you can count on these being 100% waterproof.

–My Medic Compass ($5.95, Reg. Price $14.95): This compass is lightweight and doesn’t requite batteries so it’s always ready!  It has a mirror for navigation and sending signals plus a declination scale that measures length and distance. It also is dust-proof and water-proof and comes with a microfiber carrying pouch.

–Stansport Water-Resistant Emergency First Aid Kit ($10.99): This kit includes an assortment of 29 first aid and emergency items, including a variety of bandages, medical pads, moleskin and more! The contents come inside of a water tight case and it has an included carabiner for easily attaching to backpack or gear. Super handy and a total must have.

–Klean Freak Antibacterial Body Wipe (~$1): Also super handy!  You never know when you will need this and it’s not you want to be without when you do need it. B will probably toss this in his car along with his first-aid kit – also from Nomadik!

The Wet Weather Adventure Nomadik box has a value of about $42. Great value and a great box!

What do you think of Nomadik?  If you are interested, you can get signed up here for their monthly subscription (you’ll save 35% off with this link) or check out shop boxes. You can also use coupon code “VAN20” to save $20 off your first quarterly box.

BarkBox is a monthly subscription box for dogs. Each monthly box contains a combination of 2 toys, 2 treats, and 1 chew (or other item) that have been hand-selected and approved by Scout (the dog), head product tester for BarkBox. All treats and chews included in the boxes are sourced from the USA and Canada, so you can be assured that your pet is only getting safe, high-quality items. Boxes can be customized based on the size of your pet (check out Super Chewer for your tougher furry friends), and you can add an extra toy to your box for an extra $9/month.

BarkBox shipped via USPS.

We receive the Large dog box for Luna (our 70lb Newfypoo puppy).  Our little dogs don’t care too much about toys (but they do love treats), so the larger toys are a perfect fit for us.

My April 2024 (Large Dog) “BARKING AT BIGFOOT” BarkBox included the following items:

–Buddy Bigfoot: We love Buddy Bigfoot!  He’s a perfect size for Luna plus he has crinkle and a squeaker inside.  It’s great for tug-of-war and also so fun just to squeak and squeak (at least that’s what Luna thinks).

–Jack Jackalope: This is the softest toy I think we have ever received from BarkBox.  It’s so soft it could be a baby toy. It’s full of crinkle and also has a squeaker inside.

–Jack-O-Loops Soft Bakes: These soft baked treats are easy to tear to share.  They do not contain any meat and instead feature cinnamon and pumpkin as the main ingredients.  Obviously my dogs love them.

–Cheesy Peasy Soft Bakes: These soft-bakes are made with real USA cheese. Again they are easy to tear and share so you can break off the right sized treat for your pup!  My dogs always always love BarkBox treats. They have never sent a treat that the trio didn’t love!

–BARK Fresno Night Crumbler Dog Treat: The serving size for this cookie is 1 per large dog, but I know Luna will want to share it with her siblings since it is so large. We haven’t opened it yet, but it is soft and breakable and the dogs really liked the smell from the outside!

As always, we loved our April 2024 BarkBox! I think BarkBox is the best dog box out there.  I cannot recommend it enough!

Do you subscribe to BarkBox?  What’d you think of this month’s box?  If you want to subscribe or learn more, click here. For a limited time you can double your first box or take advantage of one of their other amazing new subscriber offers!!

The offer will automatically pop-up. A monthly subscription is $35/month, but if you opt for a longer subscription, the price drops as low as $23/month.

BarkBox is a monthly subscription box for dogs. Each monthly box contains a combination of 2 toys, 2 treats, and 1 chew (or other item) that have been hand-selected and approved by Scout (the dog), head product tester for BarkBox. All treats and chews included in the boxes are sourced from the USA and Canada, so you can be assured that your pet is only getting safe, high-quality items. Boxes can be customized based on the size of your pet (check out Super Chewer for your tougher furry friends), and you can add an extra toy to your box for an extra $9/month.

BarkBox shipped via USPS.

We receive the Large dog box for Luna (our 70lb Newfypoo puppy).  Our little dogs don’t care too much about toys (but they do love treats), so the larger toys are a perfect fit for us.

My March 2024 (Large Dog) “BEG N BAG” BarkBox included the following items:

–Spicy Sidewalk Barkitos: Like Doritos, but Barkitos!  LOL! Luna is obsessed with these.  The bag has crinkle and a velcro closure and inside the bag is two chips (that squeak). Luna loves toys like this that close and she has to work to open. These types of toys are also perfect for hiding treats. I’ll stuff a treat or two in the bottom, put the chips on stop, close the bag with the velcro and let Luna just go to town.  She loves the challenge!

–Arfocado: The information card attached to this says “Time to guac your dog’s world”. LOL. I feel like BarkBox must just be the most fun place to work. The Arfocado has two squeakers inside, crazy crinkle, a tug strap and you can even hide treats inside. I haven’t hidden any treats inside yet, but that is the plan!

–BARK Fruity Boots Soft Bakes: Is this our first ever “fruit” based BarkBox treat?  It just may be.  It features a blend of blueberry, cranberry, blackberry and strawberry. They are soft so you can break them apart and share between pups or save some for later.

–BARK Moo Moo Jerky Bars: The #1 ingredient in these is beef. They are a chewy jerky and sure to be a huge hit with all the dogs. They have loved every single BarkBox treat they have ever tried!

–BARK Fruity Toot Loops: I think these cereal dog treats are BarkBox’s newest treat line. We received these last month and they were a big hit so we were happy to get them again.

As always, we loved our March 2024 BarkBox! I think BarkBox is the best dog box out there.  I cannot recommend it enough!

Do you subscribe to BarkBox?  What’d you think of this month’s box?  If you want to subscribe or learn more, click here. For a limited time you can double your first box or take advantage of one of their other amazing new subscriber offers!!

The offer will automatically pop-up. A monthly subscription is $35/month, but if you opt for a longer subscription, the price drops as low as $23/month.

BarkBox is a monthly subscription box for dogs. Each monthly box contains a combination of 2 toys, 2 treats, and 1 chew (or other item) that have been hand-selected and approved by Scout (the dog), head product tester for BarkBox. All treats and chews included in the boxes are sourced from the USA and Canada, so you can be assured that your pet is only getting safe, high-quality items. Boxes can be customized based on the size of your pet (check out Super Chewer for your tougher furry friends), and you can add an extra toy to your box for an extra $9/month.

BarkBox shipped via USPS.

We receive the Large dog box for Luna (our 70lb Newfypoo puppy).  Our little dogs don’t care too much about toys, so the larger toys are a perfect fit for us.

My February 2024 (Large Dog) “SNIFF THE ROSES” BarkBox included the following items:

–BARK Mi Amour Macarons: We love these container type toys.  The soft Sniff The Roses Flower Shop “box” is sealed by Velcro and has two macarons inside.  I stuff a treat or two inside and Luna LOVES to try and open it up and dig out the treats.  The box has crinkle and the macarons have squeakers inside which makes it even more fun.

–Plucky Tulip Tug: Now this is a Luna sized toy. The tulip is huge (way bigger than it looks here) and has a squeaker inside. The looped tug strap is such a smart idea.  With a bigger grip I might I now may even be able to win ;).
–BARK Clucky Soft Bakes Chicken Recipe: The dogs (all of them) are obsessed with these. They will eat any treat you give them, but absolutely prefer soft or jerky treats. These soft-baked treats have USA chicken as the #1 ingredient and are flavored with sweet potato.

–BARK Cheesy Peasy Soft Bakes: We have yet to crack into these, but they are soft-baked and made with USA cheese.  I know they will be a huge hit. Bella, Buster and Luna have never met a BarkBox treat they didn’t like.

–BARK Bright Dental Chews: Okay I will admit it, I don’t brush my dogs teeth.  I know you are supposed to, but I just don’t.  I need to get two more of these so I can give one to each of the dogs.  They will still fight about them even if they each have one, but at least it will seem more fair (to me).

As always, we loved our February 2024 BarkBox! And once again, this month’s theme was perfection.

Do you subscribe to BarkBox?  What’d you think of this month’s box?  If you want to subscribe or learn more, click here. For a limited time you can double your first box or take advantage of one of their other amazing new subscriber offers!!

The offer will automatically pop-up. A monthly subscription is $35/month, but if you opt for a longer subscription, the price drops as low as $23/month.

BE KIND. by ellen is a seasonal subscription box featuring brands who are changing the world. Ellen hand picks 6-10 products she loves that are cruelty free, sustainably sourced, and ethically made. They are delivered your door once a seasonal along with exclusive member benefits, deals and surprises!

 Disclosure: This complimentary box was received for review purposes. All opinions are my own, and no compensation was received.

Be Kind by Ellen ships via USPS.

Looks so good!

The Fall 2023 BE Kind by Ellen Box included the following items:

–MIXBOOK 8.5 x 8.5” Photo Book ($35): For whatever reason I don’t have a picture of the MIXBOOK certificate that came with the box.  I need to find that ASAP because I absolutely want to make one of these!

–CHARGED Removable Pearl Huggie Earrings ($50): LOVE!  These huggie earrings feature (faux) pearls, which represent wisdom, integrity, and feminine energy. To change up your look, you can remove the pearls leaving a pair of classic gold hoop earrings.  Two looks in one!

–PURELIFEBIOTICS Eternal Harmony Shower Steamers ($20): This shower steamer set includes four varieties – Breathe, Calm Me, Sleepy Time and Spa Day. I love them all. Using a shower steamer feels like such a treat. I am used to using smaller shower steamers, but I love this larger (2oz) size. They last longer and give off more scent.

–OUR LAVENDER CO. Lavender Rollerball ($15): This rollerball is made with a 2% dilution of essential oil and fractionated coconut oil.  It is recommended to be used for stress reduction, for anxiety reduction and as a sleep aid. I have been using it as a sleep aid and find it very relaxing.

–ANDALOU NATURALS 1000 Roses Instant Soothe & Smooth Sheet Mask & Soothing Sleeping Mask Set ($5.99): This mask contains Alpine Rose Stem Cells, refreshing Rose Flower Water, Aloe, and Rosehip Oil for a visibly smoother and softer complexion. I will add it to my stockpile of sheet masks I want to use, but never seem to actually get around to using.

–DENIK Classic Layflat Notebook ($20): This is actually a set of two lined notebooks. Denik provides a channel for artists of all skill levels to make an impact in the world we live in. When you purchase a notebook it helps to change a student’s life. They have funded seven schools, as well as countless other initiatives to enhance the education experience of thousands of students in Mali, Guatemala, Laos, Ghana, Nicaragua, Senegal, and the U.S.

–AMINNAH Unicorn Dreams Body Oil ($20): Wait a second, this smells amazing. It has notes of pink and blue cotton candy sweet spun-sugar which I absolutely love.  It’s hydrating and just incredible.  Someone suggested mixing it with a body lotion, so I am going to do that with a few unscented lotions I never reach for!

