Sunday, September 13, 2015

Hey Tom September 2015 review

 Hi everybody sorry it's been so long since I've posted. I've been super busy with school and kind of lost track of everything but I'm going to start posting some more. I'm starting back up with a box I just got called HeyTom.
 
HeyTom is a monthly subscription box for women. It includes tampons or pads and a surprise! I absolutely love this box because  you don't ever have to worry about running out of tampons or pads. You get to choose when they are delivered to you so you can get them the day you are about to start. 

This is so convienent because there doesn't have to be any urgent runs to your local convenient store to spend a fortune on products. Buying tampons in the store will soon be a thing of the past and you will just get them delivered straight to you in a discreet little box. 

I really love that is came with a little package of Justin's Chocolate Hazelnut Butter blend. Who doesn't love a sweet treat, especially at this time of the month! This Hazelnut Butter was SO good, literally I just ate it out of the package with a spoon. 

You get to choose what absorbancy and everything when it comes to tampons and pads which is really nice. 

If you use my code   "alyssagivesyou10" by September 20th, the first 10 people get $10 off! That is a GREAT Deal. 

Head on over to HEYTOM right now and sign up, i promise you won't regret it!

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Encourage play June 2015

 Hi everyone! Sorry it has been a while since I have blogged,  I have been extremely busy with school. I am excited to review my encourage play box for June 2015.  The theme for this month was working together. I was really excited about this team because that is something I am working on with my daughter.  
Inside the box we had some colored popsicle sticks with little tiny cups on them, pom-pom, bungee rope, tape, Little straws, balloons, Dixie cups, and mad Libs . 

The first activity we did was the catapult activity. In this activity we made a Campell out of the little red cup and the popsicle sticks. We built a tower out of the little Dixie cups The first activity we did was the catapult activity.
In this activity we made a Campell out of the little red cup and the Popsicle sticks. We built a tower out of the little Dixie cups and put pom-poms in the little red cup.  Where is the Popsicle sticks like a catapult and knocked down our tower of Dixie cups.
We really enjoyed doing this activity together.

The next one was the balloon activity. In this activity you get to use the bungee cord, straw, balloon and tape. You tape the balloon to the straw and put the straw on the bungee cord. You blow up the balloon and see how far it can go down the cord!
Don't mind the mess, it was a busy day. Any ways we had a great time doing this one and she wanted to do it over and over and over! 

The family activity was the Mad Libs. We all love Mad Libs. I didn't get a picture of it but it was really fun doing this one too!

Encourage Play is such a great subscription if you have kids because not only is it getting them to use their imagination but you also are teaching them things as well. It's $27 with shipping and it's TOTALLY worth it! Check it out!


Sunday, June 28, 2015

Mick's Irish Pantry

Hi everybody! Sorry it's been so long since I have posted, I've been very busy! Anyways lets get back at it with a subscription box called Mick's Irish Pantry.
Micks Irish Pantry is full of yummy Irish things! I received this for review purposes but if you want to subscribe it's $24.95 monthly and the more months you sign up for the more money you save! 
I was not expecting so  many goodies in this box! I was so impressed! So lets get to it!

Lyons' Jaffa Cakes: Orange Sponge Cakes
Can you say YUM? These are so yummy. I thought they would just have an orange flavor but there is actually some sort of orange jelly in the middle. They are really sweet but not too sweet to where you can't eat a bunch! My kids really liked these too!


Bird's Instant Custard
Personally, I am not a big custard person. I do know some recipes that I could make that need custard for and I can not wait to try! I have never had instant custard before but i am excited to try it!


Chip-Shop Batter
Making fried food is so bad for you but its one of my weaknesses especially if it means I can make some yummy fried chicken! This was a hit with everybody! It made the chicken so crispy and had a great flavor to it. It was so easy to make the batter too!

Colman's Mustard
I love mustard! I don't like certain kinds of mustard but regular ol' mustard i do like. This mustard is so yummy! You can put it on anything! I used it on my hamburger and it tasted so great! 


