Our Subscription Box Favorites for June!
We’re starting a new monthly post highlighting our favorite discoveries from subscription boxes! Here are our favorite items from the past month:
Lindsey’s Favorites:
The Item: The Meadow Salt Set
The Cost: $48
From: Robb Vices (Coupon: Use code MSAVICELOVE to receive a bonus gift in your first box when you sign up for a 6 or 12 month subscription!)
Why I love it: Flavored salts are so much fun to cook with, and I love that this set contains a creative variety. I haven’t had a chance to try them all yet (I’m still brainstorming a use for chocolate salt…), but the ones I have tried are excellent. So far, the Fleur de Hell (spicy fleur de sel) is my favorite.
The Item: Miya Company Sauce Dishes
The Cost: $4 each
From: Hamptons Lane (Coupon: Use coupon code Subscription10 to save $10 off your first box!)
Why I love it: These little sauce dishes are so pretty! They’re great for holding soy sauce (Hamptons Lane sent them in their sushi box for that use), but I love them so much that I’ve been using them every chance I get! So far, I’ve also used them to serve olives, lemon wedges, nuts, and grated parmesan.
The Item: Art in the Age Root Liquor
The Cost: $35
From: Crafted Taste
Why I love it: Alcohol that tastes like root beer?! Yes, please! Crafted Taste sent this spiced, aromatic spirit as an ingredient for their featured June cocktail, Thai Spiced Ginger Beer.
The cocktail was great, and I’ve since experimented with using root liquor in a few other recipes. Next up, I’m going to try making an alcoholic root beer float!
Celicia’s Favorites:
The Item: Madam CJ Walker – Humidity Block Curl Gel Sample
The Cost: $2.00
From: Essence Beauty Box (Coupon:
For a limited time, use coupon code FIRSTBOX to get your first box for just $1! OR While supplies last, use coupon code SUNSHINE get a free box plus save 20% off a 6-month or 12-month subscription!)
Why I love it: The kiddos curls have been popping this past month. I’m giving credit to their looser curl patterns with the added humidity blocking properties in this gel. It’s working really well and I love that it doesn’t leave a heavy film and doesn’t dry their hair down to a crunch. It’s really the best “frizz control” product they’ve used all year.
The Item: Father’s Names – Special Occasion Card
The Cost: $4.50
From: Haven Paperie
Why I love it: This card was particularly special for me because I gave it to my father in person. We’ve don’t get to see my parents due to schedules but we were overjoyed to have my parents for the whole month. He said this was their favorite vacation in a long time. I love that the cards from Haven Paperie are unique, functional, and leave just enough room to make the card even more personal.
The Item: Truly You – Silky Smooth Scalp Treatment – 4oz
The Cost: $30.00
From: Onyx Box
Why I love it: Surprise, Surprise! An oil makes my top list again. This one is really working for me. I use it head to toe mixed with the lotion that came with the Essence Beauty subscription for a softer scent.
Anna’s Favorites:
The Item: My newfound love of wood burning
The Cost: This particular kit is $44.99
From: Adults & Crafts (Coupon: Use code MYSUBADD to save 10% off your subscription!)
Why I love it: I love finding new crafting techniques that I really enjoy, and that’s exactly what happened with my June box from Adults & Crafts. Wood burning is possibly the most zen craft of all times (to me), plus I think the results look very impressive!
The Item: Speaqua Barnacle + with Bluetooth & 4GB Memory
The Cost: $64.95
From: Nomadik (Coupon: Use code ADDICTION15 to save 15% off your first box!)
Why I love it: This is my new best friend in all outdoor situations. Finally, a speaker that’s loud enough for use outside! Plus it’s tiny, it’s waterproof, and I can pair with anything through the bluetooth! What more could I ask for? Oh, I know, how about having its own internal memory to store tunes when it’s offline? Check!
