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Causebox Unboxing – Spring 2021
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If you’ve been to our site before, you know our love for Causebox. Well, they just changed their name to Alltrue! Causebox, now Alltrue, is a subscription box that sources ethically created and sustainable items at great prices. Each box costs $50 and includes roughly 5-8 items. I highly recommend them and have gifted them for Mother’s Day & birthdays in the past! I may have even requested a subscription as a gift a few years ago. See below for my Causebox unboxing.

I recently received the Spring 2021 box in the mail and thought I would share it with you all. In this box, I received 6 items. They are:
- FEED Project Canvas Market Tote – I love this bag, there are outside pockets for water bottles, sunscreen or any other items along with a roomy interior.
- Palm + Perkins set of 4 Upcycled Napkins – I love wrapping picnic sandwiches in cloth napkins. I also have been starting to use them at dinnertime to cut down on paper napkin waste.
- This Works Stress Check Sleep Spray – This spray is made with essentials oils meant to be calming and relaxing such as lavender. I haven’t tried this yet.
- Stojo Collapsible 16 oz. Cup – I love this cup! It comes with a lid and straw. I use it at home, in the car, pretty much how I would use a regular cup. It also works well on a picnic as you can collapse it and fit it into a small space.
- Three Ships Lip Treatment – Lip exfoliating scrub and buttercream mask. I haven’t tried this yet, but will update this post once I do.
- Adesse New York Power Couple Nail Care Duo – Cruelty-free, vegan and Bunny Certified nail care!
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May 27, 2021
Thoughtful Housewarming Gifts
Moving into a new home is a pretty big step in a person’s life. If you’re looking for a little gift to get a loved one or friend for their big move, look no further. We put together a list of thoughtful housewarming gifts that anyone with a new home would feel lucky to receive.

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Food Housewarming Gifts

Send them some lobster for a celebratory first meal in their new home! Get it from Best Maine Lobster here.

Traditional Italian Gift Basket for New Home Owners. This gift even comes in a lovely gift box shaped like a house! – Find it on Amazon here.

Rose Gold Bottle of Frantoio Muraglia Intense Extra Virgin Olive Oil. This bottle will both be luxuriously useful for cooking and it will look gorgeous on their countertop! Find it at Bloomingdale’s here.

Custom Housewarming Gifts

A custom star map of the day they bought their dream home. What a thoughtful housewarming gift! Find it at TwinkleInTime.

A set of monogramed towels. This is one of my favorite gifts to give! These towels are practical, useful and luxe at the same time. Find them at Bloomingdale’s here.

Or at Macy’s here.

If you can’t visit their new home in person, send them a personalized Greetabl gift! Simply pick your design, a gift to go inside such as a candle, hand soap or keychain for their new house keys, and write a heartfelt note Greetabl will take care of the rest and deliver it right to their new door! Find gift boxes on Greetabl here.

Decor Housewarming Gifts

These table tiles can be used together as a trivet or apart as coasters and come in different colors. Such a chic addition to any table! I might pick some up for myself just because. Pair them with a bottle of champagne or wine for the perfect gift. Find them on Amazon here.

Give the gift of greenery! Find it at Plant Boxs

Luxurious Throw Blanket – Find it at Macys

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April 11, 2021
Boredom Buster Ideas for Kids Stuck at Home That Aren’t YouTube
“I’m bored!”, if I had a dollar for every-time my children said that during this pandemic. It can be hard to find fun activities but these boredom buster ideas for kids are a good start. We have scored the internet to find the best at-home activities that don’t require a screen!

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Make a Fort

Forts make everything more fun! You could put a few chairs next to each other with a blanket over them. My kids love to bring a flashlight or headlamp and book into a homemade fort.

Or you can use Crazy Forts. Crazy Forts are a unique, award winning, building and creative toy. Crazy Forts come with 69 child- safe toggles and rods that join together to build any play space from your child’s imagination. Find it here on Amazon.

Or you can order an indoor tent and let your kids decorate their own little space for reading, playing and making art! Find this clubhouse tent here on Amazon.

Build Something

Don’t recycle those old Amazon boxes just yet! Build something with them like a dollhouse, home for their stuffed animals or even a jet pack. We put together a jet-pack DIY here a few years ago for a Halloween costume, see it here.

Build with Kinetic Sand or Slimygloop Sand – You can make a splash with moldable, stretchable, and expandable creations. Pack and layer different colored slimygloopslimysand into your molds, flip them onto your play area, gently lift, and dive into your own sea world — without the mess! Find Slimpygloop Sand at Amazon here or Kinetic Sand at Target here.