–RAGGEDY TIFF BE KIND. Exclusive Art Print: I’m way late on this review, but also it couldn’t be more timely because this is a perfect print for Valentine’s Day! RAGGEDYTIFF, founded by Jessica Resendiz, is a brand bloomed by her Mexican roots, EMPOWERMENT, traditions & her vibrant CULTURA.

–PARTAKE Soft Chocolate Chip 3-cookie Snack Packs ($5): To be honest these aren’t my favorite chocolate chip cookies. But they are vegan & gluten-free plus they are top 9 allergen free so they are certain to be someone’s favorite! And a smart choice for traveling because you can never be too careful eating near others on a plane.

All totaled the Fall 2023 Be Kind by Ellen has a value of about $170. Ellen boxes always have an outstanding curation and are a great value.

The Fall box is now sold out, but the Ellen’s 12 Days at Home Box is still available.  It has an over $600 value!

Nomadik is a monthly box of outdoor fun, delivered right to your door. Each box includes 3 to 5 high-end products, access to exclusive discounts from top outdoor brands and a value of up to $50+.

Disclosure: This complimentary box was received for review purposes. All opinions are my own, and no compensation was received.

Nomadik ships mid-month via USPS.

I am always excited to see what is inside these.

The Nomadik “Vagabond Voyager” themed box included the following items:

–Hillsound PackStack Weatherproof Modular Packing Pod ($23): This is so smart!  The PackStack™ is a modular packing system designed to optimize pack storage, protection, and organization.  It’s basically a packing cube – for your backpack!  Why hasn’t anyone thought of this before now?

–DryFoxCo Nature Pack Microfiber Suede Towel ($24): This towel is made from a quick-drying microfiber, super-absorbent, & antimicrobial. It’s 20″ x 40″ and weighs just 4 oz. Perfect for hiking, backpacking, camping, swimming and light enough to take along with you.

–Thread Wallets Neck Lanyard ($11): Keep track of all your essentials with this 17in lanyard. Perfect for your keys or your id!

–Byte Bars Lemmy Razz Protein Byte Bar (~$2): This bar is vegan and gluten-free and has 11g of protein. It’s not my favorite flavor combo, but it was very filling.

The Vagabond Voyager Nomadik box has a value of about $60. Great value and a great box!

What do you think of Nomadik?  If you are interested, you can get signed up here for their monthly subscription (you’ll save 35% off with this link) or check out shop boxes. You can also use coupon code “WINTER40” to save 40% off your first quarterly box.

BarkBox is a monthly subscription box for dogs. Each monthly box contains a combination of 2 toys, 2 treats, and 1 chew (or other item) that have been hand-selected and approved by Scout (the dog), head product tester for BarkBox. All treats and chews included in the boxes are sourced from the USA and Canada, so you can be assured that your pet is only getting safe, high-quality items. Boxes can be customized based on the size of your pet (check out Super Chewer for your tougher furry friends), and you can add an extra toy to your box for an extra $9/month.

BarkBox shipped via USPS.

We receive the Large dog box for Luna (our 70lb Newfypoo puppy).  Our little dogs don’t care too much about toys, so the larger toys are a perfect fit for us.

My January 2024 (Large Dog) “THE SQUIRLZ” BarkBox included the following items:

–Nutso: Nutso has a spiky squeaker ball in her head making her able to bounce back from everything. It also has a squeaker inside making it extra fun to play with. This is a sturdy, heavy toy so I know it’s one that’s going to be around for a while.

–Scamper: Scamper has a squeaker inside plus crazy crinkle. In addition, Scamper has a tail that unrolls and can be used to hide a treat inside! So much fun!

–BARK Clucky Yummies (Chicken Recipe): Clucky Yummies are made with chicken as the #1 ingredient. They are crunchy treats and, as usual, all the dogs go wild for them.

–BARK Moo Moo Pies (Beef Recipe): The #1 ingredient in Moo Moo Pies is USA beef. These are soft-baked treats and contain no artificial ingredients.  I swear my dogs turn into the best listeners ever when a BarkBox treat is involved.

–BARK Go Nuttys Soft-Baked Dog Treats: These yummy soft-baked treats are full of wholesome grains and free of artificial preservatives. These are high-value treats in our house and the dogs are extra happy when they get these!

As always, we loved our January 2024 BarkBox! And once again, this month’s theme was perfection. How do they do it? BarkBox is always a win for us. So worth it!

Do you subscribe to BarkBox?  What’d you think of this month’s box?  If you want to subscribe or learn more, click here. For a limited time you can double your first box or take advantage of one of their other amazing new subscriber offers!!

The offer will automatically pop-up. A monthly subscription is $35/month, but if you opt for a longer subscription, the price drops as low as $23/month.

Beachly Beauty Box is a seasonal box of premium, beach-inspired products valued at up to $100.  Each box contains 4-6 beach-inspired, cruelty-free, clean beauty products for skin, hair, and body care. Beachly Beauty Box is a spinoff from Beachly, a quarterly subscription box of beach-inspired apparel and accessories. The May 2021 box was the first ever Beachly Beauty Box.

Beachly Beauty Box shipped via USPS.

I always look at the spoilers and then forget what’s in this box until I actually receive it in the mail.

The Winter 2023 Beachly Beauty Box includes:

–PURE FIJI Spa Box Mini ($22): This mini spa box includes a 2 oz. exfoliating scrub, 1 oz. exotic bath and body oil, ½ oz. body butter and 1 oz. hydrating body lotion.  This smells great – it’s not overly powerful but, strong enough. It doesn’t make me feel like I am at a spa, but it does make me feel like I am on vacation and that’s even better!

–HANALEI Sugar Body Scrub ($14.99): This scrub is made with Hawaiian Cane Sugar which gently removes dead and dry skin cells. It also contains kukui oil that hydrates and rejuvenates your skin to reveal smooth and baby-soft skin.  I like the squeeze container better than a tub, but I am hoping that it doesn’t end up getting clogged.

–FARMHOUSE FRESH Coconut Beach Lip Balm ($15): This is described as a vacation for your lips and I could not agree more.  It is amazing. Super hydrating and it smells SO good!

–BROKEN TOP Sea Salt Surf Body Mist ($36): If you want to smell like you are on vacation, look no further than here!  The scent is a flowery jasmine followed by sweet cream blends with beachy driftwood. Just SO good.

The Winter 2023 Beachly Beauty Box had a value of just about $88.  Such a fun box to receive here in Michigan in the winter. Brings a bit of the beach right to me here in the snow.

What do you think of the Beachly Beauty Box?  If you are interested in subscribing, you can check them out here.

The Allure Beauty Box includes 6 or more products (at least 3 FULL-SIZE) valued at $100+. Boxes are curated by the editors of Allure magazine and also include a special-edition “mini magazine” chock full of the most trusted product reviews you’ve come to expect from Allure.

Allure Beauty Box ships via USPS.  I actually don’t know where this box came from.  I used to be an Allure subscriber (YEARS ago), but haven’t resubscribed and didn’t get this sent as a review box. I can only guess that they had extra boxes and sent some to past subscribers to try and get them to resubscribe?

Looked pretty good!

The November 2023 Allure Beauty Box included the following items:

–Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3 Serum (30mL) ($64): Medik8 makes their Crystal Retinol in five different strengths. This box contains Crystal 3, which is for beginner use. It promises to deliver remarkable visible improvement in texture, brightness, firmness & clarity.  Most users, according to their website, have seen results by the end of just one tube. Fingers crossed I get great results like the pictures online.

–Paume All-In-One Cuticle & Nail Cream (22mL) ($28): This is such a great item for winter! It keeps your nail beds soft, helps with hang nails and soothes cuticles.  I will be keeping this at my desk with me at all times!

–Mudmasky Vitamin-Infused Scalp Serum (2oz) ($72): Maybe Allure sent me this box because they KNEW how much I needed this. It rejuvenates your scalp’s pH balance in 30 days which hals hair loss by up to 72% in just 12 days. Wait what?  I don’t know how exactly this does any of this, but it’s certainly worth a try!

–Belif Moisturizing Bomb Toner (5mL) ($1): This water-based toner is formulated with ceramide to keep the moisture barrier healthy and maintain moisture levels. It provides thorough hydration and nutrient-filled minerals for visibly tighter, smooth, supple skin. I find most toners to be quite drying so this is going to be a neat one to test out!

–Nativa Spa Quinoa Firming Body Lotion (30mL) ($1.88): This lotion visibly firms, and nourishes the skin.  The effects are not going to last forever, but I can see a difference and will be saving the rest for summer!

–NatureLab Tokyo Perfect Repair Leave-In Treatment (30mL) ($2.90): This may be the perfect leave-in treatment because it seems to do it all. It helps protect against heat, strengthen roots, fights frizz and adds shine.

–Cetaphil Healthy Renew Night Cream (10mL) ($4): Again great item for this time of year. This is a face cream, but I already have a great one that I use so I am going to use this on my hands. I am going through so much hand cream, but for whatever reason don’t remember to put a thick one on at night. I am putting this on my nightstand so I don’t forget!

–New Subscriber Bonus: Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops (40mL) ($35): What a great new subscriber bonus!  I used to use this stuff all the time and somehow stopped.  I will be starting to incorporate this in my nightly routine right away! It really does make my skin glow.

All totaled (including the new subscribers bonus), my November 2023 Allure Beauty Box had a value of $208.78.  That is an AMAZING value and this was a great box. Still have no idea why Allure sent it, but I am thankful they did!!!

Use coupon code NEW to get your first box for $20 plus a free $10 credit to the Member Shop when you sign up now!

Nomadik is a monthly box of outdoor fun, delivered right to your door. Each box includes 3 to 5 high-end products, access to exclusive discounts from top outdoor brands and a value of up to $50+.

Disclosure: This complimentary box was received for review purposes. All opinions are my own, and no compensation was received.

Nomadik ships mid-month via USPS.

I am always excited to see what is inside these.

The Nomadik “Wilderness Warmth” themed box included the following items:

–Survival Frog Pocket Blanket ($24.97): This blanket is small enough to fit in your pocket, but large enough for 4 people to use. It can be used as a picnic blanket, when traveling, as a camping mat and tent rainfly, to stay dry on wet grass or an emergency survival tarp!

–Puffin Beverage Bag ($22.95): Absolutely obsessed.  This is the cutest beverage holder I have ever seen. A sleeping bag for for your bottles.  It’s durable, keeps your beverage cold and has a rubberized base to make it more stable.

–Noso Patches Snow Camp Patch ($9.99): This match is peel and stick so it’s super easy to apply.  It is also weather resistant and waterproof. You ever know when you will need it, so best to always have it on hand.

–Awake Caffeinated Chocolate Bites (~$2): OMG I love these and had forgotten all about them. They contain 50mg of caffeine which is perfect for an afternoon boost.  LOVE!!!

