Groovy Lab in a Box review April 2015

Today we got our Groovy Lab in a Box for April it is a monthly subscription box that is like a stem class in a box. It costs $26.95 a month and the price goes down if you pay for multiple month up front.

Let's take a look at what we got.

1. The Lab notebook

This is a notebook full of experiments and lessons to do with your kids all towards giving you the knowledge to do the design challenge for the month.

Each experiment comes with detailed instructions on how to do it as well information on the why and how it works. You can also go to the beyond the box website to learn even more about it.

2. The materials 

In the box you will find everything you need to do all the experiments for the month I love this they cover all of it. 

One of the other great things is that one box can be used as group experiments with up to 4 people so our whole family can do it together and once we are done we can keep the book and get our own supplies later and do it again if we choose. I will be doing all the experiments with my kids and posting a video of it as well as on here telling our thoughts on them. Until then you can watch my unboxing video here.

Bounjour Jolie April 2015 review

Today I am reviewing the Bonjour Jolie April box. This is a monthly period box you can get it for $16 a month or a one time box to try for $20. You can also get a just the goodies box for $10 a month. So let's see what we got.

The Essentials

1. Tampons,pads, or panty liners

This is your choice of 25 mix and match products or a full unopened box this has a value of around $5 depending on what brand you use.

2. cleansing cloths

These summers eve cleansing help you feel a little fresher at this time of the month these 2 have a value of $0.24

3. Advil

Always good to have on hand for those pains. these 2 packs are valued at $1.20

The Gift
4. Rose Gold Puzzle Necklace

For Autism Awareness month we got this pretty puzzle peice necklace from Seablue Boutique it is valued at $17

The Pampering

5. SanFrancisco Soap Company Body Lotion

This bottle is worth $1.50

6. From Our Hearth Amber Soap

This handmade soap has a value of $1.50

7. Sun Coast Salts Hand Scrub

This all natural scrub is valued at $3

The Edibles

8. Chuao Chocolatier Chocolate Pod

So this was good to start great texture and the popping but after a little bit the chipotle kicked in and was a little over whelming this is valued at $1.50

9. Zotz fizzy pop candy

Hands down my favorite edible this month I have loved these ever since I was a kid. These are worth $1

10. Lorna Doone cookies

These short bread cookies are worth $2.50

11. Candy Creek Lollipops

I did have 3 but my son ate one before I got the picture so these were a hit with my kids. they are valued at $1

12. Nature's Guru coconut water

I'm not a fan of coconut so haven't tried these but they are worth $2

13. Naturals-n-organics tea

These are worth a total of $1

This months box had a value of $ 38.44 at a cost of only $16 I would say another great value this month. You can watch my unboxing video here.

Bonjour Jolie March 2015 box review

Today I am reviewing the Bonjour Jolie monthly subscription box. This box is a period box you can get it for $16 a month plus shipping or you can get a one time try box for $20, which is what I got. You can also get a just the goodies box where you get all the fun stuff but no feminine protection products for $10 a month and finally they also have a first period box for young girls getting their periods for the first time this is a one time buy box for $21. So let's get to it.

When you first get into the box you will find a few pretty bags filled with goodies and one desecrate bag filled with the essentials. This months theme was Go green so the goodies are recycled and all natural.

1. The essentials.

These are your tampoons, pads, and panty liners what ever combination you ordered. You are given the choice of 25 mix and match items or 1 full unopened box. For me having this delivered is invaluable seeing as how I'm a busy mom and it never fails I always need these before I remember to go buy some. To buy the equivalent would cost you around $5.

2. Summer's Eve cleansing cloth

this is one island splash cleansing cloth always good to have some of these. a box of 16 cloths runs about $2. giving this one cloth a value of $0.12

3. Advil trial packs

this is an optional product you can choose to get the pain reliever or not I decided to include it in my box. you can get 30 of these packs for $18 giving these 3 a value of $1.80 all together.

