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: February 2014

This is my sixth 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 box for eighteen month olds. This box didn’t appear to have a theme.

1. Toy and Surface Wipes from Dapple
Price: $3.00
Status: Meh
Comments: I got this exact same product in my Citrus Lane box last month. I re-gifted it then, and that’s probably what I will do again now. While the travel size is nice, Baby Girl seems to be past the stage of putting everything in her mouth, and I just don’t feel the need to sterilize everything she touches.

2. Calendula Weather Protection Cream from Weleda
Price: $13.00
Status: Meh
Comments: I wanted to be excited about this, since it has been an especially harsh winter, with dry skin abound, but I already have a tube of this in the closet from a Citrus Lane box last winter that I haven’t finished off, so I’m unsure that I’ll be able to get through this one. Great re-gift for those winter babies though!

3.Cozies Plush Gray & White Dog from Manhattan Toy
Price: $22.00
Status: Meh
Comments: This is a great stuffed animal. It has soft, plushy fur, is a comfy squeeze, and is the perfect size for her age. However, what eighteen month old needs more stuffed animals? Especially with Easter coming up, I just don’t see the benefit.

4.  Ants Go Marching! Book w/CD from Child’s Play
Price: $5.99
Status: Great
Comments: Always happy to see books in the box! This book is very sturdy for being a paperback, and it’s cool that it comes with a CD, although It isn’t fastened into the book super well, and I had to take it out to save it from Baby Girl.

5. Silicone Placemat from Brinware
Price: $7.50
Status: Good
Comments: We got a similar item in a previous box, and since Baby Girl is still in a high chair with a tray for meals, we haven’t had the opportunity to use it yet. That said, it seems sturdy and well made, so I’m sure it will work out fine.

So was it worth it? Definitely. The total value of the box was $51.49, 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: January 2014

This is my fifth 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 box for seventeen month olds. This box seemed to have a theme primarily of mealtime type items.

1. Organic Smoothie Fruits: The Green One from Ella’s Kitchen
Price: $1.29
Status: Great
Comments: I actually really like receiving food pouches in my subscription boxes. I have yet to feed them to Baby Girl yet, but I think she’ll really like them, and I look forward to trying!

2. Organic Smoothie Fruits: The Yellow One from Ella’s Kitchen
Price: $1.29
Status: Great
Comments: How fun to get two different flavors! I’m super glad about this!

3.Sippigrips from Booginhead
Price: $15.00
Status: Meh
Comments: These are actually pretty high quality and a nice item (plus I love that it’s a two pack!), but Baby Girl really doesn’t need these anymore. She has a good handle on her toys, cups, and other items, and she’s old enough to walk around now, so I’m not really worried about her dropping things or throwing things out of the car seat/stroller/shopping cart. These would have been awesome to have a few months ago though, and you can bet I’m going to re-gift them!

4.  Divided Plate from Bumkins
Price: $6.95
Status: Great
Comments: I love this item. I love the Bumkins brand, I love Dr. Seuss, and I love this plate! I wish it was a bit smaller, as this is quite a large plate and doesn’t fit well on Baby Girl’s high chair tray, but it’s cute, it’s durable, and it will be perfect for teaching her to eat off of a plate (she doesn’t do so well with that right now).

5. Toddler Fork
Price: $10.00
Status: Good
Comments: We can pretty much always use more utensils for Baby Girl, for sure. This one is a little odd, and I’m not sure how well she’ll do with it, and I’m skeptical of the price point, but it’s fine.

6.Waterproof Super Bib from Bumkins
Price: $6.95
Status: Awesome!
Comments: Bumkins Super Bibs really are the best bibs around for toddlers. Waterproof, food-catching pocket, machine washable, they are just awesome. I only wish we hadn’t gotten such a girly one…not a fan of the pink.

7. Oscillo from Boiron
Price: $6.99
Status: Meh.
Comments: Not a big fan of receiving flu medicine in my box, to tell the truth. Yes, it’s flu season, but this is a bit like getting a bottle of aspirin. Not cool.

So was it worth it? Definitely. The total value of the box was $48.47, compared to a $25 purchase price. After subtracting the items I will probably regift, I got around $27 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: December 2013

This is my fourth 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 box for sixteen month olds. Unlike previous boxes, it did not appear to have any particular theme (strong hands, balancing act, etc).

