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Thursday, December 19, 2013

Escape Monthly Holiday Box December 2013 Review

This was the 2nd Escape Monthly Box I received today. This is the Holiday Box.

The Practical Nomad Book- Travel tips.

Yogi Tea Sampler - Caramel Apple Spice Slim Life and Green Tea Blueberry Slim Life. I don't drink tea so this instantly went into the giveaway basket.

Mug O'Love Hot Cocoa - I received a packet in my December box as well.

Dr. Singha's Mustard Bath - I received two of these packets. I think it's bath salts, not completely sure.

This is a card that explains what Chakra is. Or maybe it's explaining what the Chakra Oil was included is for. Again, I post in the order I pull them out, so I was confused on this at first.

Nob Mor Dark Chocolate Mint Bar - Treats! Haven't tried yet, but sounds great.

Dark Chocolate Dreams Packet. This is a peanut butter with chocolate blended in.

Knuckle Wax all natural skin balm. I have never heard of knuckle wax, and was not aware that such a product existed. I've never even given my knuckles much thought at all, and have never thought to have a special cream for them. I intend to just stick to hand cream. I mean what's next? Special Elbow moisturizer?

Chicken Poop Lip Junk - This was a bonus item. I completely cracked up when I pulled this out. I thought is this for real? Am I being punked? But then I read the ingredients and was so relieved to find out it is not made of real chicken poop. It's still going in the giveaway basket, but it did make me laugh.

Sciabica's California Basil Olive Oil - since I love cooking with oils I will be using this. Wish it was a little larger.

Nature's Bakery Whole Wheat Apple Cinnamon Fig Bar - This name is a lot longer than it deserves. It just doesn't sound appealing to me. I don't even know what a fig bar is. I've had a Fig Newton cookie, but otherwise I just can't relate to this.

Enjoy Life S'mores Bar (Gluten Free) - I'll try this for sure.

This is the Chakra oil I mentioned earlier. I was turned off by the fragrance. K wants to try it though. I told her she has to take the chakra card too. Cuz they're a pair.

Alo Enrich Pomegranate & Cranberry Drink - I already handed over to K.

Info Card - This info card was probably the most needed out of any box I've ever gotten.

This box cost the same amount as the normal monthly cost of $39.95. I have to say I was just a tad bit disappointed this month. With both the regular monthly box and this Holiday box. I don't know what I was expecting. But out of both boxes the only thing I will be using is the olive oils. At least the chicken poop lip balm was good for a laugh. I do plan to cancel this subscription and try something else. I still love the theme of the box though, and this still seems like a good company, so I could try again in the future, but I'm taking a break for now. If you are interested in trying them out, here is a link they sent for me to share with my friends.

Click here for Escape Monthly

Escape Monthly December Box 2013 Review - ITALY

Escape Monthly December Box 2013

ITALY

My Escape Monthly was delivered today. I got two boxes, because I also got the special Holiday Box. Seeing two boxes is always a special treat.

Info Card: Always love the info cards. They are really handy in case you are not too sure what you are looking at.

Isiciliami Passione Pasticcera - I think this is Italian for pastry cookies, or something. They are made with Honey. I tried one, but I wasn't overly excited about the taste.

Mug O'Love Hot Cocoa - This wasn't on the card. But I also got two others in the Holiday Box.

Rigoni Di Asiago Nocciolata Organic Hazelnut Spread - This is a hazelnut cocoa spread. It's organic. K is excited to try.

Skin Co. and Roma Truffle Body Milk - This smells awesome. Rich in anti-oxidants, combats dry skin.

Skin Co. and Roma Truffle Body Gel - Also smells awesome. It's a true Italian secret this helps fight aging.

LaCivetta Extra Virgin Olive Oil - I love cooking with Olive Oil so I'll be trying for sure.

Olio and Olive Castelvetrano Olives - Grown in Sicily. I already tossed into the giveaway box, because I'm not a fan of green olives.

This is a coupon for 20% off of Skin and Co products. It probably would have been nice if I had included it up above, with the other Skin and Co items, but I post things in the order I find them.

This is a tourism book - Province of Terni umbria.

Monthly Tour book - Living Abroad in Italy

There was supposed to be a Bonus item - Perugina Baci, which is an Italian Truffle. I did not get it. It is rich dark chocolate and chopped hazelnuts wrapped in foil. I really like my treats, but this isn't one of those times that I wolfed it down before remembering to take a pic to post. I can promise you if it was in the box I would have found it.

I paid $39.95 for this box. They offer a coupon of 20% off, so you don't have to pay the full list price of $49.95. The value of the box is more than the cost, but the tour book is the majority of that. I do enjoy getting these monthly, I really think it is a cute concept. There is not a whole lot I would use this month. I will be unsubscribing soon in order to try something different.

Friday, November 22, 2013

Escape Monthly November 2013 - Vermont Review

I received the Escape Monthly box today. This month's theme is Vermont. I really like the information pamphlet they send on the products, it helps explain.

I'm just gonna go ahead and apologize for the quality of the pictures. I haven't quite gotten the hang of getting rid of the glare, but yet still making the camera focus.

The travel guide! Vermont of course! I don't actually ever read these books. Instead of travel books, I wish they would send history books. Or books that talk about the culture of the area. To me, that would be a lot more interesting.

I was expecting something maple, and this did not disappoint. The 1st item I came across was these Dislter's Maple Pretzels. They were pretty crunchy, and I can definitely taste the maple. I'm impressed. Also, I am pretty proud of myself for remembering to get a picture prior to ripping into it. The info card tells us this started from an 8th grade assignment, and 10% of the profits go to the Burlington Shelter. So, that's pretty cool.

The next item was Quinn Vermont Maple & Sea Salt Popcorn. This was listed as a bonus item. It sounds like such a unique combo that I can't wait to try it.

Lake Champlain Vermont Chocolates. I love chocolate and these are made from Vermont Maple Syrup, fresh cream, and local honey.

True North Granola Snack Pack. This is Ginger flavor. It's a small snack size bag, 1.6 oz. It's gluten free. Overall it's pretty tasty.

Nature's Mysteries Twilight Face Cream. This is a sample size, I think. The jar was about 1/3 full. The info card say it provides both UV protection and anti-aging properties. Reduce and reverse the aging process with each use. Well, I'm all about that!

The next item was Way Out Wax Escentual Love Tea Lights (sorry about the poor pic). I have been meaning to pick up some tea lights, so when I saw this I was actually excited. But then I discovered it was scented tea lights. I normally like scented candles, and Escape Monthly has included them in every box I have received. But, this has lavender (allergic), rosewood, and patchouli (ugh). They smell pretty strong and I have not even opened the box. These go into the gift out box.

Whisper Hill Olive Oil Soap. I don't even know what to think of Olive Oil soap. The card says it's a Vermont favorite, and supposed to be good for your skin. I really love Olive Oil ice cream, and I never thought that combo would work. So, I'm totally willing to try this. I hope it's as good as the ice cream.

Really sorry about this last pic, I just cannot get this camera to focus. The item is Belle Savon Peppermint Lavender Shea Butter. I saw Shea Butter and immediately put this in my purse. But then I read the info card and discovered there is Lavender, so out it came. Into the gift box it goes.