Joy The Baker for Lost Crates - October 2012 Review - Monthly Food Subscription Boxes

Sadly, this is the last Joy The Baker Lost Crate - at least for a while. Lost Crates has gone on hiatus and cancelled all subscriptions.

The Box: Joy The Baker for Lost Crates

The Cost: $25 plus $5 shipping

The Products: Joy the Baker pairs with cool, quirky companies and hand-selects unique gift packages for you. It could be a cool kitchen item. It could be something for to carry in your purse. It could be something for your garden. Whatever it is, each gift is designed to inspire an experience, in the kitchen or out in the world.

This month's box comes with a recipe card for Jam-Swirled or Brittle-Studded Blondie Brownies!

Sqirl Jam - Value $8

This jam is delicious and made from organic ingredients!  I'm so glad I found out about this brand.

 Morning Glory Brittle in Chai Tea & Cashew and Fluer De Sel & Peanut - Value $12 total


Verdict: I am really going to miss Joy The Baker crates! They were a great way to discover new brands and recipes. What do you think of Lost Crates shutting down shop? Any subscriptions you will miss?


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Lost Crates and Gluten Free Girl Crate - September 2012 - Monthly Subscription Boxes

This is the first Gluten Free Girl Crate from Lost Crates. I avoid gluten in my diet, so I was SO excited to learn about this new crate!

The Box: Gluten Free Girl Crate from Lost Crates

The Cost: $35 plus $5 shipping (free shipping with annual subscription)

COUPON CODE: Use code TRYIT30 for 30% off your first crate!

The Products: Cooking inspired products, and gluten free ingredients.

Jovial Brown Rice Pasta (Organic Caserecce) - Value $4

Mediterranean Wild Capers - Value $7.29

These are great pantry staples to have - and I love that they are both organic.

Ortiz Anchovies in Olive Oil -Value $4.39

Joseph Joseph Fold Flat Grater - Value $20


Verdict: I really liked this box. I love that it comes with a recipe for Pasta Puttenesca, but I can use the ingredients for anything.  I used coupon code TRYIT30 so I paid about $30 (including shipping) for this box, and the value of the items was over $35 so I'm happy with the value as well. Now I'm curious to see what next month's box brings!


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Lost Crates and Eco Salon Monthly Subscription Box Review - September 2012 - Plus Coupon Code!

One thing I love about Lost Crates is that you can skip a month whenever you like. This month I decided to skip the Joy the Baker Crate and Better Living Through Design Crate and go with Eco Salon and Gluten Free Girl (review to come as soon as the package arrives).

The Box: Eco Salon for Lost Crates

The Cost: $38 a month plus $5 shipping (Sign up for annual subscription to save shipping costs)

COUPON CODE: Use code TRYIT30 to save 30% on your first box!

The Products: EcoSalon brings you the best in green and sustainably conscious products. Whether it's made from recycled materials, eliminates the need for a disposable item, or is handmade by an independent designer committed to their craft, all of the products are hand selected with a better world in mind.

Core Bamboo 3 Piece Utensil Set - Value $15

I love the dip dyed look I've been seeing on Pinterest - now I can add it to my kitchen!

Epicurean Eco Cutting Board - Value $36

This cutting board is made from recycled milk jugs! I love that it has non-slip gripper feet! It also is made in the USA, dishwasher safe, and BPA free! I never thought about a perfect cutting board, but if I did this would be it!


Verdict: I paid $43 and received about $51 worth of quality eco-friendly products I'm so excited to add to my kitchen.  This is my favorite Eco Salon box from Lost Crates so far!


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Lost Crates Mystery Box! $50 worth of Lost Crates items for Only $25

For a limited time Lost Crates is selling a Mystery Crate worth $50 for only $25. I love Lost Crates and I have a major weakness for mystery boxes, so this offer is very tempting!

Each box will have 4-5 products. Spend $40 or more in the Lost Crates shop and shipping is free. (Otherwise shipping is $5)

Check out my past Lost Crate reviews to see what kind of products they sell. Interested in signing up for a Lost Crates subscription? Use coupon code TRYIT30 to save 30% off your first crate! (You can skip any month after).


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New Lost Crates Partnership! Inspired By Charm Monthly Subscription Box!

Lost Crates just launched a new a monthly subscription partnership with Inspired By Charm! It's currently in wait list mode, but I'll post again when you can sign up!

A description of the box from Lost Crates:

"Creator of Inspired By Charm and lifestyle blogger Michael Wurm Jr. is here to hand-select eclectic, beautiful things for you in each of his crates. When it comes to his many interests - ranging from DIY projects and baking to interior design and more - his taste is always impeccable. Don't believe us? Ask one of his two million Pinterest followers - they'll vouch for him."

Interested in Lost Crates? Check out my past Lost Crates reviews. You can sign up for any of the other boxes and save 30% on your first box with coupon code TRYIT30


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Joy The Baker For Lost Crates Monthly Subscription Box Review - August 2012 - PLUS Coupon Code!

This is my first Joy The Baker Lost Crate! I was expecting baking related items, but I was surprised (and delighted) by what I received instead. Don't worry though, there will be baking related items coming up. Here's a quote from Joy:

"You'll be back in the kitchen with your September crate! It's time to get baking!"

The Box: Joy The Baker for Lost Crates

The Cost: $25 plus $5 shipping month to month (free shipping with annual subscription)

COUPON CODE: Use code TRYIT30 to save 30% on your first box!

The Products: Joy the Baker pairs with cool, quirky companies and hand-selects unique gift packages for you. It could be a cool kitchen item. It could be something for to carry in your purse. It could be something for your garden. Whatever it is, each gift is designed to inspire an experience, in the kitchen or out in the world.

