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Mommy Mailbox Subscription Box – April 2017 Review

Mommy Mailbox is a treat for moms (or any women) delivered to your door each month. This box is designed to make moms happy, “because when Mom’s happy, everyone’s happy”. Each month the box is curated by a guest blogger, who shares her style by including her favorite goodies. Items may include fashion, gourmet food, fitness, art, home decor, and beauty products.

Cost: $33.95 per month

Shipping: $10.50 to Canada

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Each Mommy Mailbox comes with an information card telling you about each of the products inside your box.

The theme for April’s box is Recharge and this month’s featured blogger is Karrie Locher. Karrie is a full-time mommy and a full-time nurse that mixes fashion with practicality, as well as tips & tricks for #momlife.

Flat Notes Stationary – Graphique de France

An adorably packaged set of ‘thank you’ note cards and envelopes.

This is a lovely surprise this month as I love stationary and it is something completely different inside my Mommy Mailbox.

Skin Toner – Cultivar Organic Holistic Skincare

An organic skin toner cleanser, that helps balance sebum production for both too oily and too dry skin types. It helps prime skin for moisturizers and make-up, removes make-up, soothes over-stressed skin and helps minimize redness.

I cannot wait to try this facial cleanser. The packaging looks a little drab, but I think it will be a great product!

Hydrating Lip Balm – Wellsmith

A hydrating lip balm made without the use of dangerous ingredients you often find in other lip balms.

I use lip balm all the time, so when I saw this inside my box I was thrilled! I cannot get enough chap-stick and I love trying new ones.

Energy Breath Mints – Viter Energy

A breath mint packed with B-Vitamin Complex and caffeine that will also keep your breath fresh.

An interesting product I have not heard about energy boosting breath mints, I cannot wait to try it. Now I can have the caffeine boost without the calories in my specialty coffees. Good thing I read this description before I let my kids try these…:)

Enamel Pin Card – Fred & Far

Fred & Far have a mission to spread love to women everywhere. Their jewelry is a reminder to love yourself first. The future is bright and so are you.

All of their pins have an amazing powerful message. Not to mention that they are super cute and I love the rose gold colour!

Verdict: The April Mommy Mailbox was filled with some amazing different items than I have never seen inside my past boxes. Stationary is so hot right now, I was so excited to get this and it looks so cute! I cannot wait to spread my love for these cards by sending thank you notes to everyone, haha! The other unique item inside my box was energy breath mints, this is something completely new to me, I never even knew this type of product existed, but it may soon become my new go to calorie-wise caffeine boost. Thanks for another amazing Mommy Mailbox, I was thrilled with some completely new items this month as well as some great beauty favorites!

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Mommy Mailbox Subscription Box – March 2017 Review

Cost: $33.95 per month

Shipping: $10.50 to Canada

Promo Code: Save $5 off your purchase with code MOMMYMAIL5 at Crinkles & Dimples

Save 20% off your purchase with code BEAUTYSLEEP at Your Tea (expires March 31st, 2017)

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I have been getting Mommy Mailbox subscription box for a few months now and each month I am just as excited to see what treats await for me inside. I love trying new products and of course, any new make-up products!

Each Mommy Mailbox comes with an information card telling you about each of the products inside your box.

The theme for March’s box is Happiness. It has an extra special touch, as everything was handpicked by Krysta Monet, the owner of Crinckles & Dimples, an online store for natural products at affordable prices.

Save $5 off your purchase with coupon code MOMMYMAIL5 at Crinkles & Dimples

Shave Cream in Field of Dreams – Parlo Cosmetics

The perfect shaving cream infused with hydrating and luxurious oils to prep your skin for the closet shave possible. It is free of all unnecessary fillers and chemicals. I have had the pleasure of trying Parlo Cosmetics shave cream before and I love it! It provides a super close shave without any nicks and it left my legs very hydrated.

“My Happy Place” Art Print – Lulu’s Jewels $14.00

A 5 x 7 art print perfect for my desk to take me to “my happy place” while I work.

Mood Range Happy Tea – Your Tea $25

Your Tea has detox and natural herbal tea for many physical and emotional feelings.

Happy Tea is meant to improve your mood, calm digestion, alleviate stress and anxiety and is gluten free! This tea sounds amazing! I briefly read some of the reviews and I cannot wait to try this tea this afternoon.

An amazing idea that tea can increase many feelings depending on which tea you choose.

