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Conscious Box is  a monthly eco-friendly lifestyle box that costs $19.95 per month..  This company offers 3 different boxes now:  Classic, Vegan and New Gluten Free box!  I get the classic box.

This month contained almost all food, which is now almost gone. 😉 There were over 10 items, but I’m lazy and stuffed them into two pictures. I was also hungry and drooling over the contents.

Not pictured is the beautiful monthly post card. It has a white winter horse on it.

Now on to the box!

Peeled Apple Clusters ~ 1 crunchy YUMMY serving of fruit inside this tasty little packet.

Mint Teas by Teaforte ~ Lime Mojitos ~ helps to support body defenses with antioxidants. Did not like…

Dale’s Raw Protein Bar ~ Cherry Pistachio with Cacao Nibs

Waxelene ~ A petroleum jelly alternative. DON’T EAT THIS lol

Pamela’s Chocolate Brownie Mix ~ This is a wheat-free/gluten-free product.  This is a single serve packet that you can nuke or bake it in your toaster oven! Ready in 1 minute.

Qbel Whole Grain Crispy Wafer ~ Minty Mint covered in Belgium Chocolate, need I say more!

Chia Shot~ A stick of chia seeds that you can put in whatever. It came with a pumpkin/cashew/chia recipe.

Maakoa ~ I have no idea what this is but the website states: “Maakoa introduces Koopuwa, a delicious, distinctive blend of Brazilian Cupuacu, Acai, and other super fruits, bursting with phytonutrients and antioxidants- all delivered as nature intended.”  I guess I’m supposed to eat it?!?

Nutiva Hemp Seeds ~  I’ve never tried Hemp Seeds.  I guess you can put them on yogurt, salad and smoothies.

Teechia High Performance Super Seeds Cereal Blueberry ~ This little packet is gluten free, no sugar added, with Chia, Flax, Quinoa, Amaranth, Ramon and Pumpkin! Should be very interesting to try.

DHA Xtra ~  A strawberry flavored supplement that supports brain function, memory and mood. I popped them into my mouth and yes, very strawberry flavored. Interesting because they were gel caps!

LARABAR Uber Roasted Nut Roll ~ Sweet and salty fruit and nut bar. Was delish!

Savory 34 Crisps – thin crispy crackers with NO taste to them. AT ALL.

All in all I liked this box and as usual, can’t wait until next month.

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I paid for this box and after eating the contents by myself, I formed my own opinions on them.

Yuzen box, a bit of zen in each box, is quickly becoming my favorite subscription box. This is only my second month, and if the level of service, and the quality of boxes continue like it has been it will no doubt be my MOST favorite box.

Yuzen is $26/quarter and it always comes with colorful Japanese paper called Yuzen as wrapping. They coordinate the wrapping with the insert about the products.  A BEAUTIFUL presentation.  All the products included in the box are deluxe sample size to full size.

This month is “New Beginnings and Inspired Awakenings”

Essence of Vali ~ Sleep ~ A Bedtime Ritual.  Essences of lavender, majoram, cedarwood, and ylang ylang, helps ease you into sleep and comforts you during times of stress – a drop is all it takes.

Amorafloria Stress Less Foaming Bubble Bath ~ FULL SIZE Lavender, Chamomile and Sage. Soaks away anxiety and pressure and calms frazzled nerves, pouring welcome tranquility into your body and mind.

Shea Terra Organics Argan Oil ~ 100% pure. Rich in vitamins A & E and antiaging squalene, exotic argan oil is non-clogging, non greasy and has an amazing ability to repair skin.

SWEET RIOT Cacao Nibs ~ Lightly roasted, then dunked into 65% dark chocolate. YUM!

GaiamTV.com –  a trial of the online service for Active Health and Wellness.

ACURE Moroccan Argan Oil Shampoo & Conditioner ~ Triple moisture system is formulated with organic argan oil, argan stem cells, CoQ10, and organic sea buckthorn oil, high in omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. Vegan and free of sulfates,sodium chloride and phthalates. Cherry/Almond YUMMY scent.

