DottieBox Mini: December 2014

My DottieBox Mini came in the mail yesterday afternoon. DottieBox is a monthly subscription that has regular and "mini" options. I subscribe to both. DottieBox mini is $13/month and $3 for shipping. It includes 3 handpicked creations each month. 

The Goodies:

-Holiday Light Garland from Handmade by Saewon ($8): This garland is so cute. The lights are made of cardstock and are strung on a high-quality twine. It's about 3 feet long. I ended up stringing mine in a double window, although I'm also strongly considering taking it into work. While I don't know that I would pay $8 for it, I definetly do appreciate the time that went into making it. etsy.com/shop/HandmadeBySaewon

-Hot Cocoa Jar from Berry's Creations ($4): This is a cute little glass jar filled with cocoa mix and mini marshmallows. I love cocoa! However, I also know that cocoa is fairly cheap, so I'm wondering whats special about this that makes it $4. However, the packaging is perfect and would make a super cute gift. etsy.com/shop/BerrysCreations

-Gift Tags (2) from Dinglewood Design and Press: These gift tags came at the perfect time. I'm always searching for a classy gift tag when I'm wrapping gifts, and the subscription boxes this month have been on point with sending gift tags. These are created via letterpress, which I think is very neat.

My thoughts: I always love DottieBox mini. The products are always great and I am always able to find some way to use them. I'm super excited to use the gift tags and the garland is hanging up already!

Mission Cute: Small Business Saturday 2014

My Mission Cute Small Business Saturday box came in the mail today! This was a limited edition box released just on Small Business Saturday. It cost $20 + $4.95 shipping and contains 7 favorites from past monthly boxes. 

I receive mission cute on a monthly basis, but have only been subscribed for a few months, so everything but one thing in this box was new for me.

The goodies:

-Earrings from Peachtree Lane: While I appreciate the craftsmanship in these earrings, they are totally not my style. However, I'm sure that if I post them on eDivv, someone will snatch them up as a christmas gift.

-Boho Bands: I love these hairbands. They are super cute and they don't leave a crease in my hair like regular elastics. Plus, they look cute when worn around your wrist.

-Thatch & Thistle Mini Heart Stickers (48): These stickers make me think of Valentines Day! I'm sure they'll come in handy in a few months when the Valentines cards go out to friends and classmates.

-Letterpress Coasters (2): These coasters are from Letterpress, and are designed and printed by Red Bird Ink in Atlanta. The coasters are made of thick cardboard and are imprinted witth "Yay!" While I don't personally need coasters, these will make a great addition to my gifting stash.

-Paper Trail Positive Pens Set of 2: I have been wanting these pens ever since I discovered Mission Cute. I don't know what it is about cute pens, but I love them. These are classic black and white and have such great positive messages on them. The white ones says "the future is BRIGHT" and the black one says "make it HAPPEN." I can't wait to break these out at work!

-Ekubo Ministries Bracelet: I love this bracelet! The beads are made from paper- how cool! Ekubo Ministries helps poeple learn crafts to help support their families. They have an etsy shop. Check them out!!

-Curly Girl Design Recipe Cards (12): We just got these cards in last month's box. This is the only repeat in this box for me. These cards are perfect for the holidays with the polka dotted mixer and mint green detailing. They have tons of space to write on since they're larger than the average card and are lined on both the front and back.  Like the coasters, they will make a great addition to my gift stash.

My thoughts: I've never received a box from Mission Cute that I haven't loved. I will personally use the majority of these products. Of the three that I don't have use for, 2 are going to make a great gift and the other will probably go fast on eDivv. I'm glad I snatched this box up!!

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Pennie Post: December 2014

My Pennie Post came in the mail at the end of this past week. My first subscription for December!!

Pennie Post is $11/month and contains 4 stationary items. I receive mostly cards, and have also received gift tags during the holiday times. Every card comes with an envelope to match. I love it!

Through December 15th, Pennie Post is giving away free sets of 6 destination cards and envelopes with any Pennie Post purchase of $60 or more. Use the code PPGIFT14.

