NBR- Subscriptions

Megzb510 · March 2016

I just randomly got an invite for Sephora Play subscription box and I signed up because it was only $10. This was the first one I've signed up for. But I see soooo many subscriptions you can get (Stitchfix, birch box, ipsy, Blue Apron, Fabletics etc etc) that I'm curious what ones you ladies get. Any raves that you recommend or ones to avoid? What ones are horrible to cancel?

RatsPJ · March 2016

I have a friend who gets BarkBox and loves it!

houseofsetters · March 2016

I did the popsugar must have box for a long time! It's $40/mo, but is always worth over $100. I got some really good stuff! I got to a point where I was only keeping half the stuff, and I don't like having things just pile up on me, so I cancelled it. But I would recommend!

SandwichLover · March 2016

Oooh I have to google Sephora play.. I'm a makeup junkie!

i get stitch fix. I really like it actually. My stylist does pretty well. I've only returned a couple of items. The quality on the items kind of varies though. I'm a little grouchy because a sweater I got from them several months ago has started to have a pull in the fabric. I linked my profile to my Pinterest style board and they can see what I pin and pick similar items. If you want something specific each fix you can tell them and they follow it. I know some people have said they feel their stylist ignores the request but mine always follows it well!

Lecool · March 2016

Ooooh, I love this thread. I've been wondering about these subscription services myself. I love the idea of subscription services.

I've been wanting to try Stitch Fix, but I'm a little hesitant. I work in a super casual office (yoga pants and sweatshirts are the normal uniform here) and am at the gym right after, so I just don't see myself wearing the pieces I would get. But I totally aspire to dress nicer, so I would like to give it a shot.

thj101 · March 2016

I have tried a few. I didn't like stitch fix, I thought the items I was getting were way too expensive for what they were. I have a lot of friends that really enjoy it though! I just don't think it was for me.

I subscribe to Just Fab and Shoedazzle, and I like both of those sites because you have the option to skip the month if you don't see anything you like in your showroom, or if your budget can't accommodate a new shoe or bag purchase. I have ordered several items from them over the years, and the price is great, and quality is impressive.

Right now the subscriptions that I have that come automatically each month that I am loving are Naturebox and Scentbird. Naturebox is a monthly healthy (or well all natural, I'm not sure how healthy some of the snacks are because every box I have gotten has been delicious) snack box, and you can choose 3 or 5 snacks for your box, and you get to choose what you get each month. Like I said I've been getting them for almost a year now, and not one box has disappointed me. Scentbird is a monthly perfume subscription box, and it's similar to naturebox, where you get to pick out a perfume each month and they send it to you. If you don't like it you can send it back, and they will replace it. It's a good way to try out perfumes before committing to a full size, and there's more product in what they send you than in a rollerball I believe. It's $14.95 a month.

gonetothesea · March 2016

Oh, so many subscriptions.

I subscribe to Birchbox (and my husband subscribes to Birchbox Man). He loves his, but I feel like I get the same thing every month. I'll probably cancel mine soon.

I also subscribe to Happy Mail from A Beautiful Mess. It's a monthly stationary service where they send you cute greeting cards, stickers, and a print that is frame worthy. By far my favorite subscription service -- I am a stationary junkie. I LOVE sending snail mail.

I subscribe to Blue Apron and Hello Fresh and alternate every week depending on which recipes I like the best for the week. I love them. I get so stressed picking out recipes for the week, and I don't have to worry about it with them. And I feel like a gourmet chef when the meal is complete. I've been doing it for a month, and all meals have been delicious.

I have also tried Stitch Fix, but I wasn't a fan. I bought a pair of jeans, a cardigan, and dress pants. I feel like the stylist just didn't get me, and I don't think the items she sent were worth the price.

I also used to subscribe to the "Treat Yourself Box," but the price was outrageous for the little items they were sending to me every month.

I also subscribe to Netflix and get 2 DVDs at a time. I like the streaming service, but I like getting new new releases.

Neikoda · March 2016

gonetothesea Totally random but my company prints most of the promotional material for Hello Fresh. Especially if you get the cards with codes on them, I probably quoted the piece.

gonetothesea · March 2016

nwegman7878 said:

gonetothesea Totally random but my company prints most of the promotional material for Hello Fresh. Especially if you get the cards with codes on them, I probably quoted the piece.

