Box of Happies Subscription Box Review – December 2014

ByLiz CadmanJan 12, 2015 | 6 comments

Box of Happies Subscription Box Review – December 2014 Box

Box of Happies is a subscription box that sends you handmade goods every month. If you love discovering new etsy designers – I recommend this box.

Box of Happies kindly sent us this box for review purposes. (Check out thereview process post to learn more about how we review boxes).

Box of Happies Subscription Box Review – December 2014 Items

The Subscription Box: Box of Happies

The Cost: $24 plus $4.99 shipping

The Products 3-5 Handmade goods.

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Box of Happies Subscription Box Review – December 2014 Info

Each box comes with a card detailing the items, designers, and retail prices.

Box of Happies Subscription Box Review – December 2014 Soap

Botanical Bars Orange Blossom Soap - Value $4.99

Botanical Bars Lip Balm - Value $2.49

This natural soap bar brand is new to me, and no surprise - I'm a fan. Their scents seem to be a lot more subtle than other natural soaps too.

Box of Happies Subscription Box Review – December 2014 Bracelet

UnkamenSupplies Bold Bangle Base + Box of Happies Charm - Value $10.50 total

Box of Happies Earrings - Value $8

Most of the value of Box of Happies boxes comes from their jewelry each month - so that's something to keep in mind if you are thinking of subscribing.

Box of Happies Subscription Box Review – December 2014 Necklace

Box of Happies Necklace Value $8

Here's a better look at the pendant:

Box of Happies Subscription Box Review – December 2014 Pendant

I like the intricate detail of this pendant - it seems like a good match for a breezy maxi dress in the summer!

Verdict: This box has a retail value of about $34. I think it's a pretty good value for a mix of hand made items and jewelry, plus I think their values of jewelry are always fair.

What do you think of the January Box of Happies box?

Posted in Subscription Box Reviews, Subscription Boxes for Women

Liz Cadman

Liz is the founder of My Subscription Addiction. She's been hooked on subscription boxes since 2011 thanks to Birchbox, and she now subscribes to over 100 boxes. Her favorites include POPSUGAR Must Have, FabFitFun, and any box that features natural beauty products!

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6 comments

Andrea

I got one of these in December after reading Liz’s review and I was amazed how quick it came! Especially because I ordered it right before Christmas. It came with recipe cards and a yellow pad of Post-its within cardstock that will be donated. But, I did get silver branch earrings and a bronze little anchor necklace. I don’t think I would get this box again because the value wasn’t there, but I do like the idea of it!

I guess also I was confused if they actually give any money back to the artists who send 105+ items for the boxes. It seems like a lot of investment for a small amount of advertising if they don’t.

Teresa

I will never get this one again! I got a ring that was cracked and turned my finger green, a necklace that turned my neck green and made me break out, earrings that fell apart, 4 recipe cards a a piece of folded cardstock with some post it notes inside. I make jewelry as a hobby and do some paper crafting. I have made these types of products out of better materials for much less. I expected nicer items.

Chad

While many of those concerns are legitimate, I’d just like to point out that there are a wide variety of metals that can leave green marks on the skin, and that this isn’t a sign of poor quality. Similarly, some people have a reaction to certain metals, and can’t wear them. This also isn’t a sign of quality. It’s your body not working right, not the jewelry being bad.

Andrea

Teresa it sounds like we got the same box! It really was very cheap stuff. I think I got more use out of the box it was sent in. I also am going to repurpose the earrings and mast necklace because they’re so plain…

sarah

what a lovely idea! AND you can use the box to put craft supplies in.

Brooke

This box is not for me. It seems kind of cheap-feeling for $29/mo.

But I’m happy to not be coveting another sub!!! 🙂

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Box of Happies Subscription Box Review – December 2014

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