Citrus Lane September Box Review

Citrus Lane is a monthly subscription service that sends products for babies based on their age.  It is normally $25/month (plus tax).  I found a coupon code for 50% off a Citrus Lane box and decided to try it.  We received our first box in September.  Just like Birchbox, you receive a notification when your box ships and you can track it.  Citrus Lane ships from somewhere on the West Coast, so I get it much quicker than I get my Birchbox.  They also ship later in the month--around the 20th or so.

I received the following items:

Skip Hop Hug & Hide Lamb Chime Ball ($16.99 Amazon)  Allie seems to like the chime ball and I'm glad it's a lamb.  Lambs are special to the Noble family.  

Charley Harper 123s Board Book ($9.95 Amazon)  I like that it came with a book, but I wish it came with a different book.  I think the illustrations are unclear and confusing.

Dr. Smith's Diaper Ointment ($3.74 Amazon)  The ointment went straight in my diaper bag.  I like that it's more of a paste than a gel.  

Babytime Playful Wash ($2.40 Amazon)  The soap is a vegan, gluten free, natural product.  It's a bit runny but it does suds up well.  We'll use it, but we wouldn't buy it regularly.  

Julep Nail Polish in Coco ($14 Amazon)  The nail polish was a nice touch but I don't think it should be in this type of box.  Maybe I just didn't like it since I already subscribe to Birchbox,  but I bought a KID box for products to use for my child.  I do really like the nail polish though.  It's a really pretty maroon color and it is the full size of the product.

Total Box Value: $47.08

I'm still not sure how I feel about the box.  The products I received are definitely worth well more than the monthly cost but I worry about stocking up on useless baby junk.  I'm trying to keep the accumulation of toys and stuff to a minimum.  I think I'll get at least another box or two before I decide whether I want to cancel.

MyPublisher.com

My friend Meagan introduced me to MyPublisher.com back in March and I've been itching to make a photo book of my own since looking through all of hers.  She mentioned that there were Groupons for the books all the time and whadda know, the very next week there was!  I bought it immediately and began working on my book.  I didn't buy a wedding book through my photographer so this was the perfect way to put together our pictures to show guests and to look through every now and then without having to be on the computer.  I got the Deluxe Hardcover size but in my opinion, it's a little too big.  All of Meagan's books were the Classic Hardcover size and they looked great.

The quality is so much better than I expected with the larger size.  Even the full-size pictures look fantastic.  I was perusing their website yesterday and they have baby announcements for a really good price so I'm pretty sure I know who we're going to use for those now!

Sorry the pictures are a little out of focus, but you get the point.  I'm obsessed and I can't wait to make more books for all of our vacations!