Tilvee Lavender & Lemon Hydrating balm ~ FULL SIZE Light scent, very moisturizing lib balm. Cocoa butter, avocado oil, rosehip seed oil and PURE unrefined coconut butter that melts into your lips and hydrates them quickly. LOVE IT!

Pangea Organics – Italian Red Mandarin with Rose Discovery Cream ~ Perfect for dry to sensitive skin. This facial cream is made with bio-available ingredients that provide superior hydration plus anti-aging, antioxidant, smoothing and calming benefits.

With the exception of the Gaiam offer I plan to buy everything that came in this box in it’s full size form! I’m a bit sad that starting next month Yuzen will transition into a seasonal box. Though perhaps that means bigger and better boxes? Knowing this company, I’m sure it does! To get yours go to www.Yuzenbox.com.

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I paid for this Yuzen box. All opinions all 100% my own.

I really don’t have much to say except MEH. Birchbox is on my chopping block.

Ageless by Harvey Prince ~ YaY another perfume sample. UGH! I’ve had enough. Anyway… This is a blend of pink grapefruit, mango, pomegranate and jasmine. It’s not good, yet it’s not horrible.Full Size $55-98

My Multi-Purpose Mattifying Moisturizer ~ Rich with pilo and moringa oils, this healthy moisturizer gives skin a velvety matte finish that lasts all day. $68

Ke’ratase Masque Chroma Riche by L’Oreal ~ Designed to hydrate color-treated or dry strands, this nourishing mask has a built-in UV filter to keep highlights from fading. Full Size $61 This I do like and I’m excited to try it.

LASHEM Double Trouble Lash Mascara ~ An innovative fiber mascara that volumizes and lengthens even the sparsest lashes. Full size $19.99 Soo tiny!

Alessandro Cream Rich ~ Launching exclusively in the Birchbox Shop. This anti-aging hand cream is packed with grapeseed extracts to protect skin from UV damage. Full Size $20

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I paid for this Birchbox and all opinions are 100% my own.

La Bella Box is the best way to discover samples of boutique products from entrepreneurs all over the U.S.  This subscription box is $19 a month or they offer 3 and 6 month subscriptions.

This month I got:

Designed By You | Thank You Cards ~ Everyone Needs to hear Thank YOu and these 110lb stock card are perfect for quick and easy communication. Priced to sell, ’tis the season to send a Thank you! 4 cards ~ $2.60

Little Blooms Handmade | Elastic Knotted Hair Ties ~ These hair ties are super comfortable to wear and gentle on the hair. Wear one or two different colors at once. They also make boho-chic bracelets. 3 Hair Ties ~ $5  These are all the rage. I keep getting them in all the boxes I subscribe too. This is my 3rd set! I love them, but my hair is too thick to use them.

Cacao Sweets & Treats | Hot Fudge & Salted Caramel Topping Sauce Set ~ (2-2oz jars) Create perfect sundaes in a snap with this decadent dark chocolate. Then add caramel sauce with Himalayan pink salt and organic cream. Two 80z topping sauce set ~ $24

Truffle Truffle | Classic Milk S’more ~ (1) S’mores feature a graham sugar cookie base & smoky vanilla marshmallow top. 4 Piece Box ~ $12

I loved this box, but I’m not sure it was really worth the $19 I paid. I’m going to give it one more month.

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I paid for this box on my own and formed my own opinions on it.

This is my second BeautyFix box.

Nick Chavez ~  Caviar Moisturizing Styling Mousse (Full Size) $20

Intelligent Beauty Labs ~ Rescue Rapid Repair Hair Mask (Full Size) $45

Love With Food is subscription service were you get 8+ NEW gourmet foods delivered to your door for $10/month + $2 shipping and they’ll donate a meal to a hungry child! There are other subscription options like 3/month, 6/month and annually. To learn more go to www.lovewithfood.com.

This month is International Month. 🙂

Almond Anise Biscotti (Italy) ~ I completely disgusted with anise so this went to my mom.

Kyotofu Cookies ~(Japan)Gluten-free shortbread cookie.  Brown rice, green tea and black sesame.

David Rio Chai ~ (Japan) Tigar Spice. Not a fan of Chai.

GoGo Squeez Apple Sauce ~ (France) I’ve tried these before and I’m not a fan.

