Various reviews on an array of subscription boxes, beauty, wellness & fitness products, free sample finds galore and a variety of random eccentricities of a twenty-something college gal living in France
I know it’s Sunday and I will indeed have a box review up later this afternoon. But, because you guys are so awesome, I thought it was time for a surprise giveaway! Today’s giveaway was made possible by Escape Monthly, a new subscription service that gives you a little ‘me time’ each month.
Each month has a different destination themed box that includes a large variety of luxury products. And the coolest part… each month one lucky subscriber will win a trip to that destination!
What do you think? I’d definitely love to check out this box! If you’d like a chance to receive Escape Monthly’s first box in August, enter in the Rafflecopter widget below!
We are already two weeks into box month and I really hope that you are all enjoying the reviews and finding them relatively enlightening 🙂 Because of the incredible response I received from companies willing to participate, box month will be overflowing a bit into August because I want to make sure and give a good, thorough review of each company! Now onto the good stuff…
Today’s review is for a subscription box called Dottiebox, a fun box made just for women! If you’d like to watch me open my Dottiebox press play on the video below or scroll down to read my written review!
Each month Dottiebox sends you a variety of indie, handmade products from small businesses all around the U.S.!
This bath salt smells so incredible and I was so happy to see that the lavender oil is from France 🙂 All of the ingredients are natural so I can feel good about using it!
I haven’t tried this yet but I can’t wait to see if it tastes like real cola! I was amazed and thrilled to see this short list of ingredients: Certified Organic Self Emulsifying Wax, Beeswax, Avocado Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Macadamia Nut Oil, Essential Oils & Natural Scent Oils
I love that you can mix this mask with just about anything: Aloe, honey, herbal tea, yogurt! I don’t use masks often but I want to give this one a try as it’s supposed to be great for detoxing your skin and clearing out impurities.
I thought it was so cute that this came with a little spatula! This scrub smells absolutely heavenly and was immediately claimed by my lovely mom. I’ll be sure to ask her how it is.
This gal has some adorable cards on her website, be sure to check it out! I love just because cards so I was happy to see this in the box.
Verdict:Â The value of this box was $22.50. I love that Dottiebox seems to have an unspoken theme each month. I was really happy to see all of these amazing spa products and that they are all natural. I love Etsy but tend to get overwhelmed by all of the sellers on the site so it’s great that Dottiebox is doing the work for you and finding the best of the best!
Did you enjoy this box as much I did? If you’d like to sign up to Dottiebox or learn more click HERE! I’d do it!
Today I have a very exciting review for you guys AND another giveaway!
This is my review of MiaTempo, an all natural, organic spa and beauty box designed to give women a little ‘me time’ each month. If you’d like to watch me open my box click play on the video below. Or, scroll down to read my written review!
After reading about this box, and chatting with the founder Christina, I was so excited to receive my box for review! Whenever possible, MiaTempo includes skin care and beauty products that are made in the USA. Christina acknowledged that are some great products that are made outside of the U.S. but she believes in trying to support local products and the jobs they help create whenever possible.
Another aspect of MiaTempo that really inspired me is the fact that every month, a portion of their proceeds are donated to charitable cause that coincides with our mission of empowering and inspiring women. Since the launch of MiaTempo, they have helped to support Dress for Success, Breast Cancer Connections, Abby’s Closet, Vital Voices and Girls Inc. Here is a quote from Christina: “We do this because I’ve been able to make it through some challenging times in my life thanks to the thoughtfulness, assistance and the charity of others, and I want to be able to give back what I can to help women everywhere.” How great is that?
The Cost: $39.95/month (prices go down if you subscribe to multiple months at one time)
Green Way Small Hot Dot Tote Bag
Value: $8.00?
This bag is super cute and perfect for a trip to the beach. I love the little pocket on the front and also the fact that it zips shut so I can keep from getting crunchies inside 🙂
This mask is so neat! I’ve never heard of this Rinse brand, but I’ve already been converted. This mask is full of antioxidants & is slightly caffeinated. It helps “perk-up, de-puff and brighten your skin while helping your moisturizers & serums to penetrate faster & work better.” I thought it was so cool that you can add yogurt, honey, milk or anything creamy to mix this mask up!
So when they say Margarita, they mean margarita. My mom snagged this immediately and put some on. She said it was smooth and tasted exactly like a delicious margarita. Fun!
I’m not a huge Sunless Tanner fan simply because I’m always afraid about looking streaky or orange. However, I looked up some reviews for this product and people are raving about it. So for the sake of branching out, I think I might give this a try.
This spread smells SO yummy! It spreads on thick but quickly soaks in and the scent lingers which I love. This is a big jar and a little of this lotion goes a long way so I think this will last me for quite a while!
Verdict: The value of this box is just under $50.00. What a great value! Not to mention the fact that some of the proceeds are donated to a great cause. I think this box would be a fantastic gift for someone special or yourself. I think MiaTempo may just be on my must-have list. I can’t wait to use these products!
Would you like to sign up for Miatempo? Click HERE. In addition to letting me review this lovely box, Christina at MiaTempo has kindly agreed to giveaway a one-month subscription of MiaTempo to one of my lucky readers! Make sure to enter because this is a box you want to win! The giveaway will be run through Rafflecopter, so click on the link below and start entering!
This box was received for review purposes. As this is my blog, all opinions are (and are always) my own. No compensation was (or is ever) received for reviews!
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