I wasn’t sure about showing my Litcube August 2017 unboxing because it feels like it’s too late. But I had some troubles getting the mail last month and I just got my Litcube and Gilmore Girls boxes! And all the items are really cool and deserved to be shared! So, in other words, it might be late but here they are anyway:

Lit-Cube August 2017

The theme of the August Lit-Cube box was Steampunk Wonderland and it came with the following items:

• Curiouser and Curiouser (Steampunk Fairy Tales) by Melanie Karsak. To save the Hatter, Alice must work with the one man she despises so much that she might still love him.
• Steampunk Wonderland Inspired Aromatherapy Smelling Salts. I had never had smelling salts before… they’re interesting. The bottle is a nice decoration but it also smells good, so I guess I’ll pick it up when I feel sleepy to try them out. (Wikipedia says these can be used to prevent someone from fainting, so we will see!)
• Steampunk Wonderland Old Fashioned Watch Necklace. This is a real pocket watch! I feel like this box couldn’t be MORE STEAMPUNK! And it’s perfect for the Alice theme since the White Rabbit has one of these.

[Detail on the back of the watch]

• Exclusive Queen Of Hearts Rose Tea. This also smells really good! Since I got a lot of coffee this week (see the rest of the unboxings) I haven’t had tea yet, but I’m already excited to try it. The blend contains: black tea, vanilla, honeybush tea, gunpowder (this is a king of tea! haha I didn’t know) and rose petals. This blend sounds like a perfect steampunk Alice match!
• Steampunk Inspired Tea Infuser. Yes! I’m always lazy about brewing tea when it doesn’t come in a bag (tea connoisseurs, please don’t hate me). So this was a nice addition. Also, it looks cool in the kitchen.

This one has been one of the coolest Lit-Cube boxes I’ve received. They always choose their items carefully so they match with the theme of the book, but this time it turned out even more awesome (it might be because all the items are really photogenic, haha). I’m not even a steampunk fan, but this box put me in the mood to pick up Curiouser & Curiouser!

• Price: $34.95 USD +shipping 
• Discount Code: PRETTYGEEKERY for 10% off your first purchase*. Right now you can order the Hocus Pocus themed box for October

Stars Hollow Monthly August 2017

Then I opened the August Stars Hollow Monthly box. It came with the following items:

• Doose’s Market Mug. I liked this mug because it feels like an inside joke that only Gilmore Girls fan will get. The rest of the world will think I just got a free mug from a random market!
• “I Drink Coffee Like a Gilmore” Tumbler. This is just perfect. I haven’t tried it yet but it looks sturdy and it’s too cute.
• Luke’s Non-Slip Coasters (Pack of 4). Also too cute! I need a coffee table so I can show these off!
• Coffee Sample from the Stars Hollow Coffee Club “Oy! With the SnickerPoodles Already”: Yes, it’s snickerdoodles flavored! *heart eyes emoji* See the next box for a flavor review
• Price: $34.90 USD +shipping 
• Discount Code: PRETTYGEEKERY for 10% off your first purchase*

Stars Hollow Coffee Club

Finally, I opened the Stars Hollow Coffee Club box. It smelled delicious! Also, the design of the box is the prettiest I’ve seen.

• It came with a super cute mug full of Gilmore Girls quotes.

Also:

• Luke’s No-Nonsense Special 8oz (227g). A medium roast coffee blend with a full-body, citrus fruit and honey notes, sparkling acidity, a clean finish.
• Oy! With The SnickerPoodles Already 8oz (227g). This cinnamon and sugar tasting coffee will surely shut up a person that is talking non-stop and will have you smiling every time you brew a pot.

Okay, first of all, the names for both coffee grounds are perfect. Second of all, they’re actually really good! First I tried Luke’s No-Nonsense Special since I was craving “normal” coffee, and it did satisfy my cravings. It wasn’t too strong or acidic, just a nice smelling comfy drink. I especially liked the acidity level since it was just in the middle (perfect for my weak stomach, haha).

Then this morning my boyfriend and I had a cup of SnickerPoodles and we loved it! This one was our favorite from the two, we could taste the cinnamon without it being overpowering. Also, I normally add half a teaspoon of sugar to my coffee, but this one didn’t need it because it was already sweet (but not too sweet!)