Build with a Marble Run Kit – My two kids received a marble run kit for Christmas a few years ago and they loved building with it! Find it on Amazon here.

Learn Something New

Explore a museum online,

Stop Motion Animation Kit or App – Stop Motion Animation allows your child to bring movies to life! We own this Klutz Lego Make Your Own Movie Activity Kit and love it! Find it here on Amazon. We also downloaded a stop motion animation app to our iPad. The app we use is

Learn to code with a coding robot! Botley helps your child learn early STEM skills while playing and having fun. He teaches kids to code with active, screen-free play that’s perfect for promoting critical thinking and problem solving skills. Find it on Amazon here.

Logic Puzzles and Books – Excercise your mental muscle with awesome challenges, wacky logic puzzles, optical illusions, and brain-busting riddles.

Brain Games Book: Find it here on Amazon
Logic Puzzles Book: Find at Target Here

Trying to find something art or board game related that kids can play by themselves

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February 19, 2021
Easy Last Minute Gift Ideas
Have you ever run out of time to get a gift or kind-of forgot about it because the holiday season is so busy? Well, we have too so read on to see our list of Easy Last Minute Gift Ideas! We added items that are Prime Eligible on Amazon (you can get them in just two days) and Subscription Box ideas, you can simply order a gift subscription and give the recipient a card letting them know to check the mail for their first box! Either way, these gifts are great ideas that we, or our kids, would be happy to receive!

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Last Minute Gift Ideas for Kids

The Mysteries of the Universe: Discover the best-kept secrets of space – From planets and asteroids to black holes and galaxies, every page of this captivating book reveals the secrets behind more than 100 celestial objects. Get ready to explore fun facts and exciting new scientific discoveries! Buy on Amazon

Cotton Candy Machine – It takes only minutes to get sugar sweets spinning and ready to enjoy. Easily create cotton candy cones, hard candies & sugar floss. See it at Amazon here Buy on Amazon

Color Changing Markers – Create eye-catching, vibrant illustrations with these one-of-a-kind markers. Draw with the regular side and then use the white tip in colored area for a wondrous transformation. You will definitely love it! Buy on Amazon

Magformers Magnetic Building Blocks Set – Using squares and triangles with the 14 Piece set is great introductory set for budding builders to learn our pull-up tricks and begin building in 3D. Features 2 Geometric Shapes Step-by-step idea booklet with builds from all of Rainbow range. Buy on Amazon

Science Experiment Kit – Inspiring young children to learn has never been more fun with this Playz STEM science gift that allows kids to learn about circuits, switches, sound propagation & static electricity using home-made boomerangs, magnetic force fields, spectrum rainbows, telegraphic messages, whirling windmills, levitating serpents, & robotic turtles! See it here on Amazon Buy on Amazon

Crayola Light Up Tracing Pad – Features 1 Graphite Pencil, 12 Short Colored Pencils, 10 Tracing Sheets, 10 Blank Sheets, and 1 Graphite Pencil. Buy on Amazon

Last Minute Gift Ideas for Tween and Teens

Giant Waffle, Taco, Tortilla or Pizza Blanket – Have you ever wanted to be a giant waffle? Simply lay down inside the blanket and roll yourself up, becoming the burrito that you’ve always wanted to be. Buy on Amazon

Among Us AirPod Case – Especially popular with game lovers, this airpod case is designed with the super popular Among Us characters . Buy on Amazon

All-new Echo Dot – New look, new sound – Echo delivers clear highs, dynamic mids, and deep bass for rich, detailed sound that automatically adapts to any room. Buy on Amazon

Mr. Root Beer Home Brewing Root Beer Kit – Very reasonably priced, this Root-beer-making kit offers a fun way to brew 2 gallons of creamy old-fashioned root beer at home. Buy on Amazon

MYNT3D Professional Printing 3D Pen – Perfect for the creative kid, this 3D Pen has a large, OLED display that lets you monitor temperature of material to help you achieve a wide variety of effects. Buy on Amazon

Kids Against Maturity: Card Game for Kids and Families – (Age 10+) This game combines the tried and tested fill-in-the- blank game-play, a perfect enjoyable hilarious way to bring your family together. Buy on Amazon

Easy Last Minute Gift Ideas – Subscription Boxes

Flaviar Tasting Box – You recipient can Explore The World Of Fine Spirits With Flaviar. Three 50ml samples bundled in themes, including flavor profiles and Flaviar coaster in each set. Buy on Flaviar

