Naturebox November 2014 Subscription Box ( Box 2)

Naturebox  is monthly subscription box that delivers "nutritious and delicious snacks for under $20/month. For every box we deliver, we donate one meal to provide food to the hungry".   In their monthly Deluxe NatureBox you will receive  5 full-sized bags for only $19.95 per month + FREE SHIPPING. 

This is what I received in this box:

3.7oz package
PUMPKIN SPICE NOM NOMS (5 servings per bag ..1 piece each..per serving 100 calories, 6g sugar)...These are my favorite from this box! These are so good, they are small but filling. At 100 calories each they make a great quick midday snack.

5oz package:
GARLIC PLANTAINS (5 servings per bag..25 pieces per serving 150 calories, 2g sugar).. These are delicious. Great crunch and just enough garlic so that they are not overpowering.

4oz package
LEMON TEA BISCUITS:  (4 servings per bag.. 12 cookies per serving.. 150 calories, 9g sugar)... Only because I am a lemon addict, I would have liked a stronger lemon flavor. I still loved them and they reminded me of the shortbread cookies found mostly around the holidays. I really enjoyed them and look forward to using them as a snack with a nice cup of tea.

5oz package
HARVEST RICE STICKS (crackers made from wild rice):  (4.5 servings per bag.. 1/4 cup per serving..150 calories, 0g sugar) ...These have a great crunch and flavor to them. Will be a great addition to a salad in place of croutons.

3oz bag:
SALT AND PEPPER LENTIL LOOPS (baked lentil & potato crisps) : (3 servings per bag..  130 calories, less than 1g sugar) .... These are really good and again a nice item with a good crunch.  Nice peppery taste in the background.

Overall review of the sampler box: This was a perfect box. Great mix of savory & sweet! Really enjoyed every snack and would get them all again sometime.
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Try the World Subscription Box -Paris Box

Try the World is the "first gourmet tour around the world delivered to your door" box. Boxes are $38.99 a month. They do from time to time run special discounts or promotions. I came across a promotion to purchase their Paris Box and receive their Holiday Box for free. I couldn't pass it up. Paris Box came first, Holiday Box will be shipped soon.

This is what I received in the Paris Box:

CLEMENT FAUGIER (Chestnut Spread) ...I had never tried anything like this before. It was better than I expected it to be. Thinking to get the full enjoyment out of it I should try it next time on some sort of pastry like a croissant rather than just my finger.. LOL

LE SAUNIER DE CAMARGUE (Fleur de sel /Flower of Salt) ..Love Fleur de Sel and can't wait to try this one.

BRITTANY (Salted Butter Caramels) ..Barry is more of a caramel fan and said these were delicious!

LE PALAIS DES THES (Fine teas) ... I love trying new teas!

CHARLES ANTONA (Minna Organic Jam) ..This is a fig and walnut jam! I LOVE anything fig and this is absolutely delightful. I know already I will be sad when my jar is empty and will have to order more!

DOMAINE DES VIGNES (Dijon Mustard/ Whole Grain) ..I am a mustard fanatic. I have at least 10 different varieties in my frig at all times! Whole grain is one of my favorites. Will be using mixed with roasted onions and potatoes ASAP!

LA MERE POULARD (Sables) ...Delicious cookie...similar to the shortbread cookies that everyone gets in the blue tins during the holidays. These are even more buttery and delicate though.


Overall review of this box: LOVED this box. One of my new favorite subscription boxes. It was packaged beautifully and it was such a nice mix of savory & sweet items. Can't wait to see what is in the Holiday Box.

Ipsy November 2014 Subscription Box/Glam Bag

Ipsy is a monthly sample beauty subscription box/"glam bag". The cost is $10 month (shipping included). Each month you will receive 5 beauty products + a makeup bag. When you first start your account with Ipsy you are asked to take a beauty quiz so that your monthly selections can be tailored to your preferences.  If you would like to check it out, please use my referral link:                   http://www.ipsy.com/r/c7b6

This was what I received:

GLAM BAG..this month's theme is Girl Meets Glitter. So I received a really cute little grey glittered bag. I always love the bags and find great uses for them.

MARC ANTHONY ...(Oil of Morocco Argan Oil Hairspray)...Even though I don't use a lot of hair products (did all that in the 80's-90's!..LOL) I have heard good things about argan oil products. I am excited to try the hairspray.

TARTE ..(Maracuja Oil) ..Haven't heard of this brand or this oil. Will be trying it on my skin this weekend.

 ELIZABETH MOTT ..(Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner)... Have never used any of the Elizabeth Mott products before. ALWAYS love getting new eyeliners to try!

LA COLORS (Chunky Lip Pencil-Wine) ..Love this lip pencil even though the whole thing popped out when I opened it.. :(  I got it back in and just have to remember to push it down a little when I use it and then have to remember to wipe off my finger before I touch anything else..LOL  It was a bit too bright for me when I first put it on, but after I mixed it with 2 warmer shades of lipstick that I already had I ended up with a really nice shade!

TEMPTU (S/B Highlighter -Pink Pearl) ...Not something I would normally use so will probably pass this one along.

