Smartass & Sass is a monthly subscription for sassy ladies. There are 4 plans available:
Shirt Only for $19.95, Box Only for $39.95, the Big Box Subscription (which includes the shirt and box) for $54.95 and a “Small Box” subscription for $21.95. Shipping is $3.95 for the Shirt subscription and $7.95 for the others.
Each box contains 8-9 full size beauty and lifestyle items from Smartass & Sass and various other sassy businesses. The shirts are comfy unisex tees available in sizes XS-4X.
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CODE: MSA10
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First Impressions
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Warning: This review is not for the faint of heart! If you're offended by bad language, this probably isn't the review or box for you! If you're like me and thrive on poor language and bad ideas, this is definitely a subscription box you need in your life. Consider yourself warned!
With that said, May's theme is as Smart*ssy as you can get: “Take No Sh*t!”
Let's Get Sassy!
Snarky Plush By Punchkins - Retail Value $17.99
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Let’s start with the star item; Smartass put one of three possible snarky plushies in this month’s box. This item was a spoiler and I was super excited to see which one I’d receive. The first possibility was a smiling cupcake that said, “I baked you some shut the fucupcakes.” The second was a nervous looking dumpster on fire that said, “I’m fine..everything is fine!” And there’s the one I received, a smiling cup of tea that warns, “calm the hell down.”
I won’t lie, I was seriously hoping for the dumpster fire because the past few years have been that, times ten! But even getting my least favorite of the three possibilities, I’m super excited because all three are hilariously adorable! They’re also super soft and really nicely made. I plan to give my cup of “calm down” tea to my friend Rourke, because she’s an avid tea drinker and a fellow sass-hole. I’m currently stalking the Smartass website and app (they have their own app!) because I want to buy a dumpster fire and cupcake for myself.
Not really relevant to the review, but there is something on the plushie’s tag that cracked my sassy heart up: the warning to “remove all tags & plastic fasteners before giving to a child.” I realize they probably put the same tag on all of their plushies, but on this cup of snarky tea, it’s hilarious. Just the thought of giving a plushie that says, “Calm the hell down” to a child cracks me up!
Have The Day You F*cking Deserve Tumbler - Retail Value $22.95
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This sassy tumbler is a fun way to remind ourselves to keep a positive attitude and the fact that we determine our fate. We deserve to have a good day; we’re going to have a good freaking day!
The tumbler is made from a thick plastic material with a really nice lid that has a cover that slides open/closed. I’m a fan of that style because they’re less likely to slosh liquid around. Not that I’m clumsy or anything! Though I wish the tumbler was a little more insulated, it is a great size for mornings that require extra coffee!
Badass Habits Book By Jen Sincero - Retail Value $18.00
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I’ll be honest, I’ve never been a fan of self-help books, but this one seems to be really fun and an easy read. It’s broken down into short, simple chapters with some great, illustrative quotes highlighted in each chapter. It actually feels less like a self-help book and more like the gentle, sassy kick in the butt that we need in order to change our perspective on life as well as our less than desirable habits. Not that we snarky ladies have any of those!
“No Thanks” Necklace By Foxy Originals - Retail Value $30.00
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Wear this necklace to share your snark with the world, without saying a word. The smiling, “No” says so much. And the fact that it’s in a heart means no one can say you have an attitude problem! Overall, it’s really nicely made: the charm is sturdy and the chain is strong. And on those (rare) days you’re feeling sweet, you can flip it over and wear it the other way around because the back is super pretty! Unfortunately, it’s not really my style, but my sassy sixteen year old niece is thrilled to have it.
Middle Finger Air Fresheners (Set of 2) - Retail Value $9.95
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This set of car air fresheners is adorable. It’s nice that they include two in each box and I love that each has a different sassy saying on it. They’re too strong to use at the same time, but once the scent wears off, I’m going to hang them next to each other because the phrases belong together. They’re an excellent reminder that we should try not to hurt others but we should also make sure that we stand up for ourselves.
Square Up Shimmer Collectable Marker - Retail Value $4.95
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This year, Smartass & Sass is including a different colored fine-point Sharpie, with appropriately funny phrases, in each month’s box. This is the fifth in the set and the phrase and color name, “Square Up Shimmer” definitely fits this month’s theme! It’s another reminder to stand up for yourself: a Sharpie that says, “Take No Sh*t!” On it are two little fists and the stars they’ll see after you knock your opponent out! If you miss a month and want to complete your set, the Smartass online shop sells them (while supplies last).
Therapy Isn’t Enough Unisex T-Shirt - Retail Value $24.95
I absolutely love May's shirt; it’s hilarious and a really pretty heather indigo shade. The phrase on it, “Therapy isn’t enough; I need to scream into the void” cracks me up. Don’t we all feel like that now and then?
I’m not a T-shirt person but my bestie is so she is always thrilled to take the shirt. She now has such a large collection of Smartass & Sass shirts that she is able to wear them every day of the month. And she actually does; in fact, she’s become known for them!
Thank you Jenni, for posing for this photo! According to Jenni, the shirts are true to size, long enough to wear with yoga pants and ridiculously soft! She tells me that every morning she flips through them in her closet and chooses which to wear, based on her sass level that day!
The Verdict
While there were some really great items, I felt that May’s box was somewhat underwhelming; it just felt like there was something missing. That’s the gamble with subscription boxes: some months will be fantastic (like April’s box) while others are not quite a home run. That said, there were items I absolutely love. I’ve been planning to give the plushie to my tea-drinking friend, but I’m having second thoughts. I really do adore him. And the Sharpie is one of my favorite colors: metallic silver. My sister just snagged the tumbler from me. She’s a nurse and therefore qualified to call herself a sassy lady. So everything will get used, it just didn’t feel complete.
I want to mention that there is a Smartass & Sass online shop that contains items found, and not found, in the box. It’s open to everyone but subscribers need to enter the password on the back of the box insert and they’ll receive 20% off of their order!
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To Wrap Up
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? No, your first box will be the June box. However, extra previous boxes are oftentimes available for sale in the Smartass & Sass store.
ACTIVE DEAL: save 10% on your first month!
CODE: MSA10
Value Breakdown:
The box plus T-shirt costs $54.95 plus $7.95 shipping which means each of the 7 items (counting the T-shirt) cost an average of about $8.99. What do you think of Smartass & Sass?
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