The Item: Luzon Daypack by Cotopaxi
The Cost: $34.99
From: Cairn
Why I love it: It’s a fully functional, rugged backpack that has an internal volume of 18L. When not in use, it can be folded in on itself and stored in its own pocket, which is about the size of a makeup bag from ipsy! I also love the colors and design of these packs. I’m sending it with one of my boys to scout camp this week. Fingers crossed it returns to me in good condition!
Emily’s Favorites:
The Item: Scandinaviaform Bud Vase
The Cost: $15
From: BRIKA Subscription Gift Box
Why I love it: I love the mix of materials use on this bud vase. The copper and ceramic parts are softened by the addition of cork. It’s simple and perfect for holding a single flower or sprig of eucalyptus!
The Item: A Beautiful Mess 4×6 Journal Cards
The Cost: ?
From: A Beautiful Mess Messy Box
Why I love it: The colorways and patterns in June’s Messy Box are so lovely. They suit my style perfectly! The patterned side of the 4×6 journal cards are my favorite pieces from the box. The dot pattern and blush tone with white hand print patterns are gorgeous!
The Item: Moglea Extraordinary Love Card
The Cost: $5.50
From: Studio Calico Stationery Kit
Why I love it: This is such a well-designed card. The thick letterpress paper is great quality and looks great with the gold foil embossing. The neon paint splatters are a nice, unexpected touch.
Ragan’s Favorites:
The Item: Living Proof No Frizz Nourishing Styling Cream
The Cost: $4.63
From: Birchbox Frizz Fighters Kit (Coupon: Try any of these free gift with purchase coupons on orders of $35 or more!)
Why I love it: This was a good detangler when I used it on damp hair. Plus, it gave me one of the best hair days ever the next day!
The Item: 2-Hole Lentil with California Coating
The Cost: ?
From: Dollar Bead Box
Why I love it: I have this thing for flat round and square beads. And I really like how the bracelet I made with these turned out, too!
The Item: Cat Butt Pillow Cases
The Cost: Value $31.99
From: Cat Lady Box
Why I love it: I have never gotten pillow cases in a subscription box before, and these are cute. Plus, I needed new pillow cases, and I already sleep with actual cat butts in my face!
The Item: Rachel’s Plan Bee Original Body Polish
The Cost: $20
From: BoxWalla Green Beauty Box
Why I love it: I love scrubs and use them every day. This has a light citrus scent with a hint of vanilla and it is just the perfect texture (for me) for a scrub. This was full size and I am almost out of it already!
Haley’s Favorites:
The Item: 100% Turkish Cotton Beach/Picnic Blanket
The Cost: $24.99
From: Little Lace Box (Coupon: Save $10 off your first single box (MSA10), or save $15 off your first 6-month subscription (MSA15), or save $20 off your first annual subscription (MSA20)!)
Why I Love It: They said they picked this towel specifically because it’s really 100% Turkish cotton and not one that’s actually a blend trying to pass as such. This is gorgeous! I think this is one of my favorite subscription box items so far in all of 2016. It feels amazing and is really big! I got a Turkish Towel from a PopSugar Resort LE box a couple years back, and this is so much larger (and softer). Truly a blanket and not a towel!
The Item: Now Solutions Ultrasonic USB Oil Diffuser
The Cost: $26.99 (on sale for $19.49)
From: PureFormulas Essentials Oil Subscription Box
Why I Love It: This diffuser is great! Being USB, the cord can hook into your computer for use at a cubicle or desk or you can use an adapter for an outlet, which is what I do. I love having multiple diffusers and I love that this one glows different colors as well as having an option to not light up at all while running.
The Item: Striped Summer Dress
The Cost: $78
From: Golden Tote
Why I Love It: This is a fantastic dress and I am so glad I picked it as one of my 2 chosen items for my large tote (the $149 tote)! The embroidered top is such a cute pop of color and the striped body is stretchy, soft, and comfortable. The length is also pretty good for me! (I’m tall and often end up with dresses that are too short from subscriptions.)