This month my Pennie Post came in a brown bubble mailer. After opening that, the products were inside of a clear plastic protector. The goodies this month are all super cute. I can't wait to use them.

The goods:

-Warmest Wishes Penguin Card: This card is super cute. Penguins are my favorite winter animal, and I can't wait to send this to someone. The inside is blank for plenty of room for a great note. 

-Shimmer Confetti Note Card: This note is super sophistocated and is perfect for either the holidays or anytime. The gold and silver dots remind me of champagne bubbles, and the front of the card has a subtle shimmer. This card is blank on the inside and came with a gold envelope.

-Patterned Gift Stickers (8): I can never have enough gift tags! The thing I love about these is that they will be perfect for holiday gifts or for gifts after the holidays too. I love that they stick on. No tape needed!

-Looking Like Xmas Letterpress Card by Elum Designs: Just like last month, Pennie Post partnered with Letterpress to bring us a beautiful card. This card is a very classic Christmas card, complete with a greeting on the inside. Written in soy-based ink is the greeting "May your days be merry and bright." This card is paired with a red envelope.

As always I'm loving Pennie Post. It is such a great bargain, and the cards are so unique. If you're not familiar with Pennie Post, check it out: www.penniepost.com.

Treatsie: November 2014

I always love when Treatsie comes in the mail. The goodies are always so yummy!

This month's first look:

And the info card:

The goodies:

-Megpies

-Fixx Chocolates Bar

-Alcove Chocolate

My thoughts: Who doesn't love an assortment of goodies? While I'm not a fan of dark chocolate, my sister is and I'm sure she'll love the chocolates from Alcove Chocolate. Two of those pieces were milk, so I'll be keeping those for me. The magpies are essentially PopTarts that are handmade and way fresher. I'm so excited to try these. And the Fixx Chocolates bar seems like all good things in a candy bar. So, once again an awesome box from Treatsie!!

Pennie Post: November 2014

My second month of Pennie Post and I'm still loving it!!

This month I used a promo code and got some free greeting cards that feature different places around the world. They weren't part of the normal monthly subscription, so here those are:

The regular monthly cards came in the blue envelope:

It included:

My thoughts: I love these cards! This box had a baking theme for sure. I"m excited to use them, especially with the holiday's being so focused on dessert baking. I recently purchased a yearly subscription to Pennie Post, so I can't wait for next month!!

PopSugar MustHave: November 2014

November's PopSugar MustHave box is pretty awesome.

My first look...

The goodies:

-Simpatico Shea Butter Cream

-G. H. Cretors Popped Corn: Chicago Mix

-Wine Glass Writers

-Notecards

-Sorial Wallet Purse

My thoughts: Another great box from PopSugar. My absolute favorite thing in this box was the popcorn. It was super delicious. If I ever come across it again, I will certainly buy another bag. The caramel and cheese mix was something that I didn't expect to like, but it was so yummy. I gifted my mom the hand cream and have already been using the notecards. I gifted mym sister the wallet purse since it's much more her style. The wine glass pens are not something that I use, but they traded pretty fast on eDivv. If we drank out of wine glasses more, I would have probably kept them. As always I'm loving my PopSugar MustHave box!!

MissionCute: November 2014

My November MissionCute box came in the mail. I LOVED it, but I pretty much always love the MissionCute box. 

Mission Cute is $39/month (cheaper with different subscription options) and includes 4-6 hand curated items. Each month, 50% of the proceeds are donated to a different charity. This month it's Make A Wish. 

My first look at this month:

 

The info card:

The goodies:

-MissionCute Mug

-MissionCute Print

-Curly Girl Recipe Cards

-MissionCute Exclusive Gold Bar Necklace

-Naiad Holiday Whipped Soap

My thoughts...

I love this box. The mug is large, which is nice. The recipe cards will make a great Christmas gift as will the necklace. The Whipped Soap smells AMAZING. I am seriously thinking about buying some more for gifts because of how good it smells. It makes me think of brown sugar and pumpkin pie. MissionCute is always a win for me. The products are diverse and never fail to disappoint.