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Calendar July 16, 2013 07/16/13 AuthorBy Subscription Box Mom Comments 0 Comments 0

Citrus Lane Review July 2013

Citrus Lane is for children newborn to age 5.  Each month you will get 4 or more items age appropriate for your child. The items are picked out by moms. You get toilettries, toys, books, eco friendly items, and sometimes a mom. Each box is geared to the age of your child from 0-5. Some of the brands of items have been Skip Hop, Melissa and Doug, Cloud b, Boon and many more. The items are of high quality and of great brands. Kits ship the 15th of the month and you will receive it from about the 17th-22nd. Use this the code TAKEHALF with the link http://ctrus.me/b0s_  to save 50% on your first box.  If you want a 3, 6 or 12 month subscription, click HERE to save $10.00 on your subscription.

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This entry was posted in Children Subscriptions, Citrus Lane Reviews and tagged: on Tuesday, July 16th, 2013 by Subscription Box Mom
Calendar July 8, 2013 07/08/13 AuthorBy Subscription Box Mom Comments 0 Comments 0

Stork Stack July 2013: Ready Set Summer.

This is my third month with Stork Stack.  I love the unique items in their boxes, so I plan to keep this subscription.  Stork Stack ships their boxes from Chicago, IL on the first of the month.  I received my box on July 5 (I live in Indiana).  The theme for this month was “Ready Set Summer”.  This month featured products from Child's Play, Melissa and Doug, Baby Banz, and Supergoop.  The box is for my 15 1/2 month old son. Continue Reading …

This entry was posted in Stork Stack Reviews and tagged: on Monday, July 8th, 2013 by Subscription Box Mom
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Kid Stash: June 2013

Kid Stash is a monthly subscription box for ages 3-7.  I was excited to find out about a box for older children.  Each month, Kid Stash sends a box of crafts, games, toys and books for your child.  L is 4 years old and I was excited to see his reactions to the box.  This month's theme was Entomology: the study of bugs.

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This entry was posted in Kid Stash Reviews and tagged: on Monday, July 8th, 2013 by Subscription Box Mom
Calendar June 28, 2013 06/28/13 AuthorBy Subscription Box Mom Comments 2 Comments 2

Little Spark 15-16 Months: Silly Yet Symbolic

This is my 3rd Little Spark box and still love their boxes.  I this this month is my favorite box so far.  Little Spark is $34.95 and goes up to 18 months.  I talked with the owner and they are working on expanding the ages before my son ages out!  Each month you get 2-4 toys along with several pages of information about your child's development.  Each toy is featured on it's own card with information about how that toys helps your child's development.
My son T is currently receiving physical therapy and I love how the cards gives me more ideas to further his development.  The box was well packed and they even included bubble packaging so none of the toys would be damaged.

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This entry was posted in Little Sparks Reviews and tagged: on Friday, June 28th, 2013 by Subscription Box Mom
Calendar June 22, 2013 06/22/13 AuthorBy Subscription Box Mom Comments 0 Comments 0

Bluum June 2013: Cuddle Time

This is my 3rd month of Bluum. I currently get Citrus Lane, Stork Stack and Bluum.  Bluum has become my favorite.  Bluum consistantly has high value to their boxes and I love the items they include.  Bluum's boxes go by age and theme.  This month we had Cuddle Time: 16 months.  Every 16 month old will get cuddle time, regardless of the month.  This is a bit different then other companies.  Bluum is $24.95 a month.  If you are interested in signing up, click HERE
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This entry was posted in Bluum Reviews, Children Subscriptions and tagged: on Saturday, June 22nd, 2013 by Subscription Box Mom
Calendar June 17, 2013 06/17/13 AuthorBy Subscription Box Mom Comments 1 Comment 1

Citrus Lane June 2013 and save $10.00 on your first box.