Bekki’s Favorites:
The Item: Jar Goods Classic Red Sauce
The Cost: $9.00
From: The Pantry Box by Eat.Feed.Love (Coupon: Save 50% off your first month with code mysubscriptionaddiction!)
Why I love it: I usually make my own red sauce, whether I am making pizza or pasta. My go to recipe is really simple, but there are times when I just want to grab a jar out of the pantry. This is that jar – it is packed to the top with excellent flavor of tomato and just hinting at other flavors – exactly the way I like it!
The Item: Bouquet Ideale by Xerjoff
The Cost: Sample/$5.86 Full Size/$293.00
From: Scent Trunk for Women (Coupon: Click here for a free trial!)
Why I love it: This perfume is described as “warm and seductive…composed of powdery cashmere with vanilla and papyrus.” The top notes are nutmeg and cinnamon, the middle notes are sandalwood and papyrus, and the base notes are coumarin and vanille. It’s longevity is estimated to be a 4 out of 5 and the sillage is also a 4 out of 5.
I really loved this scent. It was really complex and sweet but not over the top sweet. There are definitely some great notes in this one.
The Item: Blueberry Peach Shortcake Pedicure Kit
The Cost: $6.99
From: Fruit for Thought (Coupon: Use code MSA10 to save 10% off your first box!)
Why I love it: I really enjoyed the scents of the products in this pedicure kit. I said in the initial review that I wasn’t one for scented products, and that still stands true, but this stuff smelled good enough to eat. In addition to the scent being amazing, the products were also great – the foot cream moisturized my feet really well! I would definitely pick these up for the next spa party I throw.
Nancy S’ Favorites:
The Item: Tsugaru Apple Sakeru Gummy
From: Japan Crate (Coupon: Save $5 off your first Original or Premium box with code MSA5!)
Why I love it: Something about the sparkling apple scent makes my mouth water! It’s a daintier version of Twizzlers but the taste is more refined. I’ve already begun to look for this candy in the States.
The Item: Skin&Lab Vitamin K Cream
The Cost: $25
From: PinkSeoul Box (Coupon: Save 10% off your first box with code MSA10!)
Why I love it: It’s difficult to find skincare that doesn’t make my face feel heavy or sticky, so this is a rarity! It’s a lightweight but moisturizing face cream that gets rid of dry face patches with continued use. I can also use this under makeup with no difficulty.
The Item: Adjustable Elven Leaf Ring
From: Kal-Elle Fandom Monthly (Coupon: Save 25% off your first box with code MSA25!)
Why I love it: Even though this is a Lord of the Rings inspired piece, it’s so versatile I love wearing for any occasion! The band is very sturdy and the green enamel is gorgeous.
Jessica’s Favorites:
The Item: May Designs Lined Notebook
The Cost: $15
From: Willie Wags (Coupon: Save 10% off your first box with code MYSUBADDICTION10!)
Why I love it: This notebook is gorgeous, the perfect size to throw in my bag and go and I love that it’s lined. They are customizable with tons of options so I think they’ll make great inexpensive gifts this holiday season as well.
The Item: Bouncing Planet Maker
The Cost: $12.99
From: UChest Kids (Coupon: Save 50% off your first box with code 50OFF)
Why I love it: My son still talks about how much fun he had making these bouncy balls. It was easy and fun to do and the balls have lasted so far by keeping them in a sealed plastic bag when not in use to avoid having them dry out.
The Item: Hatley Seersucker Anchor Shorts
The Cost: $34
From: Runchkins (Coupon: Save 20% off your first box! Coupon deactivates when limit is reached. No code needed – just link here!)
Why I love it: These shorts were just adorable and I loved their bloomer style with the button details.
Shawn’s Favorites:
The Item: Evian Brumisateur Facial Spray 1.7 oz.
The Cost: $7.50
From: Tennis Trunk (Coupon: Use code MSA05 to save $5 off your first box!)