Save 20% off your purchase with code BEAUTYSLEEP at Your Tea (expires March 31st, 2017)

Go Natural XII Eye Shadow Palette – Bellapierre Cosmetics $50

A must have for your makeup bag. This eyeshadow palette provides you with all the advantages of loose shadow without the mess. An amazing selection of 12 different shades. I am super excited to try out this palette, it is beautiful!

I must confess I did see a sneak peek of this eye shadow on the Mommy Mailbox facebook page and I fell in love! This has to be the best product I have ever got in a subscription box… way to go Mommy Mailbox! 🙂

Verdict: There is no hiding it, this Mommy Mailbox has one of the best products inside ever! The Bellapierre Eye Shadow Palette is stunning and worth more than the price of the whole box. Not to mention the other fantastic products also in this box, like forty bags of Happy tea, that sure makes me happy! I enjoy the great variety of items from month to month. I never know what I will get, but rest assure it will not be the same product I got in the previous month. Each month I get to try some fun new products and my always favorite, makeup products, for the beauty-lover in me!

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Terra Bella Subscription Box – February 2017 Review

Terra Bella Box is an all natural bath and beauty subscription box. All the products are handmade, natural, cruelty-free and are made by small businesses. Each month your will receive 3-4 products. Some of products that may be included are cleansers, moisturizers, masks, exfoliators, hand and nail products, makeup, hair products and many more.

As an alternate choice there is the Terra Bella Make-up Edit Box with at least 3 make-up products a month. Best part is you can switch between the boxes whenever you like!

Cost: Terra Bella Box – $32.95

Terra Bella Make-up Edit Box – $29.95

Shipping: Determined at ‘checkout’

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Each month when I get my Terra Bella Box I feel spoiled! The goodies inside this box always help me to relax and pamper myself. This month’s box is gear toward fighting those winter blues and getting ready for spring!

Each Terra Bella Box comes with an information card detailing each item in your box for that month, as well as the retail value and a website link is provided for additional purchases or information about each product.

Formulary 55 – Shea Butter in Love Potion #9

$10.00

With a smoky, sexy scent this long lasting shea butter bath bar provides extra moisturizing for soft skin. My family loves homemade natural bar soaps. Now they love washing their hands 🙂

Feeling Smitten – Confetti Heart Bath Pop

$6.60

Handmade with all natural ingredients. This adorable heart shaped bath bomb is made with epsom salts to relax your body and nourish your skin. My daughters love this sweet bath bomb and they are super excited to try it out tonight in their bath.

Voesh – Pedi in a Box Ultimate 6 Step in Aloe

$9.99

A natural, vegan, cruelty-free 6 step pedicure in a box. This set includes: Sea Salt Soak, Sugar Scrub, Mud Mask, Massage Lotion, Callus Remover and Finishing Moisturizer. I am so excited to try out this deluxe pedicure in a box. It is a must have for the end of winter!

Jersey Shore Cosmetics – Anti-Aging Lip and Hand Polish

$25.00

The perfect winter fix for dry hands. An all natural, vegan hand and lip exfoliator that gently removes dry, dead skin leaving your skin softer and younger looking. Another must have for winter. I have loved all for the Jersey Shore Cosmetics that I have tried thus far. This hand polish is amazing, my hands are so soft and look beautiful!

Verdict: We have had a long, cold winter in Canada and this box screams ‘bring on Spring’. I cannot wait to refresh my skin with all these amazing pampering products this month. I was so excited to see another one of my new favorite brands, Jersey Shore Cosmetics, in this box.

The value of this month’s Terra Bella Box is slightly more than the price of the box, but for us Canadian’s shipping definitely increases the cost and this month’s box might not have been the best value. Of course, when you think about the wonderful surprise you get each month, it is always worth more!

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Mommy Mailbox Subscription Box – February 2017 Review

Cost: $33.95 per month

Shipping: $10.50 to Canada

(This box was sent to SubscriptionBoxes.ca for review purposes, please contact us if you’d like us to review your box)

I love opening up my Mommy Mailbox and being greeted with the wonderful surprises inside. Each box has a good variety of consumable and non-consumable items (as a Mommy and blogger I tend to favor consumable goods otherwise I would have way to much stuff in my house). Mommy Mailbox is the perfect way to get to try out some awesome high-end and small businesses products, who knows you may find a new favorite goodie!

Each Mommy Mailbox comes with an information card telling you about each of the products inside your box.