Both blends and this subscription box were a collaboration Lit-Cube x Boca Java. When you go to Boca Java’s site you can create your own box including different blends (right now they have 7 different flavors). Also, for a limited time you get a FREE BAG OF OY! WITH THE SNICKERPOODLES when you subscribe to 2 or more bags. + Aaaaand, a 25% off your first purchase if you use the code POODLE25.

What did you think of these boxes? I fell like both Gilmore Girls boxes give a strong Fall vibe! I can smell pumpkin!

*Disclosure: As of writing this post I’m a Lit-Cube rep, which means I get free subscription boxes in exchange of an unboxing on my Instagram. I don’t get paid by Lit-Cube, I’m not obliged to review their boxes and all the comments are my own!

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I got both of these boxes for free so I could post pictures and review them. All opinions are my own

Owlcrate August 2017 Unboxing

Owlcrate is a Young Adult subscription box that sends you a hardcover book and 3-5 goodies inspired by the theme of the book. 

The August 2017 theme was Something Wicked this Way Comes.

The book of the month was The Hearts We Sold by Emily Lloyd-Jones, a YA fantasy novel about a girl who sold her heart to a demon. (This sounds so good!) The book came with a letter from the author, a signed bookplate and a lapel pin. It also features an exclusive cover with red embroidered details (instead of white like in the original cover). Value: $11.20

It also included a second book: Sleepy Hollow and other short stories. This edition was published by Rock Paper Books, they have awesome modern covers for classic books! Value: $14.99

Then one of my favorite items, a fountain pen from Ooly (with 2 extra cartridges)! This pen is already inspiring me to practice my writing! I got a calligraphy book the other day, so we will see… Value: $4.99

Another really cool thing! These socks from Out of Print with a Poe-ka Dots pattern (get it :P?) I’ll always be happy to receive socks, especially if they have fun desings! Value: $10

A bookmark inspired by Six of Crows (I wasn’t really a fan of the book, but I like the quote). This one was designed by Hey Atlas. Value: $5

This Dark Arts Roast was my other favorite thing in the box! It was created in collaboration with Owlcrate by Happenstance. I used it this morning with my French press and I got 2 cups out of it (and there’s still a bit in the bag). It was delicious! I think I noticed the orange accent the most, and a bit of the dark chocolate. Aaah, excuse me while I get my second cup! Value: $3

Also, I got a sticker designed by Evie Seo with a quote from This Savage Song. It looks like a nice material, so I bet it will last a long time wherever I use it (if I convince myself to use it). Value: $2.50

As always, the box included a nice print (with spoilers for all the items) and a collectible pin.

That was it for the August 2017 Owlcrate box! I loved this box, I guess the only thing I would change is the month it came out. I wish this was the October box instead of August because it would have been perfect for Halloween! The theme was fun and slightly creepy, and all the goodies fit perfectly with each other and the book. Also, I really appreciate it when book boxes send classic books.

• Price: $29.99 USD +shipping
• Approximate value of the items included: $51.68
• Discount Code: PRETTY15 for 15% off your first purchase

Owlcrate Jr August 2017 Unboxing

Owlcrate Jr is a monthly subscription box suitable for boys and girls aged 8-12*.

This month’s theme was Into the Woods, and the box came with a book and goodies inspired by magical woods!

* Also suitable for adults who are a kids at heart.

The book selection for Owlcrate Jr was The Apprentice Witch by James Nicol. This is a middle-grade fantasy book about a young witch and the strange things happening in the woods. The book came with a letter from the author and a signed bookplate! Value: $11.59

It also included this pack of sticky tabs, which look so cute with the cover of the book because they’re little mushrooms! These can be used as bookmarks to mark important places in books and notebooks. Value: $1.99

As always, Owlcrate Jr included a fun DIY activity. This time it was a crystal growing tree from Copernicus Toys. I already used my kit and grew my own tree overnight! Value: $7

Also, this Harry Potter bookmark is now one of my favorites! The tassel really makes a difference and it stands out from my other paper bookmarks. Designed by Ashley Visvanathan. Value: Around $6.50?

These enchanted cubes from Rory’s Story Cubes, that are useful if you need some prompts to write a fantastic story. Value: $4.99

And of course, their collectible pin of the month!

That was it for the August 2017 Owlcrate Jr box! I think this box always does a great job putting together fun items that go with the theme. This month was no exception! All the goodies are super cute and have something to do with magical woods. I also liked the crystal growing tree and the enchanted cubes because those provide more entertainment once you’re done with the book!