Why I love it: I spent a lot of time outdoors at swim meets this month and not only did I feel oh so pampered with my Evian Facial Spray but it actually worked to make feel a bit cooler and definitely less gross and sweaty.
The Item: Chroma Club June Coloring Book
The Cost: $8.00
From: Chroma Club (Coupon: Use coupon code HALFOFF to save 50% off your first month!)
Why I love it: This month’s Chroma Club booklet had excellent artwork! Me, Apple White and the Littlest Pet Shops had fun coloring the book together.
Nancy M’s Favorites:
The Item: Skelligs Jewellery “You Are My Rock” Necklace
The Cost: €100.00? ($112.57?)
From: MyIrelandBox Subscription Box
Why I love it: I love the simplicity and meaning of this necklace. It’s real sterling silver and great quality. It is hand made by Louise, founder and creator of Skelligs Jewellery, in her studio in County Kerry. She castes select pieces of slate rock in solid silver so the organic texture, shape and layers of the rock from Ireland’s South West coast are captured and can always be treasured. It is too unique and beautiful to not list as a favorite (and wear all the time)!
The Item: Royal Bracelet
The Cost: $18.00
From: The Trendy Box (Coupon: Use code Trendy20 to save 20% off your first box! (code can be entered in the Cart))
Why I love it: I love multi layer bracelets and tassels so I really love the combination of both. The colors are really pretty and goes with practically everything. I also like how the beads give it a casual but trendy feel. I’ve worn this at least once a week and get tons of compliments!
The Item: Sweep Beauty Oval Face Brush
The Cost: $15.00
From: Beauty Box 5 Subscription Box (Coupon: Receive a free bonus Marsk Mineral Eyeshadow in your first box! ($24 value). No coupon needed, just subscribe here!)
Why I love it: This brush is so soft it’s hard not to love it! I’ve never had a brush like this or seen one before so I was excited to receive it. You use this brush to gently dust on highlighter or precisely place bronzer or blush on your cheeks. It blends like a champ and is a great addition to my makeup bag.
Nich’s Favorites:
The Item: NYX Ombre Blush in Feel the Heat
The Cost: $10.00
From: Essence Beauty Box (Coupon: For a limited time, use coupon code FIRSTBOX to get your first box for just $1 OR while supplies last, use coupon code SUNSHINE get a free box plus save 20% off a 6-month or 12-month subscription!)
Why I love it: I’m not much of a blush person but this gave me the right amount of color and highlight to my cheeks, as well as, brightening my face. I’m slowly incorporating this blush into my makeup routine.
The Item: Maybelline Vivid Matte Liquid in Vivid Violet
The Cost: $7.99
From: Essence Beauty Box (Coupon: For a limited time, use coupon code FIRSTBOX to get your first box for just $1 OR while supplies last, use coupon code SUNSHINE get a free box plus save 20% off a 6-month or 12-month subscription!)
Why I love it: I love purple lip colors and own few from various brands, so when I tried this I was in love!! It’s my go to color for the moment, the color is rich, bold, and vibrant with lasting hold.
The Item: Mermaid Lagoon 8oz Mason Jar Candle
The Cost: $12.00
From: SinglesSwag (Coupon: Save 10% off your first box with code ADDICTION)
Why I love it: As you can see, I have been burning this candle since I received in the June Box and it’s become my favorite scent. This all natural, soy candle has a lovely floral aroma with hints of berries and spices.
Eric’s Favorites:
The Item: Daenerys & Drogon POP Ride
The Cost: $31.98 on Amazon
From: Lootaku (COUPON: Save 5% off your first month with coupon code MSA5)
Why I Love It: What’s not to love? This is probably top 3 POPs I’ve ever received in a subscription!
The Item: Donatello Fabrikation
The Cost: $11.95 on Amazon
From: ZBox
Why I Love It: The Funko theme continues! I’m not a fan of Funko plushes, but their Fabrikations are another story – they’re great! This one adds to my Michaelangelo Fabrikation!