Citrus Lane is for children newborn to age 5.  Each month you will get 4 or more items age appropriate for your child. The items are picked out by moms. You get toilettries, toys, books, eco friendly items. and something for yourself. Each box is geared to
the age of your child from 0-5. Some of the brands of items have been Skip Hop, Melissa and Doug, Cloud b, Boon and many more. The items are of high quality and of great brands. Kits ship the 15th of the month and you will receive it from about the 17th-22nd. Use this link http://ctrus.me/b0s_  to save $10.00 on your first order . Continue Reading …

This entry was posted in Citrus Lane Reviews and tagged: on Monday, June 17th, 2013 by Subscription Box Mom
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Kiwi Crate: June 2013

I can't express how much my son (and I) love Kiwi Crate.  Of all the boxes we get, this is the box that I think is most worth the money.  I think it is a bargain for the price.  This month's theme is nature.  There are two main crafts.  The first is my starlight lantern and the second is my collection box.  There were tons of craft materials in this months box.  We got a surprise gift I this month, a deck of cards.

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This entry was posted in Children Subscriptions, Kiwi Crate Reviews and tagged: on Monday, June 17th, 2013 by Subscription Box Mom
Calendar June 8, 2013 06/08/13 AuthorBy Subscription Box Mom Comments 1 Comment 1

Children Activity + Crafts

Animal Trackers $11.95/month Animal Trackers is a new subscription box for children 3 year olds and up. Your child will get a lunch box with an information/welcome kit.  Every month after, your child will get an Animal Information Card, Animal Play Figure, Animal Foam Mask, Animal Magnet, Safari Animal Photo Card, Learning Activity, and an Art Project.  Read my reviews HERE.  SPECIAL DEAL FOR MY READERS: Get your First Box FREE when you purchase a 6 or 12 month subscription HERE, just use the code SUBBOXMOM.

Crafters Crate: $19.99 a month. This is a monthly activity and crafting crate for girls.

Cooper and Kid: (5yrs and up) $69.00 every 3 months. The box comes with 6-9 activities.  The box even turns into a toy.  The idea behind the box is for father's and their children to spend time together.

Cultured Owl $29.95/month: Country Kits include the following: Country Booklet, Collectible Trading Card, Country Flag, Recipe Card, Toys, and 2-3 Tech-Free, Hands On Activities (crafting supplies included). Your first Country Kit will also include our Welcome Kit, including a passport and globe to chart your child's travels.  Click HERE to read my reviews.

Darby Girl $19.00 a month: Girls' Life & Darby Smart have teamed up to send you a bi-monthly craft box filled with everything you need to make an amazing DIY project.

Foldio: $11.95 a month ” Each month you will get: A short story episode drawn in a comic book style (feel free to color it), One, full colour episode character that can be folded into 3D form, A sheet of 2D characters and objects pulled right from the episode to cut out, color, and play with and a  foldable pop-out background to recreate a scene from the episode (along with the 2D characters).”

Gickey Box (3 age groups: 3-4, 5-6, 7-8) $39.00 a month Each month your child gets a box of craft, activities and other fun things to engage your child.  Everything is age appropriate.

Green Kids Crafts  Cost: $19.50. Each month’s Green Kit Crafts has a special offer letting you try them FREE!  You will get the soap making kit, which includes all the materials to male your own soap, including glitter, treasures and a silicon mold.  There is also a 20 page kitchen science magazine with experiments to try. To get this deal, click HERE and pay just $4.95.  You will also be enrolled in a subscription, so you will need to cancel, if you don't want more boxes. delivery includes all materials and instructions for 3-4 craft and science activities.  Green Kid Crafts has a fantastic new deal for Black Friday!  Get your first box for $5.95 when you click HERE and use the code BLACKFRI!  You will save 70% on all subscription plans through Black Friday, after that, the discount decreases.

Groovy Lab in a box Cost: $26.95/month  This box is full of everything a child needs to learn about and do hands on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) experiments. Our monthly box activates thinking, questioning, inquiring, and original creation as we guide children through “SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY & the ENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESS.” It’s probably something a little bit different from other experiments experienced in the past. Each month features all the supplies needed to complete activities, experiments, and design challenges outlined in our custom, subject specific lab notebook along with FUN web based learning in “Beyond…in a Box” found on our website.”  Click HERE to see all my reviews.

The Happy Trunk (2 age groups.  3-7 and 7-11)  Your child will get hands on art, craft and science projects.