Dispatch Mystery Subscription Box – Dispatch is a mystery-in-a-box adventure that tests your detective skills with a series of physical and virtual clues. Buy on Breakout Games

We Craft Box – Each box has a unique story about the art projects to inspire and get the creative juices flowing. We set you up with the pieces and you let your creative imagination run wild! Buy on We Craft Box

Causebox – From cozy winter staples to sustainable swaps, the Winter Box has a little of everything: 5 options to customize; 6 sustainable, ethical, full-size products worth up to $270+, one beautifully illustrated collectible box. Yep, all that for just $49.95. Buy on Causebox

Wickbox Luxury Candle Subscription Box – Each Wickbox features a surprise candle expertly curated to match your scent preferences, delivered to your door monthly. Every month you will experience a different brand and a beautiful, on-trend candle container. Buy on Wickbox

Copper Cow Coffee – Give them something they’ll use everyday. Treat that special someone on your list to a fresh, curated box of pour overs each month. Choose from 3 and 6 month prepaid intervals and get free shipping on all deliveries. Save 25% on your first Coffee Club subscription box purchase with code COFFEECLUB25. Buy on Copper Cow Coffee

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December 11, 2020
Causebox Subscription Box Review
Here at Today I Need a… we love subscription boxes. The anticipation and fun of waiting for a box to arrive with unique items is our favorite part. Nanette has been a Causebox subscriber for a while now and we promote their boxes as a great gift idea because she loves them. So, after her glowing review, I decided to give it a try and signed up. Here is my quick Causebox subscription box review.

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When I signed up I used a coupon code for 20% off making my first Causebox only about $35. That is a great price point! If you are still on the fence about trying it don’t hesitate, just look at all that I received in my box! Box Breakdown: a Pixie Mood crossbody purse made with vegan leather, a set of reusable produce bags, Dime Eyelash Serum and Mascara, Aqua Aura Restorative Eye Cream, a Bento Box, a Calm Mood Mist in Lavender Scent, a Jenni Earle Bandana and floral postcard. All items were FULL SIZE, not samples.

This box was amazing for me in terms of value. All of the items are fantastic in quality, size, and are thoughtful for the environment. I was very impressed and loved opening this box. The beautiful, floral shipping box is easily reusable to store any number of things in my home and I have used all products so far. The only item I wasn’t as interested in was the bandana, but with the pandemic going around I have used it as a face mask!

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Causebox Subscription Box Review – Part Two
- SUMMER CAUSEBOX UNBOXING
- Curated Mother’s Day Gift Box for only $54.95
June 30, 2020
Useful High School Graduation Gifts
Graduation is a big time in the life of a teenager and this time of year graduation signs and parties are everywhere. Often, cash is the gift of choice, but it can be impersonal. We’ve created a list of High School Graduation Gifts you can give to graduates that they will actually use and appreciate. And if you still want to give cash, you can always put money inside the wallet, mug or water bottle on this list as a little extra something!

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Memberships and Subscription Boxes

Snack Box Subscription from Love with Food – Send them monthly snacks! And, if the grad is going to college, send to their dorm address! https://shrsl.com/2a4iw

Variety Fun Snack Box – Variety Fun™ delivers an assortment of their favorite chips, cookies, candy, crackers, pretzels, popcorn, & nuts all in one snack box! https://www.varietyfun.com/

Hulu Gift Card – The Hulu Gift Card gives the gift to stream the TV they love, anytime, on their favorite devices. We’re talking over 85,000 episodes of new TV, classic TV, and every other kind of TV. goto.target.com/vJaEd

Netflix Gift Card – The Netflix Gift Card lets you treat a loved one to countless commercial-free TV shows, movies and documentaries anytime, anywhere. goto.target.com/rmPoG

A great wallet

Splurge – Michael Kors Women’s Jet Set Travel Double Zip Wristlet – https://amzn.to/2LpL1xm

Save – Wristlet Bracelet Keychain, ID Card Holder Purse – Makes a great accessory for going out with friends: https://amzn.to/2zvqd4Y

Splurge – Coach Compact ID Wallet in Sport Calf Leather – Coach logo embossed on front; 1 billfold pocket, 8 credit card pockets, and 2 additional slip compartment. https://amzn.to/35XCETf

Save – Speck Universal LootLock Cell Phone Wallet Pocket – LootLock (TM) is a super-slim stick-on wallet that gives you a more secure way to hold up to 3 cards or cash. For maximum security, just flip the wallet casing over to hide your cards: goto.target.com/n5QW6