The Item: Punisher Pint Glass
The Cost: $8-10
From: Comic Block (COUPON: Save 17% off your first month with coupon code NERDADDICTION)
Why I Love It: The Punisher is a favorite of my, but I really just like the design of the glass itself.
The Item: Ralph Macchio Signed Photo
The Cost: PRICELESS!
From: The Bam! Box (COUPON: Use coupon code CJMARKET10 to save 10% off of your first box!)
Why I Love It: Anyone who grew up loving The Karate Kid knows why this was the best item of the month!
The Item: Squirrel Girl POP
The Cost: $25-30?
From: Marvel Collector Corps
Why I Love It: I’m a sucker for a rare POP. I’m even more of a sucker for a rare POP with a lil’ squirrel included!
The Item: Robocop Shirt
The Cost: $15?
From: Loot Crate (COUPON: Save 10% off any length subscription, or $3 off month-to-month with coupon code ADDICTION or SAVE3)
Why I Love It: One of my favorite movies of all time delivered the best shirt of the month!
Liz’s Favorites:
The Item: Farmacy Hydrating Coconut Gel Mask Medley
The Cost: $24
From: Boxycharm Box
Why I love it: Farmacy is one of my favorite new brand discoveries this year, and these masks were so hydrating and smelled fabulous, too!
The Item:Juice Beauty Phyto Pigment Satin Lip Cream in Blush
The Cost: $24
From: POPSUGAR Must Have Mini Box
Why I love it: I’ve been wearing this every day since I got it! It’s super moisturizing, and the color is my ideal shade! Plus I love the ingredient list!
The Item: My Lady Jane
The Cost: $18
From: Owl Crate (Coupon: Save 10% off your order! with coupon code OWLCRATEMSA10) and Uppercase Box
Why I love it: This was such a quick read! Sometimes historical novels can take a while for me to get hooked, but this one was fun from the first chapter!
What do you think of our favorites for June? And what were your favorite discoveries?
Written by Liz Cadman
Just wanted to say that I am really enjoying this new series. It highlights boxes that might not be on my radar. Thanks for doing it!
Thanks everyone for creating this post. I love reading it each month!
If you like the Miya dishes and you like cats, by sure to check out Miya’s cat themed items including the chopstick rests and especially the “cat eyes dessert plate set.” OMG – Those plates are sooooo cute!! Not cheap, but I really feel I must have them.!
Eric,
Did you see that John Barrowman (Captain Harkness from Dr. Who & Malcolm Merlyn from Arrow) cosplayed Squirrel Girl at the San Diego Comic-Con? It was HILARIOUS & just overall fabulous! I had, quite honestly, never heard of “Squirrel Girl” before I saw his pics from Comic-Con, but I just had to find out more info once I discovered those photos! They made me laugh so hard! I included a link in case you haven’t seen them yet! Is this Funko Pop available on Amazon or in any stores? I’d love to get one for myself in honor of my 2nd favorite Dr. Who character (I realize that someone hasn’t seen the pics of his cosplay, this comment makes absolutely no sense, but I get it, so it doesn’t matter! Lol!).
Link: http://www.flickeringmyth.com/2016/07/sdcc-john-barrowman-cosplays-as-squirrel-girl-harley-quinn-and-zapp-brannigan/
I have googled the Royal Bracelet and I’m only coming up with UK Royals ?Any idea where I can get these bracelets??
Lindsey,
Chocolate salt? First thing that came to my mind: sift baked pretzels. I bet that would taste ah-mazing!
Oooohhhh that’s a great idea!! Thanks! 🙂
How about caramels or caramel topped sugar cookies with chocolate salt sprinkled on top? Although the pretzels sound great too.
Chocolate salt on caramels sounds really really good!
Sprinkled on the top of brownies?
The New York Times has a very famous recipe for the best chocolate chip cookies in the world (haven’t tried it, because, everyone says that!), and one of the things he emphasizes is putting salt on the top! ‘Nuff said.