The theme for February’s box is Romance. It has an extra special touch, as everything was handpicked by Elena Sanchez, an artist and photographer.

Mini Sweet Heart Cupcake Bath Bomb – Feeling Smitten $5.50

Each cupcake has a epsom salt base that fizzes and softens the bath water to leave your skin moisturized and a sugar scrub icing topper which dissolves at a slower pace and is great as a pedi-scrub. This cupcake bath bomb is super cute, my only question is… is it okay to have sugar in my bath water?

Whole Body Balm – Jersey Shore Cosmetics $45.00

An organic all over body balm. This product is like a miracle balm. It is great for face, lips, hands, eyes, elbows, feet and any other area you need nourished. It can also smooth hair flyaways, condition cuticles and removes makeup smudges. It does everything! I have previously received this in another beauty box and I love it!!! So happy to have more. 🙂

Vegan Lip & Cheek Rouge in Baccara Rose – Jersey Shore Cosmetics $30.00

Made with all natural pigments, natural and organic oils, extracts, minerals and flowers. This rouge is so richly pigmented that a little goes a long way.

Choco Dipped Graham Cookies – Crave Artisan Chocolate $4.00

A choco dipped graham cookie with a gorgeous pink damask design. It was quite small for me as a snack lover, but I did enjoy it!

Brass Locket Picture Frame – Isaac Jacobs International ($?)

A small, vintage looking locket style picture frame that would hold a wallet sized photo. To be honest, this is not personally my taste. It is quite small and I just don’t know what I would do with it or where it could go. I would much rather have had another home decor item or jewelry.

Verdict: I look forward to my Mommy Mailbox each month! It is such a wonderful mix of beauty, bath, treats and decor. The value inside this month’s box was amazing, even without knowing the cost of the picture frame. For me personally, there were some amazing beauty products from Jersey Shore Cosmetics, which I just cannot get enough of. The other products were fun to have and try out but nothing I would purchase again. This is all the fun of subscription boxes!

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Mommy Mailbox Subscription Box – January 2017 Review

Cost: $33.95 per month

Shipping: $10.50 to Canada

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Mommy Mailbox is very quickly becoming one of my new favorite boxes. It has the perfect combination of beauty, pampering, home and food products to beautify and simplify my life. Check out last months amazing December box!

Each Mommy Mailbox comes with an information card telling you about each of the products inside your box.

The theme for January’s box is Entertain. It has an extra special touch, as everything was handpicked by Angelica Castaneda, a mommy and former fortune 500 corporate sales manager.

Coasters – Sailor Paper Company $19

A super cute assortment of mint and gold coloured designs. These paper coasters are very trendy and it just so happens that they go perfectly in my living room. I cannot wait to show them off when friends come over.

Luminous Highlighter in Glow – Lauren Brooke Cosmetiques $14

I love that this highlighter is made from organic ingredient and is even European Union certified. It can be added to any area that you would like to highlight; above cheekbones, cupid’s brow, middle of lower lip, or the inner corner of the eyes.

Body Scrub – Sugar Dunk $25

A great sample package of all natural body scrubs. They smell amazing and I cannot wait to try one out tonight!

Cheeseball Mix – Rabbit Creek Gourmet $4.10

This looks so delicious! I am excited to try it, mainly because it looks so easy to prepare. Definitely something I prefer when guests are on their way over.

Necklace – Henlie

A simple necklace that can be used with many different outfits and it has great sparkle! To bad I could not find any further information about Henlie, all my search engine attempts found nothing.

Verdict: When my Mommy Mailbox arrives at my door each month I cannot wait to sneak a peek inside and see all the amazing goodies. From month to month there is such a great variety of different products to spoil me and help make my life beautiful and effortless. I cannot say enough good things about the way this box is designed, I love love love how Mommy Mailbox uses guest bloggers each month to highlight some of their favorite unique and fantastic products from different companies you may never have known about. If you have not tried Mommy Mailbox, I suggest you add it to your New Year’s Resolution as a must try subscription box!

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Mommy Mailbox Subscription Box – December 2016 Review

Cost: $33.95 per month

Shipping: $10.50 to Canada

Coupon Code: Save 20% off anything at Piper + Olive with coupon code MOMMY20, valid until December 31, 2016

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I was so excited and surprised when this Mommy Mailbox. I could not wait to see what special treats there were inside for me! I was not disappointment…

Each Mommy Mailbox comes with an information card telling you about each of the products inside your box.