The Wilderness Warmth Nomadik box has a value of about $60. Once again a great value and a well-rounded box!

What do you think of Nomadik?  If you are interested, you can get signed up here for their monthly subscription (you’ll save 40% off with this link) or check out shop boxes. You can also use coupon code “WINTER40” to save 40% off your first quarterly box.

BarkBox is a monthly subscription box for dogs. Each monthly box contains a combination of 2 toys, 2 treats, and 1 chew (or other item) that have been hand-selected and approved by Scout (the dog), head product tester for BarkBox. All treats and chews included in the boxes are sourced from the USA and Canada, so you can be assured that your pet is only getting safe, high-quality items. Boxes can be customized based on the size of your pet (check out Super Chewer for your tougher furry friends), and you can add an extra toy to your box for an extra $9/month.

BarkBox shipped via USPS.

I recently made the switch to the Large dog box for Luna (our 70lb Newfypoo puppy).  I am excited for her to get some big dog toys. My little dogs don’t care too much about toys, so the larger toys are a perfect fit for us.

My December 2023 (Large Dog) “SEASONS SWEETINGS” BarkBox included the following items:

–Tough Cookie: Tough Cookie is packed with fluff and has a squarer plus crazy crinkle. Touch Cookie is so cute and Luna already has been playing with him (her?). The little thong just cracks me up.

–Dookie Dough: Dookie Dough has a squeaker plus crazy crinkle inside. It’s such a great size for Luna (again the little dogs do not like toys) and she is more than content to just chew and squeak it.

–Clucky Jerky Sticks – Chicken Recipe: Clucky Jerky Strips have USA Farm-Raised Chicken as their #1 ingredient.  It’s naturally smoked jerky and made with real sweet potato. The dogs (all 3 of them) loved them so much!

–Wakey Wakey Soft Bakes – Bacon & Oatmeal Recipe: We have gotten versions of these before and the dogs always go wild for them. They are made with real USA bacon and maple syrup. They are soft so you can break them apart for the right sized bite for your pup!

–BARK Candy Cane-in Cookie: I want to open this so badly to see what it looks like, but we still have today’s dog advents to open! Even though it’s the holidays they still can’t have ALL the treats.  I am 100% certain they will love this though!

As always, we loved our December 2023 BarkBox! And once again, this month’s theme was perfection. How do they do it? BarkBox is always a win for us. So worth it!

Do you subscribe to BarkBox?  What’d you think of this month’s box?  If you want to subscribe or learn more, click here. For a limited time you can double your first box or take advantage of one of their other amazing new subscriber offers!!

The offer will automatically pop-up. A monthly subscription is $35/month, but if you opt for a longer subscription, the price drops as low as $23/month.

Nomadik is a box of outdoor fun, delivered right to your door. They recently discontinued their monthly subscription and have switched to quarterly boxes only.  The quarterly box is $89.99/quarter and includes 5-8 premium pieces of equipment. After ordering, subscribers are asked to complete a personal profile + they’ll tailor your box to your interests.

This review is on their Quarterly Cozy Camper Box. The box is no longer available as an option to begin your subscription with, but there’s always a chance it may pop back up.

Disclosure: This complimentary box was received for review purposes. All opinions are my own, and no compensation was received.

Nomadik ships via USPS.

I am always excited to see what is inside these.

The Nomadik Quarterly “COZY CAMPER” themed box included the following items:

–Grand Trunk TRUNKTECH Single Hammock ($69.95): TRUNKTECH hammocks are stronger, lighter and more compact than any other 11′ hammock. They are made from a weather-proof fabric and have reflective end-loops for added style & visibility. They come in tons of colors and have a 500lb capacity!

–Grand Trunk – Trunk Straps ($29.95): The hammock above doesn’t include hanging straps, but luckily Nomadik includes a set in this box! I will give you no instructions on how to hang it (that would be incredible unhelpful coming from me), but the instructions say they are compatible with almost any super strong anchor point: tree trunk, vehicle roof rack, porch post, big rocks, boat mast, and more.
–MPOWERED Luci Pro Series Outdoor 2.0 ($49.95): I feel like these are a Nomadik staple. If you subscribe long enough, you will likely receive one. That’s probably because they are so useful. It has cell phone charging capabilities, 150 lumens [135 lumens in moonstone matte finish], and it lasts up to 50 hours on a single charge.  It’s inflatable so it’s easy to pack and store when not in use.

–Klymit Drift Camping Pillow ($54.99): The camping pillow has a durable, easy-to-clean, water resistant outer shell and a comfortable, jersey cotton inner pillow case. SO handy for traveling and making sure you always have a clean pillow!

–Sun Company Camping with Sasquatch Card Game ($18.99): This game is billed as “Rummy meets Slapjack”. It’s lighthearted and family-friendly.  I think what I like best is that it takes two minutes to learn and 15 minutes to play! So it’s not some boring game that will go on for way too long!

–Ursa Major Effortless Essentials Discovery Kit ($15): I love little travel sets like this! This set of clean skincare minis is formulated with powerful active ingredients and no suspect chemicals. It includes super-fresh foaming Fantastic Face Wash, incredibly nourishing yet fast absorbing Golden Hour Recovery Cream and instantly-refreshing Essential Face Wipes. SO handy for traveling!

The COZY CAMPER Nomadik box has a value of about $240. Everything in here is very useful and the value is great!

What do you think of Nomadik?  If you are interested, you can get signed up here and use coupon code “WINTER40” to save 40% off your first quarterly box.

BE KIND. by ellen is a seasonal subscription box featuring brands who are changing the world. Ellen hand picks 6-10 products she loves that are cruelty free, sustainably sourced, and ethically made. They are delivered your door once a seasonal along with exclusive member benefits, deals and surprises!

 Disclosure: This complimentary box was received for review purposes. All opinions are my own, and no compensation was received.

Be Kind by Ellen ships via USPS.

Looks so good!  It’s not pictured, but each box includes a “golden ticket” which enters you into a drawing to win a luxurious 4-day escape to Miraval Resorts (there are 5 winners in total).

The Winter 2023 Be Kind by Ellen Box theme is “12 Days at Home”. The box is a play on Ellen’s famous 12 Days of Giveaways from her show and includes 12 gifts to enjoy at home. It included the following items:

-Day 1 – For The Class Act: CZ BY KENNETH JAY LANE 2 Carat Round Classic Stud Earrings ($60): These are perfection. They are the perfect size, super sparkly and just gorgeous. They are round cut Cubic Zirconia and 2 carat in size. LOVE!

-Day 2 – For The Party Animal: PARTYTRICK Partytrick Lifetime Membership + Beverage Decals ($315): Partywick offers the services of a party planner digitally box includes a lifetime subscription. It does things like helping with curated decor, menus, playlists, invites, messaging with your guests and more. The box also includes a set of beverage decals so your guests can keep track of their drinks at your next event!

-Day 3 – For The Problem Solver: JIGGY PUZZLES Snow Cabin 450 Pcs Jigsaw Puzzle ($40): This is a 450-piece Snow Cabin Puzzle is perfect for this time of year. My husband just finished his last puzzle and I think this one is going to be next. It includes a tube of puzzle glue, a straight-edge tool to spread the glue and a print of the art to follow. So it’s not only a puzzle, but also can be turned into a piece of art.

-Day 4 – For The Trendsetter: COCUS POCUS Crown & Mane Comb In Jade ($32): Clearly the prettiest comb I own. The wide-tooth design helps to promote strong, healthy strands. It is made from plant-based material that is both renewable and biodegradable.

-Day 5 – For The Commuter: BROKEN TOP BRANDS Cranberry Orange Car Freshener ($8): Broken Top Brands us a woman-owned business out of Bend, Oregon.  It is dedicated to create products that are safe for consumers and for the environment. This car freshener is Cranberry-Orange scented and probably one of the best smelling car fresheners I have ever come across.

-Day 6 – For The Fashionista: CELESTE SOL Billie Pearl Beaded Bracelet ($32.50): This bracelet is just beautiful.  It’s stunning, but at the same time super wearable.  I am going to add it to my bracelet stack for vacation!

-Day 7 – For The Self Care Champion: MUSE LITERARY How to Love Yourself: In Less Than a Week and For the Rest of Your Life ($15.99): This best-selling book from psychotherapist Rachel Madorsky takes a light-hearted approach to the often hard work of self-love. It’s not overly involved and is great to pickup when you need a little reminder or a bit of guidance.

-Day 8 – For The Clean Freak: SWEETGUM HOME Swedish Dishcloth ($6.95): I want to be someone who uses reusable paper towel (I really do), but I just haven’t found a great place to dry and store them. Regardless I will use this many more times than single-use paper towel so it’s a win.

-Day 9 – For The Health Icon: LUMIFY® Redness Reliever Eye Drops ($14.99): These are the best. I just ran out of my last bottle so the timing on this is absolutely perfect. It’s safe and keeps your eye bright and white for up to 8 hours. They really do work and make you look so much less tired.

-Day 10 – For The Sweet Tooth: ZOLLI CANDY Zolli Caramelz ($6.99): Like all of Zolli’s Candy, these are vegan, keto and free of sugar, dairy, nuts and gluten. They are deemed “healthy candy” but you wouldn’t even know they are healthy from the taste. They are so yummy!

-Day 11 – For The Wine Aficionado – NIMA OBEROI Lunares Wishbone Bottle Stopper ($34): I love the wishbone design of this wine bottle stopper! And what’s even better is that a percentage of sales from the Wishbone also supports medically underserved women and their families to help overcome barriers to breast-cancer treatment and survival.

-Day 12 – For The Cozy Queen: KITSCH Satin Pillowcase In Silver ($19): I was just thinking about how I wanted to switch to a satin pillowcase again (no idea what happened to my old one)! Satin pillowcases are great for your skin – they help to fight blemishes, irritation and the creases normal pillowcases leave. They also are healing for your hair as they protect against frizz, tangles and breakage! Just what I need!

The Winter 2023 Be Kind by Ellen, has a retail value of over $600 and is still available! Plus right now if you purchase the 12 Days at Home Box, you will receive a FREE Game Night club box!  That’s two boxes for the price of one. No coupon code necessary – available while supplies last!

Nomadik is a monthly box of outdoor fun, delivered right to your door. Each box includes 3 to 5 high-end products, access to exclusive discounts from top outdoor brands and a value of up to $50+.

Disclosure: This complimentary box was received for review purposes. All opinions are my own, and no compensation was received.

Nomadik ships mid-month via USPS.

I am always excited to see what is inside these.

The Nomadik “Explore The Unknown Box” themed box included the following items:

–Deuter Streamer Hydration System ($34): This hydration system has a Grunge-guard layer which inhibits the growth of bacteria and a smooth interior with a wide top making it easy to clean! It’s leak free, BPA free and sure to keep you hydrated on the go.