1. Socks from BabySoy
Price: $3.50
Status: Great
Comments: Here’s a truth: I hate buying baby socks. The stores I visit on a regular basis don’t have a good selection, and they always seem so expensive. I mean, they’re still just socks. So I’m always happy to get cute baby socks that fit Baby Girl from decent, eco-conscious companies in my boxes. That said, BabySoy promotes themselves as “style + nature’s softness” selling soybean fiber baby clothing for eco-conscious parents. That’s fine in theory, based on materials, but your products are still made in China…enough said. I like the socks though.

2. Cuddle! from Parragon Books
Price: $9.99
Status: Pretty Great
Comments: Always love getting books in the subscription boxes! I feel like you can never have too many. This is a sweet book about cuddling animals, and it fits right in with where my daughter is mentally and developmentally with hugs and cuddles. It’s a sturdy board book, so she can “read” it herself, and I know it will be treasured.

3. Soft Spout Cover from Dreambaby
Price: $6.67 (Amazon)
Status: Meh
Comments: An inflatable spout cover? Nah. We actually have the Boon spout cover and love it, and I actually dislike almost everything inflatable. Inflatable stuff never seems to last or do that great a job. Plus, unlike other spout covers, this one has to be removed when adults want to take a shower, so it’s one more thing to store. Much prefer my Boon flo. Guess this will go in the re-gift box!

4.  Pacifier Wipes from Dapple
Price: $2.99
Status: Not so much…
Comments: Too young! Too young! While Baby Girl still uses her pacifier at night and for naps, when they aren’t using it around the house or out and about, it rather negates the need for these wipes. They look like a great product, and would have been awesome to have in the diaper bag for those trips to her uncle’s swim and wrestling meets when you inevitably drop the pacifier in the stands and have to run to the bathroom to rinse it off…we have outgrown their usefulness. Time to pass them on to someone else.

5. Sensitive Baby Foaming Shampoo and Body Wash from Susan Brown’s Baby
Price: $13.50
Status: Meh…
Comments: While I appreciate always having tear free, ph balanced, “free”, sensitive skin shampoos, body washes, and lotions around, they’re starting to take over my closet! I’m always getting these things in my subscription boxes, and I just don’t go through them that quickly. Baby Girl isn’t big enough to use up all of this! I’ll put this in the closet with the rest, but chances are good if it doesn’t get used soon (we’re still using the same bottle of body wash I bought when she was born…sixteen months later) I’ll re-gift it.

6. Strawberry Preserves from Bonne Maman
Price: $0.69
Status: Awesome!
Comments: We’re already lovers of Bonne Maman fruit preserves (I actually just bought a jar for a holiday gift basket), so it was fun to get a mini jar of strawberry preserves this month. While it would have been cooler to get a full jar, we’ll put this one to good use!

So was it worth it? I think so. The total value of the box was $37.34 (so down a little from previous months), compared to a $25 purchase price. After subtracting the items I will probably regift, I got around $28 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: November 2013

This is my third 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 box for fifteen month olds.

1. Legwarmers from BabyLegs
Price: $12.00
Status: Meh
Comments: I feel like Baby Girl is a little too old for these at this point. The truth is that baby legwarmers are awesome, and we own about a million of them, that we used regularly when Baby Girl was little and lived in onesies all day. Now she’s old enough to wear real clothes, and we packed the legwarmers away. These will make an awesome re-gift though!

2. How Do I Feel? from Parragon Books
Price: $12.99
Status: Pretty Great
Comments: I love to see books in my subscription boxes! We are a family of readers, and I would never turn books away! These are unique and unlike anything else Baby Girl has though. They are tiny board books for tiny hands that are supposed to help toddlers identify their feelings to better communicate. A creative idea, that I rather like!

3. Non-Slip Bath Mats from Dreambaby
Price: $4.25 (this is just a guess, I actually had a hard time finding them for sale anywhere)
Status: Meh
Comments: While I understand the use for these, I can’t use them. Our tub has a protective coating sprayed onto it that can be damaged by things like this, so I try to avoid them. Re-gift!

4.  Owl Blankie from Angel Dear
Price: $13.00
Status: Meh
Comments: This is another item that I feel is too young for Baby Girl. She has two of these little “loveys” already that she received before she was born, and while she loves them, we certainly don’t need to introduce another. These are perfect for newborns, and I love the fabric this one is made of, but Baby Girl is old enough to have a real blanket.

5. Happy Yogis-Mixed Berry from Happy Family Brands
Price: $3.99
Status: Awesome!
Comments: Baby Girl loves loves LOVES yogurt melts, so it’s always awesome to see them show up at the doorstep!