So cool! I actually prefer Hello Fresh's reading material and packaging over Blue Apron's.

MamaMunn · March 2016

I love this! I didn't even know about some of these descriptions. The only one I subscribe to is JustFab. So far I've only ordered a pair of boots, but I love them!

I've been wanting to try out Hello Fresh or Blue Apron, but I can't convince DH that it's a good idea. What do you ladies think that use it? Are you paying about the same you spend at the grocery store or do you notice you are spending more but saving the hassle?

Zoey1019 · March 2016

@MamaMunn Personally I think it is worth it. We used to spend 140 a week on groceries, so now we just make sure that we only spend 90 or so, and it has been really doable. There isn't enough from the blue apron meal for leftovers, but we are fine with that. It really depends on the couple and the commitment to make the meals! In the event that we don't end up making one, I feel like it's such a waste. Also, they have great customer service. We had an incident where some of the produce was bad, and even that we thought the chicken was too fatty, or there wasn't enough steak, etc. and Blue apron would give us a partial or full refund on that week! So rest assured they will take good care of you if you are unhappy.

*edit to reply*

I use Blue Apron, have for the past year and I LOVE IT! It really mixes up the monotonous weekly cooking schedule, and it makes me try a lot of things that I wouldn't have thought to make!

I have also used RocksBox and I loved it! Birch box as well, but I ended the subscription after a year because I now have a huge box of beauty samples that I need to work my way through, but def worth it!

One of my favorite ones recently was Ditto, it is a sunglasses one! I loved it because I could wear them around and try them out before deciding to buy, I am super picky about sunglasses, so this was a big plus for me!

Zoey1019 · March 2016

I realized i just used "loved it" about a million times....pardon me i don't know when I became a cheerleader! haha

gonetothesea · March 2016

MamaMunn said:

I love this! I didn't even know about some of these descriptions. The only one I subscribe to is JustFab. So far I've only ordered a pair of boots, but I love them!

I've been wanting to try out Hello Fresh or Blue Apron, but I can't convince DH that it's a good idea. What do you ladies think that use it? Are you paying about the same you spend at the grocery store or do you notice you are spending more but saving the hassle?

DH wasn't about it either when I started the subscription, but really, I think it saves us money. And it's healthier than any meal I would think of on my own. But you have to have a specific palette for the dinners. If you or your husband aren't adventurous when it comes to food, I don't think you would enjoy it. I was pleasantly surprised to see how much my husband likes it. I can send you a link for a free box if you'd like!

canavara · March 2016

I did Stitchfix for a few months and it got increasingly worse over time. My last box had a shirt that cost $110 and looked like it was from the clearance rack at a Forever 21... had all sorts of weird dirt on it. Shortly after I cancelled, I saw this video on how they do exactly that... buy stuff from clearance racks at stores and then double the price and sell it: https://www.newlywedsonabudget.com/2014/08/stitch-fix-scam-cancel-stitch-fix-now/

Birchbox though:

MamaMunn · March 2016

@gonetothesea Oh my gosh, that would be amazing!! Maybe that will help DH come around to try it! We both love to try new things and I'm just sick of rotating the same meals throughout the month, so I thought it would be a good idea.

gonetothesea · March 2016

MamaMunn said:

@gonetothesea Oh my gosh, that would be amazing!! Maybe that will help DH come around to try it! We both love to try new things and I'm just sick of rotating the same meals throughout the month, so I thought it would be a good idea.

I am PMing you right now!

QueenSunscreen · March 2016

@houseofsetters the popsugar box looks amazing. Just signed up for it! I'm sure I'll get to a point where it's just too much stuff, but I have to try it at least once!

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Neikoda · March 2016

gonetothesea Does your weekly subscription to Hello Fresh include enough food for the whole week or just 3 meals. Also, a free box link would be awesome if you could send more than one. Thanks!