• Price: $27.99 USD +shipping
• Approximate value of the items included: $32 (I’m assuming the Harry Potter bookmark costs around $6.50)
• Discount Code: GEEKERY15 for 15% off your first purchase

What did you think about these boxes? Do you have a favorite item? From Owlcrate I loved the Poe socks! And from Owlcrate Jr my favorite was the Harry Potter bookmark

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Owlcrate July 2017

The Owlcrate July 2017 box was themed Wanderlust and it came with:

• A Lord of the Rings inspired backpack, exclusively designed by the Owlcrate team! (Hmm, I wonder if I could take it when I go hiking! I would feel like a hobbit – but with shoes)
• A super cute owl luggage tag
• A keychain sized Newt Scamander Funko Pop (that I already added to my purse)
• A pocket mirror with a design by Miss Phi and inspired by A Darker Shade of Magic
• A pocket journal from Ooly! Everyone got 1 of 8 different random designs :D. I love that is so colorful, I can’t make myself use it because it’s so cute
• An art print with a quote from Looking for Alaska and designed by Shailey Ann Designs
• A collectible pin!
• The book: The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee. I’m currently reading this book and I’m really happy they chose this one since I was interested in buying it! It also came with a signed bookplate, a letter from the author and a cute map of the world.

Price: $29.99 USD +shipping

Discount Code: Pretty15 for 15% off your first purchase

LitCube July 2017

The Lit-Cube June 2017 box was themed Modern Cinderella and it came with:

• The book: Asylum 54.0 by Nadège Richards, a YA dystopian novel that takes place in the year 3034 (after a virus destroyed most of the world!) It has some comic pages inside as part of the story and I’m loving the artwork.
• “Actually, I can” t-shirt inspired by Wonder Woman AND designed by the author of the book!
• Wonder Woman inspired candle from In the Wick of Time (the scent is sandalwood and sea!)
• “Why so serious” mug with a drawing of The Joker
• Hero PEZ dispenser. Everyone got a random hero, mine was Spider-Man! (Also two packs of candy)

Price: $34.95 USD +shipping

Discount Code: PRETTYGEEKERY for 10% off your first purchase

Owlcrate Jr July 2017

The Owlcrate Jr June 2017 box was themed Gizmos and Gears and it came with:

• A creature catcher badge! Ready to be ironed
• 3D inflatable dragon (printed in black and white so you can color it yourself!)
• Unicorn poop!
• Exclusive and super cute niffler sticker from Naomi Lord.
• Owl luggage tag
• Collectible pin (the cutest one ever)
• The book: The Unicorn in the Barn by Jacqueline K. Ogburn. It came with a signed bookplate, a letter from the author and a beautiful art print.

Price: $27.99 USD +shipping

Discount Code: Geekery15 for 15% off your first purchase

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Get ready for spoilers because I’ll be featuring Owlcrate Jr, Owlcrate, Lit-Cube, Litcube & Utopia Con Special Edition, The Crowns of Croswald (sent by the author of the book!) and Stars Hollow Monthly June 2017 Unboxings.

By the way, I’m experimenting with a new way to show unboxings, I hope this will be easier to digest than looking at separate posts for all the boxes. What do you guys think? Would you be interested if I included the approximate prices of the items too?

Also, I finally downloaded Adobe Lightroom to edit my pictures, but for some reason they turned really blurry! I’m sorry if the quality is not the best, I’m still getting used to this new software…

I have more pictures and unboxing videos on my Instagram, if you prefer to check them out over there. Let’s start

Owlcrate Jr

The Owlcrate Jr June 2017 box was themed Gizmos and Gears and it came with:

• A building set from Plus-Plus. Like little Lego pieces but in the shape of a #.
• An adorable sticker sheet.
• A Hexbug Nano (my cat, Yuki, loved this bug!).
• A Brain-Fart pen and eraser set. The erasers are really fun because they’re puzzles (and I haven’t been able to put together one of them…)
• The book York: The Shadow Cipher by Laura Ruby. It came with a letter and bookplate from the author. And a secret code door hanger.

I love that the Owlcrate Jr boxes keep getting better and better. Don’t you think all the goodies are really fun?

• Price: $27.99 USD +shipping
• Discount Code: Geekery15 for 15% off your first purchase

Owlcrate

The Owlcrate June 2017 box was themed Make It Out Alive and it came with:

• An ACOTAR inspired bookmark (double sided!).
• A Divergent bath bomb with a faction charm inside (I already used the bath bomb and got the Dauntless charm!)
• An Ember in the Ashes inspired magnet.
• A zombie sleep mask.
• The book New World: Rising by Jennifer Wilson.
• The book The Sandcastle Empire by Kayla Olson  It came with an exclusive Owlcrate cover. A letter and bookplate from the author and a sticker sheet.