6. Happy Yogis-Banana Mango from Happy Family Brands
Price: $3.99
Status: Awesome!
Comments: As stated above, we love yogurt melts around here! I was happy to see them, and it was cool to get two different flavors!

So was it worth it? I think so. The total value of the box was $50.22 (just about on par with last month), compared to a $25 purchase price. After subtracting the items I will probably regift, I got around $20 worth of value, which is below the purchase price, but with the holidays (and more than a few baby showers) coming up, plus the incredibly good quality of those items, I’m willing to forgive it!

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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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Bluum Box Review: Movin’ and Shakin’

Okay, I know this is silly, but I decided that after subscribing to Citrus Lane for almost a full year, perhaps I should check out some of the other boxes out there! Because of that and a great coupon, I decided to try out 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!). Anyway, I got my first box today, and I am very impressed! I was told that Bluum would primarily send samples, but I love my box, and I believe it to be of phenomenal value.

My box this month was the Movin’ and Shakin’ box for thirteen month olds.

1. Snack Trap by MossWorld Enterprises
Price: $4.99
Status: Pretty Great
Comments: I had already bought what I believe to be a better version of this that is manufactured by Munchkin, and I love the idea. It’s always great to have another one on hand, and I’m thrilled to have gotten one!

2. Calendula Baby Cream by Weleda
Price: $12.00
Status: Pretty Great
Comments: Did I need yet another baby lotion/cream? Nope. Am I excited to get this one? Kind of. I had already received some Weather Protection Cream by Weleda in one of my Citrus Lane boxes, and it is one of the brands I really like (along with Episencial). It isn’t always fun to have a baby with sensitive skin and eczema, so it’s nice to get these things! I’m even more excited that this was a full sized item and not sample sized as I had been told to expect.

3. Peek-a-Boo Panda by Melissa & Doug
Price: $7.99
Status: Pretty Great
Comments: I love Melissa & Doug products, and their little wooden toys are awesome. We actually had already received their Peek-a-Boo Turtle in a previous Citrus Lane box, and it had been quite a hit. I think I like the Panda even more, as he covers his eyes and really plays Peek-a-Boo!

4. Baby Play Day Book by Priddy Books
Price: $12.99
Status: Pretty Great
Comments: Is it the best board book for babies ever? Nope. Are the touch and feel features awesome? Meh. That said, I’m always happy to get books in these boxes, Baby Girl loves to read her board books, and this one is of a good quality and I know she will love it.

5. Vanilla Blueberry Luna Fiber Bar by Luna Bar
Price: $2.03 each (sold in a pack of 12)
Status: Interesting
Comments: Being used to Citrus Lane and how they do things, I don’t often receive items that aren’t for baby. This was timely however. I work a job that makes it hard sometimes for me to stop and eat, and with a lot of fiber, Luna Bars could be a great solution for me, and I don’t know why I hadn’t tried them before. I’ll definitely be packing this in my work bag on my next job!

6. 100 Best Fresh Salads Cookbook by Love Food, an imprint of Parragon Books
Price: $9.99
Status: Interesting
Comments: At first I was pretty excited about this item. I love cookbooks (have a bit of an addiction, in fact), and I love salads. I actually didn’t own a dedicated salad cookbook. But, being a vegetarian, I was a tad disappointed to find the book very meat and fish heavy. So I won’t be keeping it, but I know it will make a great gift!

7. $25 Voucher by Paper Culture
Price: $25.00
Status: Interesting
Comments: I’m not usually fond of these types of items in subscription boxes, but I can tell you why this one was different. This wasn’t a coupon, it is a voucher, and it wasn’t available to anyone who signs up, and it doesn’t matter if you’ve used the service before, you still get it. A nice touch, actually.

Also included: Two manufacturer coupons for Happy Family products. No real value, but perhaps useful.

So was it worth it? I think definitely. The total value of the box was $74.99 (higher than any Citrus Lane box I have ever received), compared to a $25 purchase price. Even if you subtract things that I will probably regift, the value was still a whopping $65.00! I will be continuing my Bluum subscription!