–Colter Co. Animal Tracker Bandana ($13.99): I hope to never need to use this to identify any actual animal tracks, however, should the need arise I am going to be all set. This has 17 of the most common animals included with information about the size of tracks and the geographic location of habitat for each!

–NuNature First Aid Gel with Lidocaine ($10.99): This antiseptic gel helps prevent infections minor cuts, scrapes, and burns. You never know when you will need it, so it’s best to always have it in your pack.

–Glitch Energy Drink Mix Stickpack (~$3): This mix provides a clean energy source for campers, hikers, and adventurers alike.  It kicks in within 15 minutes and contains just about the same amount of caffeine as a cup of coffee.

The Explore The Unknown Nomadik box has a value of about $63. Once again a great value and a well-rounded box!

What do you think of Nomadik?  If you are interested, you can get signed up here for their subscription or check out shop boxes. Use coupon code “WINTER40” to save 40% off your first quarterly box.

Beachly Beauty Box is a seasonal box of premium, beach-inspired products valued at up to $100.  Each box contains 4-6 beach-inspired, cruelty-free, clean beauty products for skin, hair, and body care. Beachly Beauty Box is a spinoff from Beachly, a quarterly subscription box of beach-inspired apparel and accessories. The May 2021 box was the first ever Beachly Beauty Box.

Beachly Beauty Box shipped via FedEx.

I always look at the spoilers and then forget what’s in this box until I actually receive it in the mail.

The Fall 2023 Beachly Beauty Box includes:

–Pursuit Beauty Golden Hour Hydrating Glow Serum Stick ($25): Golden Hour is a portable serum stick that’s packed with nourishing plant-derived oils that form a protective barrier on the skin to retain moisture and impart an instant, dewy glow. Basically it just gives you a little glow and extra hydration when you need it. Great for the beach!

–Earth Harbor Azure Regenerative Neck Cream ($48): This cream works to keep your delicate neck and chest skin to feel plump, firm and lifted.  It’s not greasy and has a nice light scent.

–Beach Rinse Sea Glass Soaps ($9.50): These are adorable and make me wish I was collecting sea glass on a beach some day.  I can’t decide if I am actually going to use these or just keep them on display.

–Florida Glow Polypeptide Body Serum – Wild Rose ($30): This body serum combines vitamin C and peptides to enhance your skin’s radiance and youthfulness. It makes my skin feel so incredibly smooth after applying! Again it’s not sticky, just super hydrating.

The Fall 2023 Beachly Beauty Box had a value of just about $113. Such a great value and a fun box of beachy beauty goodies!

What do you think of the Beachly Beauty Box?  If you are interested in subscribing, you can check them out here.

Nomadik is a monthly box of outdoor fun, delivered right to your door. Each box includes 3 to 5 high-end products, access to exclusive discounts from top outdoor brands and a value of up to $50+.

Disclosure: This complimentary box was received for review purposes. All opinions are my own, and no compensation was received.

Nomadik ships via USPS. Boxes generally arrive quickly after ordering.

I am always excited to see what is inside these.

The Nomadik “Protection From The Elements” themed box included the following items:

–Phoozy Apollo II + Antimicrobial Thermal Phone Capsule ($39.99): This phone capsule basically does it all!  It is germ-fighting, cold/heat resistant, has 8′ drop protection, gives extended battery life, and it even floats! I love the idea of using this at the beach or by the pool when your phone gets so hot just sitting there that you can’t even use it!

–My Medic Emergency Poncho ($5.95): You just never know when you will need something like this.  This is already in my car. It reflects 90% body heat in addition to being waterproof and weatherproof.

–UCO Gear Waterproof Matches ($4.99): Again, you never know when you will need something like this. The matches burn even after being soaked in water. So they are ideal for camping, boating, you name it.

–Zealios Sun Barrier SPF45 Sunscreen (10mL) (~$1): Another great item to keep in your car or backpack. Sometimes you just forget your sunscreen and sometimes you just need to apply more. This will have you covered!

–DripDrop Electrolyte Drink Mix (2 pack) (~$2): I think these might be my second favorite electrolyte mix (LiquidIV is my favorite).  They really do work!

The Protection From The Elements Nomadik box has a value of about $54.  Great value and a great box!

What do you think of Nomadik?  If you are interested in a shop box like this one or their monthly or quarterly subscription, check them out here. Use coupon code “WINTER40” to save 40% off your first quarterly box.

Nomadik is a monthly box of outdoor fun, delivered right to your door. Each box includes 3 to 5 high-end products, access to exclusive discounts from top outdoor brands and a value of up to $50+.

Disclosure: This complimentary box was received for review purposes. All opinions are my own, and no compensation was received.

Nomadik ships mid-month via USPS.

I am always excited to see what is inside these.

The Nomadik “Roamer’s Essentials” themed box included the following items:

–ALOHA Collection’s Small Original Pouch ($34 – Currently on sale for $20.40): I love ALOHA pouches.  I believe the first one I ever received was from a PopSugar Must Have Box (I miss that box so much) and I have loved them since. They are splash-proof, so if you have it next to the pool and your kids are playing, it’s raining bit or if you have a little cocktail spill everything will stay dry inside. Now don’t completely submerge it in water because that’s not going to go well!

–ROAM Minimal Wallet ($12): The ROAM Minimal wallets were designed to be simple yet functional.  It has one main slot that holds cards and cash secure while maintaining its slim feature.  I would clip this inside my backpack just in case something slipped out, but it does seem very secure.

–Light My Fire Pack-Up Cup ($9 – Currently on sale for $4): This cup is collapsible and reusable, but I think the coolest feature is that it has a smart attached lid and measuring lines inside! So not only do you get a drinking cup, but also a measuring tool. SO smart.

–The Humble Co Bamboo Sensitive Brush ($5.59): This brush is made from bamboo instead of plastic and has soft bristles so it’s sensitive on your gums. An extra toothbrush is alway great to have on hand.

–Endurelite Hydrate Elite Electrolyte Drink Mix (~$2): I love LiquidIV, but I am always happy to dry different hydration brands and flavors.  They contain 25 calories and were quite tasty!

The Roamer’s Essentials Nomadik box has a (retail) value of about $63.  I loved this box – I really really love that ALOHA pouch!

What do you think of Nomadik?  If you are interested, you can get signed up here and use coupon code “GOADVENTURE5” to save $5 off any plan.

BarkBox is a monthly subscription box for dogs. Each monthly box contains a combination of 2 toys, 2 treats, and 1 chew (or other item) that have been hand-selected and approved by Scout (the dog), head product tester for BarkBox. All treats and chews included in the boxes are sourced from the USA and Canada, so you can be assured that your pet is only getting safe, high-quality items. Boxes can be customized based on the size of your pet (check out Super Chewer for your tougher furry friends), and you can add an extra toy to your box for an extra $9/month.

BarkBox shipped via USPS.

I recently made the switch to the Large dog box for Luna (our 70lb Newfypoo puppy).  I am excited for her to get some big dog toys. My little dogs don’t care too much about toys, so the larger toys are a perfect fit for us.

My November 2023 (Large Dog) “THANKSGIVING DINNER GUEST” BarkBox included the following items:

–TurKeith: TurKeith has a squeaker, crazy crinkle and treats can be hidden inside. Luna gets so excited to sniff out a treat in there!  She loves it!

–Canned Barry: Canned Berry is made of a soft plush material and features a treat trap, multi-part design, crinkle and squeaky sounds to keep your furry friend entertained for hours. I haven’t hidden a treat in the bottom of this yet (the cranberry comes all the way out), but Luna is going to love it!  These toys are always just so cute.

–BarkEats Gobble Soft Bakes: BarkBox treats are always a huge hit at our house. These soft-baked biscuits are made with USA turkey and real berries. They must be absolutely delicious because my dogs become the best listeners when they see a BarkBox treat.

–BarkBox Clucky Soft Bakes: These soft-baked biscuits are made with USA chicken and potato. Again they are a huge hit with the dogs – we have never received a BarkBox treat we didn’t like.

–BARK Fruity Toot Loops: We have never received these before! Toot Loops are little cereal treats for dogs. The crunchy blend combines real blackberries, raspberries, and mango with wholesome grains for a drool-worthy treat that’s easy on the tummy. Once again, they were a hit.

As always, we loved our November 2023 BarkBox! And once again, this month’s theme was so on point. How do they do it? BarkBox is always a win for us. So worth it!

Do you subscribe to BarkBox?  What’d you think of this month’s box?  If you want to subscribe or learn more, click here. For a limited time you can get a free Grinch Dog costume and a free Grinch toy with your first box!!  The offer will automatically pop-up. A monthly subscription is $35/month, but if you opt for a longer subscription, the price drops as low as $23/month.

BarkBox is a monthly subscription box for dogs. Each monthly box contains a combination of 2 toys, 2 treats, and 1 chew (or other item) that have been hand-selected and approved by Scout (the dog), head product tester for BarkBox. All treats and chews included in the boxes are sourced from the USA and Canada, so you can be assured that your pet is only getting safe, high-quality items. Boxes can be customized based on the size of your pet (check out Super Chewer for your tougher furry friends), and you can add an extra toy to your box for an extra $9/month.

BarkBox shipped via USPS.

I recently made the switch to the Large dog box for Luna (our 70lb Newfypoo puppy).  I am excited for her to get some big dog toys. My little dogs don’t care too much about toys, so the larger toys are a perfect fit for us.

My October 2023 (Large Dog) “Maw & Paws Farm” BarkBox included the following items:

–Here Boy Hatchet: LOL!  This hatchet has a squeaker inside plus crazy crinkle. The tag also says it’s great for “Pose + Play” but Luna was having no part of sitting still to get her picture taken with a BRAND NEW toy!

–The Grim Meeper: Easily the softest toy we have ever received from BarkBox and one of the scariest looking as well. Luna is obsessed with this thing.  It has a grunt squeaker, crazy crinkle and long + strong hair.  The grunt squeaker inside is hard, like a plastic water bottle, but tougher and I think that’s what she loves most.  She has been playing with this thing non-stop since we received this box.

–Wakey Wakey Soft Bakes – Bacon & Oatmeal Recipe: These soft baked biscuits are made with real USA bacon and real maple syrup so they smell pretty darn good. My dogs (all of them) are fans of whatever treats BarkBox sends. We opened these yesterday and they were a huge hit. Suddenly I have the best listening dogs ever when BarkBox treat bags get opened.

–BAA BAA Jerky Bars – Lamb Recipe: These chewy jerky treats are made with lots o’ lamb and no added grains.  Again they were a huge hit! I think jerky treats are the dogs absolute favorites from BarkBox.

–Pumpkin Spice, and Everything Nice Food Topper: I think this is the second time we have received a food topper in our BarkBoxes. We LOVE getting them.  Imagine eating the same food every.single.day. This helps mix things up of the dogs without getting their stomaches all a mess.  Just adds a little different flavor.