This box had so many things inside! I’m also digging the green theme… (Is green a dystopian color? Because it fits really well). Also, YAY for two books in a box.

• Price: $29.99 USD +shipping
• Discount Code: Pretty15 for 15% off your first purchase

Lit-Cube

The Lit-Cube June 2017 box was themed Modern Cinderella and it came with:

• A wand made of rock candy (that I plan to use with my coffee)
• A slipper trinket box.
• Foamy bath salts.
• A bookmark / journal closure with the words “Have courage and be kind”.
• The book Cinderella.com by River Laurent.

This box also had a color theme going on. And of course it had to be blue! I wouldn’t expect any other color for a Cinderella themed box.

• Price: $34.95 USD +shipping
• Discount Code: PRETTYGEEKERY for 10% off your first purchase

Lit-Cube & Utopia Con Special Edition

The Special Edition Lit-Cube Utopia Con June 2017 box was themed Circus Freaks and it came with:

• A Book Freak tote bag (with zipper, yay!)
• A Book Freak t-shirt. I’m loving the design and I’m ready to wear it everywhere
• Cotton candy!
• A cotton candy flavored lip-balm.
• A Book Beau (with a creepy limited edition design).
• The book The Circus by Olivia Levez.

This has been one of my favorite limited edition boxes from Lit-Cube! The t-shirt and tote are cute and also useful, and the cotton candy was a really fun surprise

The Crowns of Croswald

This box is a little different because it was curated especially to promote The Crowns of Croswald by D. E. Night and it came with:

• The book The Crowns of Croswald by D. E. Night (signed!)
• An interview with the author
• A print
• A bottle of charmed water (a.k.a a little lamp) with an explanation of its magical properties.

I was contacted by a marketing person and asked if I wanted to get this box to help promote a fantasy book. Their description was: A book that is part Cinderella, part Harry Potter and all fun. So I obviously said YES, please send it to me! I still haven’t read the book but I plan to do it before the release date (July 21, 2017). I’m excited!

Stars Hollow Monthly

Finally I got the Stars Hollow Monthly June 2017 and it came with:

• Exclusive Stars Hollow sunglasses & Sunglasses case
• Exclusive sandwich keeper
• Exclusive Bid-a-Basket lunch bag
• Collectible exclusive magnet (with the ooo-ber logo) 

This box looks like you’re supposed to take everything to a picnic, and I plan to do it! (Well, maybe I won’t take the magnet with me…)

• Price: $34.90 USD +shipping
• Discount Code: PRETTYGEEKERY for 10% off your first purchase

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This month Lit-Cube sent a box themed Robin Hood: Princess of Thieves. Keep reading to see all the items they included!

The book was Lady of Sherwood by Molly Bilinski This YA novel is a retelling of (you guessed) Robin Hood. Only this time ‘Robin’ is a teenage girl! I wonder if there’s still a Lady Marian in the story… or maybe it will be a Lord?? Value: $10.99

The wearable of the month was an exclusive t-shirt with the quote “And yet she persisted”. I really liked the fabric! It’s soft and the color is super GREEN and pretty. Value: $19.99 (according to the info card)

The snackable was a bag of pomegranate-passion fruit energy chews. I love that Lit-Cube sends a little snack each month because I always eat something while reading. These little chews were delicious! (And the packaging made me feel like I was eating something healthy ;P)  Value: $1.99 (according to the info card)

The biggest surprise of the box was this exclusive Hunger Games bookmark designed by LexyOlivia. It was hand painted and lettered and then printed on watercolor paper. Value: $5.99 (according to the info card)

Finally, an exclusive brass and turquoise “arrow” bracelet. It’s really cute, though a bit too wide for me. The card says the it was designed and manufactured just for Lit-Cube subscribers. Value: $9.99 (according to the info card)

I didn’t know what to expect from a Robin Hood inspired box (apart from a picture of the fox Robin Hood from the Disney movie…), but I was pleasantly surprised with all the items. I think the t-shirt was really cute and nice quality. I also liked the bracelet but it didn’t fit well, I might give it to a friend with wider wrists. As always, I loved the snack and ate it as soon as I took the picture. Thank you for sending me food, Lit-Cube!

