Pop Sugar Must Have – December 2012 Review – Monthly Women’s Subscription Boxes

I agree that I may have been expecting a little more out of this box since it’s the holiday season, but overall I am really happy with it. I was excited when I saw the Bodum mugs because I’ve actually been WANTING them, but they were too expensive for me to go out and buy for myself. Even though I paid for the box it still feels like a present that I didn’t actually buy. Haha. I love tea so I’m excited about the sampler box, too. I think I may actually gift the minikit to my mom. I’m still having high hopes for the Luxury box too. I think mine may be coming today or tomorrow so we’ll see!

I debated whether or not to read your review since I did not receive my December (first) pop sugar box yet. The box looks great as usual. I think I will be regifting many of the items in the box.

I feel like Pop Sugar is saving the higher end items for Luxury boxes now, Going off of the high value items from the September and October box. Although I will be using *everything* in the box which doesn’t happen all the time with subscription boxes, it is upsetting that you will have to spend more money to use the gift code. And like Kate said, it is missing the “wow”.

I like mine just fine. The mugs alone ( with another company’s shipping added) are the value we paid for the entire box. I thought the RTR code was tacky and unlike what PopSugar has done in the past.
Some people didn’t think this box had a ” holiday” theme to it, but I definitely think it does have a nod to the season and to winter time with the tea, the peppermint, and the tiny emergency kit which is perfect for taking in a small bag to holiday parties.

Maybe I’m biased, but I think the Must Have box always has high quality items which I usually use a lot more often than most other boxes I subscribe to.

Did you get a Dec. Golden Tote? FAB!! I got both clothing totes offered. Your review helped me see their items and the value in a new light.

Happy Holidays!!

I haven’t received my box yet but decided to read your review anyway. I’m so uninspired by this box that now I don’t have to be waiting with anticipation for it to arrive. I’m very disappointed that part of the box is something that will require me to spend more money since the shipping and insurance isn’t included for the Rent the Runway coupon (which, honestly, I probably would never use anyway).

I had high expectations that this box would be festive or include at least one “Wow!” item. Not one item is something that I’d give a second look at in the store.

Oh well, if January’s box isn’t an improvement, that’s $35 I can spend on something else every month!