Wummelbox Review - Arts & Crafts Subscription For Kids

We had the opportunity to review the new subscription arts & crafts box for kids from Wummelbox!  The box is from Berlin and just launched in the US!  Each Wummelbox is based on a particular theme and includes all the materials needed plus instructions for a child to create 3-4 projects.  All projects promote creativity and support a range of developmental skills such as feelings, senses, language, thinking and movement/motor skills and all activities are designed and tested by early childhood educators, designers and parents!  It is designed to educate children ages 3-8!

If you aren't sold yet - All Wummelbox materials meet the highest European and U.S. standard for toys and is eco-friendly when possible.

The box arrived and sat in my mail mountain for about a week before we finally got to it.  The anticipation was driving Duke crazy and he kept insisting we do an unboxing video.  That didn't happen but what did happen was a lot of me explaining what a subscription was and he was SOLD on getting a box every month of surprise goodies.  I absolutely loved what I saw when I opened our Time Travel Wummelbox - everything is branded (unlike some other subscriptions we've tried in the past) and sorted into sections:  A Stone Age story, Cave painting, Hunter and gatherer and Time machine.  We immediately wanted to make the Time machine which is a board with knobs and stickers.  Duke could have painted it but he didn't want to and I agree, the natural wood look gives it a better feel.
When he was done, he kept asking me where we wanted to go and we both agreed on visiting the dinosaurs!  Putting everything together took Duke about 15 minutes but we were busy with it for a good couple hours.  I'm pretty much in love with Wummelbox - very high quality products, creative, love the branding and activities.

Wummelbox 1 month subscription is $34.95, 3 month subscription is $24.95 per month and 12 month subscription is $19.95 per month


Duke loved it and is begging for another box - I was happy he laid around and was busy for a couple hours instead of being glued to Minecraft!

Disclosure: I received a Wummelbox for review purposes. All thoughts are my own.

Subscription Box Madness!

I am a huge fan of subscription boxes.  Mainly because I know that every month I'll get a box in the mail and the contents are a surprise!  Mmm fun and addicting!  But I'm also aware of my money and don't want to waste it on junk so I did a lot of research on choosing the subscription I want.

I chose Glossybox which offers 5 travel-sized beauty products for $21 a month.  I got in for the May box and it came with 6! products and a few of them looked bigger than "travel-size".  I haven't had a chance to sample any of the stuff yet but I'm excited for all of it, especially the Zoya nail polish and Phyto dry hair intense hydrating mask.  My hair is a damn mess and I don't know what to do with it right now.  I teased my Husband that I was gonna dye it pink and he laughed but I'm serious!  I'm in dire need of change but I hate wigs and weaves.  I hate my hair.  HATE.

Duke got lucky with his subscription box.  Veronica tweeted about Babbaboxes for a PENNY.  Now we're talking, perfect for my budget!  The products in Babbabox are great quality and creative but we haven't done any of the projects yet.  Summer just started and I want to to start them when we're more on a schedule.    

Want boxes?  ( It took forever to compile this list and I'm pretty sure this isn't all of 'em.  These are not affiliate links... just thought I would share the different types of boxes and price ranges out there.  If you know of one, let me know and I'll update the list! )

Birchbox - beauty & lifestyle samples $10 a month, free shipping

Sample Society - 5 deluxe-sized samples for $15 a month (includes 12 months subscription to Allure magazine, $15 coupon towards $50 purchase)

Eco Emi - chic, eco-friendly products $15 a month, free shipping

Beauty Army - you choose up to 6 samples for $12 a month

NewBeauty Test Tube - 3 months for $29.95 

MyGlam - bag of beauty samples, $10 a month

Blissmobox - organic, non-toxic and eco products, $19 a month

Conscious Box - pure and sustainable products, $12 a month + $7 shipping

Cravebox - subscription boxes and limited edition boxes, $10 a month

Goodebox - healthy, sustainable beauty products, $16 a month

Green Grab Bag - eco friendly bag of natural beauty products, $15 a month, free shipping

Little Black Bag

Beautyfix - up to $400 worth of products every season for $49.99

GoGoGirlfriend - health, beauty and home products, $12.99 a month

TeetheMe - products tailored for newborns - 3 years old, $24 a month

Julep - $19.99 a month

Honest Co. - eco-friendly baby products

Whimsey Box - craft projects, $15 a month

Good and Lovely - chocolate, tea, aromatherapy and body care, $13.99 a month

Bluum - deluxe samples for mom and baby, $33 a month

Citrus Lane - newborns - 3 years old, $25 a month

Petite Box - out of business?

Kiwi Crate - crafts and activities for kids 3-7 years old, $19.95 a month

Sindulge - out of business?

Beauty Box 5 - 4-5 beauty samples, $12 a month

Love With Food - 8+ tasty bites, $10 a month

Kara's Way - 5-10 eco-friendly samples, $15 a month

Shoemint - $79.98 per pair

Posh Pod - beauty products, $29.99 a month

Platinum Box - 6-8 sports nutrition products, $10 a month

Twistband - headbands, 3 months for $30

Glymm - 4-5 deluxe beauty samples, $12 a month, free shipping

Bark Box - for dogs! $17 a month, free shipping

Shoedazzle - $39.95 a pair

JustFab - $39.95 a pair

Luxebox - 7-8 samples

Topbox - 4 deluxe samples, $10 a month (Canada)

Curlbox - products for curly hair

Foodzie - tasting club, $29.95 a month

Lookbag - 5 beauty samples, $10 a month 

Yumvelope - full-sized natural snacks, drinks and desserts, $19 a month

Little Black Boxes - handmade samples from artisans and crafters, $20 a month

Dream Sample Boxes - handmade samples from artisans and crafters, boxes and prices vary.

Jacked Pack - sports nutrition samples, $5 a month plus shipping

Pairings - food and music box, $25 a month

Umbabox - handmade goods, $25 a month plus $5 shipping
Gotham Box - Choose SF or NY and get that city's best products for $20 a month
Wittlebee - monthly kids clothing, $39.99 a month
Quarterly Co. - You choose your influencers, $25
Manpacks - underwear, socks, razors, condoms and more, price depends on items you choose
Lost Crates - Price depends on items you choose
Little Passports - Your children learn about the world with Sam & Sofia, $41.85 3 month subscription
Art In A Box - $50 a month includes shipping, 3 month minimum
GiftLit - monthly book subscription, prices range on age
Spark Box - A box of 4 educational toys every 8 weeks, $22.95 a month

Does anyone remember The Sampler?  It was thee first subscription box I bought online (maybe back in 2007)!  Marie, the original owner sold it and sadly, it's no longer around - it was such a great idea!

If you decide to use this list, be cool and link back to me.  Thanks!

Disclosure:  I purchased Glossybox and BabbaBox with my own cash money.  There are no affiliate links within this post.