California Found is a monthly subscription box that 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 + shipping. Save with a 3-month subscription.
ACTIVE DEAL: Get free shipping to US addresses.
CODE: SHIPSFREE
The Products: A minimum $90 worth of California lifestyle goods, made by California-based artisans
Ships to: The US for $7.95, Canada for $16.95, and worldwide for $23.95
California Found September 2019 Review
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Instead of a booklet or pamphlet, California Found sends individual info cards featuring each item and giving some deets about the people and brands behind the products. They donate 10% of their profit every month to a charitable cause, and this month (as with last month) they are donating to Surfrider Foundation.
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No Tox Life Vegan Dish Washing Block - Retail Value $11.98
Ok, I love this! We are constantly going through SO much dish soap at my house because we don't have a dishwasher. I feel like I buy it constantly! Though we do use a green soap, it does come in plastic, and switching to something like this bar is an easy way to cut down on plastic waste in our house. This bar should last a long, long time, and though it is a bar, it lathers beautifully when used with a sponge! I have placed ours in a pretty vintage glass dish to keep it dry when not in use, and even aesthetically it is an improvement to my sink. If I could change one thing though, it would be an added scent like lavender or orange, as this bar is totally unscented.
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LKLY Design's Scrubby Set - Retail Value $22.o0
This duo of hand-woven hemp scrubbies is perfect for using with the bar of soap above, or in the shower for gentle exfoliation. I have a soft spot for hand-woven, knitted, or crocheted items and the natural look of these is perfect for my kitchen. You could also easily use them as trivets or even potholders in a pinch. The little attached loop is perfect for hanging them up to dry or just keep at an arm's reach. If you like the look of these as I do, there are tons of other tempting handmade items in the LKLY shop, like this amazing large basket I can't quite get over!
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The Dainty Gemstone Necklace by Lani Makana - Retail Value $28.00
If you read any of my reviews, you know I love dainty, layer-able, sterling necklaces. This is one of those boxes that always seems to include a sterling silver piece, and for that, I am so grateful! Though there were some color variations for this necklace, I am very happy with my beautiful Amazonite stone because it adds just a little color to any look. I also think the dotted satellite chain was a great choice and it gives this necklace just a little more texture.
Delicate and cute!
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7TRUE Non-Toxic Nail Color in Fall Black - Retail Value $15.00
I feel like indie and natural polishes can be very hit or miss, so I was super curious about this brand. I had never heard of them! These 7-free polishes were created by three moms who wanted to build a brand with values that support a non-toxic lifestyle and giving back to women's empowerment charities. The polishes are made in the US and are vegan and cruelty-free!
This first color is a dream. Think super vampy blood red. One coat gives a jelly-vibe or layer on another for complete opaque coverage. I feel like I am on a power-trip with this on my nails! It was streak-free, quick to dry, and SO over-the-top shiny. I am really blown away by this formula.
This is with one coat over my nails (I get an acrylic overlay, so they are extra smooth). I LOVE this.
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7TRUE Non-Toxic Nail Color in Summer Forever - Retail Value $15.00
Our second shade is perfect for any season really! A warmer nude, I again found that one coat was plenty for my nails, but you could certainly use two if you desire. Though it was on the warmer side, I still really liked this shade with my skin, and my nails looked very natural but also very clean and polished (pun intended). It was also fast drying and very shiny!
Perfect for this in-between season!
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Traditional Chocolate Chip Subarz, 3 bars - Retail Value $6.00
I am always excited to see a sweet treat in a box. These bars are a cross between biscotti and a cookie, and WOW were they good. This chocolate chip variety was a perfect texture that was not too hard, not too soft, and very dense. It was filled with large chunks of chocolate!
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Salted Apricot Caramel Subarz, 3 bars - Retail Value $6.00
Salty + sweet is my kryptonite. These bars were over-the-top delicious. Filled with chunks of apricot and a salty finish, I couldn't get enough. They were outstanding when enjoyed with an afternoon cup of tea, and I was really sad when I finished off this bag.
The Verdict: California Found is such a treat of a box, especially if you are looking to explore and support US-made products and artists. I find that the included cards are so informative and give lots of great background on the hands behind each item, making them even more special. It would be difficult to pick a favorite item this month. I loved everything! I will say that I was especially blown away by the nail polish. I will likely pick up a few more shades from this brand. I also think that those Subarz would be perfect for sending as holiday presents to family and friends living far away. The bar and scrubbies will immediately go to good use in my kitchen, and I love my new necklace too. With an overall retail value of around $103.98, it is also a good buy for $49.00.
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? No. You will receive the October 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 $56.95 for this box ($49 + $7.95 shipping), here's what you are paying approximately per item:
- Bar $6.56
- Scrubbies $12.05
- Necklace $15.34
- Fall Black Polish $8.22
- Summer Forever Polish $8.22
- Chocolate Chip Bars $3.29
- Apricot Bars $3.29
Alternatively, each of the 7 items has an average cost of $8.14.
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