As always we loved our October 2023 BarkBox! And once again, this month’s theme was so on point. BarkBox is always a win for us. So worth it!

Do you subscribe to BarkBox?  What’d you think of this month’s box?  If you want to subscribe or learn more, click here. For a limited time you can get 2X the items in your first box or a free glow-in-the-dark hoodie!!  The offer will automatically pop-up. A monthly subscription is $35/month, but if you opt for a longer subscription, the price drops as low as $23/month.

BarkBox is a monthly subscription box for dogs. Each monthly box contains a combination of 2 toys, 2 treats, and 1 chew that have been hand-selected and approved by Scout (the dog), head product tester for BarkBox. All treats and chews included in the boxes are sourced from the USA and Canada, so you can be assured that your pet is only getting safe, high-quality items. Boxes can be customized based on the size of your pet (check out Super Chewer for your tougher furry friends), and you can add an extra toy to your box for an extra $9/month.

BarkBox shipped via USPS.

I finally made the switch to the Large dog box for Luna (our 60lb Newfypoo puppy).  I am excited for her to get some big dog toys.

My September 2023 (Large Dog) “Maw & Paws Farm” BarkBox included the following items:

–Chunky Chicky: Chunky Chicky has a squeaker and tons of crinkle. Luna LOVES her.  Chicky is such a great size, durable and so so cute.

–Chunky Chicky Feed: Of course your Chicky has to eat, so BarkBox included a bag of feed!  The feed comes out of the bag making it a fun puzzle for the dogs (mainly LUNA). She loves discovering things and I will often tuck a treat in there as well for her to find.

–BarkEats GOBBLE Jerky Squares (Turkey Recipe): These might be my dogs favorites treats ever. They went wild for these. I  would consider these to be high value treats because they had their listening ears on to get these!

–BarkEats Magic Morsels with Oatmeal: I wasn’t sure how the dogs would like these crunchy biscuits because my dogs tend to prefer soft chewy treats.  But they loved these as they do with all BarkBox treats!  I can’t believe I ever doubted them.

–BARK Apple Cinnamon Flavor Donut: This was a fun surprise.  We usually receive a long chew but this month we got a Dognut. Luna, of course, loved it. She ate it so fast I barely saw it!

We loved our September 2023 BarkBox! This month’s theme was so on point. BarkBox is always a win for us. So worth it!

Do you subscribe to BarkBox?  What’d you think of this month’s box?  If you want to subscribe or learn more, click here. For a limited time you can get 2X the items in your first box or a free gift from FUNBOY!!  The offer will automatically pop-up. A monthly subscription is $35/month, but if you opt for a longer subscription, the price drops as low as $23/month.

BarkBox is a monthly subscription box for dogs. Each monthly box contains a combination of 2 toys, 2 treats, and 1 chew that have been hand-selected and approved by Scout (the dog), head product tester for BarkBox. All treats and chews included in the boxes are sourced from the USA and Canada, so you can be assured that your pet is only getting safe, high-quality items. Boxes can be customized based on the size of your pet (check out Super Chewer for your tougher furry friends), and you can add an extra toy to your box for an extra $9/month.

BarkBox shipped via USPS.

I finally made the switch to the Large dog box for Luna (our nearly 60lb Newfypoo puppy).  I am excited for her to get some big dog toys.

My August 2023 (Large Dog) “P.B. Dishlickers” BarkBox included the following items:

–Famous Flamin’ Fetch n’ Floppy Fajitugs: Luna (our Newfypoo puppy) loves this! It has a squeaker inside and a nylon strap for a fun game of tug.  It is super durable plus it has crinkle!

–Chonky Chompers Loaded Puptato Skins: Crinkle, squeakers, plus a ton of fluff in these puptato skins. They are the perfect size for Luna and so so cute.

–The Pet Gourmet Chew Stick (Beef Recipe): You’d think the size of this would make Luna slow down and eat it, but you’d be wrong.  I do usually break these in half and give half to Luna and then split the other half between the two little dogs.

–Mega Moo Jerky Bites (Beef Lung Recipe): These chewy jerky bites are loaded with beef lung and contain no added grains.  The dogs all love them of course. They truly have never come across a BarkBox treat they don’t love.

–Magic Morsels with Oatmeal and Mixed Berries: My dogs even love these. Crunchy treats usually aren’t their thing, but BarkBox treats are so magical that they love these too.

We loved our August 2023 BarkBox! BarkBox is always a win for us and so worth it!

Do you subscribe to BarkBox?  What’d you think of this month’s box?  If you want to subscribe or learn more, click here. For a limited time you can get 2X the items in your first box or a free gift from FUNBOY!!  The offer will automatically pop-up. A monthly subscription is $35/month, but if you opt for a longer subscription, the price drops as low as $23/month.

BarkBox is a monthly subscription box for dogs. Each monthly box contains a combination of 2 toys, 2 treats, and 1 chew that have been hand-selected and approved by Scout (the dog), head product tester for BarkBox. All treats and chews included in the boxes are sourced from the USA and Canada, so you can be assured that your pet is only getting safe, high-quality items. Boxes can be customized based on the size of your pet (check out Super Chewer for your tougher furry friends), and you can add an extra toy to your box for an extra $9/month.

BarkBox shipped via FedEx and was delivered via USPS.

They never cease to amaze me with their creative themes!

My June 2023 (Small Dog) “Italy PLAYCATION” BarkBox included the following items:

–Mutto Bene Pasta: These little pastas pack a big punch with both crinkle and squeaker features! Luna loves to toss these up in the air and try to catch them. Sometimes she is successful, but often she’s not. LOL.

–Signore Limoncello: I bet BarkBox is one of the most fun places to work. These themes and toys are just so creative and perfect. Everyone on Instagram is posting their Limoncellos and BarkBox is right there sending us one!

–Baa Baa Biscuits (Lamb Recipe): The #1 ingredient in these is New Zealand lamb. They are soft baked biscuits with real cheddar cheese. The dogs loved them (of course). I would say my dogs are highly food motivated and will do just about anything for treats.

–Swimmy Jerky Bites (Salmon Recipe): Salmon treats do not smell the greatest (to me anyway), but the dogs love them so much. These chewy jerky pieces are made in the USA and are chock full of yummy salmon.

–Pur Luv Pork Stick Recipe: We use these as special occasion treats. The dogs eat them just as quickly as the smaller treats though ;).

We loved our June 2023 BarkBox! Next month is FOR SURE going to be the first of our LARGE dog boxes – I think I switch too late for June ;(.

Do you subscribe to BarkBox?  What’d you think of this month’s box?  If you want to subscribe or learn more, click here. For a limited time you can get 2X the items in your first box!!  The offer will automatically pop-up. A monthly subscription is $35/month, but if you opt for a longer subscription, the price drops as low as $23/month.

BarkBox is a monthly subscription box for dogs. Each monthly box contains a combination of 2 toys, 2 treats, and 1 chew that have been hand-selected and approved by Scout (the dog), head product tester for BarkBox. All treats and chews included in the boxes are sourced from the USA and Canada, so you can be assured that your pet is only getting safe, high-quality items. Boxes can be customized based on the size of your pet (check out Super Chewer for your tougher furry friends), and you can add an extra toy to your box for an extra $9/month.

BarkBox shipped via FedEx and was delivered via USPS.

I finally made the switch to the Large dog box for Luna (our nearly 60lb Newfypoo puppy).  I am excited for her to get some big dog toys.

My July 2023 (Large Dog) “BOW WOW Bayou” BarkBox included the following items:

–AL Legator: This guy has more crinkle than fluffy along with a squeaker inside. Luna has been carrying him all over the place and loves having a toy her size.

–Beau The Boar: Beau has a cool grunt squeaker and crazy crinkle. We love him!

–Swimmy Jerky Bites (Salmon Recipe): These smell awful, but wow the dogs love them. LOVE THEM. They are chewy jerky stuffed with salmon and made in the USA.

–Clucky Jerky Bars (Chicken Recipe): These chewy jerky pieces are chock full of USA chicken. It’s possible we have received these before, but it doesn’t matter because the dogs are absolutely wild for them.

–The Pet Gourmet Pumpkin & Honey Recipe: Pumpkin Chews are not only super yummy but are also beneficial for dental health and all-natural. The large size includes one big chew. We haven’t given this to Luna yet, but she loves the little ones so of this should go over quite well too.

We loved our July 2023 BarkBox! BarkBox is always a win for us.

Do you subscribe to BarkBox?  What’d you think of this month’s box?  If you want to subscribe or learn more, click here. For a limited time you can get 2X the items in your first box!!  The offer will automatically pop-up. A monthly subscription is $35/month, but if you opt for a longer subscription, the price drops as low as $23/month.

BarkBox is a monthly subscription box for dogs. Each monthly box contains a combination of 2 toys, 2 treats, and 1 chew that have been hand-selected and approved by Scout (the dog), head product tester for BarkBox. All treats and chews included in the boxes are sourced from the USA and Canada, so you can be assured that your pet is only getting safe, high-quality items. Boxes can be customized based on the size of your pet (check out Super Chewer for your tougher furry friends), and you can add an extra toy to your box for an extra $9/month.

BarkBox shipped via FedEx and was delivered via USPS.

They never cease to amaze me with their creative themes!

My April 2023 (Small Dog) It’s Showtime BarkBox included the following items:

–Barkbuster Video: Stop it, this is just too cute. My dogs are too young to remember Blockbuster (I’m not though), but I made sure to explain it to them. LOL! The name of the video in the case is Drool Intentions which makes this even cuter. It’s crinkly, squeaky and the dogs (really just Luna) loved it!

–Movie Bites: Well when you watch a movie you do need a snack and a drink! Both of these toys have crinkle and they also both have squeakers inside. Tons of noisy fun!

–Gobble Soft Bakes (Turkey Recipe): The #1 ingredient in these is USA turkey. They are soft and the dogs went wild for them.

–Gobble Jerky Squares (Turkey Recipe): These treats contain tons of USA turkey along with pumpkin and cranberries. They are chewy and delicious (at least that’s what I think the dogs think about them)!

–The Pet Gourmet Pumpkin & Honey Recipe: We use these for special occasion treats as they are a bit larger than other treats BarkBox sends. The dogs eat them just as fast though ;).

We loved our April 2023 BarkBox! BarkBox always nails it and we have never been disappointed with our box.

Do you subscribe to BarkBox?  What’d you think of this month’s box?  If you want to subscribe or learn more, click here. For a limited time you can get 2X the items in your first box!!  The offer will automatically pop-up. A monthly subscription is $35/month, but if you opt for a longer subscription, the price drops as low as $23/month.

ipsy Glam Bag helps you discover your new faves with five personalized, deluxe-size beauty samples (worth over $50) sent in a cute makeup bag. You also get to choose one product for your bag each month, making this treat to yourself even more fun. Their bags always have an incredible value (well over the $13 cost), and I am always amazed at how they do it.

ipsy ships via USPS.