Overall, I think this box was cute and cohesive (it’s cool that all the items had arrows! haha).

A Lit-Cube box is $34.95 with FREE shipping in the US. You can use my discount code prettygeekery to get 10% off your first box

According to the info card included, the value of the box was $48.95 I would say it’s definitely worth it considering it comes with a nice t-shirt and exclusive bookmark from LexyOlivia. 

I received this box from Litcube in exchange for an unboxing. All opinions are my own

Which one was your favorite item? I think mine was the bookmark! It looks like it was hand-painted directly on the paper!

What did you think about this box?

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Owlcrate Jr is a monthly subscription box suitable for boys and girls aged 8-12*.

This month’s box was themed On the Case, and it came with a bunch of detective inspired goodies!

* Also suitable for adults who are a kids at heart.

The book selection was The World’s Greatest Detective by Caroline Carlson. This Middle Grade novel came with a detective card, letter and signature from the author!  Value: $16.99 ($9.65 on Amazon).

A classic disguise! Haha, I have always wanted to get one of these! If I didn’t have to wear my reading glasses, I would use these while reading the book. Value: $2.95

A super fun book with secret codes. I also would have loved this as a kid. It comes with different secret messages and clues on how to decode them! I already went through some of them and they’re quite easy but require reading comprehension, so this would be perfect for kids 8 to 12. Value: $6.72

The box also included a magnifier bookmark that is perfect for the secret codes book! It really works as a magnifier and it’s so cute!  Value: $3.00

And of course, the most important item to carry all the other detective goodies: A TOP SECRET totebag. Isn’t this box the perfect care package for a detective in the making? Value: $???

And finally: a super cute info card as always! They also included this collectible button inspired by the card   Value: Free

This is the funnest book box I have received! I love that it comes with a magnifier and those fun glasses, because as a kid I would have used them to pretend I was a real detective. I also really liked the activity book. And the tote bag was the cherry on top! Everything fits perfectly with the theme and can be used to play, which is a big plus. I bet a lot of kids will be inspired to be detectives after getting this box

An Owlcrate Jr box is $27.99 + shipping. You can use my discount code GEEKERY15 to get 15% off your first box

According to my calculations, the value of the May box was *at least* $29.66 (that would be without counting the tote bag because I didn’t know its price).

I received this box from Owlcrate Jr in exchange for an unboxing. All opinions are my own!

Next month’s theme is:

“Gizmos and Gears“.

Which one was your favorite item? I think mine was the magnifier bookmark

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This month, Owlcrate sent a box full of fun items inspired by the theme “Comic Explosion”.

Keep reading if you want to see all the contents!

The book selection was the YA contemporary novel Eliza and Her Monsters by Francesca Zappia. I started reading this book as soon as I got it and I already finished! It’s about an introverted girl who draws a really famous online comic, though she keeps her identity a secret because she doesn’t want to draw attention to her real self. I found this story very relatable since the main character fights with her own “monsters” to try and be a more outgoing and expressive friend and daughter. This book came with a letter from the author, a print, a signed bookplate and an exclusive Owlcrate cover.  Value: $17.99(12.33 on Amazon).

A Funko Pop vinyl figure! They sent 7 different random superhero characters and I got Deadpool. I’m not a big fan of these Funko figures but I know a lot of people love them and I think they go really well with the theme of this box. I’ll probably give this one to my brother since I don’t know anything about this character (except that people love to cosplay as him at Comic-Con). Value: $10.99

This mini Wonder Woman candle from Dio Candle Company. This exclusive scent was inspired by Wonder Woman’s tropical island! I can’t explain the smell really well… it reminds me of something fresh and fruity, maybe with a bit of citric. It’s really good! Definitely captures the tropical island vibes. Value: $4.50

This little bag with coffee candy that REALLY tastes like coffee. I’m pretty sure my mom will steal these… they really taste like coffee grains!  Value: $1.79

A multi color pen with 6 different inks! It has Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink, Purple and Black. It also has a ‘comic attack’ design. And it’s really cute, plus it will be really useful for people with journals! (Like myself, hehe).  Value: $1.95

A sampler of this new comic called AFAR. Also really fitting with the theme, and I love getting book and comic samples! I download free samples all the time to help me decide if I should buy certain books.

Finally, this box included a zipper accessory, a collectible pin and a print with all the spoilers of the box on the other side. I especially liked the pin this time! I think that’s an Owl Super-heroine?? Cute!

