Welcome to our monthly post highlighting our favorite discoveries from a variety of books, beauty, Black-owned subscriptions, and more. Here are our favorite items from the past month:
Megan's Favorite:
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The Item: Retrieve the Gold Toy
The Cost: $10.00
From: BarkBox
Why I love it: Who wouldn't want an "I participated" medal for their favorite pug? I was giggling so hard when I pulled this out of my BarkBox. Charlie looks so cute and silly in this and the giant squeaker disc inside keeps him entertained.
Read more reviews by Megan!
Naomi's Favorite:
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The Item: LĒNUS No. 10 Day Face Moisturizer With Natural Sunscreen
The Cost: $34.00
From: Nourish Beauty Box
ACTIVE DEAL: Sign up for emails to get 20% off your first box. No coupon needed - just use this link.
Why I love it: I hate the smell and feel of sunscreen. I know you need it, but I hate it. It always makes me feel greasy and clogs my pores. But this face moisturizer with natural sunscreen is fab! I have been using it every day all month and haven’t had a single breakout. It’s very lightly scented and absorbs into the skin, leaving no icky residue behind. I apply after toner and serum and let the moisturizer go to work, nourishing my skin while protecting me from harmful sun rays. This product is definitely the badass multitasker of skincare.
Read more reviews by Naomi!
Becca's Favorite:
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The Item: Easy Origami Book
The Cost: $4.99
From: Together Unplugged
ACTIVE DEAL: Save $5 off your first box!
CODE: MSA5OFF
Why I love it: I had this book as a child, and through time it was lost, so receiving this updated version was really exciting for me. We received the book along with a variety of origami paper to try out these folds, and had a really great time! I loved that we were able to take this craft outside onto our patio and work on boats, frogs, and boxes all while enjoying the sunshine!
Read more reviews by Becca!
Brandi's Favorite:
The Item: Head Over Heels by Hannah Orenstein
The Cost: Retail Value $16.99 (found here in paperback for $13.58)
From: Book of the Month
Why I love it: I love a good romance novel during the summer and this one was just perfect! The concept was exciting and the author did a great job at explaining the high stakes world of Olympic gymnasts with just enough romance thrown in. It was an easy read that I devoured quickly and I’d recommend it if you like romances, gymnastics, or enjoy a good story about a woman putting her life back together!
Read more reviews by Brandi!
Jessica's Favorite:
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The Item: Softer Than a Baby’s Bottom Face Mask
The Cost: Listed Value $16.50 - this is an exclusive item for Box of Sugar subscribers
From: AU Sugar Sugar Box of Sugar
Why I love it: I have tried masks sold at Sephora and Ulta for more than double the cost of this mask without nearly the same results. This mask was calming to my sensitive skin while the clay base made sure my pores were clear and the other ingredients worked to leave my skin much softer. I am a big fan, and can already tell you I will be very sad when this is gone.
Read more reviews by Jessica!
Christen's Favorite:
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The Item: Humangear GoBites Quattro
The Cost: $14.99 (currently on sale for $13.49)
From: Cairn
Why I Love It: This is technically a camping cutlery set, but I already have a camp spork I love, so I decided to keep this set the glove box of my car. Oh my gosh, do this, immediately! It’s so amazing to have lightweight, nicely contained utensils to grab in those unexpected car lunch moments.
Read more reviews by Christen!
Ragan's Favorite:
The Item: Feliway Classic Travel Spray
The Cost: Buy 20 mL for $19.99
From: VetPet Box
ACTIVE DEAL: Save $15 off your first box!
CODE: VetPet15MSA
Why I love it: This is something I like to keep on hand and if you have cats and have never tried it, it is worth picking up some to see if it will work for you (a lot of vets carry it, or you can get it online). It reduces stress for cats, especially when they are in pet carriers, like for trips to the vet (extra stressful for my crew since my hyperactive Rottweiler puppy, Pumpkin, is usually in the car with us). This company also makes some plug-in diffusers that are helpful if you have multiple cats who get into little spats every now and then, but this spray is best for smaller areas or temporary situations.
Read more reviews by Ragan!
Abby's Favorite:
The Item: Rapping Paper
The Cost: $6 (the rapping paper is not for individual sale, but the July box is still available to purchase!)
From: Quirky Crate
Why I love it: I love this gift wrap! The little cartoon celebrities (Snoop Dogg, Nicki Minaj, Kanye, Eminem, and Tupac) are so cute, and I know my gift will definitely stand out from the crowd and get some laughs.
Read more reviews by Abby!
What do you think of our favorites for July? And what were your favorite discoveries?
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