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The Subscription Box: Mommy Mailbox
The Cost: $33.95 a month + free U.S. shipping
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The Products: Each box contains 4-6 surprise gifts that change each month.
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Mommy Mailbox August 2018 "Staycation" Review
Each box comes with a card detailing the month’s products and brands. The theme this month is “Staycation” and the box was curated by featured blogger, Kelley Jewel.
Monstera Leaf Keytag by Swell Made Co - Retail Value $9.25 ($12.00 CAD)
This cute tropical leaf keytag is made of acrylic so it's super lightweight and the gold on the front is super shiny. Very cute and summery!
Silver Open Weave Cuff Bracelet by Jesse and Co - Retail Value $32
This cuff is antique sterling silver dipped and is very light in weight. It is easily adjustable since the material is so thin, but this also makes it feel a bit low in quality to me. This is definitely not my style at all, so I will be gifting this to someone who might wear it!
It was just a bit too long and stiff on my wrist to fit comfortably and I definitely prefer daintier pieces when it comes to bracelets. I also think the cutouts look more like some sort of grate for cooking or a part for a car which wasn't too flattering.
Market Bags by Lulu's Jewels - Retail Value $29.90 ($14.95 each)
These bags are really cute and not huge at 13 x 13 inches. I use reusable grocery bags all the time, so I'll use these to replace some of my older bags. I love the whimsical, bright designs! Subscribers will receive two out of four possible variations and these are actually from the featured blogger's shop, which I thought was cool.
The bags are fairly thin, but they open up a good bit. I was able to fit the entire Mommy Mailbox inside easily so they should hold a decent amount.
Wholesome Organic Fruit Chews 2 oz bag - Retail Value $1.99
I love Starburst and these are like an organic, natural version. I was open to trying them and at first, I thought they were delicious. I was hit with a punch of flavor right off the bat, but as I chewed more, they tasted pretty waxy and didn't melt too easily. I'm sure I'll still be eating all of these, but I definitely wouldn't seek them out.
Verdict: This was the second Mommy Mailbox in a row where I felt like they didn't hit on the theme at all really. They definitely tried to tie everything into the theme on the intro card ("hit up the farmer's market" with your totes or wear your bracelet for a date night), but even those activities don't really scream Staycation to me. The keytag is really cute and I like the market bags, but overall, this box just felt really boring to me. I wish the treat was something a little more indulgent that would have felt more like a vacation treat. The total value came to $73.14 and while that sounds great for a $33.95 box, I just don't feel like what I received is equivalent to that. I'm usually really pleased with this box, so I'm hoping it's just a summer slump - if that's even a thing!
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? No, you will receive the September box. From Mommy Mailbox:
Your monthly box will ship the first week of every month and will arrive in 3-5 business days.
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Value Breakdown: At $33.95 for this box, including free shipping, here’s what you are paying approximately per item:
- Keytag: $4.29
- Cuff: $14.85
- Bags (total): $13.88
- Chews: $0.93
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