Ivy Kids Cost: $28.95/month: Each month you will receive a kit containing a book and ten or more activities based upon the story. Everything you need to learn and play is included in your kit. The activities have been carefully crafted to encourage curiosity, problem solving, and creativity in young children. The Ivy Kit games and projects are a fun way to develop fine and gross muscles, build math and literacy skills, encourage reading comprehension, and promote scientific thinking.  Click HERE to read all my reviews.

KaleidaKidz Ages: 5-11: Every kaleidakit will contain recipes, a bible verse, crafts, activities, and everything needed for a science exploration or experiment based on that months scripture theme

Kelly Kits  $12.99/month: You will receive one Kelly Kit art play activity once a month in one of five disciplines: painting, sculpting, drawing, printmaking, or collage!

Kiwi Crate (3-7yrs) $19.95 add on a sibling for $7.95.-“Our crates are designed around fun themes and filled with all of the materials and inspiration  for hands-on projects. Explore with arts & crafts, science activities, imaginative play, and more.”  Click on the Kiwi Crate name to link to the website and save $10.00 off your first crate. Kiwi Crate has a HUGE SALE. Save $10.00 off EVERY subscription. This means you can try the new Koala, Tinker and Doodle Crates for $6.95 each (plus shipping). Just click HERE and use the code NOVEMBER10.

little BLAST: $23.85: Each month a different Super Tool will be on a quest to collect Badge for their Super Achievements Chart.  Using a simple map with clues (as shown below), the child is guided through the activities as they move the Super Tool of the month along the map.  Along the way they meet different Super Tools that pose a problem or have a request or clue.  The child will then complete the activity associated with that clue to progress.  Once they have completed all the activities they will have earned their Super Achievements Badge.

Little Scribblers Art Club: $15.00  Each month you will receive everything you need to do four crafts with your Little Scribbler. Right away you will receive a box of supplies to be used throughout the year. During that first month, we encourage you to explore your new art supplies with your Little Scribbler with some “free art” time

Little Thinker Box $21.99 TheLittle Thinker Box is a monthly subscription service for children preparing to enter Pre-K or Kindergarten. Each month the child is sent a themed-based activity box that focuses on reading, writing, math, science, and other skills; using fun games, crafts, and experiments. Each month’s theme is a surprise!  Click HERE  to read all my reviews.

Little Passports 2 age groups: World Edition 5-10, USA Edition 7-12 yrs). A monthly subscription to expose your child about the country she/he lives in and other places/cultures around the world.

    • World Edition: Your child with get a explorer kit the first month.  It will be a suitcase with everything your child needs to get started.  Country specific packages filled with fun souvenirs, letters, stickers, photos, activity sheets and more arrive every month thereafter.
  • USA Edition: Kick-off your USA adventure with the first month’s Discovery Kit which includes a letter from Sam and Sofia, a USA Field Guide, a USA scratch book, a map, and a camera. Sam and Sofia then travel to two new states every month and send an activity-packed travel journal with stickers, postcards, pop-out models and access to online activities.

M is for Monster Cost: $32.95/month Each month will be different. You will get four weekly themes with 2 to 3 projects for each theme. You will also get the glue, crayons, markers, paint and all the other supplies needed for that month.  (Scissors are not included, as they may be scary for children)  Click HERE to read all my reviews. Toddler Boxes:  focuses on uppercase letters, numbers 1-10 and basic shapes. Other skills will be introduced from time to time, but this is a basic layout. Preschool Boxes: focuses on lowercase, numbers 1-20 and basic shapes. More complex activities for children with longer attention spans are introduced here. Again, other skills will be introduced from time to time as this is only a basic layout.

Magic School Bus Science Club: Ages 5-12. $19.99/kit  Each month for 12 months, members of the club receive a new science experiment kit delivered right to their doors with shipping included; an e-newsletter, access to an online clubhouse, and a certificate of completion. These kits provide fun, hands-on activities to get young scientists thinking and learning about scientific topics like magnets, light, volcanoes, the human body, bacteria and fungi, and more.

