Pop Sugar Must-Have Review

I would say the value of the box was worth the try- especially after finding a $5 coupon ( REFER5) from digging around online. The box itself $39.95 without the coupon I used. Items inside ranged from $48- $3, so I feel it’s a fair gamble. However, I do not think I will be trying this again until perhaps closer to winter- and here’s why:

Michael Stars Sea Grass Crusher Hat ($48)

 My hat did NOT look like the one in the photo. It was much darker brown and the holes were bigger. It reminded me almost of fishnet and not the fine and chic look in the product card they provide.

French Bull Ziggy Salad Servers ($12)

I love the pattern but I hate to cook. If the box knew more about it, they would never send over a kitchen related item. However for those who do enjoy some time in the kitchen and can actually make a salad- unlike myself- I think they’re a great little item to add a little pizazz to an ordinary white serving bowl.

Sun Bum Suncreen and Lotion ($20)

These were awesome- they smelled great and totally a must-have summer item.  I took them with me to the beach and the pool.  I loved them so much that I will actually be including them in the late summer product round-up that is coming soon- This stuff smells like summer in a bottle!

ACME Party Box Company Chevron Straws $7

I say “YAY” for these! You are never going to pay $7 for a pack of straws, especially paper ones. But when you factor in your hat was $48 and that you paid $40 for your box- you technically got these little guys for free right? That’s my logic anyway.

TKO Jump Rope $10

HUGE FAIL- Once again the box not knowing me makes the difference. We’ll put aside the fact that I hate to work out- but I’m 4’9 and this rope is LONG. I couldn’t use it and had to hand it over to my boyfriend. It’s a great touch for someone who works out at home, but if you are so into healthy you are excited about a jump rope- aren’t you more likely to be at the gym? I guess BYOR might work ?

Dang Foods Tossed Coconut Chips $3

They reminded me of a topping you would put on something….my suggestion is to throw them in your desk drawer. They were a good quick snack when I found myself hungry in between meetings.

 Revlon Bold Lacquer Length & Volume Mascara ($8)

At first I was a little annoyed- I mean I could have picked this up at Walmart. But I wouldn’t have- and that’s the point of the box, to try new things that are approved by someone with credibility. The verdict- I really liked it- honestly. As soon as I run out I’m going to purchase this again as one of my daily make up items.

Overview: The winning part of the box is that it picks out the latest and greatest. You get to try new things that you would not normally have heard of or picked up for yourself. The fail part is without any type of personalization, the box only had a few items that I enjoyed or would use. So, after paying basically $35, I only really used $28 worth of items out of it. I would give this box a try it…but only with a coupon and  a back-up plan to re-gift the items to someone who might better enjoy them, hence my “winter” reference- think holiday gifts.  I don’t fully consider this re-gifting…. I mean I did pay for it after all.