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Happy Rebel Box Winter 2016 Subscription Review + Coupon

Liz Cadman
ByLiz CadmanDec 30, 2016 | 52 comments

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Happy Rebel Box
4.1 overall rating
28 Ratings | 5 Reviews

Happy Rebel Box is an edgy lifestyle quarterly subscription box for women! Each box has a different theme, This box is focused on home and desk accessories.

This box was sent to us for review purposes. (Check out the review process post to learn more about how we review boxes).

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The Subscription Box: Happy Rebel Box

The Cost: $100 a quarter

The Products: Each box will contain 4-6 items that will vary box to box, so you will never receive the same types of items repeatedly. Each box could contain jewelry, fashion accessories, home decor, beauty products, as well as other various lifestyle items that fit the collection of the box as well as the Happy Rebel modern and edgy style.

Ships to: US

Keep Track of Your Subscriptions: Add this box to your subscription box list or wish list!

Check out my Happy Rebel Box reviews to learn more about this subscription box.

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Each box comes with a fold out card detailing the items included.

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And with each box, Happy Rebel Box donates a portion of the proceeds to charity. For the Winter Box, they selected Women's World Banking:

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Now, onto the items!

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Minka Inhouse Handmade Geometric Reversible Throw Blanket – Value $80

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This was the first item spoiled for this box - and it is just as fabulous as I expected it would be! It's made with wool, but it's soft, not itchy, and it has a perfect weight to it, too. Plus it's reversible so you get the inverse pattern on the flipside.

This blanket came in the bag shown above and it also had a tag with the dimensions, material, and washing instructions:

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And I love that subscribers were able to select the color variation they wanted!

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Thompson Ferrier Lidded Jar Candle – Value $68

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Subscribers were able to select the pattern/scent they wanted from the Animal Lidded collection. I loved all the patterns but decided to go with the white since I have nothing like it - the feather detail is gorgeous!

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I knew this candle looked beautiful in the spoiler pictures, but I didn't realize how substantial it is in size! It;s 15.5 oz with 60-80 hours burn time, and the ceramic jar will definitely be reused once this candle is gone.

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Treat Yo’self Speckled Mug – Value $16

This mug is oversized (13 ounces) and it's ceramic with a tin mug look, so I think it will hold up well in the dishwasher.

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And now every time I use this mug I will have to fight the urge to re-watch all of Parks and Rec!

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And, this mug goes perfectly with the next item:

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Cocoa Santé Organic Hot Cocoa – Value $3

This Parisien flavor is described as a "take on smooth and creamy "chocolat chaud" is a delicious, satisfying and delightful blend of rich, dark chocolate flakes, vanilla and organic cocoa."

My husband Eric is the official cocoa drinker in this house, and he loved this one!

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UrbApothecary Vanilla Body Butter – Value $14

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This is one of those body butters that melts as soon as it hits your skin. It's made with lots of organic ingredients, but the two that stick out to me are the shea butter and the vanilla bean. Sometimes beauty products can have an artificial vanilla scent that I don't love, but this one is authentic and lovely!

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D.L. & Co Skull Boxed Matches – Value $7.50

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This is a nice addition to include with the candle and something to keep out on display with the candle!

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Verdict: This box has a retail listed value of about $188.50. This is my favorite box from Happy Rebel so far (more Home themed boxes, please!) and one of the rare subscription boxes where I could see myself paying the retail price for each item - that's how much I like everything in this box!

What do you think of the Winter Happy Rebel Box? What is your favorite item?

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Liz Cadman
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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52 comments

rlostrom

Are there anymore of these boxes left to order?

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@HappyRebelBox

Hi there! We will be sending the final wave of shipments for this box to our current members over the next week. If we have any boxes left, we will offer them to new members in the order they joined us. If we STILL end up with any left, we will post them for individual sale in our online shop, and send an email notification to our newsletter subscribers. You can join our email list on our website. Let us know if you have any other questions!