Lecool · March 2016

Just went and signed up for a Birchbox subscription (I've been curious for awhile, and at only $10, I thought it would be a good intro to subscription services!) and one of the questions they ask on your profile is about what types of non-beauty related products you would be interested in receiving. I'm a little ashamed to admit that I selected "Products for Moms" because, you know, I'll totes be KU by the time my box arrives.

canavara · March 2016

Also, I should probably pimp a subscription service a friend of mine is the owner of: https://www.craftedtaste.com/

Monthly cocktail kits, perfect for when AF comes to visit

gonetothesea · March 2016

nwegman7878 said:

gonetothesea Does your weekly subscription to Hello Fresh include enough food for the whole week or just 3 meals. Also, a free box link would be awesome if you could send more than one. Thanks!

It's just for 3 meals. At the beginning, I was getting Hello Fresh delivered on Mondays, and Blue Apron delivered on Fridays, so I had food for the whole week. But it's expensive to have both going at the same time, so I look at the menu every week and choose which one I like better to get delivered.

And sure, I've got a code for you! I'll PM you.

khbear · March 2016

I've thought about trying out Blue Apron or Hello Fresh, but I can't justify the money! Hmm.

I've done a few of these. I got BirchBox for a while and really had fun with it but I got backed up in samples so I canceled it. About a year later, I tried out ipsy, and I've just canceled it because the same thing happened again!

I've also tried out graze, which I really did enjoy, but I had braces put on a few months ago and had to cancel it because most of the snacks are too crunchy. I thought it was all delicious, though!

gonetothesea · March 2016

khbear said:

I've thought about trying out Blue Apron or Hello Fresh, but I can't justify the money! Hmm.

I've done a few of these. I got BirchBox for a while and really had fun with it but I got backed up in samples so I canceled it. About a year later, I tried out ipsy, and I've just canceled it because the same thing happened again!

I've also tried out graze, which I really did enjoy, but I had braces put on a few months ago and had to cancel it because most of the snacks are too crunchy. I thought it was all delicious, though!

If you are spending over $100 every week for groceries or going to restaurants, I think they're totally worth it and are actually cheaper.

Sugargirl1019 · March 2016

gonetothesea said:

I can send you a link for a free box if you'd like!

Um yes please

DH has been really interested in trying this.

gonetothesea · March 2016

Sugargirl1019 said:

gonetothesea said:

I can send you a link for a free box if you'd like!

Um yes please DH has been really interested in trying this.

Sure! I'll PM you.

RatParade · March 2016

gonetothesea said:

Sugargirl1019 said:

gonetothesea said:

I can send you a link for a free box if you'd like!

Um yes please DH has been really interested in trying this.

Sure! I'll PM you.

@gonetothesea me too please!

gonetothesea · March 2016

RatParade said:

gonetothesea said:

Sugargirl1019 said:

gonetothesea said:

I can send you a link for a free box if you'd like!

Um yes please DH has been really interested in trying this.

Sure! I'll PM you.

@gonetothesea me too please!

Sure! I'm sending you a PM.

picklesplease · March 2016

I have an ipsy subscription, which I LOVE! and I also get Stitchfix every so often. I have so many things from Stitchfix that are totally worn out because I wear them all of the time. I'm currently wearing a super cute top and sweater that I got from them.

The more feedback you give, the better the fixes get!

I'll come back in a minute to post a picture of the shirt and sweater.

gonetothesea · March 2016

Just an FYI -- I have used up all of my codes for Hello Fresh and Blue Apron, BUT you can go to www.blueapron.com/awesome for 2 free meals,
OR
you can use the code KRGGQT at Hello Fresh for $40 off your first box (so you'll only pay $20!) AND it gives me a $20 credit.

To the girls that messaged me for the codes, I hope you love it! Let me know which one you liked best! I should be a spokesperson for these companies! I'm getting them so much business today! Haha!

PennStateCait · March 2016

I looooooove BarkBox! I've tried birch box, ipsy, stitch fix and subscription boxes for me but nothing makes me happier than a monthly gift for my dog. She gets excited at all boxes arriving because she thinks they're for her! I also have a teacher blog and blog occasionally about my code and got 3 free years of barkbox total so far (for every 1 person you refer, you get 1 month free).

