California Found is a monthly subscription box which features products from California makers that can typically only be found in California! Subscribers receive several items per month that could be beauty, gourmet, style, or home goods.
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About California Found
The Subscription Box: California Found
The Cost: $49 per month with discounts available for longer subscription commitments
ACTIVE DEAL: Get free shipping to US addresses.
CODE: SHIPSFREE
The Products: A minimum of $90 worth of California lifestyle goods, made by California based artisans
Ships to: US for free
California Found May 2018 Review
Instead of a booklet or pamphlet, California Found sends these really cool info cards for each product. They are very nice quality and informative. It also points out that they donate 10% of their profit every month to a charitable cause, and this month it's Alex's Lemonade Stand, an organization that helps fight childhood cancer. Also, the little band holding the cards together is embedded ith wildflower seeds, so it's plantable! So awesome!
Four Greeting Card Collection by Saltwater & Feathers - Listed Value $20
California Found often includes handmade greeting cards from a California artisan, and these are my absolute favorite they have sent so far. They are so pretty! The one with the bear reminds me of one of my favorite regions of California, the mountains! But of course, I also love the beach scenes. The artisan behind these lovely cards is Caroline Winneguth of Saltwater & Feathers, an eco-conscious paper goods company based in Carpinteria, CA.
Skin Ritual Pit Perfection Deodorant in Lavender Lush - Retail Value $5
Skin Ritual Hard Lotion Bar in Sweet Mimosa - Retail Value $6.99
It is a bold move to send a trial deodorant to me in May! I live in Atlanta, and by this time of the year, we are all sweating like it's our job in this heat and humidity! But this deodorant definitely passes the test! It also has a nice, light lavender scent. The lotion also has a delightful sweet citrus scent, and it is not too heavy on the skin like many lotion bars are. It's perfect for summer! Skin Ritual was founded by Brett Komanovsky, a breast cancer survivor who wanted to produce natural, non-toxic skincare products. It is based in Sierra Madre, CA.
Three Straw Set by Simply Straws - Listed Value $25
Simply Straws is a company in Southern California with an obvious intention of helping to keep plastic out of landfills and the ocean. They produce these reusable glass straws in an effort to do just that, and the straws are very high quality with a lifetime guarantee! They are also handcrafted. I really love the mission of Simply Straws! What I don't love is the safety issue... I might be accused of having an overabundance of caution, but I have a rule about rigid straws in my household. With two kids, I can easily see one of these straws ending up in someone's eye or throat. To be fair, however, this is the first item I have ever received from California Found that I have not been completely thrilled about.
16 oz Brussizzle Sprouts by Pacific Pickle Works - Retail Value $9.95
I was a little concerned when I opened these pickled brussels sprouts that I would not find anyone to sample them for me, haha! Everyone in my house hates brussels sprouts. My husband volunteered, however, and he loves these! He thought they were delicious and crunchy, and he plans to use them in all sorts of salad creations. Hooray! Pacific Pickle Works is based out of Santa Barbara, CA, and guess what? They have a pickle subscription!
Sterling Silver Slim Dagle Earrings by Lulu LilyBird - Retail Value $39
Look at how beautiful these earrings are! I love them! They are sterling silver with rose gold filled accents, an apatite stone, a moonstone, and a silver brand tag. They are just gorgeous, and so unique! Lulu LilyBird is the brand of artisan Carol Roberts, based out of Carlsbad, CA.
The Verdict: California Found has become one of my favorite subscription boxes! This month, I got some gorgeous greeting cards and earrings, along with some awesome skincare products and a treat for my husband! The straws were a little bit of a bummer for me, but I'm sure other people have no problem with rigid straws. Everything else was great! I also cannot help but notice the value of everything adds up to $105.94, which is way more than the promised value of $90, and the box costs only $49 including free shipping!!!
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? No, you will receive the May box. From California Found:
If you subscribe on or before the 30th of the month, you will receive that month’s box. If you subscribe after the 30th, your subscription will begin with the next month’s shipment. If we are sold out of boxes the month you subscribe, you will be notified and your subscription will begin the following month.
Coupon - Use code MSALOVE20 to save 20% off your first box!
Value Breakdown: At $49 for this box, here’s what you are paying approximately per item:
- Greeting Cards - $9.25
- Deodorant - $2.31
- Lotion - $3.23
- Straw Set - $11.56
- Pickled Brussels Sprouts - $4.60
- Earrings - $18.04
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