This box was definitely well-thought-out! All the goodies had something to do with comics (including the book, obviously).

Well, the coffee candy is not comic related, but it was included as an extra boost of energy to help save the day. So I would say it counts! I have mixed feelings about the Funko Pop because I don’t really like collecting these figures (and I don’t even know this character), but at the same time I know it adds a lot of value to this box and I’m pretty sure my brother would love to have it! Owlcrate said a month ago that they would be sending a Funko Pop, so it wasn’t an unexpected item at all. I’m glad they chose to give that spoiler away so that non-Funko fans like me could decide if they wanted to get the box or not.

An Owlcrate box is $29.99 + shipping. You can use my discount code PRETTY15 to get 15% off your first box

According to my calculations, the value of the May box was around $37.22 (not counting the freebies like the pin, zipper accessory, comic sample, etc).

I received this box from Owlcrate in exchange for an unboxing. All opinions are my own!

Next month’s theme is:

“Make it out alive“.

Which one was your favorite item? I would say the book, but I feel like that’s cheating… So, probably the candle! It’s the perfect summer scent

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 Here’s my Wonder Girl Box March 2017 Unboxing:

The book selection was Queens of Geek by Jen Wilde, a YA contemporary/romance novel with a feminist geek twist. This is a story about three friends that go to a geeky convention and learn important things about themselves. I’m not the biggest fan of this genre but I’ll give it a chance because I love going to conventions. (Maybe this will be a way to get over the fact that I can never get Comic-Con tickets).  Value: $10.99 ($7.27 on Amazon)

A big, BIG lip balm made with natural and cruelty-free ingredients. The flavor is lavender, vanilla, chai and tastes smells delicious! It also came with a cute note from the seller: Zandra Beauty.  Value: $8.00

A pair of magnetic bookmarks from Paperly&Co. I got Belle with her yellow dress and Hermione casting a spell from a book! These are so cute! Also, great character selection since the theme of the box is “bookish is beautiful”. Value: $5.00

A DELICIOUS chocolate bar from Tony’s Chocolonely. The flavor I got was dark almond and sea salt and I couldn’t wait to eat it while reading the book, so I devoured it immediately after opening the box. Value: $2.25

A 2oz bag of coffee from Book Lovers Coffee. It smells great and I fell in love with the packaging, and also the free bookmark they sent! I haven’t tried it yet because I’m not sure if I can prepare it with my french press. Value: $5.00

Lastly, the box included this cute print and a pin! On the other side of the print you can read the theme of the box “Bookish is Beautiful” and some info on the charity they will donate to this month: Girl Up.

I still think that this box is really cute. I appreciate their overall branding of “girls are awesome” and their pink theme is completely #aesthetic. But in a more serious note, I’m so impressed with this company. This is only their second box and I already can see improvements in their products and pamphlets. They still aren’t big enough to offer a great value to their costumers, and I think that’s their main weakness as a subscription box. But I also know that this company donates to charity every month, so I’m happy to donate to a good cause instead of getting extra items.

The value of the March 2017 box (according to my calculations) was $31.24, and I paid $34.99 + shipping. That would mean that I paid $3.75 more than the value I received (of course I’m not counting the cost of the box, flyers and the little paper things). I’m assuming that a fraction of those $3.75 is going to charity. But I really want to see how much they are actually donating. (What if I assume I paid those extra $3.75 because they will go to charity, but they choose to only donate 5 cents?).

Overall, I like everything I received. I would love it if next time they include an info-card explaining all the items on the box, as most subscription boxes do.

The Wonder Girl Box is $34.99 + shipping. I bought this box myself and didn’t get any discount or payment to review it

Next month’s theme is:

 “Girls are magic“.

Which one was your favorite item? I always choose the treats because I love getting surprise candy in the mail, so I’m biased towards the chocolate bar. And also the bookmarks.

What did you think about this box?

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Each month they send a box full of household and beauty goodies inspired by Stars Hollow or Girlmore Girls’ characters.