I also get Blue Apron.
@MamaMunn my H wasn't too happy about the price but once he tried it he was on board. I love that there's no commitment to Blue Apron. I can choose no shipments for the next 8 weeks. DH is picky so this is a perfect system for us. We usually only get a box every one or two months. Groceries here are expensive so $60 for 3 meals is do-able.

mrsdee15 · March 2016

I get Ipsy also, and love it! I mostly get face wash samples and hair care samples, they're awesome. I used to get StitchFix and Golden Tote, but I only do those every so often. Golden Tote (you pick one item and they surprise you with two more, or you pick two and are given 3-4 surprises) has really gone downhill to me, sadly. My last StitchFix was actually good, I am wearing the top from it right now. I used to get Popsugar Must Haves and SocialBliss Style Box, SocialBliss started great and then went badly quickly. I sometimes debate getting Popsugar again. I also used to get Wantables (okay, I had a slight subscription box problem in the past....) and LOVED them but just started getting too much stuff. I also debate starting those up again, especially intimates and accessories. Bottom line: I love the boxes, and I fully support the idea of getting them!

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AMGreely · March 2016

OBSESSED with Trunk Club. My DH and I both use it.

It is a WAY better version of something like Stitch Fix, however, it's done through Nordstrom so it's all name brands and quality you can trust. You give them your budget for items and they do have a wide range, it's surprisingly affordable. You have your own stylist, I love my girl Jessie. Your box comes FULL of stuff from clothes to jewelry to shoes, whatever you want. If you don't like anything you can send the whole thing back and it doesn't cost you a dime. I have gotten some really great pieces, even active wear, from them.

I cannot say enough good things about the service.

I told her we are TTC and that I'm only investing in flowy tops and looser fitting things and I have a box at home now that has some really great stuff in it that I haven't had time to try on. The hardest part is only picking out a few things to keep! Oh and they give you 10 full days before you have to return the stuff, which is nice. You click a link and UPS picks it up from your front door.

linzrunz · March 2016

I use TheFresh20 (www.thefresh20). It's a meal planning service and it basically taught me to cook. I have been using it off and on for about two years and love not having to figure out what to make. They have different meal plans (for one, classic, vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free, etc.), but they're generally very healthy. They send you 5 meals with a prep page (all the things you can get ready ahead of time), shopping list, recipes, and nutrition facts. I do the classic and there's always four meat meals (one meal makes enough meat for two meals - so you're only cooking meat three days) and then a vegetarian meal on Friday. There have been a few meals that I didn't like, but in general they're delicious. And if there's something in there that I don't like or something I'd rather have, it's not difficult to cater more to my family's tastes. I originally found it through Groupon, so if anyone is interested, check there first to see if there's a deal!

@AMGreely How's the price of Trunk Club compared to StitchFix. I looked at StitchFix, but couldn't justify the price on a regular basis. Plus if you don't buy anything, they still charge you $20.

houseofsetters · March 2016

@AMGreely Trunk Club sounds great!! I'm definitely going to look into that!!

SandwichLover · March 2016

@AMGreely I'm off to google trunk club... you may have converted me from Stitch fix with your post, haha.

picklesplease · March 2016

I just started Trunk Club. I think I'm in love! Thanks @AMGreely!

AMGreely · March 2016

@linzrunz The price is really up to you. They ask you what you're willing to spend on pieces and really stick to it. For example, I told my girl to not ever send me a top that costs $100 again and she hasn't, but on the flipside I said I'd pay more for good jeans and she has sent me some AMAZING jeans that I never would have picked out and they were $150ish I think. But seriously they feel like butter and the fit is amazing. I really love that if you send it back they don't charge you anything. I also like that it feels more personal, after every time I review my trunk, my girl emails me and we go back and forth a bit about what I'd like to see next.

@houseofsetters Yay, I hope you love it!

@SandwichLover You will not be disappointed and I'm sure you'll cancel your Stitch Fix after your first trunk. I've converted several of the girls at my office and they get so excited to show me their items they kept, haha!

AMGreely · March 2016

BerkeBaby said:

I just started Trunk Club. I think I'm in love! Thanks @AMGreely!

Yay! You're very welcome.

One tip, definitely "preview" your trunk when you get the email and don't be afraid to hit the "don't send" button, it helps them get to know you and they will add other items to the trunk before they ship it out. I always get more than what's in my preview. Some people (my DH) are apprehensive to use the don't send button. I use the crap out of it and my trunks are always better than his, haha!

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