Turbana Plantain Chips  ~ (Columbia) I LOVE plaintai chips, so I’m sure these will be awesome!

NewTree Chocolate ~ (Blegium) in Speculoos (Belgian biscuit) and Cannelle (Cinnamon Milk chocolate) flavors: Tiny bites but super yummy!

Chocolatier Chauo ChocoPod ~ (Venezuela)  Firecracker flavor, yes it has chili in it!

Not too exited about this month’s box. You can’t win them all. LOL

I paid for this box and all opinions are 100% mine. Affiliate links are posted.

I got kit A this month and that’s fine by me. 🙂

Clark’s Botanicals ~ Moisture Mask ~ .5 oz Value $20.  Full Size $72

Malin + Goetz ~ Bergamont Body Wash ~ 1 oz Value $3.60. Full Size $32

Nicole Richie Fragrance Eau De Parfum Spray ~ A sensual, feminine scent layered with  notes of blackberry, rose and creamy golden amber. .05 oz Value $1.  Full Size $69 The rose in this killed it for me. I’m picky about floral fragrances.

Lord & Berry ~ Silk Kajal Eye Pencil $15 I’m starting to become a fan of this company.

Snowberry ~ Instant Deep Cleanser ~ 7 mL Value $7. Full Size $25

BONUS:

Pantene ~ Agedefy Advanced Thickening Treatment for hair. This is supposed to thicken existing hair so it is as if you have up to 6,500 more hair strands! I already have really thick hair so it will be interesting to see what this does. 1.7 oz Value $8

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Juniper is a monthly box for your “monthly” friend. ( I told you there is a box for everything!!) Upon subscribing, you will receive a starter package. Shortly after, they will follow up to find out how to tweak the contents to fit your normal cycle needs. Then you will always get exactly what you need, with one or two extra tampons to spare.

In addition to sending you tampons,liners & pads, they also send you a variety of gourmet treats.

The gold box contained U by Kotex tampons. (They currently offer Tampax, Tampax Pearl, U by Kotex, O.B. and Playtex.)

The bag contained my treats!

• Sea + Cane Chocolate Spoon.
• Botanical Bakery Ginger cookies
• Meganut Maple FUDGE!
• Pete’s White Chocolate Snowflakes
• Numi Tea ~ Orange Spice, Rooibus Chai & Berry Black
• BeeKind Honey Sticks ~ Clover, Lemon & Blackberry

Pads, liners and much appreciated Midol were tucked nicely into a silky gold bag. The bag my treats came in and this one are fabulous quality and I’ll get lots of use out of them for other things.

I think this box is great for anyone who wants to spoil themselves (me me me!) a bit during that time of the month or all together avoid having to shop for feminine items.

So what do you think? Would you pay $28 for this box?

This is my third @Influenster VoxBox. Before I share let me explain Influenster and their VoxBoxes.

Influenster is a free-to-join community of invited trendsetters who live to give opinions of products and experiences. Influenster creates links between brands and members to reward participation and influence future products.

I’m not sure what to think of this Resolutions box. I mean it’s full of great stuff, but feels like something is lacking. Anyway here is my opening. It reads:

New Year…New discoveries? One resolution that’s easy to keep.

We mean them when we say them…And we wish that we could keep them.  But let’s be honest…most resolutions are made to be broken.

We understand.  And of course we’re here to help. Repeat after us: “I will satrt this year on a great note, with fun finds and cool stuff.”  Okay, now, ready to make good on that pledge”

Welcome to Resolutions Cravebox

Here is what was in my box.

CocoaVia ~ Daily Cocoa Extract Supplement Variety Sample Pack

(4) SunRype Fruit and Grain/Fruit Source bars.

Perfectly Simple Bar by Zone Perfect ~ Peanut Crunch + $1 coupon

Mary Kay timewise repair eye cream

Pantene Moisture whip soyeuse hair product.

Celestial Seasonings Metabo Balance wellness tea + $75 cent coupon

Cans of A&W TEN and 7-Up TEN

Coupons for FREE Wholly (guacamole) product.

Coupon for a FREE WW Smart Ones product.

Not a bad box! 🙂