Made in Utah- New Subscription Merco Box Review

Today I am bringing you a new box that I have recently come across. This box is another locality box, but different than any other locality boxes I have received. Merco Box, is a brand-new subscription that comes from Utah. This box brings, to  your door, specialty items from around Utah that help support the community, and local mom-and-pop shops. For each Merco Box that you get your dollars go right back to the community of Utah. I have never been to Utah, but from what I see they have some amazing shops and stores that I would love to shop at in person. However, since a trip to Utah is not in my future I am happy for Merco Box.

What is Merco Box?
Merco Box takes Utah's finest local products, from lifestyle, beauty, to food,and packages them in their awesome monthly subscription box and deliver them right to your front door!

Cost: $24.99

March Merco Box

Heavenly Hygienics Cherub Balm Lotion Bar $3.99

It seems that I have an abundance of lotion bars these day. I really think lotion bars are becoming more popular. I really do think lotion bars are great, but for me they are not very practical. I'm usually on the go and do not really have a place to put a lotion bar. However, I think this will be great to leave in the bathroom for our little one.

Razieh’s Wrinkle Free Obsession Cream $4

Well, anything that helps me prevent wrinkles is great in my book. This wrinkle cream will definitely get used. I have never heard of Razieh’s Wrinkle Free Obsession Cream, but I'm very excited to give it a try.

Sea Grape Bath and Body Relaxed Mama Tea $6.50

I usually I am a so-so tea drinker. To be honest I would rather have a big cup of coffee and cream or a latte. And right now I actually I'm not really drinking tea too much as well. However, I know that I eventually get a tea craving, so I'm sure that this will get used in the future. And, anything that gets me relax at the end of the day is fantastic.

Edible Wilds Wildflower Brownie Mix $6.99

This was fantastically delicious. This mix is also gluten-free which is great. No one in my household is gluten-free, but I'm always looking for new gluten-free recipes that I can pass along. I made this the other night, and it was delicious! Some brownies mixes are kind of dry and not so chocolaty, but this mix was not any of those, it was moist and very chocolaty. I think it was a hit at my house.

Figaro Salon Stylist Gift Card and Key Chain from Merco Box $15

After checking out this salon online, it looks like a great salon. If in fact Figaro’s was near me I would probably jump on this offer.


Purse Dreams Gift Card $25

What girl doesn't like a new purse. I looked on the website and they look to have great selections at Purse Dreams. A little pricer than I am used to though. However, I still will be taking advantage of this fantastic gift card that was received and this month’s Merco box. I will have to do another post later to show what I received.



Q Clothing Boutique Scarf $28

This has to be my favorite item in this whole box. I am a big fan of infinity scarves, and especially light scarfs as they fit well for winter as well as moving into spring and even summer. I recently received a peach Aztec scarf that looked just like this so I was excited to see that my box contained a mint teal color infinity Aztecs scarf from Q Clothing Boutique. I definitely will be getting my use out of the scarf and think it was a wonderful addition to the Merco Box.

Extras

Merco Box also included a bunch of great coupons in the box, which valued $50 plus. They are pictured above with the Purse Dreams Gift Card. Some of these coupons I cannot use, but would love to if I was in the Utah area.

TICKLED PINK OPINION

My overall impression was, YES!, this box is awesome. I really just love everything that I received in this March Merco Box! I am a huge fan of boxes that include an array of products from beauty to food, so this was perfect for me. And, to top it off it is a locality box! Double bonus! And you all know I love my locality boxes as well! The total cost of this box would have been $24.99, but Merco Box had a special deal for the March Box, so I only got it for the shipping cost! Excellent, right? And the March Merco Box included approximately $89 plus, not included the Extra gift cards. I probably will not use the $15 gift card to the salon, but my first Merco Box was worth every penny. I look forward to seeing more from Merco Box as the months go by.

What did you think of March Merco Box? If you are interested in learning more or signing up for Merco Box, you can HERE.  

Until next time…

Stay Tickled Pink,

Stephanie

An Adventure in the Southeast- Box South Sample Box Review

There is just something about locality boxes that I just love. Locality boxes allow you to experience a new place that you otherwise would not get to visit, right from the comfort of your own home. A new locality based subscription, Box South, is such a fun locality box.  Box South brings you great Southern artisan goodies to your doorstep each month. I am super excited to share with you this sample box from Box South.

What is Box South?

Well first off, I have to tell you they definitely sound like they will bring that southern hospitality into each box. I have been nothing but super impressed with my contact with the company so far.  Each month Box South will send a box that focus on sending out to their subscribers the best small-batch artisan food and products made throughout the Southeast.

Box South Options/ Cost:

Monthly Box South Subscription - $52 per month

Box South also offers the following ( these are not monthly subscriptions):

Full Gift Box full of 5-8 products  for $52

Mini Box with around 3 products for $35 

Box South Sample Box

I was so excited with Box South graciously offered to send me a sample box. The sample box is just taste of what wonderful items their subscription will include.

Copper Pot Wooden Spoon Spiced Apple and Beer Jam  $11.50

This is a great little treat from Waynesville, North Carolina. This is a sweet and savory blend of flavors that is said to go perfectly  with smoked meats and sharp cheeses. I tried a little bit on a cracker, and it was delicious. I am not a big buyer of jams of preserves, especially savory kinds, but by no means does that mean that I do not enjoy them when I get to taste them. When I think about North Carolina I think of good BBQ food, so it is nice change of pace to get something not specific to BBQ. 