Botanical Coaster Set (8 coasters) - Value $18

Vintage Telephone Pink Note Pad - Value $8


Verdict: I really like the Joy the Baker Crate! These are items I never would have come across otherwise, and they are truly special. I'm so excited to see what Joy picks for the next crate!


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Eco Salon for Lost Crates August 2012 Subscription Box Review

Lost Crates are so fun to receive because you can pretty much get any type of item, so it's always a surprise!

The Box: Eco Salon for Lost Crates

The Cost: $38 a month plus $5 shipping (Sign up for annual subscription to save shipping costs)

COUPON CODE: Use code TRYIT30 to save 30% on your first box!

The Products: EcoSalon brings you the best in green and sustainably conscious products. Whether it's made from recycled materials, eliminates the need for a disposable item, or is handmade by an independent designer committed to their craft, all of the products are hand selected with a better world in mind.

Lost Crates has additional partner boxes including: Man Repeller,  Joy The Baker, Gluten-Free Girl, Better Living Through Design and Design Milk.

Flip and Tumble 24/7 Reusable Bag - Value $12

This bag is pretty cool. I like the color combo, the shoulder has padding to make carrying lots of items more comfortable, and it's machine washable.

Flip and Tumble Felt Plant Pod - $14

This plant pod is made with recycled felt and lined with plastic so it's waterproof. Perfect for succulents!

Flip & Tumble Produce Bags (5 count) - Value $12

My favorite thing about these bags? They are machine washable as well! I will definitely be packing these the next time I head to Trader Joe's!


Verdict: I paid $31.60 (I used coupon code TRYIT30) and received $38 worth of product. I will definitely use the reusable bags for grocery shopping, and the felt pod is interesting - it may be the encouragement I need to get a plant on my desk at work!  I really like the variety of boxes Lost Crates offers, and I'm excited to see what treasures all these new partnerships bring in upcoming boxes!

Like this post? You may also be interested in: past Lost Crates Reviews, other Eco Friendly Box Reviews, and the Eco Subscription Box Directory!

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40% Off Previous Subscription Boxes at Lost Crates!

Lost Crates just launched a back to school themed sale, with a 40% off coupon code for all items in their shop! (This includes previous crates from earlier in the year in addition to single items).

• 20% off on orders of $20 or more with the code hallpass

• 30% off on orders of $40 or more with the code homework

• 40% off on orders of $50 or more with the code detention

Here are the past crates I'm thinking of buying:

April Eco Crate: Malin +Goetz List Price: $30 Value: $48... With 40% Off Coupon: $18

April Housewares - Chef'n List Price: $60 Value $72 ...With 40% Off Coupon: $36


If you're interested in signing up for any of the current Lost Crates subscriptions, use coupon code TRYIT30 for 30% off your first box!


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New Monthly Subscription Box Alert! Lost Crates and Gluten Free Girl

Lost Crates has been moving in the direction of partnerships (Design Milk, Joy The Baker) and this crate is the latest edition to their roster. (These boxes aren't shipping yet, but you can sign up on the wait list to be notified when they become available).

New to Lost Crates? Here's what you need to know:

The box: Lost Crates

The cost: varies per themed box ($20-$68 a month plus $5 shipping) or free shipping if you sign up for an annual subscription. (You can skip a box at any time.) USE COUPON CODE TRYIT30 - for 30% off your first subscription box

The products: Handpicked design-inspired goods chosen by the Lost Crates team and their contributors. The themed boxes are: Design Milk, Joy The Baker, Eco Salon, Better Living Through Design, Stationary, Petite Stationary, Housewares, Foodie, Gluten Free Girl, and Angie's Picks.

 

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Lost Crates Housewares Box Review - July 2012 - Plus Coupon Code

Lost Crates is one of my favorite subscription box programs. I'm always discovering amazing products through their boxes. This one I'm reviewing is the Housewares box ($68 plus $5 shipping).


The box: Lost Crates

The cost: varies per themed box ($20-$68 a month plus $5 shipping) or free shipping if you sign up for an annual subscription. (You can skip a box at any time.)

The products: Handpicked design-inspired goods chosen by the Lost Crates team and their contributors. The themed boxes are: Design Milk, Joy The Baker, Eco Salon, Better Living Through Design, Stationary, Petite Stationary, Housewares, Foodie, and Angie's Picks

I really like these products. But I do have 2 issues with the box:

1) This is the housewares box from February.
2) The vase arrived with the glass broken and glass every where in the box.

I'm not sure why they shipped me an old box. I've noticed they are removing some of their previous boxes and introducing new partner boxes (Joy The Baker, Design Milk, etc.) so I'm wondering if they are phasing out housewares as well. I've reached out to them to find out why this happened and I'll update once I hear back.

 

Sjotime Industries Power Plants Bud Vase - Value $35

I love the design of this vase. (One of the glass tubes shattered in shipping). I've reached out to Lost Crates to resolve this issue.

Roughfusion Concrete Tea Light Holders - Value $18

These came with apple cinnamon tea light candles, but I think they'll look better with plain white candles. These are my favorite item in the box. Perfect for our patio.

Chilewich Faux Bois Coasters - Value $18

These are actually fake wood, but they look amazing. They also seem to be pretty heavy duty so I'll be using them outside as well!


Verdict: I paid $73 (including shipping) and received $71 worth of amazing products. I'm confident Lost Crates will resolve the broken vase issue so I'm not worried about it. I totally recommend trying out one (or more) of their subscription boxes. Use this coupon code for additional savings:

TRYIT30 - for 30% off your first subscription box. You can use it multiple times if you want to sign up for multiple boxes. (I just signed up for the Joy The Baker box and the Eco Salon Box).

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