Eastern Bloc Party: Wine Awesomeness Crew Review

“Communism’s Best Kept Secret” -The WA Crew

Another awesome subscription box I’ve had the pleasure of receiving is called the Wine Awesomeness Crew. The name speaks for itself: they really are awesome and so is wine. They pair up wines with cool adventures, offering themed boxes like California Road Trip and South African Journey. I received the box called Eastern Bloc Party. Continue reading

Dollar Shave Club Review: March

“For a few bucks a month” I’ve been receiving shipments of razors directly to my door. It’s cheap, saves money and keep you switching out your razors and being more hygienic.

Dollar Shave Club has multiple subscription packages (options are $3, $6 or $9 a month including shipping,) which include razor refills and sometimes a free sample. Check out their blades here. Continue reading

Floral Fantasy: Ipsy Review: March Glam Bag

Floral Fantasy: “Wake up your imagination with a crazy beautiful explosion of flowers. Vivid shades and inviting textures collide this March. Let the blooms begin.” -Ipsy

This month’s Ipsy Glam Bag’s theme is Floral Fantasy. Ipsy is awesome because they send the samples in a reusable and themed makeup bag. They are really handy for traveling, daily shopping or keeping small items close on the go! Continue reading

Summer Camp Dreaming: Turntable Kitchen Review: February Pairings Box

This month’s Turntable Kitchen Pairings Box would have been great for the dead of winter! Luckily for me, it’s been 60 and sunny and seems like an early Spring.

One of my favorite things about subscription service Turntable Kitchen is access to all of the music and mixtapes online since you’ve been a subscriber. I can access all the curated mixes and download zipfiles so I can enjoy this great music all the time. Matthew, the music editor of Turntable Kitchen does a fantastic job of finding music that pairs perfectly with an evening of fine dining, or just for putting you in a great mood. Continue reading

Love Is Just A Word: Ipsy Review: February Glam Bag

Ipsy is a subscription-based company that sends small bags with makeup and toiletries aimed at your Style Profile (based on your skin color and makeup preferences) each month. This month, my Ipsy bag came just in time for Valentine’s Day!

This month’s Ipsy Glam Bag’s theme is Love Is Just A Word… Ipsy is awesome because they send the samples in a reusable and themed makeup bag. They are really handy for traveling, daily shopping or keeping small items close on the go! Continue reading

Is This Worth It? Dollar Shave Club Review

After seeing tons of viral marketing and hullabaloo about the Dollar Shave Club, I finally decided to try it for myself.

For “A Few Bucks a Month” (options are $3, $6 or $9 a month including shipping,) you get razor refills and sometimes a free sample shipped right to your door. Razors are hard to pick out and easy to forget to purchase, so this seemed like a good idea. The razor needs in our household are very minimal so we chose the $3/month option. Continue reading

Deep in Winter: Turntable Kitchen Review: January Pairings Box

This month’s Turntable Kitchen Pairings box arrived just in time for the end of January! I am excited to plan a great night of music and seasonal food.

One of my favorite things about subscription service Turntable Kitchen is access to all of the music and mixtapes online since you’ve been a subscriber. I can access all the curated mixes and download zipfiles so I can enjoy this great music all the time. Matthew, the music editor of Turntable Kitchen does a fantastic job of finding music that pairs perfectly with an evening of fine dining, or just for putting you in a great mood.

This month’s tunes are no exception.  Continue reading

Fix #2: Stitch Fix Review: January Fix

Stitch Fix is a subscription-based personal styling service where you fill out an online profile about your preferences and a shipment is sent to you every 1-2 months of 5 hand-picked clothing and accessory items. You try each of them on and have 3 days to decide what you’ll keep. Once you decide, log in and check out for the items and then send the remaining items back.

I received my second Stitch Fix shipment and was a little bit more impressed than my first Fix. Stitch Fix warns you that it may take several fixes for your stylist to understand your style, so I’m still willing to give it a try. Continue reading