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The Unique Vintage Catch of the Day

I am a HUGE fan of vintage clothes. I know it’s very in right now to like these things, but I’ve liked them a long time. I was the eleven year old girl who went to take your daughter to work day wearing a red snood in my hair and my most stylish vest. I spent my tenth birthday at home watching Casablanca. My idols growing up were Katharine Hepburn, Myrna Loy, and pretty much any little doll with a starring role in a movie musical. I know that scarves are the it accessory at the moment, but I’ve been wearing scarves of all types since I was a tween. I used to spend nights dreaming of wearing a silk gown with a slit up to my hip, my hair in long finger waves, crooning on top of a baby grand piano in a smoky martini bar somewhere. I love hats. I’ve been known to buy hats and fascinators I love in the hope that I might some day have an occasion to wear them to. As I grew up I started to love pinup art, burlesque, and strippers. Strip clubs today just don’t seem to have the level of class that they used to, do they? Even so, I used to be a regular at strip clubs, hoping to spot a mesmerizing talent.

I got off on a bit of a tangent there. The point is, my favorite online store for my vintage style clothes in my size (that part is important…with boobs like these, I can’t shop just anywhere) is Unique Vintage. I’ve purchased plenty of things there, but I’m always hesitant to spend more than a certain amount on clothing items, since my weight has been known to yo-yo a bit over the years. Vintage style clothes always look better on me than the modern styles, as I have a strange body type. To tell the truth, I’m most comfortable in a corset or a good girdle underneath most anything. So when Hubby and I decided to sign Baby Girl up for baby swim classes this winter, I realized I was going to need a bathing suit. I actually like to swim, but I’ve never had good luck with bathing suits. In most department stores I have to shop in the plus size section, which are always super ugly and made in prints that remind me of old ladies doing water aerobics. Also, bathing suits are expensive, and if I’m going to spend real money on them, I want to get something I feel good in. On top of that, I can’t wear bikinis. I never used to wear them anyway, due to my odd body shape, but since I had Baby Girl I also have some loose belly skin (not a lot, I’m not a freak) and stretchmarks to reckon with. Hence I decided to try my luck at Unique Vintage. I bought a classy, vintage style black one piece and a super cute floral swim cap (chlorine wreaks complete havoc on my super long hair). As I was preparing to check out, I noticed their “Catch of the Day” program. You add a generic clothing item, shoe item, or accessory item to your cart for $25, $15, or $5 each, respectively, and they ship you a surprise item. Now, I was skeptical about this. I know that many shops would have sent me something from the back room that would never sell just to get rid of it, and I wouldn’t be getting my money’s worth, but I was curious, and based on their normal pricing, I felt that it had the potential to be a hell of a deal. I figured I could try it once, and if I wasn’t satisfied, I just wouldn’t do it again.

Well, I got my items yesterday, and I was so pleased! On top of the items I chose and purchased on my own, which I was extremely satisfied with, I also got some fabulous stuff as a result of the Catch of the Day! Here’s what I got, I think I did well!

Item 1: When Prairie Met Sally Black & White Swing Dress with Bows
Retail Price: Normally $78.00, Currently on Sale for $45.00
What I Paid: $25.00 Catch of the Day
Total Savings: $20.00 or 44%
How super cute is this? I guessed at my sizing, as I had no idea what brand the item would end up being and chose a 2XL, which fits me like a glove (I know that sounds like I’m a total whale, but I’m 5’4″, 150 lbs., with a 38G chest…give me a break). I love that it has removable straps, as my broad shoulders look a little odd bare. I plan to wear it this Friday to a holiday party.

Item 2: Houndstooth and Black Heels
Retail Price: Unknown. This item is no longer available on the site, so I couldn’t find a price, but they don’t have any pair of shoes for sale with a full price under $30.00, so that’s what I’m using.
What I Paid: $15.00 Catch of the Day
Total Savings: My guess is approximately $15.00 or 50%
I absolutely adore these shoes. I have somewhat wide feet and always hesitate to buy shoes online, as I’ve had bad luck in the past squeezing my feet into ridiculously narrow shoes, but I was able to get these on no problem, and they are comfortable and very professional looking. They would look great with a vintage dress, or even a sleek suit.

Item 3: Long Pearl White Necklace (I’m guessing this is the one, and not this one, since it’s cheaper, but I actually have no idea, since there are no lengths listed on the site, and no branding on the necklace itself.)
Retail Price: $12.00 (if I’m right about which necklace I received)
What I Paid: $5.00 Catch of the Day
Total Savings: $7.00 or 58%
I’ve actually been meaning to buy a long string of faux pearls, as I keep coming across instances in which I wish I had one. Now I do!

So in summary, I saved about 50% on these items, which I love, and all I had to do was put my faith in the staff at Unique Vintage. I know it was worth it for me, and I will probably try the Catch of the Day the next time I plan to place an order from them (maybe when I buy a crinoline to go under my new swing dress?). Here’s hoping I get just as lucky next time!