Tech they’ll love to use

heyday™ Qi Wireless 5W Charging Puck – Compatible with your iPhone and other Qi wireless-enabled smartphone devices, this round charging puck delivers five watts of power for quick charging, allowing you to ditch those long wires and tangled cables. goto.target.com/rmKQD

Amazon Fire Stick – Watch favorites from Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV, HBO, and more. Stream for free with Pluto, IMDB TV, and more. https://amzn.to/2AivL33

Apple TV – From TV shows to movies to games, it’s all available on Apple TV. Enjoy content from iTunes and apps like Netflix, Hulu, and ESPN – or use the Siri Remote to find just what you want. goto.target.com/5vNPD

Apple Airpods – The new AirPods—complete with Wireless Charging Case—combine intelligent design with breakthrough technology and crystal clear sound. goto.target.com/krEON

A great quality water bottle

Hydro Flask Standard Mouth 24 oz. Bottle – Whether you prefer coffee or refreshing ice water, this bottle keeps your favorite drink at the perfect temperature. dicks-sporting-goods.ryvx.net/vJ3jW

YETI 18 oz. Rambler Bottle with Chug Cap – Dishwasher safe, leak proof and super easy to carry across the quad. dicks-sporting-goods.ryvx.net/YMGnK

Dorm Room Necessities

Photo Clip String Lights – The led string lights are made of bendable copper, which can be placed in any shape they want. https://amzn.to/3fOenDx

Keurig K-Mini Single-Serve – The Keurig K-Mini single serve coffee maker features a sleek design with matte finish, and at less than 5” wide is the perfect size for any space or occasion. goto.target.com/OMxOz

Stoneware ‘Let the Adventure Begin’ Mug Moss – Get ready for your next adventure with a hot cup of joe and the Stoneware Let the Adventure Begin Mug from Threshold™. goto.target.com/7vNnr

quip Metal Electric Toothbrush – The quip electric toothbrush gives you all the features teeth need (and removes the gimmicks they don’t) to make better brushing simple and affordable. It’s one of the first electric toothbrushes accepted by the American Dental Association. goto.target.com/VM52A

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May 15, 2020
Last Minute Prime Eligible Mother’s Day Gifts
Mother’s Day is this Sunday and we’ve got you covered! Here is a list of prime eligible Mother’s Day gifts that can be delivered in 2 days.

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Candle Gifts

For mom’s with a sense of humor – Organic Soy Candle in Mom…Thanks for Putting up with my Sh*t scent. 😂 https://amzn.to/35G6H1Q

For mom’s who love a fresh scent – Luxury Scented Soy Jar Candle. Organic soy is the way to go! Find it here: https://amzn.to/3frYK4P

Sentimental Gifts

For mom’s who are sentimental – Sterling Silver Mother & Daughter Necklace. Find it here: https://amzn.to/2SCXK3S

For mom’s who like casual chic – Mama T-Shirt – https://amzn.to/2yxZ3KE

For mom’s who love jewelry – Heart of Gold Bangle Bracelet – https://amzn.to/2zdtbuM

Nature Gifts

For mom’s who love tea – Organic Indoor Herbal Tea Garden Kit – https://amzn.to/2L9eR9a

For mom’s who love birds – Hand Blown Glass Hummingbird Feeder – https://amzn.to/2SEgCQc

On-the-Go Gifts

For mom’s who keep organized – Adorable Kate Spade Lunch Tote – https://amzn.to/2W8Sver

For mom’s who keep hydrated – Simple Modern 32oz Slim Cruiser Tumbler with Straw and Closing Lid – https://amzn.to/3ftk6yv

Pampering Gifts

For mom’s that need a pick-me-up – Dead Sea Mineral Skin Care Set – https://amzn.to/2L7yDSw

For mom’s that need a break – 5 Star Reviewed Bath Bomb Set – https://amzn.to/3dne1BX

For mom’s who keep it together – Finally, put her gifts in this gorgeous canvas tote bag that she can reuse! I would love this tote just as a gift itself! https://amzn.to/3cgixCk

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May 6, 2020
Last Minute Valentine’s Day Prime Eligible Gifts
Forgot about Valentine’s Day like we did? No worries! Take a look at our last minute Valentine’s Day Prime eligible gifts that you can get delivered fast! 🛍️ This post contains affiliate links– thank you for supporting us.

Yoda One For Me Star Wars T-Shirt – For that Star Wars lover in your family! Of course, anyone who has seen The Mandalorian will ❤️this shirt.