Typically ipsy will try and pack everything in your bag. If something is too big (usually makeup brushes) they will be loose in the bubbler mailer.

My May 2023 ipsy included the following items:

–First Aid Beauty Eye Duty Niacinamide Brightening Cream (3mL) ($7.20): I have been testing out various eye creams lately so I was excited to get this. This is an illuminating eye cream that visibly brightens, hydrates, and smooths the eye area while helping to reduce the appearance of dark circles over time.  I don’t love it. I don’t feel like it did a great job with my puffy eyes. But I did love trying it and it saved me from buying a full-size.

–Pear Nova Lunar Lip Stylo in Gravity (full-size) ($18.50): Gravity is a creamy dark brown shade. It’s such a pretty color and the formula is great.

–Glow on 5th Plush Skincare Headband ($12): I think I am the only person who didn’t already own a headband like this, so I went ahead and selected it as my choice item for the month. I’m so glad I opted for it and it makes nightly skincare so much easier.

–Refreshments Brilliant Body Bar in Coconut Colada ($9): I don’t think I have ever received a Refreshments item in my ipsy? I don’t typically use bar soap, but my husband does so I passed this along to him. It does smell great and he will totally use it, so it’s a win.

–So Rich Single Highlighter in Medium Bronze (0.01oz) (~$7.50): Such a pretty shade!  It’s not too dark and just gives me a great glow.

–The Bag: Fun! It’s giving tropical vacation vibes. They always have a fun zipper pull on their bags too and this hot pink one is no exception.

All totaled my May 2023 ipsy had a value of about $54. Not my favorite ipsy ever, but still a solid month.

Did you get this month’s ipsy bag? What variations did you get? And what’d you think? If you are interested in subscribing or want to learn more, click here.

ipsy Glam Bag helps you discover your new faves with five personalized, deluxe-size beauty samples (worth over $50) sent in a cute makeup bag. You also get to choose one product for your bag each month, making this treat to yourself even more fun. Their bags always have an incredible value (well over the $13 cost), and I am always amazed at how they do it.

ipsy ships via USPS.

Typically ipsy will try and pack everything in your bag. If something is too big (usually makeup brushes) they will be loose in the bubbler mailer.

My April 2023 ipsy included the following items:

–GROWN ALCHEMIST Hand Cream: Vanilla + Orange Peel (20mL) ($8): This was my choice item and I would select it every month if I could. It smells incredible (it’s not overpowering at all) and is so moisturizing. Obsessed.

–KATE SOMERVILLE® ExfoliKate® Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash (30mL) ($11.19): This is a gentle foaming cleanser. It’s perfect for everyday use and this size is so great for travel.

–REALHER Mini Mascara #2 in Eye Am Beautiful (3.5mL) ($7.78):My lash extensions are off and I am now thrilled to get mascara in subscriptions. I love the applicator on this! No clumps, but lots of volume and length.

–YC COLLECTION Tweezers ($20): I love getting tweezers in subscription boxes! The sharper the better too!

–PINKLIPPS COSMETICS Loose Setting Powder in Banana (1.8g) ($4): This is probably the item I am least excited about from this bag. I just don’t wear makeup enough for it so I will pass it along to a friend.

–The Bag: This is a fun Spring bag!  I love the the florals and the “Do Good. Look Good” motto on the back.

All totaled my April 2023 ipsy had a value of about $51. This was a great month for me!

Did you get this month’s ipsy bag? What variations did you get? And what’d you think? If you are interested in subscribing or want to learn more, click here.

BarkBox is a monthly subscription box for dogs. Each monthly box contains a combination of 2 toys, 2 treats, and 1 chew that have been hand-selected and approved by Scout (the dog), head product tester for BarkBox. All treats and chews included in the boxes are sourced from the USA and Canada, so you can be assured that your pet is only getting safe, high-quality items. Boxes can be customized based on the size of your pet (check out Super Chewer for your tougher furry friends), and you can add an extra toy to your box for an extra $9/month.

BarkBox shipped via FedEx and was delivered via USPS.

They never cease to amaze me with their creative themes!

My May 2023 (Small Dog) “Fairy Tails” BarkBox included the following items:

–Whizzard Wand: This is adorable! Luna (our Newfypoo puppy) is really the only one of out dogs who plays with toys and she grabbed this right away. I did finally change the size of the dog from XS/S Dog to Large, so the toy sizes should be much more appropriate soon. Regardless of size, she loved this.

–Bob the Barking Unicorn: Bob squeaks and has crinkle along with this gorgeous hot pink mane. He is so cute and I hope he doesn’t get torn up too quickly.

–Clucky Jerky Cuts – Chicken Recipe: These treats are made in the USA with USA chicken. My dogs (all of them) love chewy treats and these were a huge hit.

–Clucky Yummies – Chicken Recipe: the #1 main ingredient in Clucky Yummies is USA chicken. They are crunchy biscuits and, according to my dogs, so so good.

–Pur Luv Chicken Stick Recipe: I use these as special occasion treats. The dogs gobble them up almost as fast as a normal treat, but they are bigger. They are made with real chicken and contain no soy, corn or wheat.

We loved our May 2023 BarkBox! I am excited about getting the largest box going forward though and I think Luna will be too!

Do you subscribe to BarkBox?  What’d you think of this month’s box?  If you want to subscribe or learn more, click here. For a limited time you can get 2X the items in your first box!!  The offer will automatically pop-up. A monthly subscription is $35/month, but if you opt for a longer subscription, the price drops as low as $23/month.

fabfitfun is a quarterly subscription box that delivers the season’s best beauty, fashion, fitness, and lifestyle products (full-size, of course) straight to your doorstep. fabfitfun allows subscribers to customize many items in their box so you are sure to get items you love!

fabfitfun ships via FedEx Smart Post.  They typically ship to annual box subscribers first, then “VIP / SELECT” subscribers (those who have subscribed long-term) and then quarterly subscribers. I am an annual subscriber, but feel like my box took forever. Maybe it was because I was so anxious to receive it.

As an annual subscriber, I was able to FULLY customize all the items in my Summer Box so I knew exactly what was coming. FFF no longer sends an information booklet – you can see all the product information online with a QR code from the box. They do now send out a scratch-off card with an opportunity to win prizes. Sadly my logos didn’t match, so no prize for me ;(.

My Spring 2023 fabfitfun box included the following:

Customization #1
–Bala Bangles 1/2lb. Weights + 2 Months Free Online Courses ($70.98): I have Bala bangles already (1lb and 2lb sets) so I figured I’d add a 1/2lb set to the collection. I was cracking up when I opened them because they are SO tiny. Not tiny like they won’t fit on my wrists / ankles, but tiny weight wise!  I won’t use the 2 months of free online courses (I knew that when I selected these though), but I think this is going to be a great weight for my daily walks.  I’ll likely use them on my wrists most, but maybe ankles every so often.  I want to note that this size no longer appears to be sold on the Bala website (or anywhere else I could find), so I am even happier that I snagged them in FFF!

Customization #2
–Laneige Hydro UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ ($30): It was between the Laneige and an OUAI hair mask for this customization.  I ultimately decided on the sunscreen because I knew I’d end up forgetting to use the hair mask (even though I am sure it is fantastic). This sunscreen is ideal for everyday use and leaves no white cask. Perfect!

Customization #3
–Sunnylife® Pool Ring Disco ($34): Again with this option I went practical and selected the item I knew for sure I would use. We go through lots of pool toys here (the kids are a tad rough on them) and always need more. Sunnylife makes great pool floats so I am hopeful this will last the entire summer!

Customization #4
–MALIN+GOETZ Rum Hand + Body Wash ($26): Nothing in customization #4 really jumped out at me, so again I went with the practical choice. Who doesn’t need more yummy smelling hand soap / body wash?

Customization #5
–Vacation® Classic Lotion SPF 30 ($18): Again I went with the most practical pick. I will probably use this entire tube within the next two weeks. I like to sit in the sun and read, but I also like to make sure I am safe! I have been seeing this brand everywhere lately too, so I am anxious to test it out for myself and see what all the fuss is about.

Customization #6
–Dime Optics Cienega Aviator Sunglasses ($30): Such an easy selection.  I love everything about these sunglasses. They are totally “me”!  I would have bought a second pair if it would have been an option.

These items were purchased at an extra cost and were not included in the $54.99 box price.

–Liquid IV Hydration Multipler (From Customization #5) (Paid $8, a $24.99 Value): $8 for LiquidIV? SOLD. Such a no-brainer. I  drink at least one LiquidIV pack per day (mixed with Spark of course). They are so hydrating. Totally recommend.

Boost My Box Items:
–Stoney Clover Classic Small Pouch in Avocado (Paid $29, a $68 Value): Do I need this? No. Can I resist  Stoney Clover for over 50% off? Also no.

All totaled I came up with a value of $209 (that doesn’t include my add-ons) for my Summer 2023 fabfitfun box!  A great value and, what’s even better, is that I know I will use every single thing in this box.

What do you think of fabfitfun?  Did you get a Summer Box?  If you are interested in subscribing, new fabfitfun customers can use coupon code SUMMERFUN to save 20% off the Summer box.

ipsy Glam Bag helps you discover your new faves with five personalized, deluxe-size beauty samples (worth over $50) sent in a cute makeup bag. You also get to choose one product for your bag each month, making this treat to yourself even more fun. Their bags always have an incredible value (well over the $13 cost), and I am always amazed at how they do it.

ipsy ships via USPS.

Typically ipsy will try and pack everything in your bag. If something is too big (usually makeup brushes) they will be loose in the bubbler mailer.

My March 2023 ipsy included the following items:

–GROWN ALCHEMIST Age-Repair Intensive Moisturizer White Tea, Phyto-Peptide (0.4oz) ($31.50): Age repair intense delivers intense hydration and serves as age-repairing cream with skin-resurfacing peptides and plant-based collagen complex for targeting wrinkles and expression lines. It has a slight herbal smell which I don’t love, but luckily it’s not overpowering. This is a great moisturizer and if I didn’t already LOVE mine, I might be tempted to switch.

–TARTE SUGAR RUSH™ lash treat™ volumizing mascara (2mL) ($5.64): I am getting rid of my lash extensions so I am now excited about getting mascara again! We’ll see how long this lasts though.

–SHAINA B MIAMI Setting Brush in Hot Pink Metallic ($5): This brush has 100% percent synthetic bristles to help you up the perfect amount of powder to add the finishing touches to your makeup without disturbing it.  I don’t typically use setting powder, so I will likely be passing this along to a friend.

–PURLISSE BEAUTY Radiant Glow Illuminating BB Cream SPF 30 in Medium (7mL) ($6.48): This really does make my skin glow. It’s a great lightweight option for Spring / Summer!