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Angela

Has anyone else received their replacement candle? Mine arrived broken, but I am still waiting on the replacement. Just wondering if anyone else has received theirs yet? Thanks!

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@HappyRebelBox

Hi Angela! Please contact us via email if you have not received your replacement candle. All members should have received their replacement by now. Thanks!

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Amanda

Does anyone know if I will get the winter box if I subscribe now or is it too late? Thanks!

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@HappyRebelBox

Hi Amanda! We do still have a few available for sale. While the deadline has technically passed to guarantee your blanket and candle pick, if you send us a few options you would be happy with, we can most likely accommodate. Let us know if you have any other questions!

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Michelle

Can you please let us know what’s going on with shipping for the people who joined in Dec, the last I heard was Jan 15, due to lost shipment of throws.

thanks

Minnie

They still have a few winter boxes left but you won’t get to choose the color of throw or candle. I just asked them two days ago about this so don’t wait too many days or they could get sold out.

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Kimberli

I absolutely love this box. This is only my second box but it is one of my favorites. As a middle aged old punk I find the items to be perfect for my style that walks the edge of old school punk and grown up sophistication and class. Everything fits my home perfectly and I agree that I find each one something that I would happily pay full retail price for.

The customer service from Happy Rebel is the best in the bussines. They really make me feel like a valued customer even when I’ve had some simple questions. My only complaint is that I wish they monthly or bimonthly box so that I didn’t have to wait so long for a box!

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Ashley

If they were monthly… quality would go downhill. And who can afford $100 bucks to shell out for this monthly?

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Cat

I loved everything in this box, drinking coffee out of my new favorite mug currently. I chose the throw in coffee and it’s beautiful and the same candle as Liz! The blanket is insanely soft unheard of for my experience with wool blankets!

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shakira

Love my box and everything in it! Throw is super soft and I love the way the candle smells and looks. Will have to get another because I believe in sets. Finding room in my budget for the next box, and I’m looking forward to it!

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Amy S

I received a candle with a stained top! Contacted them and promised a replacement top but it never came and no other response!

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@HappyRebelBox

Hi Amy! Please contact us directly for more information regarding your request. Happy to help!

shakira

I think there were a lot of issues with shipping with regard to the candle, so I’m pretty sure they’re having to replace a lot, so I would hold tight for a little bit.

Minnie

They have great customer service so if you were promised a replacement you will get it. Maybe they are waiting on more shipment. Keep us posted 🙂

Elle Em

Oooh. Totally want, but do not need.

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Gloria

This is my reaction to most of the subs boxes reviews so I feel your pain. I now mainly see the reviews because its so much more fun than the newpaper!

In order to keep my so much neded monthly surprise element I do subscribe to the following:

1) PSMH for 6 monts and strickly with BF deals
2) Avenue A because a girl needs to exercise
3) LMDB because I love love all the items and how they look in my vanity
4) Sysley because Im in search of the new miracle worker (haven’t found it yet)

Sub I will luv to have buy I think my house will be cluttered within 6 months: Rob Vices

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Mamo

I thought I was over sub boxes and then you mention this Rob vices!! And now I am obsessed! once an addict always an addict!

Helen

Yes, what’s LMDB?

Elma

What box is the “LMBD” ?

Barbara

This was my first box…but won’t be my last. I loved everything in it!

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@HappyRebelBox

Hello all! For those of you who have asked, new members who join now can still start with the winter box. Feel free to email us directly if you have any other questions!

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Ashley

Happy Rebel, I wanted to personally let you all know how much I loved everything in this box. It’s so much up my alley style wise!! I also want to commend you on your outstanding customer service especially Johanna who even takes the time to write a handwritten note in each box. That is such a personal touch. Please keep up the great work curating future boxes of awesomeness.😎 And don’t get too big…that is happening to a lot of sub boxes as of recent. If you guys keep doing what you’re doing, I will be a subscriber forever!! Thanks and Happy New Year!! 🍾

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@HappyRebelBox

Thanks so much for your kind words of encouragement, Ashley. So gald you are enjoying Happy Rebel Box! Happy New Year to you as well!

nayon

hi there! Will new subscribers be able to choose which candle they want?