Lovepop Valentine’s Day Pop-Up Card – A bouquet that lasts forever. These intricate pop-up die-cut cards are a centerpiece by themselves.

Heart Shaped Mini Waffle Maker – We love this cute way to celebrate Valentine’s Day! Not a waffle lover? Make hash browns or pressed sandwiches instead!

Heart Shaped Post-It Notes – Cover your kids’ door in reasons you love them or the bathroom mirror before your loved one gets up in the morning for a heartfelt show of love.

Off the Shoulder Heart Top – Make it a comfy evening in this cute heart top. Reviews say to size up for the over-sized fit.

Even More Valentine’s Day Gifts

Maple Bacon Jerky – We LOVE candied bacon in our house and make it often. This seems like the perfect gift for the bacon lover in your house!

A Dainty Heart Necklace is perfect for Valentine’s Day! This one is a little more unique with a geometric origami look.

Pink Button-Down Top – Could be a cute gift option, could be something cute and festive to wear to dinner. Either way this top is cute!

Cotton Candy Gift Set – I love the idea of gifting unique cotton candy flavors! Especially – Mimosa, Cinnamon Bun, PB&J, Pancakes & Maple Syrups and BACON!!

Airtight Cold Brew Iced Coffee Maker – With 2k 5-star reviews, this sleek cold brew maker is the unique gift you need for your coffee lover. Also great for loose tea!

Project 7 Champagne Dreams Brut and Rose Gourmet Gummies – Fancy gummies that taste like champagne? Yes please! Even more, these gourmet gummies taste bubbly and sweet and would be a great alternative or addition to chocolates.

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February 5, 2020
Angels’ Cup Review ~ Coffee Subscription Box
It all began Christmas of 2018 when my husband stumbled upon Angels’ Cup. Luckily, he gifted me their “The Cupping Flight” subscription and my journey to learning more about coffee began. I enjoyed the subscription so much that I requested it from my Secret Santa this year, who happened to be Carolyn!

I love coffee but I’m not a coffee aficionado. Coffee is a much needed step in my daily routine, I love coffee for the caffeine! With Angels’ Cup blind pack I’ve been able to learn more about coffee and develop a better palate.

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Nanette’s Angels’ Cup Subscription Review

With “The Cupping Flight” subscription you receive 4 32g samples per month, each sample makes about 2 cups of coffee. The samples come in a blind bag with a number clearly written on the front. You can enter this number into the Angels’ Cup app to start your tasting.

You have 3 tasting options, Quick, Beginner or Advanced. Since I’m fairly new at coffee tasting I like to use the Beginner. When starting the tasting you can choose brew method and note the color of the grounds. Next, you assess the taste using a chart that details complexity, body, bitterness, sweetness and aftertaste. (see below)
After that, you move on to Aroma & Flavor, this is my favorite part. The app provides a wheel with a large selection of flavor/aroma options such as fruits, flowers, herbs, grains, vegetables and more.

Compare to Roastmaster

Finally, you can rate how much you enjoyed the coffee from 0-10 and add any additional comments. The next step is my favorite, once you submit your review you can compare it to a Roastmaster! Are you on target or completely in left field? The more tastings I do the closer I get to tuning my tastebuds and matching the Roastmaster.

Overall, I HIGHLY recommend Angels’ Cup, it makes a unique gift for any holiday – Valentine’s Day, Father’s Day or even National Gourmet Coffee Day (Jan. 18th)!

Eric’s Angels’ Cup Subscription

Eric’s Coffee Subscription Review

Carolyn didn’t only purchase a subscription for me, she also surprised her coffee loving husband. So don’t just take my word for it, read what he has to say.

Eric’s Review: Angel’s Cup was a pleasant surprise gift this year. I had no clue something like this existed but am glad it’s does. Each month I get several choice selections of coffees varying in origin and tasting notes. Even though I always look at what I’m drinking, the packaging provides an opportunity for mystery as each coffee bag is unlabeled (except a number correlated to its description card). I’m excited to try out next month’s coffee adventure. This was a great gift for a daily coffee drinker like me.

Other Subscription Box Reviews

Check out our Reviews for Causebox and Stitch Fix if you are you a subscription box lover.
January 22, 2020
Great Kids Gift Alert!

National Geographic Kids Magazine makes an awesome gift! Our kids love getting them in the mail and completing the activities in each issue. They take them on car trips, to restaurants or grab them for a little light reading in the morning with their breakfast.

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March 19, 2019