Crawford's Bourbon Creams
These are so good. My favorite thing in this box! They are so chocolaty and yummy! They have the best cream in the middle and I just want more! 


McVitie's Digestives 
At first I wasn't sure what to think about these because of the name. But, who cares!? They taste just like graham crackers. My kids love them and if you are wondering if they really have to do with the digestive system.. no. We still have some of these left and my kids love them for snacks!


There you have it! Micks Irish Pantry is full of yummy goodness! I highly recommend this to any foodie or anybody looking to try new things! It's affordable and I can't wait to get my next box!!!

Click HERE to sign up!



Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Geek Fuel June 2015

Hey everybody! I got my Geek Fuel box for June! I was so excited I almost forgot that I was getting it so soon! Geek Fuel is a monthly subscription box that sends a mystery box of geeky, gamer, nerd stuff to you each month and its AWESOME. This box did not disappoint!

This is all of the cool stuff I got this month!


Jurassic Park and The Lost World the complete collection
Seriously how awesome is this?! I saw Jurassic World 2 times opening weekend and then they send me the books?! Yes please. Couldn't have been more perfect timing, Well done Geek Fuel. These are both chapter books by Michael Crichton. The both have a $10 retail value each. I can't wait to read these. 

The X-files exclusive shirt The Truth Is Out There
At first I had no idea what this shirt was from. The info card then varified that it was from X files. It is Da Vinci's Vitruvian Man. I am going to gift this because Jeremy doesn't really like this shirt.The alien is kind of cool looking though!


Finish It!! Book Mark
This is the vertical side of this book mark. Its from Mortal Kombat. I am going to use this while I read the Jurassic Series books!! You will see the horizontal side in just a second!

Power Rangers Magnet, The other side of the book mark and the Geek Fuel Guide.
As you can see there is the other side of the bookmark! I love the power rangers magnet. I love magnets so hooray!! And the Geek Fuel Guide is so nice. I like how they put it together like a little magazine. Its fun to read. 

90's Muntant Hero OOze (exclusive!)
Yuck! ooze. How fun! I haven't played with this stuff in so long. My daughter thinks this stuff is so hilarious. I won't let her play with it too long or it ends up in her hair but this is a fun little exclusive item. I thought it was funny how this was in the box and the director from new Ghostbusters film just showed a picture of slim.. hinting for the next movie!


Super Win The Game (game code) and Key chain!
I mentioned before that I don't really play the downloadable games but I know somebody who would love this and I'll gift it to him on his birthday. The key chain is a little key! How cute. The game looks fun. It's a $10 value. I wish that they would give downloadable games for consoles instead of computers or have the option for console vs. computer because we would play the console ones!


So there you have it for June's Geek Fuel box!! 

You can check out my Unboxing HERE!!

If you want to sign up for Geek Fuel which is $23.90  a month you can join HERE!!

It is cheaper to sign up for multiple months so what are you waiting for?? Check it out!

Monday, June 22, 2015

Citrus Lane June 2015

Hey everyone! I am finally posting my review on the June 2015 Citrus Lane box.
Citrus Lane is $29.99 a month and you get a box of things specially for your child. I like this because you can choose the age of the child and get things like toys that are appropriate for them. The theme was summer/beach.

This is the June box that i got for my 2 year old daughter. She got 4 things. One of the things she actaully picked out to be in the box because you can choose one of the items or let it be a surprise. She picked out the cutting vegetables.

This is the one that she picked out. I like this one because it teaches her how to cut and it helps develop fine motor skills. Each can be cut in half. There is a lemon, a tomato, a zucchini and a mushroom. I think this is my daughters favorite thing from this box. For about 5 food items and the knife its $20 retail. 

We love to read so getting another book is something we were happy to see. This goes well with the beach theme, The book has really good illustrations and my daughter enjoyed it. The hard cover is $12.71.

This is a smaller package than what you would get if you bought these. They are really nice! They don't break easily and they color nicely. These ones are sea shell shaped! The retail for a bag is $11.99.

My daughter calls these squeezies. She likes some of them but i gave this to my son because he likes them a lot more than she does. 

