As I mentioned I was going to last month, I got March's Little Black Box. And I'm much more impressed with it than I was with February's offering.
It includes:
- A cute quilted catnip toy from Colorado Catnip Toys.
- A smiley face sun button from Buttonhead.
- A 50% off coupon from Gaia Trove.
- A BOGO coupon from Emma's K9 Kitchen.
- A pair of black bead earrings from Estancia Designs.
- A pair of blue and green beaded earrings from Hippie Dippy Designs.
- A 10% coupon code for Simply Sentimental.
- A Peach Jam Cheesecake scent tart by Kreations by Kathie.
- A Masai Mara organic shea butter soap sample from Dian Jane.
- A Ceylon Black Tea sugar scrub sample from Bauble Bath (whom I have tried and liked before).
- A 15% off coupon and Obama matchbook notebook from Betty Mae Artistry.
- A 25% off coupon and vanilla hazelnut soy candle from Scentsory Candles.
- TWO mini envelope, matchbook notepad, and mini matchbook notepad sets from Crye's Creations.
- A white stone (moonstone, maybe?) necklace and a 20% off coupon code from Kitty Hawke.
- A skull and crossbones necklace charm from Designs by Tami.
- Three small oatmeal and peanut butter dog treats and a 10% off coupon from Stylin' Pup Pillows.
- A pair of small leaf earrings and a BOGO coupon from On Beyond Zebra.
- A White Chocolate Latte Whipped Sugar Scrub sample and Guinevere Silken Glove Cream sample from Heaven and Earth Essentials.
Like I said, much better than last time. I can't wait to try some of this stuff. And I'm likely intrigued enough to get April's box if I have the cash when it comes out. So stay tuned!
Comments (7)
Was just thinking, do you search online to see if anyone else posts the contents before you order? The box is a neat idea!
Posted by Sybil | April 4, 2009 11:16 PM
There is usually a list of contributors on the LBB site, so you can sort of see what might be in it, but not what's in it specifically. Also, I'm pretty sure they aren't all the same--they all have the same number of items, but not exactly the same items.
Besides, for me, it's the surprise that is the most fun!
Posted by Grace
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April 5, 2009 10:24 AM
Is anything you get the sort of thing that could be used as small gifts?
I was thinking that for the cost, if you could get 3-4 small gifts for friends it could be worth it.
Posted by Julia | April 5, 2009 3:38 PM
The earrings, definitely. And some of the larger candles/bath products. I'd say there are 2-3 small gifts in the box, for sure.
Posted by Grace
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April 5, 2009 4:40 PM
I bought one of these this month and was so let down. I love the idea, but the execution left me cold. The earrings and jewelry stuff was so crappy I wouldn't even give it away. I'll probably end up tossing it out.
I love bath products, but was underimpressed with the smell and quality of the items in the bag. I have high hopes for the soap, which I haven't tried yet.
And, Mugsy wouldn't touch the dog treats. Pixel helped him out though.
Neither of my candles came with a wick.
Bah. I'm grumpy about this bag idea. It could be great.
Posted by Meghan | April 8, 2009 10:21 AM
I'm so sorry! Did you buy it because of my blog post? I hate to have steered you wrong.
I actually quite like one of the pairs of earrings I got this month (the one from Estancia Designs), as well as the Black Tea Scrub from Bauble Bath and the Heaven and Earth Essentials stuff. I don't understand what the hell people do with matchbook notebooks, though, and my candle kind of stinks.
Posted by Grace
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April 8, 2009 10:46 AM
I bought it on your sort-of recommendation and am pleased with March's offering. I will be gifting the cat/dog items to a friend and probably some earrings, too.
I was having an incredibly shitty day yesterday, so when it arrived I was especially pleased for the bright spot in the day.
Posted by bluestem | April 9, 2009 8:54 AM