Here’s my Stars Hollow Monthly March 2017 unboxing which included:

An exclusive 18″ x 18″ throw pillow cover with the quote “What she tackles, she conquers” said by Richard Gilmore on the show. I think it’s a cute design and like that they chose an uplifting quote  Value: $14.99 (according to the info card)

An exclusive stemless wineglass set. One glass has the quote “Only prostitutes have two glasses of wine at lunch!” by Richard Gilmore. And another with Emily’s answer “Well, then buy me a boa and drive me to Reno because I’m open for business!“. I would love to bring this set out when I have guests. Value: $19.99 (according to the info card)

A coffee lip scrub and lip balm duo by Black Tie Market. These products contain real ground coffee beans and smell delicious! I like the taste of the lip balm and can’t wait to try the sugar scrub. I tried exfoliating my lips with sugar before and it’s awesome because it really works and it also tastes delicious  Value: $15.99 (according to the info card)

And a fridge magnet with the quote “I would rather be at Luke’s”. It’s so cute that it’s shaped like a coffee mug!  Value: FREE

Finally, I wanted to include the info card because it’s so pretty and I love the fake “advertisements” for Kim’s Antiques and Hewes Bros (both places exist inside the show).

I think this box was really fun to open. The quotes from the show immediately remind me of certain episodes and make me smile. I also like that the items are useful and fun at the same time, because I love adding a bit of nerdy to my house. On the other hand, I think this box is missing something related to Lorelai or Rory. We got the coffee flavored lip balm/scrub, and they’re great, but I think they could improve with a Gilmore Girls themed packaging, or a Lorelai quote about coffee (she has hundreds!).

Overall, I think this box was really fun and would be a great gift for a Gilmore Girls fan.

The Stars Hollow box is $34.90 with FREE shipping in the US. You can use my discount code prettygeekery to get 10% off your first box

According to the info card included, the value of the box was $50.97. Considering the lip balm/scrub duo and the pillow cover, I think the box is worth the price. I’m not too sure about the wine glass set because I’ve seen cheaper ones, but they’re fun so the price doesn’t bother me.

I received this box from Litcube in exchange for an unboxing. All opinions are my own

Which one was your favorite item? I think mine was the pillow cover Either that one or the coffee flavored lip balm.

What did you think about this box?

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This month, Owlcrate sent a box full of fun items inspired by the theme “Sailors, Ships & Seas”.

Keep reading if you want to see all the contents!

The book selection was the YA fantasy and adventure novel Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller . This one sounds really fun! It’s about a pirate girl looking for a treasure map, and to find it she let’s herself be captured by another pirate (who happens to be unexpectedly clever and attractive). It also came with a signed bookplate, a pirate tattoo and a letter from the author, where she mentions her inspiration was the movie Pirates of the Caribbean, so I’m more excited to read it!  Value: $10.58

An extremely adorable notepad from Boygirlparty! I hope I can make myself use this, because it’s almost too pretty to write on it. The info card says that they sent two different exclusive designs, and I got this little octopus.  Value: $8.00

This cute compass pendant necklace (I love it)! It was exclusively designed for Owlcrate subscribers by The Geeky Cauldron. And I think this is the nicest piece of jewelry I have received from a book box, I love that the chain looks so nice and the pendants are pretty! I think it would look great either in a costume or as an everyday accessory. Value: ???

This beautiful washi tape inspired by mermaid scales! It was exclusively created by Simply Gilded. Since I love collecting stationery goodies, I immediately fell in love with this tape, and with this company and with Owlcrate and its creators. (Now excuse me while I go put it on everything).  Value: $4.50

A hand printed tea towel from Kitch Studios. I didn’t expect to receive a towel in a book box but, honestly, I like it! And it’s great that I get to adorn my house with useful and bookish items! Value: $11.00

Finally, the info card with a description of all the goodies and the collectible pin of the month (the Owlcrate owl dressed as a pirate! Awww).

I know I say this a lot, haha, but this might be one of my favorite Owlcrate boxes. I knew I would like it because of the pirate and mermaids theme, but it was a lot prettier than I expected. Also, it contained two items that I’ll probably use a lot (notepad and tape), a useful item for my kitchen (the tea towel) and a piece of jewelry, so I would say all the items are useful apart from being cute, which is a big plus!

An Owlcrate box is $29.99 + shipping. You can use my discount code PRETTY10 to get 10% off your first box

According to my calculations, the value of the March box was at least $34.08, BUT WITHOUT counting the necklace, because I couldn’t find a price for it.

I received this box from Owlcrate in exchange for an unboxing. All opinions are my own!

Next month’s theme is:

“Head Over Heels“.

Which one was your favorite item? I have no idea. I was going to say the washi tape, but… look at the little octopus on the notepad! That’s too adorable.  

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