Bluum Box Review: March 2014

This is my seventh box since deciding to try Bluum. Bluum‘s pricing is very similar to Citrus Lane, at $25 per box on a month to month basis, $23 per month for a three month subscription (less than CL), $21 per month for a six month subscription (the same as CL), and even less than that for a one year subscription. Also of note is that Bluum offers more ways to earn rewards and free boxes than Citrus Lane does, if that’s important to you. I’m still pretty impressed with the box. I was told that Bluum would primarily send samples, but I believe it to be of phenomenal value.

My box this month was the box for nineteen month olds. This box didn’t appear to have a theme.

1. Han’s Blueberry Shampoo from Circle of Friends
Price: $12.20
Status: Meh
Comments: I swear that the people who pick the items for these boxes think Baby Girl is perpetually dirty and getting bathed every ten minutes. I really have no need for this shampoo, especially since most toddler body washes are both body wash and shampoo, and she doesn’t have much in the way of hair. On the plus side though, the ingredients are good, it’s organic, and it smells nice.

2. Backyard Buddy Blocks from BeginAgain
Price: $13.00
Status: Great
Comments: These are pretty cool, sturdy little toys! They function as both regular wooden blocks, and as a type of puzzle with plenty of possibility! I’m also really relieved that we didn’t get the farm animal version, since I am pretty sick of farm animals in everything Baby Girl owns. A neat addition to the growing toy collection.

3.Pusharounds Duck from BeginAgain
Price: $13.00
Status: Great
Comments: I love this little wheeled toy! It’s a very sturdy wooden toy, and I am in love with the little rubber washers around the wheels that keep it running smoothly and quietly on my hardwood floors!

4.  Disposable Compressed Travel Wipes from iPlay
Price: $4.50
Status: Good
Comments: These are an interesting little item. I have yet to use them, but they’re so compact, they might work really super well when space is an issue, like on a plane!

5. Tangerine Melon Hand Scrub from Deep Steep
Price: $9.95
Status: Meh
Comments: Not really a fan of the Mommy items that are always in these boxes. This is a rather pricy hand scrub. I know that hands are abused and neglected, but I just don’t get excited about this stuff.

So was it worth it? Definitely. The total value of the box was $52.65, compared to a $25 purchase price. After subtracting the items I will probably regift, I got around $35 worth of value, which is still above the purchase price. Plus, now I have some really high quality items to gift my mom friends with tinier babies!

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Bluum Box Review: Strong Hands October 2013

This is my second box since deciding to try Bluum. Bluum‘s pricing is very similar to Citrus Lane, at $25 per box on a month to month basis, $23 per month for a three month subscription (less than CL), $21 per month for a six month subscription (the same as CL), and even less than that for a one year subscription. Also of note is that Bluum offers more ways to earn rewards and free boxes than Citrus Lane does (which is why I’m on the month to month plan at the moment, hoping to earn a free box!). I’m still pretty impressed with the box. I was told that Bluum would primarily send samples, but I believe it to be of phenomenal value.

My box this month was the Strong Hands box for fourteen month olds.

1. Slide and Sleek Safari from Melissa and Doug
Price: $5.99
Status: Pretty Great
Comments: We already have a few of these little wooden toys from Melissa and Doug, and they are all sweet. Baby Girl already likes it, but she’s a great problem solver, and something a little more advanced would have been nice.

2. Calming Cream from Circle of Friends Organics
Price: $14.40
Status: Meh
Comments: Second month in a row I’ve gotten an eczema friendly lotion in my bluum box. Definitely don’t need any more of these! I’m not familiar with the brand, but it certainly seems expensive.

3. Spill-Proof Cup from Lansinoh Momma
Price: $10.00
Status: Meh
Comments: Baby Girl is pretty obsessed with her Nuby cups, so I’m not sure we’ll get any use out of this one. The fact that it rocks on it’s bottom is interesting, but so far also annoying, as I can’t seem to set it down anywhere without being careful to set it on the tiny platform or letting it roll away!

4.  My Little Counting Bookby Priddy Books
Price: $12.99
Status: Meh
Comments: I have no picture on this one, and the price is just a guess, as I couldn’t find it on the Priddy Books website. It’s an okay book of okay quality, but definitely not the best book I’ve ever gotten in a subscription box. I feel like it’s something you could get at a discount store.

5. Carrot Cake Luna Bar by Luna Bar
Price: $1.25 each (sold in a box of 15)
Status: Interesting
Comments: I got a Luna fiber bar in my Bluum box last month, and it was a lifesaver when I was at work. I have yet to purchase any on my own, but I’m eager to try this!

6. Toddler Meal Bowl from Happy Family Brands
Price: $6.69 (Amazon)
Status: Not cool
Comments: I’m usually thrilled to get baby food in these boxes, now that Baby Girl is learning new flavors, and the things I make don’t always satisfy her tastebuds. Unfortunately, we are a vegetarian household, and they sent me the bowl with chicken in it. There is only one vegetarian option in this item, so I’m not surprised that we didn’t receive it. I guess I’ll be giving this one to my nephew…too bad.

Also included: A 50 cent coupon for more Luna Bars. May or may not be useful.

So was it worth it? I think so. The total value of the box was $51.32 (not nearly as good or impressive as last month’s box, but still alright), compared to a $25 purchase price. Even if you subtract things that I will probably regift, the value was still more than $30. We’ll see if the quality stays good, and if next month I get some different brands, as this month had many of the same ones as last month.

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