There you have it for the June 2015 Citrus Lane box. I really like all of the things they send and my kids are always happy. I have yet to get a box for my son yet just because I can't do $60 a month plus all of the other subscriptions that i have but I may pause hers and get him one just to see what he might get.

If you want to sign up here you can get 40% off your first box!! click HERE!







Saturday, June 20, 2015

Love With Food June 2015

Hey everybody! I got my Love with Food June box! This is my second Love with Food box and I am really impressed with this month! The theme for this month is Saturday In The Park.
This is the tasting box. There is a bigger size and a gluten-free box as well. 

My box was packed to the top with yummy snacks and coupons!

This is so yummy! I love trail mix in general but this trail mix is so good for you which makes it that much better! Inside was cashews, almonds, raisins, cranberries and cinnamon apple dices. I just ate this as a snack and it filled me up until my dinner. I would definitely buy more of this! There was 110 calories in this pouch.

These remind me so much of pita chips. They are crunchy and delicious! Dip them in some hummus for some extra flavor. They are flame baked to give them and authentic taste and texture. There was 60 calories in this bag.

Let's be honest here and say that these did not last more than 10 minutes in my house! They are SO good. I want a huge bag because they are just that good. They most likely would have been gone faster but they are really spicy so after a few you need a drink. My 2 year old even loved these! (I advise you not to give these to a 2 year old unless they are okay with spicy things though!) I don't know the calorie amount because i ate them and threw the bag away on accident before i wrote this but I know its low!

This Everything Savory bar is Gluten free, Vegan, low sodium, non GMO, no nuts, soy or corn! How much healthier could it be?! It was very crunchy like a Nature Valley bar. It had a nutty flavor but i think it was because of the seeds inside. It was okay but not my favorite. The bar has 80 calories.


These just reminded me of raisins. They are so good. Dried cranberries are really sweet and a great snack for anybody! The cherry flavor is so yummy and doesn't overpower the cranberry taste too.  1 box is 50 calories which is great! If you want 15% off your purchase you can use the code LoveWithFood15. I recommend it because they are so good!



Brownie Brittle is just as good as it sounds. They are little square pieces that taste like the edges of the brownies in a brownie pan. I can't get enough of these! They are guilt-free too! They are only 120 calories for the bag! 

Yum, Yum, Yum is right! I am a huge fan of sweet tea and these candies taste just like it! They are made with real tea extract! I am going to buy more and enjoy them all summer long!

I enjoyed this with my morning coffee and it was so yummy! The blueberry almond flavor was perfect. It reminded me most of a healthy granola bar! It is gluten and soy free, vegan and non GMO. 

As you can see this box was packed to the top with YUMMY goodies! I highly recommend checking out Love with Food. This box is only $10 a month.

You can check out my unboxing  HERE!

If you want to sign up for Love with Food you can HERE!










BirchBox June 2015

Hey everybody! It's time for another Birchbox review! I'll start off by telling you that BirchBox is a monthly beauty subscription box. It's $10 a month and you get some really great beauty samples!

This month's theme was Adventure: Say Yes!
How cute is this box? Seriously Birchbox has the cutest boxes ever!
This month  I got 6 samples!

This spray is meant to lock in color, protect from heat damage and add silkiness to your hair. It smells very good, i smelled a little vanilla! Yum! The bottle is really smooth feeling, not like other bottles i have and i really like it! The full bottle is $21.95

You can never have too much sunscreen! Plus it moisturizes your face. The smell of cucumber is subtle but still smells great. It blocks UV rays and protects against future signs of aging. The retail for full size is $32.


I feel like i have been getting a lot of BB creams lately. I have to say, this one is by far my favorite. It makes my skin look amazing! Golden Glow is a perfect name for this because that's what it looked like! The full size is $27.


This is a pencil liner and it is not kidding when it says it's Electric Blue. It is SO blue. I don't know how i am going to incorporate  this into my makeup routine but I am going to try because it can add a really nice color pop to any outfit! The full size retail is $11. 