–GLOW ON 5TH Pore-Fect Detoxifying Mud Mask (15mL) ($4.50): I have yet to test this mask. My skin hasn’t had any big breakouts lately and isn’t in need of a detoxifying mask like this right now.  It sounds great though and is supposed to be safe for acne prone skin (aka me).

–The Bag: This 100% reminds me of the EPCOT ball. You can’t tell me the designer didn’t think of this? Officially it was inspired by “Greek statues and art deco“, but I am sticking with the EPCOT inspiration.

All totaled my March 2023 ipsy had a value of about $53. I was super impressed with this bag. I feel like ipsy has really been stepping up their customization options and just bags in general.

Did you get this month’s ipsy bag? What variations did you get? And what’d you think? If you are interested in subscribing or want to learn more, click here.

Splendies is monthly subscription box which delivers a surprise package of three pairs of quality undies right to your door.  You can opt for a Surprise Variety package (a mixture of cuts including thongs), a No Thongs package or an All Thongs package.  I receive the Surprise package to review.

 Disclosure: This complimentary box was received for review purposes. All opinions are my own, and no compensation was received.

Splendies ships via USPS First Class Mail and is supposed to be sent out between the 11th and the 19th of the month.  Mine arrived right on schedule.

All shipments arrive neatly wrapped in tissue paper with a Splendies sticker.  They also now include a hard piece of hardboard so nothing shifts around.

The package does not include an information card (you really don’t need one for a box like this), but the following items were included in my April 2023 Splendies:

–Maroon w/ Lace Trim: It’s hard to tell in the picture, but these are a cool ribbed material with, of course, the beautiful lace trim. I love how the cuts out on the hip instead of following the seam all the way down. So pretty.

–Floral Seamless: I love this print! Beautiful for Spring! These are so comfortable too.

–Leopard Thong: These are probably my favorite cut of the trio and I do like the leopard print (it’s giving Snooki vibes)!

As usual, I recommend sizing up with Splendies. As I mentioned, the panties they send do seem to run a tad small (the Splendies brand always does), which is something to keep in mind. If you are interested in subscribing or want to learn more, click here.

Splendies also offers a Plus Size option (select from 1X – 4X) for $16.99/month.

Splendies is monthly subscription box which delivers a surprise package of three pairs of quality undies right to your door.  You can opt for a Surprise Variety package (a mixture of cuts including thongs), a No Thongs package or an All Thongs package.  I receive the Surprise package to review.

 Disclosure: This complimentary box was received for review purposes. All opinions are my own, and no compensation was received.

Splendies ships via USPS First Class Mail and is supposed to be sent out between the 11th and the 19th of the month.  Mine arrived right on schedule.

All shipments arrive neatly wrapped in tissue paper with a Splendies sticker.  They also now include a hard piece of hardboard so nothing shifts around.

The package does not include an information card (you really don’t need one for a box like this), but the following items were included in my March 2023 Splendies:

–Blue Daisy Brief: Not my preferred style, but these are so cute.  I love the daisy print against the sky blue background.

–Purple Lace: I can’t think of one thing about these I don’t love. Seriously these are so beautiful. I love the wide waistband and the beautiful lace detail.

–Ivory Lace Brief: Again not exactly my style, but so so pretty. The scalloped edges are beautiful!

As usual, I recommend sizing up with Splendies. As I mentioned, the panties they send do seem to run a tad small (the Splendies brand always does), which is something to keep in mind. If you are interested in subscribing or want to learn more, click here.

Splendies also offers a Plus Size option (select from 1X – 4X) for $16.99/month.

BarkBox is a monthly subscription box for dogs. Each monthly box contains a combination of 2 toys, 2 treats, and 1 chew that have been hand-selected and approved by Scout (the dog), head product tester for BarkBox. All treats and chews included in the boxes are sourced from the USA and Canada, so you can be assured that your pet is only getting safe, high-quality items. Boxes can be customized based on the size of your pet (check out Super Chewer for your tougher furry friends), and you can add an extra toy to your box for an extra $9/month.

BarkBox shipped via FedEx and was delivered via USPS.

They never cease to amaze me with their creative themes!

My March 2023 (Small Dog) New York City BarkBox included the following items:

–Lady Liberty Bell ($10): This is a spiky ball covered in durable plush and is one of BarkBox’s best sellers. Luna (our newfypoo puppy) loves it. She doesn’t exactly play fetch, but she loves chewing on it and making it squeak.

–Andi’s Famous Plush Dumplings: This is probably one of the most entertaining BarkBox toys we have received. The little dogs aren’t overly into it, but Luna LOVES it. She loves digging in it to get the dumplings out and is somehow surprised every time to find something inside.

–Cheesy Peasy Soft Bakes – Cheese Recipe: BarkBox has never sent a treat the dogs don’t like. They literally love every single treat and these were no exception. The #1 ingredient in these soft-baked biscuits is USA cheese. So yummy!

–Chicken Crunchies: These freeze dried treats made out of 95% chicken make for great training treats! These are made in Canada and only have 2 calories per treat.

–The Pet Gourmet Pumpkin & Honey Recipe: We use these as special occasion treats and not everyday treats. The dogs gobble them up in seconds so I can only assume they are incredible.

We loved our March 2023 BarkBox! The dogs literally go wild for the treats every month!

Do you subscribe to BarkBox?  What’d you think of this month’s box?  If you want to subscribe or learn more, click here. For a limited time you can get 2X the items in your first box!!  The offer will automatically pop-up. A monthly subscription is $35/month, but if you opt for a longer subscription, the price drops as low as $23/month.

Nomadik is a monthly box of outdoor fun, delivered right to your door. Each box includes 3 to 5 high-end products, access to exclusive discounts from top outdoor brands and a value of up to $50+.

Disclosure: This complimentary box was received for review purposes. All opinions are my own, and no compensation was received.

Nomadik ships mid-month via USPS.

I am always excited to see what is inside these.

The Nomadik “TRAIL HYDRATION” themed box included the following items:

–CamelBak Podium Chill ($18): Really the OG water bottle. It is 100% free of BPA, BPS and BPF. It has double-walled construction to keep water cold twice as long as other bottle.  And it fits on your bike or in your pack easily.

–Fieldsheer Mobile Cooling Hydrologic Neckband ($9.99): This pulls heat and moisture from the body resulting in a cooling effect, providing relief from hot summer temperatures. Such a great idea for kids sports, hiking or even outdoor chores.

–MODL Infinity Tool ($17.50): The idea is to wear this as a bracelet so it’s always with you when you need it. Use it to secure your yoga mat, to hang camping gear or to tether inner tubes together. The sky is the limit!

–Ultima Replenisher Electrolyte Hydration Power ($7.99): I am a LiquidIV lover, but I am always happy to mix it up! Plus, we have had these before and B actually loves them. They absolutely help with hydration and I don’t go a day without a a mix like this.

The Trail Hydration Nomadik box has a value of about $54. Such a useful box and a solid value.

What do you think of Nomadik?  If you are interested, you can get signed up here and use coupon code “GOADVENTURE5” to save $5 off any plan.

Splendies is monthly subscription box which delivers a surprise package of three pairs of quality undies right to your door.  You can opt for a Surprise Variety package (a mixture of cuts including thongs), a No Thongs package or an All Thongs package.  I receive the Surprise package to review.

 Disclosure: This complimentary box was received for review purposes. All opinions are my own, and no compensation was received.

Splendies ships via USPS First Class Mail and is supposed to be sent out between the 11th and the 19th of the month.  Mine arrived right on schedule.

All shipments arrive neatly wrapped in tissue paper with a Splendies sticker.  They also now include a hard piece of hardboard so nothing shifts around.

The package does not include an information card (you really don’t need one for a box like this), but the following items were included in my February 2023 Splendies:

–Tropical Floral Brief: This pattern is everything! Literally amazing.  I love everything about these down to the orange lace trim and sweet bow.

–Teal Lace Brief:  These have the same cut as the pair above but in a solid teal with a lace trim waistband and lace detail down the front. Super comfortable, but still so cute.

–Pale Purple Seamless Bikini: And finally, a classic. Perfect to wear under your Spring and Summer dresser or leggings!

As usual, I recommend sizing up with Splendies. As I mentioned, the panties they send do seem to run a tad small (the Splendies brand always does), which is something to keep in mind. If you are interested in subscribing or want to learn more, click here.

Splendies also offers a Plus Size option (select from 1X – 4X) for $16.99/month.

Book of the Month is a monthly book subscription service. Each month their panel of Judges selects a limited number of exceptional books to offer to their members. They announce their New Selections on the first of the month, and members have six days to decide which book (or books) they would like to receive. They ship books to all of their members at the same time, so members can read and participate in their discussion forum as a group.

Book of the Month ships via USPS.

Books always come neatly packed and in perfect condition.

I selected the following Book of the Month book for February 2023:

–Someone Else’s Shoe’s by JoJo Moyes: I haven’t gotten too far into this book, but am loving it so far! It’s a quick easy read and holds my attention. This would be an ideal beach read!

From Book of the Month:

Who are you when you are forced to walk in someone else’s shoes?

Nisha Cantor lives the globetrotting life of the seriously wealthy, until her husband announces a divorce and cuts her off. Nisha is determined to hang onto her glamorous life. But in the meantime, she must scramble to cope—she doesn’t even have the shoes she was, until a moment ago, standing in.

That’s because Sam Kemp—in the bleakest point of her life—has accidentally taken Nisha’s gym bag. But Sam hardly has time to worry about a lost gym bag—she’s struggling to keep herself and her family afloat. When she tries on Nisha’s six-inch high Christian Louboutin red crocodile shoes, the resulting jolt of confidence makes her realize something must change—and that thing is herself.

Did you get Book of the Month in February?  If so, what book(s) did you select?  What genre is typically your favorite?

March 2023 Book of the Month Selections

March 2023 Book of the Month selections have been revealed! This month’s options are:

Coupon Codes

-Use coupon code CHEERS to get your first book for $9.99.

ipsy Glam Bag helps you discover your new faves with five personalized, deluxe-size beauty samples (worth over $50) sent in a cute makeup bag. You also get to choose one product for your bag each month, making this treat to yourself even more fun. Their bags always have an incredible value (well over the $13 cost), and I am always amazed at how they do it.

ipsy ships via USPS.

Typically ipsy will try and pack everything in your bag. If something is too big (usually makeup brushes) they will be loose in the bubbler mailer.

My February 2023 ipsy included the following items:

–Benefit Cosmetics Fluff Up Brow (0.05oz) ($7.50): So excited to receive this! It’s a flexible clear wax that shapes and fluffs your brows.  My brows are unruly so any products I can find to tame them I am happy to try. The clear gels are my favorite because they are so easy to use and have a high margin of error.

