Smartass and Sass is a monthly subscription box designed for gals with a sense of humor.
Each month, you'll receive 4-8 awesomely irreverent items handmade by artists and small businesses. The women behind Smartass and Sass might not take themselves too seriously, but they are serious about supporting the creatives behind the items in their box and paying a fair price for their quality goods.
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The Subscription Box: Smartass and Sass
The Cost: $34.95 per month. You can also choose a 3-month plan for $33.95 per month, a 6-month plan for $32.95 per month, or a 12-month plan for $31.95 per month.
COUPON: Use code MSA10 to save 10% off your first box!
The Products: 4-8 irreverently fun handmade finds (including decor, stationery, accessories, and more) from artists and small businesses
Ships to: $6.95 to the US. Varies worldwide.
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As I've said before, Smartass and Sass is not for everyone. I personally appreciate their over-the-top sarcasm and am almost always delighted with the sass they throw at me. This month is the "I Can't Even Box". They are serving me bitter, jaded pieces that speak to my surly side that is constantly rolling her eyes at life and throwing mini tantrums for no good reason.
As per usual, there is a thank you note from Abby & Kim.
Excuses & Lies For All Occasions Book - Value $7.95 on Amazon (retail price $11.55)
I'm familiar with Knock Knock (the company that makes this book), and I'm a big fan. It makes complete sense to find one of their items in Smartass & Sass, because everything they make is hysterical, and often extremely sarcastic. This book of 112 pocket-sized pages includes excuses for all sorts of everyday situations where you may need to tell a little white lie. Sections span from "The Workplace" (tardiness excuses like "I was dealing with a personal matter" is nice and vague) to "Liked Ones" (turning down invitations excuses such as "That's my weekly night for alone time" is a personal fave), and the "Self-Deception" section really has my number with: "I can always return it", "I deserve it", and "I'll stop going out to dinner and buying lattes and I'll bring my lunch everyday". Suuuure, Marns. SURE. I've heard that one before.
"I Hate Pants" Motel Keychain - Value $5.50? (exact not found, but linked to similar)
Sweet Perversion brings us this simple motel-style keychain declaring one's hatred of pants. I for one, love pants and wear them on the reg, but certainly want nothing to do with them when I'm in the comfort of my own home. This was something I didn't discover until the first time I lived alone, in my mid-30s. There's really nothing like shedding my tight jeans immediately upon entry to my house, after a long day. Setting a plate of Chinese food on my bare belly while binge watching a new streaming series is optional.
We Hate Everything Together Magnet - Value $5.00
When you're a jaded single woman in your late 30's, all you really want in life is to be left alone, or to find that person who will hate everything just as much as you do. 6 By 6 Arts seems to get that, so they've made this magnet for the day I find such a sarcastic curmudgeon. True story: I was on an episode of Blind Date in 2004, and one of the silly thought bubble graphics they put over a freeze frame of my "date" was something to the effect of "I thought we could hate the world together". Sadly, it didn't work out with Brian and I, but my Prince of Darkness may still be out there somewhere.
"As If" Ceramic Dish - Value $11.25
I was a teenager in the 90's, so it probably isn't surprising that Clueless is one of my favorite movies. Cher Horowitz and the rest of the characters are endlessly quotable, and this ceramic dish from About Face Designs has my heart totally bursting with nostalgia. I'm into the pleasing salmon-colored hue and ponder all of the accessories from Contempo Casuals I could plop into this little dish on my dresser.
"The Struggle Is Real" Corkscrew - Value $4.99
Let me tell you- every time I open a bottle of wine, the possibilities of it slipping from my hands and shattering on the ground, or the cork being shoved back into the bottle are very real. I consider myself lucky to have this be a "struggle" that I face, but we all have our crosses to bear. The combination of the yellow text on light teal is a real assault on my eyes, but I enjoy it. This is perfect as a travel tool whilst on a mid-week picnic, whether it is used to open wine or a cold beer.
"Some People Just Need A High Five. In The Face. With A Chair." Pouch - Listed Value $12.00
Is it rude? Yes. Is it true? Also yes. I have a slight pouch addiction. There is something about containing smaller objects that soothes my organizational desires. This one (which was designed by Smartass and Sass themselves) is perfect for my grouchy self, because even though violence is never the right choice, sometimes it's nice to just imagine. At about 7" across, 5" high and 2.5" deep, this cotton carryall can hold a whole gang of makeup or just enough products I need for a weekend excursion. Since I can't find this online due to it being a box exclusive, I'll go with the value they listed.
"I Can't Adult Today" Koozie - Listed Value $5.00
Story of my life, Smartass and Sass. You really get me. I used to have a pretty sick koozie collection, but I had to reel it in a few years ago. This one will be staying at the office, to remind everyone at MSA that even though I am adult-aged, I simply cannot deal with adult things most days. Lucky for me, they are an understanding group of people and are able to deal with the angsty teenager that I truly am on the inside. It's cool that this koozie folds flat for storage, and it slides easily onto a can of La Croix. Blessed be.
Verdict: Smartass and Sass really delivered for me this month! Their curation of sassy stuff is simply stunning, and they have a great mix of small and large makers included. By my calculations, this particular month has $51.69 retail's worth of items, which is well over the $34.95 monthly price tag. The koozie and pouch will get the most use for me, and I HAD to pass the motel keychain on to a great friend who I immediately thought of when I saw it. What have you got for me next month, ladies??
Is Smartass and Sass "your people", like they are mine?
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