Oliver Pluff & Company Colonial Bohea Tea $14

I have been to Charleston, South Carolina before, where this tea comes from, and this Colonial Tea reminds me perfectly of Charleston. I am not really drinking tea too much these days, but this tea is just up my alley. Bohea Tea, pronounced "Boo-Hee" is a Black tea blend, and was very popular during Colonial Amercia. A great addition to any Box South box. 

The Chocolate Lab Perc and Goat Milk Candy Bar

$8 each

All I can say is these are divine. Wow. The Chocolate Lab has take candy bar to a whole other level. This decedent treats come from Savannah, Georgia, and will cure any sweet tooth they come in contact with. I put these out as a treat one night after dinner, and they were gone right away. You can tell that these chocolate bars are made with love, and not only does their taste show it, but so does the packaging. Yummy!

Perc Coffee Kimel Estate AA $14

Bringing us to Savannah, Georgia again, Box South, included a great bold coffee. As you can tell Perc Coffee is also included in The Chocolate Lab's candy bar. I love when local companies come together for a collaboration. Kimel Estate AA is sourced from Papua New Guinea, but I am guessing is roasted in Savannah at Perc Coffee. I am not drinking coffee at this time, so I cannot tell you how lovely it tastes, but the smell is just wonderful. I love the smell of roasted coffee beans. I am sure my parents will be able to get use out of this Perc Coffee.  

TICKLED PINK OPINION

My overall taste of Box South is fantastic. If this is just sample of what is to come from Box South than I know the subscribers of Box South can expect some amazing items coming out of each monthly subscription box.  Although this is a not a regular subscription box, only a sampling of what could be included in boxes to come, the total value of the items included this this box is  $57.50. I think that is a great value, especially because if you bought everything from the stores on their own online you would have to pay shipping as well as tax. And if you were to go visit these places on your own, well I am sure it would be way more.  I cannot wait to see what is in store for Box South, and what their first official box will include. Sign up now and you can get your first box next month between the 10th- 15th. 

What did you think of Box South sample box? If you are interested in learning more or signing up for Box South, you can HERE.  

Until next time…

Stay Tickled Pink,

Stephanie

Movie Night in Nashville- February Batch Nashville Review

I am the biggest fan of locality boxes. One of the reasons why is because it gives me the opportunity to try out products from places that I have never been before, that I otherwise would never have gotten to try. The latest and greatest box comes from, Tennesee! Nashville to be specific!  Batch Nashville graciously offered to share their recent Movie Night box with me, and it was a hit!

What is Batch Nashville?

Batch Nashville is a monthly subscription that brings the best of Nashville to your door each month. The monthly cost is $31.98. For March, April and May, Batch Nashville has already revealed the excitement behind the box themes (March- Family Traditions; April- Country Roads; and May- Grillin’ & Chillin’). Sounds very exciting. 

What I was really intrigued by is Batch is not just limited to Batch Nashville, but also Batch Memphis, newly announced Batch Weddings; and an exciting new subscription- Tour of the South, which includes the following:

·         April - Nashville (gotta start at home)

·         May - Charleston (you keep telling us we need to go there)

·         June - Atlanta (the South's largest city makes some mighty fine delights)

·         July - New Orleans (we're bringing the party to you)

·         August - Birmingham (you're going to love the pride of this city)

·         September - Austin (we'll see how weird we can keep it)

Sounds very exciting, and now which ones to pick they all sound great!

February Batch Nashville

Movie Night Box

Batch Nashville themed this box around movie night. Everything in this box was perfect for any movie night party!

Bang Candy Company $5

These are homemade gourmet marshmallows, and they definetly are unique and yummy. Bang Candy Company also makes caramels and syrups, which look delish!

Lisa’s Kettle Corn $5

Well, I am not sure on the price of this kettle corn, but it sure is good. It is a mixture of kettle corn with caramel corn. Very tasty. And Batch Nashville included a full size bag.

Tempur by CG $10

These were just too yummy for words. What is great is these chocolates have marshmallows included in the box, because the marshmallows get infused with the condensation of the chocolate. I really liked reading about Chef Chelsea Gunn’s new line of chocolates coming out, Cabernet infused Sea Salt, Black Pepper and Sweet Jalapeño. Very interesting sounding, but I am sure just fabulous.

White Elixirs Saigon Cinnamon $10

This is a great simple sugar mixture perfect for cooking, sodas, teas, coffees, cocktails, etc. A little mixture of this with coffee, and Baileys was delicious.

And the Winner Is... Napkins  $3

These are a perfect touch to any party, and perfect timing for the Oscars coming up. No dirty and messy hands for us thanks to Batch Nashville!

TICKLED PINK OPINION

I really love the follow through concept of Movie Night that  Batch Nashville stuck with throughout this box. All I needed is a movie included in the box, and I was set! I really enjoy experiencing other local treats and goodies. If it were not for a fantastic subscription like Batch Nashville I would probably never have gotten to try these local treats! The cost of this box is around $31.98, and Batch Nashville included around $33 (approximately) worth of items in this month’s box.  I was very happy with the value of the box, taking into account I could never get all these goodies separately including paying shipping and handling for $31.98. I now cannot wait to try out all the other Batch subscriptions. I really also would love to learn more about Batch Wedding, since I need to get busy with my wedding plans.

What did you think of February Batch Nashville? If you would like to learm more or sign up for Batch Nashville or the other Batch subscriptions, you can HERE.

Until next time…

Stay Tickled Pink,

Stephanie