Mission Unboxable  Cost: $25.00/month Get monthly spy kits and all the coolest spy gear, delivered to your door.

Montessori by Mom $55.90 a month: Ideal for ages 3 to 5, our boxes contain curriculum for 6 to 8 Montessori inspired activities developed by an expert Montessori teacher. We include high quality materials and an instructional video for each activity. No need to read manuals or instructions.  Each box is themed, so your kids will love them. They think it’s fun, and you know it’s learning.

Montubox Cost: $34.95 Ages 4-9: Every month you’ll receive an array of surprise activities for kids ages 4 to 9 such as hands-on projects, arts and crafts, puzzles, and an educational book. They select items from toy shops that focus on creative development and on educational toys. We always include a book from a prestigious educational publisher as well. For Monthly Subscriptions, the first month is a welcome box, and boxes the following months have their own unique theme (examples: The Animal World, Space & Plants, Transportation, and Weather). These are fun, effective, and productive activities for children.  Click HERE to read my reviews.  

Mother Goose Time Cost $56.99/month This is an at home preschool curriculum that covers all the important topics.

My Max Pack  Cost: $19.99 Ages 3-5 The Max On Snax® Snax Maker's Club is a monthly subscription box that sends fun activities, recipes and crafts each month.  Each Max Pack, delivered monthly, will contain a link to an exclusive Max On Snax® episode featuring the preparation of a healthy snack, as made by the Max character. The episodes feature engaging storylines with tie-in extras, such as printable recipe cards and hands-on activities to reinforce healthy habits and good nutrition.  Click HERE to read all my reviews.  

Page's Corner: StoryCraft Box (3-10) $19.95.  Each month your child gets a book and two crafts that go with the book.

Peekapack Ages 3-7 Cost: $24.99 a month Each activity pack covers a new topic within an engaging storybook and two to three educator-designed activities.  Read my reviews HERE.

Spark Play:(3-7 yrs)  $29.99 a month -Each adventure pack is made to set up in 90 seconds, Put away in 90 seconds and be able to be played with for 15 mins.

SurpriseRide: (6-11) $29.99-Your child will get a box of activities like art, cooking, magic and science.

Together Box: Cost $29.00/month TogetherBox was created to make family together time easy. When you sign up, everything you need to have hours of family fun will land on your doorstep every month. You’ll spend less time researching, stressing and gathering supplies and more time spending quality time with your family.  Each box will come with 3-4 carefully crafted activities, experiments and games around a surprise theme. All activities are designed to appeal to a large age group so your whole family can enjoy their time together.

The Young Scientists Club:  There are two different kits from this company

    • TYSC:  (5-12 yrs) $11.99 plus $4.95 s/h.Complete kits (shipped once or twice a month – your choice) filled with materials such as chromatography paper, owl pellet, minerals,magnets, mirrors, thermometers, rulers, pH paper, brine shrimpand much more!  There are 36 kits in this club
  • The Magic School Bus Science Club: (5-12 yrs) $19.99 a kit.  There are 12 topics that the Magic School Bus character discuss in each manual.  Each kit comes with experiments.  Some of the topics are: acid/bases, human body, water and more.

Xplore Box (7-12) $29.95 a month.  This is a brand new box that hasn't been released yet.  The box is made to bring Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) to kids.

This entry was posted in Children Subscriptions, Craft Subscriptions on Saturday, June 8th, 2013 by Subscription Box Mom
Calendar June 3, 2013 06/03/13 AuthorBy Subscription Box Mom Comments 5 Comments 5

Stork Stack: June 2013: Picnic Party!

This is my second month with Stork Stack.  I wasn't blown away with my May box, and I was hoping June would be better.  I was really happy with my June box.  My box was for a 14 1/2 month old boy “T”. This month's theme was picnic party and I thought Stork Stack really kept with the theme.  Stork Stack ships their boxes from Chicago, IL on the first of the month.  I was really happy to get my box today (June 3), since the 1st was a Saturday.  I live in Indiana, to give you an idea on shipping times.

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This entry was posted in Children Subscriptions, Stork Stack Reviews and tagged: on Monday, June 3rd, 2013 by Subscription Box Mom