Nature Box - August 2013

 

Nature Box is a healthy snack food subscription box.

 

The Cost: $19.95 a month, and you have the option of adding on additional items each month {for an extra cost}.

 

The Goods: 5 healthy snacks that you choose, or you can choose the 'Surprise me' option. 

 

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First look

The Goods Lineup

{A couple of these bags are already in this photo...that's because B-Real got to the box before I did. He already knew that there was food in there since he had helped me pick the options out. He couldn't wait.}

Dried Pears

{When I start off by looking at the ingredients, and there is ONE item listed...I know it's going to be a good product for us! Ingredients: Pears Yep folks, that's all that there is in that bag...pears. They were really yummy...tasted just like off our pear tree in the back yard. My only complaint...some of them still had the stems on them. You should really be watching what you put in your mouth anyways, right?! ha! Two thumbs up on these. *This was one of my choices.}

Granny Smith Apples

{These were the same as the pears...one ingredient. They were really good. Tart just like fresh Granny Smith Apples. *This was a B-Real pick.}

Peppery Pistachios

{My favorite from the whole box. These were SOOOOOOO good! I wish I would've gotten a whole box of these times 10...seriously. I could eat these everyday. *This was B-Real's choice...but I would've picked them if he had not.}

South Pacific Plantains

{These were B-Reals favorite out of the whole box. He allowed me to have a couple of these, and I agree with him...they were really good. I've had cooked fresh plantains, and I really liked them. *This was a group choice.}

**These were the two bags that were opened before I got home to unbox this.**

Blueberry Almond Bites

{These were amazing! There are way too many carbs in them for me to get them on a regular basis, but they were so good. Intense blueberry flavor, hint of almond, and crunchy. *This was my choice.}

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The Lowdown: This is such a good box for us! I love that the snacks are in a large size, plus you get to pick what you want. I'm not good at surprises {I'm totally the kid that would snoop at Christmas time and know ahead of time what I was getting...and then act surprised about what it was} ...and they have SOOO many options to choose from. I love the fact that there is a complete section of Non-GMO products to pick from. This is a win in my book just for that option!

The value is great IMO considering the quality of the products.

Love With Food - Review Box - July 2013

Disclaimer: I received this box as a review. However, all the opinions are solely my own, and I was not compensated in any way for my opinions.

Love With Food is a monthly food subscription box. For every box that is purchased, they donate a meal to a hungry child. Win-win.

The Cost: $10 + $2 shipping each month depending on your plan. $11/month & $10/month if you purchase the 6 month or year subscription respectively.

The Goods: You will get 8 or more Organic and all natural products each month. They follow a theme each month.

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{The July Box Theme was SUMMER BASH}




First look




Inside of the lid...pat yourself on the box, you just helped donate a meal! :)




The goods lineup...how did all that stuff fit in that tiny box?? Secret ninja elf packaging...that 's how!



Turbana Plantain Chips Sweet

{These were okay. I really like Plantain chips, but I don't like them sweet...call me weird.}


Seaweed Love Roasted Seaweed Snacks

{I haven't tried these yet. I tried some from a different box, and didn't like them. In all fairness they were a different brand, and in a spicy chipotle flavor...not my thing. These have been chillin' in our 'snack basket' on top of the fridge since they arrived.}

Smooze! Fruit Ice in Coconut & Mango

{This sounds good...haven't tried it yet though. I think I will share this with Squish. She's teething & loves anything frozen right now.}

Organic Flavrz Drink Mix in Revive

{I'm sure I'll get around to trying this sometime. I have so many teas and drink mixes right now, and I rarely use them anymore.}

Do More Bars in Pineapple Coconut Cereal

{This was tasty. Not my favorite bar I've ever had, but if offered one again I'd probably eat it.}

SoyJoy in Pineapple

{Okay, so I've tried SoyJoy before...and I didn't like it then...top that with I try to avoid Soy products because let's face it - most of them are GMO. I gave it another chance, and it met my expectations of what I thought it was going to be...not very good. I'm sure lots of people like these. I'm just not one of those people. Give me a Luna bar any day!}

Surf Sweets Fruit Bears

{These were yummy. Not a traditional gummy that you would normally get. These were super soft...and lightly sweet, not overly sugary. I wish this was a larger bag. Then again I'm thankful they weren't because I'd want to eat them all.}

Pur Gum in Pomegranate Mint

{This gum is a win-semi win for me. I LOVE that it's Aspartame free...it's hard to find a gum without aspartame...go ahead, go to your local Quik-E-Mart & try to find a gum that doesn't have this as an ingredient. It also have xylitol...love! :) 

Organic Hard Candy in Blood Orange & Organic Apple

{I don't remember the name of the company that makes these...but they were yummy.}

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The Lowdown: Overall I really enjoyed this box. The value can't be beat, IMO. I also really like that they donate a meal for every box that is purchased. For the month of July they donated 2 meals for every box.

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