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@HappyRebelBox

Hi Nayon! While the deadline has technically passed to guarantee your blanket and candle pick, if you send us a few options you would be happy with, we can most likely accommodate. Let us know if you have any other questions. Happy New Year!

Nancy M.

I signed up for this box after seeing the spoilers and received a shipping update that said existing subscribers were able to be sent their boxes through the regularly scheduled ship date of 12/15. The remaining balance of the original blanket shipment has “sadly been deemed officially lost in transit.” As a result they have had to re-order new blankets for all orders received after 12/15. The anticipated ship date to new members will be mid January. Looking forward to getting my box even though it probably won’t be for nearly another month–really seems nicely put together!

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Minnie

I listed my candle for swap and someone flagged it as not from a sub box! Some people have some nerve. Also the price on the info. card reads $80 but the price on the review reads $68. It’s not a big deal to me but when trying to swap something there is always one person who’s like “uh uh, the review says…”. On a positive note: I love this box! And Great review! 🙂

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CC

I’ll swap with you for the candle!

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Minnie

Are you the same CC that I’ve already swapped with twice? My wonderful fellow Texan CC? I have the candle back up under a new listing but I burned it for a few minutes so it’s technically ‘used’ now. I have pics up on the new listing. Take a look if you’re interested.

shakira

I think they addressed this in one of the spoilers. The price everywhere is 68, but HR makes it 80 to include shipping. It’s pretty large and very fragile, so it’s expensive to ship.

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Minnie

Oh ok. Thank you for clearing that up 🙂

Connie

This was my first box and agree that this box was wonderful. I appreciate that the edginess is perfect for my taste and love that this was a home box.

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AmyM

I feel like I rave about every Happy Rebel box but WOW! They outdid themselves with this one. I was astonished by the size and weight of the candle. So beautiful. I chose the taupe throw and it goes perfectly with its intended chair. I love that they source items from Etsy artisans, too. I think this edged out Box of Style as my favorite winter box.

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Krystyn

Is this box still available?

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Sara

I got my box after the delayed shipping and my candle was shattered. That was the reason I ordered the box. I emailed and she said she’d get a replacement out that week, but I haven’t received it yet. I hope that it shows up intact.

I love the throw just wish it was a little bigger. I love the Body butter too!

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Ashley

Well please let “us” know if you receive a replacement. Not sure how it was shattered… everything is packaged impeccably.

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Tara

This box gives me fomo big time! All the items go well together and look great!

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Jan

Nothing really screams “edgy” or “rebel” to me here other than the skull printed on the matches box..

Still, though, great product selection. It has more of a popsugar vibe to me.

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Sally

As edgy as a TJ Maxx Halloween clearance section.

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anDreama

Jan I was thinking the same thing! There are a lot of cool things in this box; however, other than the matches with the skull on it nothing screams reble to me. It seems like they don’t really know what the focus of this box is or they lost interest. But, that aside, I do think this is an amazing box with great curation and value. Just, with a sliding focus.

Oh, and when I think of this box I wonder if it’s something Jill Kargman from Odd Mom Out would find punk goth chic. This one I think her sister-in-law would prefer.

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Nelly Z

Every item seems special & luxurious. Wish I’d subscribed during one of the launch discounts. : (

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they were offering discounts half of the year. it wasn’t just the people who jumped on without reviews – took biggest risk. the discounts went all the way up to the prior box.

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MyMilkShake

great review. lovely box

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Amber

I wish I had gotten this!!😭😭 More importantly, I wish it was in my budget.

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Katy

I concur. It’s a great curation of beautiful and cool stuff but so very, very out of my budget. Lol

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