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 July 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 The ACLU Foundation. Also, the little band holding the cards together is embedded with wildflower seeds, so it's plantable! So awesome! And finally, they have added a Golden Ticket contest - so if you find one in your sizzle, you get a free box for yourself or a friend!
Two Pop-Up Greeting Cards by Forever Poppin - Listed Value $9.95
I can honestly say that this is the first time a greeting card has taken my breath away! I was astounded by how beautiful these are! I jokingly told my husband, I don't know if we even know anyone special enough to receive one of these! Haha! Of course, that's not true, but I will need to put some serious thought into it. I mean, LOOK at them! Look at the detail in the pop-ups! And the placement on the card is just perfect and everything. They are so beautiful if I received one I wouldn't know what to do with it. Shellac it? Put it in some sort of glass display case? Before now, I don't think I would have ever imagined a greeting card might be worth $10, but I kind of feel like these are a steal. Forever Poppin is based in Santa Monica, California.
Medium Geometric Concrete Planter by Geometric Fossils - Retail Value $10
Are tillandsia hearty plants? Yes. Are they impossible to kill? Sadly, no. This planter immediately made me miss my tillandsia collection, all of which died during the winter except one. That last one lived until about two weeks ago when my dog decided to play with it. But, the info card reminded me that this would also make a great holder for makeup brushes, pencils, or lots of things! It is so pretty and well made! I love the weight and feel of it, and the geometric design is awesome. Geometric Fossils is a Los Angeles based company that focuses on clean design and environmentally friendly manufacture.
Soft Baked Granola Bites by Vive - Listed Value $3 each
I sampled both of these packs, and I honestly can't decide which one I like more! They are so yummy! I also like that they are made from clean, wholesome ingredients such as whole oats and flaxmeal. The founder of California-based Vive Snacks, Shayna Gillerman, started the company due to a dissatisfaction with the available on-the-go snack options. Her dream was to create a flavorful yet healthy option. I think she did it!
14-kt Gold-Dipped Recycled Pewter Hammered Bar Necklace by Jesse and Co. - Retail Value $35
I love this necklace! This is exactly my style. It is so pretty! It's handcrafted by the founder of San-Diego based Jesse and Co., Felice Jacobson from recycled hammered pewter. I think it would make a fantastic layering piece, but it can definitely stand on its own as well.
The Lulu by Midi Queen Handbags - Retail Value $58
The info card says that the retail value of this wristlet is $44, but the Midi Queen website has them for sale for $58, so I am going with the actual retail price. This is the second time in recent months that California Found has sent something from Ventura-based Midi Queen, and I am thrilled! I love this wristlet! One side is this beautiful, ornate tapestry, and the bottom and other side are made of brown leather. It's so soft and luxurious feeling! I also love the leather tassel! The inside has a single zipper pocket, and the wristlet measures about 5" x 9". I love it!
The Verdict: California Found has become one of my favorite subscription boxes! This was another amazing box full of things I love! The wristlet and necklace are both instant favorites, but those cards, y'all... Have you ever seen anything like them in your life? I also cannot help but notice the value of everything adds up to $128.90, which is WAY more than the promised value of $90, and the box costs only $49!!!
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? No, you will receive the August 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 - $3.78 each
- Planter - $3.80
- Granola Snacks - $1.14 each
- Necklace - $13.30
- Wristlet - $22.05
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