Hello everyone! It is May in full bloom and there are some great new subscription boxes and new coupon codes worth sharing. Here is the list:
Subscription Box Promo & Coupon Codes:
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PopSugar Must Have Box: Rare 50% off code for past subscribers. Use code TAKE50 to get 50% off your box (expires May 11, 2013)
- Fancy Box: Use code 20OFF16 for $20 off. There's a Jennifer Love Hewett Fancy box that I'm very tempted to order.
- Hello Flo: Use code ADDICTION to save $10 off your first time-of-month box (regularly $14-$16 / month)
- Citrus Lane: Get 50% off your first box with code FIRSTBOX. Regular price is $25 / month.
New Subscription Boxes & Codes:
- Bonjour Jolie: A brand new Time-of-Month box, started by a mom-daughter team that has been receiving some rave reviews since their 'official' opening May 1st. With the motto "Pamper Your Period", this box offers something more than you typical time-of-month box - it is designed exclusively for women to be pampered during their period. Each box contains feminine products, specialty bath and body items, gift and fine chocolates. Bonjour Jolie is definitely different than other time-of-month boxes - it positions itself with a more unique time-of-month / pampering proposition and based on some of the reviews, the concept seems to be very well executed. Tempted? I know I am... You can get your box for $16 / month + S&H.
- Ambition Box: A new beauty subscription box, Ambition Box was started by two sisters and it is "for anyone who loves beauty and health products and has Ambition for life". Cost is $15 / month.
- A Poir Toi: A new gourmet subscription service, A Poir Toi (means: a present for you) offer personalized, high-end, healthier, gourmet gift boxes with a French touch. The cost if $58 / month - definitely a bit on the pricey side, but the items look delicious.
Overall impressions & trends: The trend of expansion in the subscription eCommerce space didn't disappoint this month either. Since there is a box for almost anything imaginable out there already, it seems that new entrants bet on differentiation as a way to become successful. In addition to some of the niche boxes that opened in April, differentiating your subscription service in a market that seems to become already saturated might be exactly what these new entrants need to gain popularity and ultimate success. Of course, the concept needs to be flawlessly executed and consistent, as well. Of the new bunch this month, I'm definitely intrigued by Bonjour Jolie as they seem to be off to a great start.
Do you know of any new subs this month? What is the company that caught your attention and why?
April is here and with the new month, there are some recent subscription box discount codes and new subscriptions that I'd like to share with my readers. Here is the list:
Promo & Coupon Codes:
- Glossybox: Join Glossybox and get a free Zoya nail polish with any subscription. Use code FUN to get the Zuza color (a very nice blue-green that is much on-trend this spring) (Expires 4/11/13)
- Bulu Box: Get your first box free with code FIRSTFREE. Box is usually $10 + free shipping
- Naturebox: Use code HEALTHY for 25% off your first box (still valid, expires 5/31/13)
- PopSugar Must Have: Get $5 off your first box (usually $35) with code REFER5
- Love with Food: Get your first box 50% off (just $5) with code YUMMY
New Subs & Promo Codes:
- The Bride Box: A new subscription box that promises to "supply brides with monthly gifts and incentives to help them plan their wedding"; in addition, the focus will be on "personalized and unique" gifts. Cost: $35 / month. This one sounds like a great idea and I'm definitely interested to see of the reviews for the first boxes.
- Our Local Box: "A new way to explore local", this new monthly subscription service features "full-size products from the coolest, most unique independent businesses in Kentucky". The box of Kentucky-made goodies will help you discover "new food, music, art, apparel, home and beauty products". Cost: $30 / month. This is definitely an intriguing offer as the service differentiates itself by being state-focused, so again, I'm curious to see what the first boxes contain.
- KLUTCHclubMom: A new monthly box launched by KLUTCHclub, it offers products targeted at active and healthy moms. Cost: $8 + $8 shipping. Use code EARLYBIRD to save 20% off a subscription.
It seems that the subscription eCommerce space is still much growing - there are both new entrants offering focused niche products / "boxes", as well as "box additions" by established players. Hopefully, some of these discounts and / or new offerings will let you try a sub you've been wanting to or... didn't know you wanted? Have you heard of other new monthly subscriptions?
I often post on Facebook about current subscription box discount codes or new subs, but today I decided to do a regular post on some ongoing promotions and new subs I've learned about. I've checked almost all of them and have indicated the expiration date where it's available:
Promo & Coupon Codes:
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Wittlebee: Use code MADNESS to get your first box for just $22.99 (expires March 31, 2013?)
- The Fancy Box: Use code 25OFF5 for $25 off your first box
- Julep Maven: Use code JULEPVIP or COLOR2012 to get your first box for $0.01
- Naturebox: Use code HEALTHY for 25% off your first box
- Conscious Box: Use code ORGANICFREE or FREEBOX for $10 off your first box (the page loading with the second coupon was very slow...)
- Glossybox: Use code SPRING to get a full-size OPI nail polish with your first box (expires March 31, 2013)
- Love with Food: Use code FUNNYFACECRAN for your free first box, pay just $2 shipping
- FafFitFun VIP: Use code FAB10 to get $10 off your first box (still valid!)
New Subs + Promo Codes:
- Crafter's Crate: This is a new subscription box for girls that for $19.99 sends out a box of wonderful craft goodies, including jewelry, recipes and activities. Use code MYSUB for 50% off your first box
- Taste Guru: A new gluten-free box of the month club. For a limited time, use code 1FREE to get one month free when you buy a 3- 6- or 12-month subscription
- Panty Fly: A new women's underwear monthly box. Receive 3 pairs for only $7 / month, no code necessary (this is a great deal!)
Hopefully, some of these promotions will let you try a box you've been wanting to for a while and just couldn't justify the full price... I'm thinking of Crafter's Crate myself as my girl can never have enough art & craft projects. Let me know if any of these don't work or if you know of any other current sub promotions.
NEW: Read my review of the Spring FabFitFun VIP Box here.
I just signed up for FabFitFun VIP quarterly box and I am super excited! This is a new lifestyle subscription box - very similar to my favorite PopSugar MUST HAVE Box - where every 3 months you will receive your FabFitFun VIP gift box filled with full-sized items, hand selected by Giuliana and the FabFitFun Team.
Price: $49.99 for 3 months and you can cancel any time.
The goods:
- The hottest seasonal items sent from the red carpet to your door 4 times a year
- Full-size products and premium items worth over $100
- You could be a winner! Randomly selected members will receive super-fab bonus gifts!
While the contents of the first FFF VIP box remain a secret, it is said to include guaranteed full-size MoroccanOil hair treatment which I've loved and used on a daily basis for the last few years. In addition, they state that you’ll also get five other super fab products to help you get through spring in style. The inaugural spring box is said to be valued at $120+.
Promotion Code: You can use code FAB48 for $10 off your first box - it still worked for me today (not sure for how much longer it'd work). Latest code for $10 off: FAB10. I figured that since the total cost of the box comes roughly to the cost of the MoroccanOil and this is a product I'm buying on a regular basis anyway, I have nothing to lose. Once I get my first box, I'll decide if I want to keep my subscription onward.
Once you sign up, you are asked to fill out a style / size profile - that way, FFF VIP has your size info in case size items are included in the box.
What do you think of this new subscription? Are you going to give it a try?