Overall review of the box: I always enjoy getting my Ipsy bag.  All new brands for me this month! Eyeliner and Lip Pencil were my favorites and will get used the most. 
Again if you would like to try out Ipsy for yourself feel free to use my referral link:   http://www.ipsy.com/r/c7b6

Frenchbox November 2014 Subscription Box

Frenchbox is a way to discover "the latest products from France every month" . Boxes are $24 a month (shipping included) but they do run a special to try your first box for $14. I was very currious about the box so went ahead with the $14 first box deal.

This is what I received:

PIER AUGE (Radiant Mask for all skin types)... I have never heard of this brand before and will give it a try. It is scented but doesn't seem too overpowering.

SEGAFREDO (Ground coffee) ..We do not have a coffee maker so not sure what to do with it.. Maybe I can incorporate it into some recipes somehow...

GUERLAIN (Moisturizing foundation) Mostly disappointed in the size of this one. It's just a one time use sample packet.

LEONARD (perfume sample)... It has a nice light scent to it, just not my style. Will be passing this on.

PARIS (pocket mirror) ...This is actually a really cute mirror and I did put it in my purse right away.

LIDO (magnet & charm) ..This to me just seemed like something they threw in the box to make it look like there was more items. :(

Overall review of the box: Wanted to love this box but didn't. I wished I had signed up one month earlier for the October box because it was filled with more items I would actually have used.  This box just seemed like it was all thrown together at the last minute. I was very glad I only paid $14 to try it rather than the $24. I love subscription boxes so much and hate giving a bad review.

NatureBox November 2014 Subscription Box

Naturebox  is monthly subscription box that delivers "nutritious and delicious snacks for under $20/month. For every box we deliver, we donate one meal to provide food to the hungry".   In their monthly Deluxe NatureBox you will receive  5 full-sized bags for only $19.95 per month + FREE SHIPPING. 

This is what I received in this box (in order from favorite to least favorite):

5.5oz package
CHIA SEED CRACKERS (5 servings per bag ..1/3 cup each..per serving 170 calories, 0g sugar)...These are my favorite from this box! Great flavor & crunch. Will be using them as a snack  w/ hummus, cubes of cheese, or fresh fruit. Might also try them tossed into a salad in place of croutons.

3oz package
LEMON ALMOND BISCOTTI BITES:  (3 servings per bag..5 pieces per serving 150 calories, 11g sugar).. These reminded me of an animal cracker but in a good way! These are the grown up version.. LOL. Would have loved a bit more lemon flavor. I found that just 2 satisfied my sweet craving! Love them.

5oz package
CHEDDAR AND ONION SUNFLOWER KERNALS:  (4.5 servings per bag.. 1/4 cup per serving.. 180 calories, 1g sugar)... This was the first bag I opened out of the box. They came just in time to add to a salad. Only used about 1tbsp and they added a nice onion flavor & crunch to it. Tasting more onion than cheddar flavor. Another one I love.

4.5oz package
SRIRACHA RICE CRACKERS:  (4.5 servings per bag.. 1/2 cup per serving..90 calories, 1g sugar) ...These I had hoped would be a bit hotter & spicier. They have a nice crunch to them but just "ok" for me.

5oz bag:
MAPLE HABANERO PRETZEL POPS : (5 servings per bag.. 1/3 cup per serving 110 calories, 10g sugar) .... These I am on the fence about. Didn't hate them, didn't love them. With the maple flavor they reminded me of cereal. So now think of cereal with hot sauce on it... LOL 

Overall review of the sampler box: Overall I was very pleased with this box. 3 of the 5 I really loved and would choose again. Every month you choose what bags you want to receive. So if you prefer a more savory box it's up to you.
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Ipsy October 2014 Subscription Box/Glam Bag

Ipsy is a monthly sample beauty subscription box/"glam bag". The cost is $10 month (shipping included). Each month you will receive 5 beauty products + a makeup bag. When you first start your account with Ipsy you are asked to take a beauty quiz so that your monthly selections can be tailored to your preferences.  If you would like to check it out, please use my referral link:                   http://www.ipsy.com/r/c7b6

This was what I received:

GLAM BAG..a cute little teal colored bag that I think I will use to store some of my single eyeshadows.

EPICE INTERNATIONAL ...(Purifying Exfoliant)...This will be great especially as we head into cooler temps which also means dryer skin!

FIGS & ROUGE ..(Hand Cream) ..This scent is Rose Berry and smells nice.. It comes from the UK and I put it right into my purse.

 MODEL CO ..(Extreme Black Mascara)... Not a mascara fan so will find this one a new home.. :)

NICOLE by OPI (Nail Polish..Feeling Very Cherry) ..I love OPI...this is a great fall color..

STARLOOKS (Lip Gloss..Guilty Pleasure) ...Love getting new lip glosses & lipsticks. Perfect size for my purse. Will use it often..

Overall review of the box: I always enjoy getting my Ipsy bag. I was only familiar with 2 of the brands..Excited to try the ones I had never heard of before
. Again if you would like to try out Ipsy for yourself feel free to use my referral link:   http://www.ipsy.com/r/c7b6