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Parabo Box “Good Morning” Review + Coupon – April 2018

Lacey Volk
ByLacey VolkApr 30, 2018 | 12 comments

Parabo Box from Parabo Press

Parabo Box
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Parabo Box from Parabo Press is a bi-monthly home decor subscription box that includes custom printed photo gifts from your connected Instagram account, plus other home and gift items.

Unboxing Parabo BOx

We received this box for review purposes. (Check out the review process post to learn more about how we review boxes).

Everything wrapped in paper

About Parabo Box from Parabo Press

The Subscription Box: Parabo Box

The Cost: $29/month with free shipping

ACTIVE DEAL: Get a free bonus item in your first box!
CODE: MYSUBADDICT

The Products: Parabo Box is a bi-monthly subscription box from Parabo Press. With Parabo Box you’ll receive curated home decor and custom photo prints of your best Instagram snap of the month (or you can select which photo you want to feature by using their hashtag, #printmeplease)

Ships to: USA, Australia, Canada, India, and UK

Good to know: Parabo Box offers “One Click Refund” so if you’re unhappy with your box, you can get an automatic refund – no return shipping required.

April 2018 Review - "Good Morning"

Parabo Box April 2018 Review

Parabo Box is one of my current favorite subscription boxes; they've simply never let me down. This month's theme is "Good Morning"!

Good Morning Art Print

8.5" x 11" Art Print & Intro Letter

I was impressed at how color-coordinated everything in this month's box was! The artwork, mug, and box all tie in together. I'm not sure where to display this print as my kitchen is already full of artwork, but I could see it being cute propped up on a vanity or maybe even in the bathroom.

Good Morning Art Print detail

The print itself is definitely a nice enough quality to keep and hang if you enjoy the style! And it's a standard size so easy to find a frame for, too.

In addition to changing their packaging, it looks like we've gotten a simplified introduction letter this month: it's on the back of the art print instead of a separate accordion zine. I am actually a fan of this change– it's easier to read and I always ended up tossing the zines anyway, which felt very wasteful.

Intro letter

Parabo also notes that they've gone to a "traditional" cardboard box for the subscription, instead of the magnetic box we've received in the past filled with laser cut foam. While I *loved* the presentation of the last box, I totally see why this change is also better for the planet... and how it makes room for more stuff! 🙂

Color matching mug

Green Speckled Mug

Going along with the "Good Morning" theme, the first home item we have here is a generously sized seafoam green mug.

Color matching mug

I've been using it at my desk for my daily second cup of coffee, and it's a nice mug to drink out of for sure. And the size is great, I think it holds about 12 ounces! It's not especially "special" in any way, though, and I'm likely to keep this at work as I've already got an over supply of mugs at home.

Gratitude journal

Gratitude Journal

I have a habit of collecting notebooks and journals, so I was really curious to learn more about this petite little book.

Gratitude journal

Did you notice this font matches the "Good Morning" print, too? These are the little touches that I love about this box! It all feels very intentional in every way, and they really pay attention to design.

Gratitude journal

The idea behind a gratitude journal is that you spend a few minutes each morning writing down a few things that you're thankful or grateful for.

Gratitude journal

The book is filled with spaces for you to date and fill in, and also inspirational quotes as you flip through. I love this; it's like a short meditation exercise and can really help set the tone for your day.

Photograph of deer with sun gold foil emboss

Custom Photo Print

I was a little burned out on using photos of my son for this box, so I started looking for some new ideas when it was time to select a photo. This photo is courtesy of Andy and features an adorable young deer who sometimes visits the office (and on this day, got very close and peeked through the blinds!).

Photograph of deer with sun gold foil emboss

While small, I love how this photo turned out, especially with the Polaroid-style cropping. The sun icon goes along with the" Good Morning" theme, too, and is metallic foil.

Letterboard

10" x 10" Letterboard

I'm actually surprised with how trendy these are that we haven't received one in a subscription box yet! I'm personally thrilled because I've thought about buying one multiple times but always decide I don't really need it. 😉

Letterboard

This is a nice letterboard, too. The frame is oak hardwood and it's very sturdy and substantial feeling. The felt-covered front part of the board is also well made and seems like it will hold up to years of new phrases.

This 10" board from Letterfolk is the same size as this one and is a similar quality, and retails for $65. (A friend has a larger board from them that I've seen in person, so I know it's comparable to this one.)

Meanwhile, Target also has a 12" x 12" option for $12.99– according to reviews, that one has a plastic board, not felt, which is likely how they can price it so cheaply. I haven't seen those boards in person, though.

Letterboard letters

The letterboard of course comes with a ton of plastic letters to break apart and use, including:

Letterboard letters

EMOJIS! Love it. Other letterboards I've considered buying usually make you buy icons and such as a separate set.