–Grown Alchemist Balancing Toner with Rose, Ginseng, Chamomile (50mL) ($9): I love the way my skin feels after I use this toner. Clean and firm, but not tight or red. A great start to my skincare routine.

–Skin&Co Roma Truffle Therapy Midnight Dew Mask (20ml) ($7): I am going to use this as more of a spot treatment mask for acne rather than an all over mask. I’ve only used it once, but it seemed to help.

–Beauty for Real Essential Pro Blush / Contour Brush ($26): This brush is tapered to fit facial contours making it perfect for blush, highlighter, bronzer and contour. It’s vegan and cruelty-free and was designed by a pro makeup artist for precision and performance.

–MO Beauty Setting Powder in Translucent (3g) ($8): I don’t use a setting powder, so I will either pass this along to a friend or try and use it as a blotting powder.

–The Bag: Such a pretty bag! So perfect for February / Valentine’s Day! The heart zipper pull is too cute!

All totaled my February 2023 ipsy had a value of about $58. I’m happy with that value and interested to see what the consolidation with Boxycharm brings!

Did you get this month’s ipsy bag? What variations did you get? And what’d you think? If you are interested in subscribing or want to learn more, click here.

fabfitfun is a quarterly subscription box that delivers the season’s best beauty, fashion, fitness, and lifestyle products (full-size, of course) straight to your doorstep. fabfitfun allows subscribers to customize many items in their box so you are sure to get items you love!

fabfitfun ships via FedEx Smart Post.  They typically ship to annual box subscribers first, then “VIP / SELECT” subscribers (those who have subscribed long-term) and then quarterly subscribers. I am an annual subscriber, but had a few add-ons which I think delayed my box a bit.

As an annual subscriber, I was able to FULLY customize all the items in my Spring Box so I knew exactly what was coming.

I didn’t receive a booklet this season (I’m not even sure if they sent them), but they did send out a scratch-off card. Sadly my cakes didn’t match, so no prize for me ;(.

My Spring 2023 fabfitfun box included the following:

Customization #1
–Fenty Skin Flash Nap Instant Revival Priming Eye Gel-Cream + Eye Massage Tool ($42): For some reason I expected the eye massage tool to be larger. I was literally shocked. LOL! It is incredible soothing though and coupled with the flash nap gel it really makes my eyes brighter and less puffy. So good!

Customization #2
–Ryan Porter x FFF Birthday Candle ($31): I can’t believe it, but FabFitFun is 10! Just for fun, here is a look back at the Spring 2013 box. FFF got off to a bit of a rough start (everyone’s boxes were NOT equal), but things have improved greatly! Of course, to celebrate their birthday I had to get the candle! Is it worth $31? No. But I do love it! And it smells like fabulous birthday cake.

Customization #3

–Fekkai Clean Stylers Root Lift Volume Spray ($28): I wasn’t sure what to select for customization #3, but ended up going with the root spray. However, I didn’t realize when I selected it that it’s heat activated. I don’t heat style my hair often, but maybe this will inspire me to? It gets great reviews and some of the before and afters are amazing!

Customization #4

–AHAVA Mineral Shower Gel – Sea Kissed ($24): I feel like I went very practical with this seasons box. I opted for the shower gel in customization #4 because I know I will use it. It lathers nicely, but the best part is the incredible beachy scent!

Customization #5

–NCLA™ Birthday Cake Beauty Sleep Lip Mask ($21): I really should get a picture of my lip balm, lip mask collection. It is over the top. But I do use it all. This is thinner than the Laneige Lip Mask and felt almost gritty the first time I applied it. But it soaks in quickly and the grittiness disappeared. I don’t think it’s thick enough for me to use as a sleep lip mask, but I will use it during the day.

Customization #6

–Nécessaire The Body Serum ($45): Customization #6 was an easy selection for me! I love this brand, but it’s not necessarily one I splurge on for myself. I may buy this again though because it’s SO good. It makes my skin so hydrated and leaves it glowing.

These items were purchased at an extra cost and were not included in the $54.99 box price.

-Alo Bundle (Shine Shampoo, Shine Conditioner & Superfruit Moisturizing Body Lotion): ($31.99): A $76 value.

–Living Proof® PhD Shampoo + Conditioner ($34): A $64 value.

Additional Choice Items:
Customization #1: amika: Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Shampoo + Conditioner ($15): A $52 value.

Customization #2: Fenty Beauty Portable Contour & Concealer Brush 150 ($8): A $24 value.

When I look at my add-ons and extra choice selections I can only wonder what the heck was I thinking buying all that shampoo and conditioner? I bought three sets! LOL! All are great brands and I cannot wait to try and use them all, but wow. I should be set for quite a while.

All totaled I came up with a value of $191 for my Spring 2023 fabfitfun box! I love the brands featured in this seasons box and LOVED being able to make all my selections. Totally worth it!

What do you think of fabfitfun?  Did you get a Spring Box?  If you are interested in subscribing, new fabfitfun customers can use coupon code SPRINGFUN to save 20% off the Spring box.

BarkBox is a monthly subscription box for dogs. Each monthly box contains a combination of 2 toys, 2 treats, and 1 chew that have been hand-selected and approved by Scout (the dog), head product tester for BarkBox. All treats and chews included in the boxes are sourced from the USA and Canada, so you can be assured that your pet is only getting safe, high-quality items. Boxes can be customized based on the size of your pet (check out Super Chewer for your tougher furry friends), and you can add an extra toy to your box for an extra $9/month.

BarkBox shipped via FedEx and was delivered via USPS.

They never cease to amaze me with their creative themes!

My February 2023 (Small Dog) BoopRite BarkBox included the following items:

–Squirrel Nut Lover: Squirrel Nut Lover features both crinkle and a squeaker. Your dog can even tug on the squirrel’s bungee arms for a real push-pull relationship. LOL.

–Squeaky Fart Hearts: You can hide treats inside of this squeaky toy for your pups to find!  We just got a puppy and I think she would love this! My other two dogs wouldn’t necessarily “get” it, but the puppy (her name is Luna) totally will!

–Wakey Loops Bacon & Cheese Recipe: Wakey Loops are crunchy biscuits with bacon as the #1 ingredient. My little dogs mainly prefer soft chewy treats (which is generally what BarkBox sends) but this is a fun change of pace.  If one dog likes them, they all will because no one will want to share ;)!

–Clunky Jerky Sticks Chicken Recipe: Now this is what the little dogs love! Chicken is the #1 ingredient in these treats which feature naturally smoked jerky and sweet potato.

–Moo Moo Sprinkles: This is the first time we have ever received a food topper from BarkBox.  You can sprinkle this or mix it in with your dog’s meals to add a burst of flavor and protein-rich variety. My dogs are quite fond of anything that spices up their food so they are already begging to try this!

We loved our February 2023 BarkBox! BarkBox always delivers an incredible box and I cannot recommend them enough! I may switch to the Large dog box soon as Luna is going to be a big girl! It’ll be fun to see how the size of the toys compare!

Do you subscribe to BarkBox?  What’d you think of this month’s box?  If you want to subscribe or learn more, click here. For a limited time you can get 2X the items in your first box!!  The offer will automatically pop-up. A monthly subscription is $35/month, but if you opt for a longer subscription, the price drops as low as $23/month.

Nomadik is a monthly box of outdoor fun, delivered right to your door. Each box includes 3 to 5 high-end products, access to exclusive discounts from top outdoor brands and a value of up to $50+.

Disclosure: This complimentary box was received for review purposes. All opinions are my own, and no compensation was received.

Nomadik ships mid-month via USPS.

I am always excited to see what is inside these.

The Nomadik “OFF THE BEATEN PATH” themed box included the following items:

–UCO Gear Beta Headlamp ($26.99): This really is the most stylish headlamp I have ever seen. I received the Northern pattern which is a beautiful night sky. The battery life ranges from 30 hours on high to 100 hours on low. With batteries this only weights 1.8oz so you won’t even know you have it on.

–Esbit Emergency Stove with Fuel ($12.48): This lightweight emergency allows you to quickly heat up food or drink anywhere. It’s perfect for backpacks or emergency kits because of the small size. Each of the three fuel tablets burn for 12 minutes and up to 1400 degrees Fahrenheit.

–Walrus Oil Logger’s Lip Balm ($3.99): What a great lip balm. The only thing that would make it better would be to have SPF in it.  I also use balms like this for rough spots on my elbows,

–Sun & Swell Foods West Coast Trail Mix Blend ($13): My husband is back from his deployment otherwise I would have sent these in a care package to him. Perfect tasty snacks for on the go.

–Sun & Swell Foods Fruit & Nut Mini Bar Fudge Brownie (~$2.50): I tried this but sadly wasn’t a huge fan of the texture (the texture always gets me). I think it was just too thin? I did think it was very filling though!

The Off The Beaten Path Nomadik box has a value of about $59. Everything in here is very useful and the value is great!

What do you think of Nomadik?  If you are interested, you can get signed up here and use coupon code “GOADVENTURE5” to save $5 off any plan.

BarkBox is a monthly subscription box for dogs. Each monthly box contains a combination of 2 toys, 2 treats, and 1 chew that have been hand-selected and approved by Scout (the dog), head product tester for BarkBox. All treats and chews included in the boxes are sourced from the USA and Canada, so you can be assured that your pet is only getting safe, high-quality items. Boxes can be customized based on the size of your pet (check out Super Chewer for your tougher furry friends), and you can add an extra toy to your box for an extra $9/month.

BarkBox shipped via FedEx and was delivered via USPS.

They never cease to amaze me with their creative themes!

My January 2023 (Small Dog) The Play Lein BarkBox included the following items:

–Ultimate Fetching Object: Will my dogs play with this? Probably not because they don’t play with toys too often. But that doesn’t make us love it any less! It has a squeaker and crazy crinkle!

–Alien Retriever Friend: Come on. How cute is this guy? He squeaks and aims to make your dogs play more alien, but less alienated. Hahaha.

–BarkEats Gobble Jerky Nibbles (Turkey Recipe): My dogs have never met a BarkBox treat they didn’t love. They go wild for them! These are a turkey recipe with sweet potato. They are soft and chewy and yeah, Buster and Bella are obsessed.

–BarkEats Gobble Soft Bakes (Turkey Recipe): These are soft baked biscuits with turkey as the number one ingredient. Again, the dogs go wild for these. All I have to do is walk towards the bag and they lose it.

–The Pet Gourmet Beef Recipe Small Chew: My dogs eat these almost as quickly as the treats. I use them as more special occasion treats though because they are larger.

We loved our January 2023 BarkBox! BarkBox always delivers an incredible box and I cannot recommend them enough!

Do you subscribe to BarkBox?  What’d you think of this month’s box?  If you want to subscribe or learn more, click here. For a limited time you can get 2X the items in your first box!!  The offer will automatically pop-up. A monthly subscription is $35/month, but if you opt for a longer subscription, the price drops as low as $23/month.