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Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Healthy Surprise - Healthy Snacks Delivered Monthly

I was asked by Healthy Surprise to review the Healthy Surprise Starter Box. I received the Starter Box for free, but was not compensated for this post. All opinions expressed herein are my own.

I recently contacted Healthy Surprise, and asked if I could post a review on their monthly, healthy snack subscription service. They were kind enough to send me their "Starter" box, so I could see for myself what a nice variety of healthy snacks they offer their subscribers.

The "Starter" box costs $40 per month, including shipping if you choose to have it delivered monthly. You'll receive 11+ full sized snacks (16-20 servings,) designed for 1 to 2 people.

Other options include, the "Healthy"box, which costs $66 per month, including shipping. This box includes, 16+ full size snacks each month (32-40 servings,) and is designed for 1 to 4 people.

Or, you could splurge on the "Large" box, which costs $99 per month, including shipping. This box includes 27+ full sized snacks (48-60 servings,) and is designed for 2 to 6 people.

Healthy Surprise offers a 100% guarantee, and you can cancel anytime! If you decide to continue with your subscription, your credit card will be charged on the 7th of each month.

Made in America

Made in China

Artificial Sweeteners

Artificial Flavors

Artificial Colors

Wheat

Dairy

Meat

Honey

Shellfish

MSG

Yeast Extract

High Fructose Corn Syrup

Partially Hydrogenated Oils

- See more at: http://healthysurprise.com/h/#sthash.JaIriKhN.dpuf

Made in America

Made in China

Artificial Sweeteners

Artificial Flavors

Artificial Colors

Wheat

Dairy

Meat

Honey

Shellfish

MSG

Yeast Extract

High Fructose Corn Syrup

Partially Hydrogenated Oils

- See more at: http://healthysurprise.com/h/#sthash.JaIriKhN.dpuf

All of the snacks you receive from Healthy Surprise are Natural, Vegan & Made in America.

They do not contain, Gluten, Corn, Soy, Artificial Sweeteners, Artificial Flavors, Artificial Colors, Dairy, Meat, Honey, Shellfish, MSG, Yeast Extract, High Fructose Corn Syrup or Partially Hydrogenated Oils.

You can find Healthy Surprise on Facebook here & on Twitter here.

Here is what I received in the Healthy Surprise "Starter" box!

2 ~ .35 oz. Righteously Raw Chocolates

(One in Pure Dark & One in Divine Mint)

Sample Value $1.81

1.5 oz. Just Great Stuff Antioxidant Organic Bars + Cacao & Acai ~ Sample Value $1.97

1.4 oz. George's Delight Just Fruit Bar ~ Sample Value $ 1.49

3.17 oz. Plum Kids Organic Mashups Squeezable Fruit in Berry ~ Sample Value $.99

1.4 oz. Nibnaks Crancherry Tart with Cherries, Cranberries & Almonds ~ Sample Value $2.19

1 oz. Just Tomatoes Veggie Snack ~ Sample Value $2.35

1.3 oz. Caveman Foods All Natural Raw Nuts with Sunflower Seeds, Almonds, Pistachios, Walnuts, Cashews & Macadamia Nuts ~ Sample Value $2.29

3.5 oz. Hail Merry Strawberry Macaroons ~ Sample Value $5.00

3 oz. Lydia's Organics Rawkin' Spicy Beet Chips ~ Sample Value $5.99

1 oz. The Daily Crave Veggie Chips ~ Sample Value $.89

1.5 oz. Beanitos White Bean with Sea Salt Chips ~ Sample Value $ .99

The retail value of my box is $25.96. The price a subscriber would pay is $33.00, plus $6.99 S&H, so roughly $40. Even though the value is a tad bit short, I appreciate not having to navigate Whole Foods, trying to figure out what to buy.

If you sign up for one of the larger boxes, you actually save a bit more money because they waive the S&H, so that might be the way to go.

I'm really looking forward to trying out all of these healthy snacks! Thanks Healthy Surprise!

Jambo the dog wants you to be healthy & subscribe to Healthy Surprise! Isn't he a cutie!

Please check out this 60 second video, explaining the concept of Healthy Surprise, presented by CEO Joe Winke.

Monday, July 22, 2013

Julibox ~ Cocktail Subscription Service ~ July 2013

If you are new to Julibox, please see my post here.

My husband is 3 months in, to his 6 month Father's Day subscription to Julibox. He's enjoying this service, but I will definitely be cancelling after his 6 months are up. I'm started to feel that I'm paying more for the fancy packaging, than I am for the actual spirits. Since this is a gift, I'll be waiting out the next 3 months. If I were to cancel early, I would incur a $15 cancellation fee.

The curator of the box, Paul Sevigny, focused this month's box on clean, simple flavors. This month's collection is geared to highlight how the same simple flavors and ingredients can come to life in very different ways based on the spirits you use.

My husband was sent spirits to make the Caipirinha from Brazil, and the Mayan Sunset from Mexico.

The Caipirinha features the clean citrus notes of Lime, paired with Cachaca (rum,) and the Mayan Sunset features both Orange & Lime, paired with Herradura Anjeo Tequila & Grand Marnier.