The theme for December’s box is Glow. It has an extra special touch, as everything was handpicked by Casi Densmore-Koon, small business owner to celebrities.

Facial Nourishing Cream – GLOW for a cause $38

A facial cream enriched with calendula to prevent skin from over-drying and helps heal skin without leaving a greasy feeling. I cannot wait to try this full-sized cream! These Canadian winters make my skin extremely dry. This cream will last a long time, you only require a small amount to soothe your face.

Classic Crystal Bangle – Olive + Piper $28

A 14k rose gold plated crystal bracelet. I love rose gold and crystals! This bracelet is simple but gorgeous, it can be worn ever day or for a night out.

Save 20% off anything at Piper + Olive with coupon code MOMMY20,

valid until December 31, 2016

Oval Face Brush – Sweep Beauty $15

A makeup artists staple! This brush is perfect for gently dusting highlighter, bronzer, blush or buffing liquid foundation into the skin. I am so excited to learn how to use this brush, it is super soft! These Christmas holidays I will have to spend some time playing around and learning the technique. 🙂

Peppermint Bark – Jo’s Candies ~$3

Dark chocolate and white chocolate topped with crushed candy cane. This is delicious! I was expecting the candy cane to be so hard on top but the combination was so enjoyable and just had a small amount of crunch. I only wish I had more…

Paradise Blush – Manna Kadar Beauty $19

I have received a few Manna Kadar products in other subscription boxes but this is a brand new product from Manna Kadar Cosmetics and Mommy Mailbox subscribers are some of the first to try it! This blush is beautiful! It is a shimmery pink-peach in colour which reminds me of a grapefruit. It is very feminine and sure to become my favorite!

Verdict: Every time I get a Mommy Mailbox I fall more in love with this box. Each month is a huge surprise of very useful items just for me! I love the make-up and beauty items, spa items, jewelry, home decor and the sweet treat, it is the perfect mix! I especially love that the make-up and beauty items are full-sized and from amazing and well known brands! The value inside this months box retails for over $100, so you definitely get your moneys worth! This box is not only for Mommy’s, any women would love to get this box in the mail each month! I am so happy I get to enjoy all these wonderful products! And yes, the candy-cane bark was gone within a few minutes of me opening the box. 🙂

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Cate & Chloe VIP Subscription Box – December 2016 Review

Cate & Chloe is a monthly jewelry VIP subscription box. Each month you will receive hand selected jewelry just for you! Items can include necklaces, earrings, bracelets, bangles and more. Each box also receives a fun “extra” perk each month. Upon joining for the first month, be sure to take the style quiz to ensure you are sent pieces that suit your style.

Cost:

The Starter Package – $19.99 or less for longer subscriptions

1 piece of jewelry
an extra perk

Double the Fun – $29.99 or less for longer subscriptions

2 pieces of jewelry
an extra perk

Full VIP Status – $39.99 or less for longer subscriptions

3 pieces of jewelry
an extra perk

Shipping: FREE

Coupon Code: Save 25% off the first month’s box of a VIP subscription . Use promo code SUBBOXHOLIDAY25, valid until December 5th, 2016

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The Cate & Chloe Box would make a perfect gift for a wife, mother, daughter, girlfriend or any women. Since I have been getting Cate & Chloe each month I have greatly increased my jewelry collection and I get compliments from everyone. My jewelry style is more conservative, but Cate & Chloe has lots of amazing jewelry for everyone’s style, whether you love chunky, simple, or somewhere in between. The value inside the box is amazing! And I love the fun extra perks each month!

Each Cate & Chloe VIP Box comes with an information card detailing each item in your box for that month and the bonus perk. For a more detailed description, price and to purchase additional jewelry you can shop online.

Peyton “Royal” 18k White Plated Necklace – $59

An 18k white gold plated necklace with a curved bar design. This necklace would be perfect for everyday or a great way to add subtle glam to your holiday outfit. So simple and unique, I love how the bar moves on the chain so it always hangs in the centre.

Ellie “Light” 18k Rose Gold Plated Swarovski Earrings – $132

Lovely 18k rose gold plated earrings with 3 bright round Swarovski crystals. A gorgeous sparkly, feminine earring perfect for a night out! These are stunning earrings, I especially love the rose gold star-like accents between the crystals.