4. The Gift

This months gift was a handrolled recycled paper bead bracelet from bead for life. Bead for life is a program in Uganda designed to help local women lift themselves out of extreme poverty. I love that this cute bracelet also helps support a good cause. This bracelet is valued at $15

Now lets get into the Pampering products

5. EO shower gel

mine is french lavender scented unfortunately I am allergic to lavender so can't use this but I will use it for my kids to help them sleep. the bottle is the 1.5 oz travel size valued at $1.80

6. EO body lotion

this is also the 1.5 oz travel size and I got the grapefruit and mint scent which I like very much. EO products are all natural and free from synthetic fragrances, cruelty-free, gluten-free, and GMO-free. this bottle is valued at $1.80

7. White towel terry cotton refreshment towel

This little towel can used as a hot or cold towel it is pre-moistened and lavender scented. Once again I can't use this due to allergies but my children can and with their sensory issues they love putting rags on their face so this will just help calm them even more. this is valued at $1

Now for the Edibles

8. Tree hugger organic gum

I received three pieces of this all natural bubble gum with no artificial colors, or flavors and gluten and nut free. I'm not big on gum but my son tried it and he did not like it at all spit it out immediately. These are valued at $1.15 for 3 pieces.

9. Tori and Howard organic candies

 these little candies are all natural with no gluten, no artificial flavors or colors. Now my son tried these and again did not like them but I tried these and I thought they were great. these are valued at $1.50

10. Endangered species chocolate

now I am normally not a fan of dark chocolate but I really liked this. It was a happy surprise for me. As a bonus to good chocolate 10% of sales goes to help support endangered species so I'm really loving this product. These 2 pieces are valued at a total of $0.60

11. Scharffen Berger chocolate

These are 2 of their small tasting squares again these are both dark chocolate which I'm not a fan of and these ones I didn't like very much. They are valued at $0,78

12. Stash Organic Teas

These organic teas are made with the finest and freshest ingredients. I have not yet tried these but have heard they are wonderful. these are valued at $1.50

13. Nature's bakery Fig Bar

 natural stone ground whole wheat fig bar twin pack blueberry flavored. I liked this one and my oldest loves them. This is valued at $0.69

14.Cadbury carmello bar

This is one of my favorite candy bars I love it. this is valued at about $1.50.

So that's everything as you can see it was a very full box.

For a cost of $20 plus shipping I got a value of $34.25 I'd say that is defiantly a good value. If you would like to see my unboxing video you can find it here.

Autism Sensory Box review

Today I received the Autism Sensory Box it is a monthly subscription box full of fun activities toys and sensory products for autistic children. You can get the standard box for $29.99 a month or a deluxe box for $49.99 a month. I got the deluxe box so lets take a look at what was in it.

1. Zoom Ball

This is a fun game for two people which encourages social interaction. I found this for sale for $10.00

2. Sensory Football

This textured ball has a soothing and calming effect when played with. I found this ball for sale for $2.00

3. Lamaze musical inchworm

This provides sensory stimulation with a variety of textures and sounds. I found this for sale for $17.00

4. Slinky

Just old fashioned fun you can get these for $1.00 each

5. Light up spinning ball wand

with it's lights and movement this can be a great tool for coping with sensory issues you can get these for $4.00 each.

6. Splash balls sports balls

Great for encouraging social play through water wars or for sensory play you can find these for around $1.00 per pack.

7. Light up wand

With multiple settings for the lights provides great sensory input. These are sold for $3.00 each.

8. Finger lights

another fun light up item you can find these for $1.00 per pack.

9. Autism key chain

Cute way to raise awareness for autism. I found this selling for $2.00.

10. Puffer pig

Wonderful feel textured stress ball friend great for decompressing. these sell for $1.00 each.

11. Clown fish swimming bath toy

 pull the fish in his mouth and watch him go helps having a swimming friend to make bath time just a little easier. I found these for $1.00 each.

12. Light up sensory ball

It's textured, it lights up, and it even squeaks these run $1.00 each.

At this point we are already up to a value of $44.00 and there are still 4 more items to go. These last 4 items I was not able to find for sale and I will leave it to you to decided what their value may be worth.

13. sensory inchworm key chain

This has to be my favorite item in the box not only do I think it is adorable but the texture and squishy feel is great for helping me to calm and decompress.

14. Texture Pillow

Just the right size for a child's hands this little pillow was so soft with just the slightest texture to it I loved the feel.

15. Spring Magnet craft kit

Fun little craft to encourage following directions and working together I did this with my youngest and had a lot of fun he is a bit of a perfectionist so did get frustrated when it didn't go on perfect immediately which gave us a great opportunity to use our coping skills. This is our finished product.

16.  Color your own mini drawstring bag

My 2 youngest boys (7 and 9 years old) colored this together with minimal problems was great for practicing cooperation and social interaction skills. This is their finished product.

they each had their own colored and followed each others patterns.

All in all there was a lot of great stuff in this box I truly like it. I think it is great for autistic children and even for young non autistic children for me it was worth the cost and I would recommend checking out. Get your own Autism Sensory Box here

Watch the unboxing on youtube