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 $7.95
California Found January 2019 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 the donation went to the American Diabetes Association. The card additionally talks about their Golden Ticket contest - if you find one in your sizzle, you get a free box for yourself or a friend!
The Rolo Choker by Katie Dean Jewelry - Retail Value $50
Look at how pretty this necklace is! It's gold filled, too! It is about 12" long with a 4 extender chain. I don't know if I have ever seen a plain gold chain as a choker before, it is really cool looking! The jeweler, Katie Dean, is based out of Los Angeles.
Three Greeting Card Collection by Saltwater & Feathers - Listed Value $15
California Found has sent greeting cards from artist Caroline Winneguth of Saltwater & Feathers before, and I absolutely love her style! I have to admit I don't really know when I will use three romantic love cards, one for Valentine's Day seems like plenty, but they are totally cute! The cards are also printed on recycled paper. S&F is based in Carpinteria, California.
Crookie Cake Bam by Cake Bams - Listed Value $3 (buy a dozen for $29.95)
Salt In The Dark Cake Bam by Cake Bams - Listed Value $3 (buy a dozen for $29.95)
Birthday Erry Day Cake Bam by Cake Bams - Listed Value $3 (buy a dozen for $29.95)
Well, this is different! These are rice cakes with a soft candy topping in different flavors. It's kind of like a thick, hard frosting I guess? The topping kind of has the consistency of fudge. The rice cakes underneath are absolutely plain. My kids liked them! I tried them each also, but they weren't for me, which is actually good news, haha. And in fact, they weren't meant for me! Founder Jenn Stoner actually created this as a gluten-free alternative to birthday treats for her gluten-sensitive child, and it just took off from there! Cake Bams is also based out of Los Angeles.
Mini Body Bar Duo in Ginger Spice & Grapefruit and Lotus & Winter Jasmine by No Tox Life - Listed Value $12
I am always thrilled to see delicious smelling luxury soaps in a subscription box. The smell is like a 30-second daily gift to yourself. These little soaps had my whole box smelling amazing! I particularly love the ginger and grapefruit soap. They both lather well, too. No Tox Life was founded by a mother and daughter in Glassell Park, Los Angeles, and their mission is to offer vegan and zero waste bath products.
60" Scarf by Bella Mia Mama & Baby - Listed Value $20
This is easily the softest scarf I have ever owned! The packaging says "cuddle me," and I totally could see myself doing that. It is so soft and thick! It's very warm, too. Plus it looks great on! I wish I knew what it is made of, but Bella Mia's Etsy shop is completely sold out. Founder Angela Elam got started with Bella Mia after her first baby was born, and she started creating ridiculously soft baby accessories. They are based out of Thousand Oaks, California.
The Verdict: California Found has become one of my favorite subscription boxes! This month was another great one! I love the scarf this month, and I'm so happy that they always include jewelry. The value of everything adds up to $106, which is well over 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 February 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
ACTIVE DEAL: Get free shipping to US addresses.
CODE: SHIPSFREE
Value Breakdown: At $49 for this box, here’s what you are paying approximately per item:
- Necklace - $23.11
- Cards - $6.93
- Cake Bams - $4.16
- Soap - $5.55
- Scarf - $9.25
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