Photo on letterboard

The letters on this board are about 0.75" tall and have little tabs that stick into the board with friction.

Bag for your letters

They also include a simple drawstring bag, also featuring the sun design, for you to store your letters in once they're all broken apart.

Pushpin pack Pushpin pack

And they've added in a few gold thumbtacks too, so you can combine text with images like so:

Photo on letterboard

You guys. I just love it so much! This is one of those items that has a billion different uses, from fun quotes, to photo display, to monthly baby photos or yearly "first day of school" photos... I'm sure it'll be featured on my Instagram account for years to come. 😂

Sample quotes

If you're not feeling as inspired, don't worry– Parabo has a few fun ideas for you:

Sample quotes

Anyone else suddenly craving cheese fries, or is it just me?

Verdict: Once again, Parabo Box has given us something totally unique in this month's box! Curating a box around custom photos seems like a real challenge, but so far they are knocking it out of the park. I love the presentation, the curation, and the overall value.

The letterboard is the big-ticket item this month, and with comparable boards being priced at over twice the price of this box ($29/every other month), I feel like I've definitely gotten my money's worth– not to mention our fun photo and journal, both of which I'm happy with.

This one is high on my "to gift" list, too, because it's such a joy to open every month and nothing feels like filler. My little sister is hoping to buy her first home this year and I feel like this is the perfect housewarming gift!

To Wrap Up:

Can you still get this box if you sign up today? This box may be sold out now (it was very close to selling out earlier this week); you can contact Parabo before you sign up to confirm which box you'll receive.

Coupon - Use referral code MYSUBADDICT to get a free bonus item in your first box!

Value Breakdown: At $29 a month, I received 5 items which is an average value of  $5.80.

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Parabo Box is a new monthly subscription box from Parabo Press. With Parabo Box you’ll receive curated home decor and custom photo prints of your best Instagram snap of the month.
Lacey Volk
Lacey Volk
Lacey's introduction to the world of subscription boxes was Julep Maven, but she quickly moved on once she discovered there were subscriptions for cooking, coffee, and art supplies. Current favorites include Crate Chef and Ecocentric Mom, and she's looking forward to trying more.

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12 comments

Wendy

I have had 2 boxes so far. I liked the last one better than this one, but both kind of disappoint me because the print is paper, versus the first box which are coasters. The quality of the board is good, but the mug is a $1 mug. Just got a note today that the price will be increased to $39 effectively immediately for new subscribers but will stay the same for existing subscribers till the end of the year, so I guess I will get the next 4 boxes and see. If the print is going to be a paper print, I would rather save my money and make items off Shutterfly or artscow with the print of my choice. So hopefully it gets better.

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Anna

I was wondering if others got the email about the price change and if MSA would do an announcement. Since I am a subscriber, I am thinking along the same lines as you; keep the next four boxes and see if they are something I’d be willing to pay at the increased price. I did think they did a very nice job in the wording of the email that was sent out. I was impressed with this box, however I don’t have a lot of experience with home decor so this is a starting point for me 🙂

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Missy

I want to try this so bad but I really don’t want another social media account but then again I think instagram is the only app I’m not a member of!

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Nyx

When I signed up there was an option to skip linking it to your IG and you could just email them the photo you wanted to feature in your next box. I just got my first box and I’m impressed with the overall quality so far.

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Anna

I am so glad I signed up for this box, wow I am impressed! Mine arrived today and it was one of the most fun sub boxes to open. I can’t wait for the next one all ready.

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Maggie

Omg I adore this box! I got some square prints from Parabo to decorate my apartment and I was so impressed with the quality- not to mention how easy it was to get them directly off my Instagram. A good spoiler for next month may get me to bite..

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Leanetta S.

They don’t do spoilers. But I was able to get a hint from CS when inquiring about my box this month. This is my second box from them and I love them both.

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Ann

I just picked up a letter board and letters on amazon that looks just like this for $20. If you get a letter board, spring for a box with compartments for the letters.

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raindrop

I haven’t subbed regularly to any box in a while, but I’m super about this one. I think that everything in it (and the last box, which was from before I heard about this new sub) is so well curated, and thought out. Not to mention it is 110% my style. I also think the price point is right on. Any more expensive and I would have skipped it, any cheaper and I doubt they would be including higher quality pieces. I hope the quality continues!

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Garfield

Nothing fills like filler. That shold go on the letterboard.

Sorry I couldn’t resist.

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Lacey Volk

Haha whoops, that’s a typo 😉 Nothing FEELS like filler is what I meant to say!

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Garfield

I figured it was. If it makes you feel better I misspelled should in my comment