I love trying new things and I had never heard of this before so I was so excited to try it out! There are 2 strips, one goes under each eye and you leave it for about 10 minutes. It is supposed to help hydrate and refresh stressed skin under your eyes. It was really cold and my eyes felt not so puffy afterwards so I think this really works. The retail for full size is $30.

Emi Jay Hair Tie (Bonus Item!)
I love hair ties because i am always losing them! This kind of hair tie is the kind that doesn't leave creases in your hair from pony tails! I love that but I have really thick hair so this kind of hair tie doesn't work very well for me when it comes to keeping a tight hold. The retail is $11
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So there you have it! Birchbox is always like opening a birthday present.As long as you don't look online and see what you are getting!  If you are interested in signing up for this subscription box (who wouldn't want to?) then you can click HERE!








Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Bestowed June 2015

Hey everybody! I got my first Bestowed box to review! I was so excited when i opened it because it was packed with goodies! Bestowed is all about healthy snacking and just a healthy life style.A 1   month subscription is $20 but the more months you sign up for the more money you save! If you want to save 10% on your purchase you can click HERE!
Look at how many goodies i got! 

This was SO yummy. I ate this for breakfast and it kept me full until lunch. It's only 160 calories and its delicious! 1 bar is $1.59 which is not bad at all. Its got a great nutty flavor with a hint of sweetness from the caramel. I definitely intend on buying more of these!

These were so yummy too! You can see on the package all of the great benefits of these chips: vegan, corn free, 4g fiber, 4g protein, gluten free and all natural! Could it get any better? They also taste great. The flavor is Nacho, something you would expect to be so bad for you and its guilt free! They have a great nacho flavor. This single serving bag is 140 calories! 

I'll admit i am a little picky when it comes to tea. I love my Lipton Sweet Tea and my Green tea. Different flavors are just not really my thing. I will be giving these my mom because she likes all kinds of tea. Davids Tea has over 150 different teas! A 10 sachet box of Forever Nuts and Silk Dragon Jasmine is $8.00. That's not bad, less than a dollar a cup!

I love gum so i was so excited to see some sugar-free gum in this box! I got 4 little boxes, each with 2 pieces of gum inside. The gum is square and green. The only thing about this is that the flavor doesn't last very long and i feel like you would need a lot of this gum to make it worth while. It does have a really good mint flavor though!

This is a vitamin made with organic vegetables and herbs. You can take this on an empty stomach! These are Non-GMO and certified organic. I looked at the pills and they are HUGE. I don't think i will be taking these. I think I will hand these down to my mom as well. I prefer gummy vitamins or at least something smaller. For the 24 count it is $12 on Amazon.

PrepDish One-Month Subscription
PrepDish is geared to help you out with meal planning. If you use the code Bestowed15 you can get your first week of meal planning for $1! That's awesome. On the back there is a recipe for Creamy Broccoli Soup. I really enjoy broccoli soup so i am excited to give this recipe a try,


I love pain reliever creams! This reminded me of Icy Hot. It smelled VERY minty and it had the same effect except it didn't go from hot to cold or vice versa. It was soothing but i would personally prefer Icy Hot. 


I never really put protein powder in my morning smoothie, just because i never think to! I did add this to my smoothie in the morning and i have to be honest and say it ruined my smoothie. I felt like it was really chalky and i couldn't handle it. That could be because I don't normally add things like this to my smoothies though. The retail for the tub of this is $39.99. Needless to say I will not be buying this.

Bestowed was super awesome and threw in some extras!!

Clean Well Disinfectant Wipes
These are perfect to have in my purse or in the car! You never know when you may need to disinfect something. The scent of these is Lemon Citrus, which is something i would associate with being clean. You can use these for anything! (just keep away from children)

These were so yummy! I have never had quinoa before. I always thought it was a replacement for rice but it was delicious in these little clusters. The cranberries gave it a nice sweet flavor to the cashews. Just writing about it makes me want more!

See what I mean when I say that Bestowed is awesome? You need to check it out asap!
Get 10% off your purchase with the code LOVEHEALTHY