Brown Sugar Box is a monthly women of color lifestyle subscription by the shop Izzy & Liv that promises a total retail value of $85+. Here's how they describe it: "As a Brown Sugar Box Subscriber, you’ll get a box filled with the BEST of Izzy & Liv including best sellers, new releases, and limited edition (subscriber-only) products."
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The Subscription Box: Brown Sugar Box
The Cost: $39.95 a month + $4.95 for shipping
LIMITED TIME DEAL: Use code GIVEMESUGAR to save $5 off your first box
The Products: “Your box will include 5-6 products every month. You will always get at least one Izzy & Liv tee, tank or sweatshirt along with other fabulous items -- and as often as we can, we will include items from other black-owned businesses we love!”
Ships to: The United States for $4.95 and International for $12.95.
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Included in the box is a mini magazine with various articles for my reading enjoyment. This is a welcome departure from the two-sided info card.
This month’s theme is “A Womans Worth Edition”.
“Good Things Come To Those Who Hustle” Mug - Listed Retail Value $28.00
This white and gold mug has “Good Things Come To Those Who Hustle” on the front and back. The gold touch makes an ordinary mug chic and reminds me to continue to hustle for my dreams.
“She Is Worth Much More Than Rubies & Pearls” Gold Foil Tee - Listed Retail Value $30.00
This tee is an appropriate reminder that we as women are more valuable beyond the possessions we have or don’t have and we are worthy, precious, loved, valued, and favored. The pink t-shirt with gold lettering says, “ She Is Worth Much More Than Rubies And Pearls”.
Butter Depot-Citron Whipped Butter, 8oz - Value Retail $20.00
This all-natural moisturizing whipped butter is intended for my hair and body and it’s handmade in small batches in the United States. It has a mild fruity smell, the consistency of the whipped butter is thick and a little goes a long way. The whipped butter consists of organic shea butter, pumpkin seed oil, mango butter, kokum butter, avocado oil, fragrance, and preservative. It has no parabens or synthetic dyes. The cold weather season is slowly approaching in my area and this whipped butter will keep my skin nourished all season.
Breast Cancer Awareness Girlfriend 5-Pack-Postcard Set - Estimated Value 10.50
In honor of “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” this set of five postcards is a reminder to take care of self by doing self-check breast exams often, schedule yearly breast exams and encourages the women you love and care about to do the same. Since this box comes at the end of the month it would have been nice to have earlier in the month. It may have been better to put it in the September box to ensure delivery in the beginning of October. Still, a thoughtful way to address breast cancer awareness. I will send out to my female friends and family members.
“I Dream It, I Work Hard, I Grind ‘Till I Own It” Tote Bag - Listed Retail Value $22.00
This large green tote bag has ‘I Dream It, I Work Hard, I Grind ‘Till I Own It” scribed on the front and back. I see these types of totes in subscription boxes often and I would like to see a more functional purse for everyday use you can take to work. This is functional and useful, and I’m sure this will appeal to most. It would be nice to see more of a variety when it comes to sending tote bags.
“She Believed She Could” Enamel Pin - Listed Retail Value $8.00
This motivational pink ribbon enamel pin represents breast cancer awareness has “She Believed She Could… …So She Did” inscribed on it. A great way to show your support for the cause.
Verdict: The Brown Sugar Box has a boxed value of $118.50. This box was just okay for me. I did appreciate the focus on breast cancer awareness throughout the box with the enamel pin, postcards, and the information on breast cancer and taking care of self in this month’s info magazine. There was no wow factor for me in this box but I did enjoy the whipped butter and I look forward to sending out the postcards provided. This box delivers on being a lifestyle box that sends a variety of items geared for WOC.
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? No, your first box will be for November.
Coupon – Use code GIVEMESUGAR to save $5 off your first box
Value Breakdown: At $44.90 for this box, here’s what you are paying approximately per item:
- “Good Things Come To Those Who Hustle” Mug: $10.61
- “She Is Worth Much More Than Rubies & Pearls” Gold Foil Tee: $11.37
- Butter Depot-Citron Whipped Butter: $7.58
- Breast Cancer Awareness Girlfriend 5-Pack-Postcard Set: $3.98
- “I Dream It, I Work Hard, I Grind ‘Till I Own It” Tote Bag: $8.34
- “She Believed She Could” Enamel Pin: $3.03
What do you think of this month’s Brown Sugar Box?
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