Citrus Lane Review & Coupon Code – June 2015

I am starting to wonder if some companies that send the free review boxes takeca little better care in sending the review boxes versus the ones sent to us masses.
I bought a subscription for my 7 month old and 3 year old based on the reviews here.
My 7 month olds box is similar except like another reviewer I received a Knob Puzzle by Shape (vehicles themed from card it looks like some got an animals themed one) for 12 months and up instead of the buddy. Value $9.99

Some parents choose to give their kids items marked for older kids. I don’t for safety and developmental reasons and I find it problematic that a subscription box would send items for children when there could potentially be safety issues and at least potentially frustration issues for the recipient.
I received the fruit and veggies stroller cards instead of the ones pictured so it looks like subscribers will get one if this types of cards.
I couldn’t believe that the sample size PurLisse (0.38 ounces) is worth $16; however, someone is selling it for that on Amazon but also during Easter someone was selling a $2 bag of Robin’s eggs on Amazon for $10 so I guess it worth $16. I guess I can’t get past feeling like I’m holding a 99 cent item in my hands.
I too hope someone gets that $500 card. I always feel like these types of things are marketing ploys. I’d rather they have an standard face value.
The On My Beach book is very cute and my little one has already tried to eat the crab. 🙂
My 3 year olds box contained:
A Stephen Joseph fun flyer (crab design that doesn’t appear available online anymore) value $6.95 Nice well made soft Frisbee toy.
A book called: “Beach House” by Chronicle Books. Value $12.71 Amazon. Not a “bad” book but not one that has engaged my son.
Color & Shape Wallet Cards from YouGuysAreSoAwesome. Similar to the stroller cards but for an older child. Value $9.99. Really nice educational tool.
Hello Book from Hello Hanna (we gir a robot from pictures looks lijea variety sent. Ages 4 and up. This craft is too advanced for my son and while nice is not something I would have purchased because it us not developmentally appropriate. value $9.99
Barbara’s Snackimals Cereal. Value? It’s a sample size of 1.05 ounces. Online 9 ounces go for $4.99 so less than 50 cent value. My son is a picky eater and so far I can’t get him to try it. I feel like it is like the PurLisse – just to fill up the box and appear to add value.
Before I received the subscription I ordered two of the mystery boxes. They had better value; however, they fell into the same age appropriateness issues (even considering the vague age ranges in the description). There was also one gotcha. I thought I was getting an Aden & Anais blanket what I got can best he described as a handkerchief (bordering like a blanket but tiny). I should gave known better…
Verdict? I cancelled the subscriptions. There are too many ways nowadays to find out about good quality kids toys. I think with the age appropriate issues and the lack of value (when you can’t use something I don’t care if the item is $100 the value is diminished) means that I would not recommended thus subscription plan. I do believe there is more promise in the mystery boxes and I might purchase some in the future.

I just cancelled our boxes. I think this sub is good for a year and then you see variations of repeats. I can almost tell what the next box will be. Right now, we don’t need duplicates!

I’m on the fence between continuing or cancelling our Citrus Lane subscription. My little one has received three boxes so far and we’re not too impressed. We’re not huge fans of the food/snacks and honestly it feels like space wasted when one is included. As far as the value goes, I’ve personally researched each item and so far everything can be purchased for the same price outside of the subscription. However… The box design, speedy delivery and the books keep us subscribed. At least for now (:

Here is my problem with Citrus Lane – This is a “newborn” box. My son just received his 7 month box, and it was the exact same except I got a puzzle for 12+ months instead of the baby buddy. Not much customization for age happening here. I’ve noticed that with the other boxes that I’ve received too, so I’ve had to cancel. I’m finding they either send stuff that is way young or too old, and I have trouble finding the value. I’m glad other moms are enjoying it though!