Mara “Light, Aspire” Bangle – $99

I already have this thick, solid cuff bangle from a past Cate & Chloe box. I love it and it goes with everything, but don’t need two. It will make a great Christmas present for someone on my list. 🙂

Perk of the Month:

Harvey Prince “Signature” Perfume – $23

This perfume is aimed to embrace your youthful, feminine and flirty style. All of Harvey Prince’s perfumes are only made with organic ingredients, cruelty free and will never contain harmful chemicals. This was a great monthly extra, the smell is amazing, slightly fruit and very feminine. The roller ball was a good sized sample! I usually have to try out many perfumes before I find one I like, I was pleasantly surprised that this was exactly my style! 🙂

Verdict: Month after month I am blown away at the amazing jewelry I receive! Those ladies at Cate & Chloe do a fantastic job at picking jewelry that fits my style perfectly…silver, rose gold, feminine and simple that what I love! I can wear most of my items daily or save some for a date night, a girls night or a party! The price on the website of some pieces of jewelry seems a little high but the box value is definitely worth it. I love the surprise of opening my box and seeing the amazing jewelry and extra perk, its like having Christmas come every month!

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Mommy Mailbox Subscription Box – November 2016 Review

Cost: $33.95 per month

Shipping: $10.50 to Canada

Coupon Code: Choose the coupon code below that fits your gifting needs-

For $5 off your first box with a month-to-month subscription, use code BFMM
For $5 off any Limited Collection box, use code BFLC
For 10% off the single One Month box, use code BFONE
For a FREE 3-piece stocking stuffer *with any 3, 6, or 12 month subscription, use code BFSS

*If using the stocking stuffer code, follow these instructions:

1. Use code BFSS at checkout with purchase of any 3, 6 or 12 month subscription to get a FREE stocking stuffer.

2. Email hello@mommymailbox with your order number, and the shipping address for your stocking stuffer.

3. In your email, specify your first, second and third choices for your stocking stuffer category. The categories are: LIPS; HANDS; FEET; NATURAL MAKEUP; BATH; HAIR; OUTDOORS; and SUMMER LOVING.

Items are subject to availability and may differ from those in the pictures. All stocking stuffers will include 3 items, with a retail value of $10-$65 depending on the category chosen

*all promo codes valid until November 30th, 2016

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As a women and a mom I was super excited to be treated with the Mommy Mailbox. Pampering products just for me!

Each Mommy Mailbox comes with an information card telling you about each of the products inside your box.

The theme for November’s box is Pamper. It has an extra special touch, as everything was handpicked by Beverley Mitchell

Rifle Paper Co. – Jardin de Paris Notepad $8

A beautiful, bright colored tear-off notepad. Perfect for the holiday season shopping lists or quick notes to my loved ones!

San Francisco Salt Co. – Himalayan Bath Salt $4.99

Medium grain bath, spa, shower, and feet salts. Great for re-mineralizing the body with minerals and trace elements, soothe muscle aches and pains, and softens skin. I do not know much about these Himalayan bath salts, so I am curious to try them out and see how my body feels after… a great reason to have a relaxing bath!

Wild Ophelia – Peanut Butter Cups

Made with Maine sea salt, roasted peanut butter, 70% cacao dark chocolate. I love chocolate and peanut butter! Cannot wait to try these with sea salt, I know they will not last long!

Wrenn Jewelry – Earrings $28

Beautiful sparkly, rose gold, petite druzy stud earrings. These 6mm round druzy earrings have a rainbow sparkle. They are lovely! One of my earrings has an imperfection and is not flat across the top. It is not noticeable when while wearing it, but I am still a bit disappointed. 🙁

Save 15% off, use code MommyMail

Ofra Cosmetics – Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick in Santa Ana $19.90

A long lasting liquid lipstick that goes on smooth without any of the stickiness usually found in lip glosses. The color looks like it would be amazing for everyone! I cannot wait to get all dolled up and try out this non-sticky lipstick!

Verdict: A box just for women and moms, I love that! Often we work too hard and forget to relax and treat ourselves. This box does just that! Pampering products for me and only me. Thanks to this box I will have a long deserved bath tonight, with the door locked! 🙂 I sampled the yummy peanut butter chocolate and my daughter asked for one…no, its for me…it says so on the box! 🙂 I love how this box is a mix of some well known brands and some small businesses. It has a unique twist in that Mommy Mailbox boxes are curated by different bloggers each month. The value inside the box is okay, the box costs slightly less than if you were to buy each item separately, but more importantly the purpose of this box is to treat women and moms. I think this box is a great splurge gift and a wonderful surprise to look forward to each month in your mailbox.

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