Review: Citrus Lane / September

Citrus Lane did it again this month.

I was beyond impressed with the quality of the products we received,

and although there wasn't much in the way of toys for my little man, 

it was a home run in my book! 

Our box for September

Long-Sleeved Graphic Tee from Tea Collection $24.50

Links 3D Foam Bath Pieces from Boon $11.99

Adhesive Bandages from Ouchies Jr. $5.00

Snack Bag from Bumkins $4.95

I'm going to start off with my absolute favorite item this month. 

My little man's brand new Tea Collection shirt. 

The Tea Collection is 

"Globally inspired children's clothes, for little citizens of the world."

So each shirt from the Tea Collection is inspired by the designer's

travels around the world.

Seriously... How fun is that?! 

We received the Baumhaus shirt.

"Baumhaus (bow-m-house) means "tree house."

This graphic is inspired by the story of a tree house in Berlin

that was built out of garbage, but is now a garden center for kids."

A cute little story to go along with each shirt, yes please! :)

And yes, fall is officially here as of tomorrow.

However it's still hitting 100 here in Arizona. 

This shirt came in a size "2" and I am so thankful.

I already tried it on my little man 

and it is going to be a PERFECT fit for the winter. 

This is one of the softest shirts in my son's wardrobe, and also one of the cutest. 

I mean seriously, look at the detail. :) 

Next, we got the Mickey Mouse snack bag from Bumkins. 

We have a couple waterproof bibs from bumpkins and I absolutely love them,

so I was super excited to get this in our box. 

Bumpkins snack bags are reusable bags made from a waterproof fabric

 which makes them super easy to clean, just like their bibs.

They are machine washable and dishwasher safe

(although I've yet to find a reason where I'd want to throw it in the dishwasher!)

They are also eco-friendly and a GREAT 

alternative to plastic bags.

Not only does my son love Mickey Mouse but he is just months away from his 

very first peanut butter and jelly...

which I'm already assuming he'll love,

(waiting on the two year introduction to peanuts) 

and just how perfect is this large snack bag for a delicious sandwich on the go!

I was also very excited about the next product we got, 

the Links 3D Foam Bath Pieces from Boon. 

About a year ago, we received the Dive Bath Appliques from Boon

and they are one of my son's favorite bath toys.

So I was so excited to see these new Bath Appliques, but with a twist.

These Links 3D Foam Pieces fit together

to create five different sea animals

which is not only fun, 

but also makes this product great for problem solving and motor skill development.

An added bonus:

Boon products don't absorb water (really!) 

so there is no chance of mold or mildew buildup (great news to any mama!) 

And last, we received a lead-free tin filled with some adorable bandages

from Ouchies Jr.

This tin came with 20 bandages, and although they are not 

Mickey Mouse, or Thomas The Train, 

I'm sure if my son got hurt and needed one, he would absolutely 

not complain about having to use one of these.

I didn't open any of them, because let's be honest

I have a little boy, wasting bandaids is not something I want to be doing

but judging by the tin, they are super adorable, colorful, and fun.

I will definitely be keeping in the diaper bag just in case! 

Summary:

Monthly Box Subscripton Cost: $25.00*

(locked in rate, subscriptions are now $29.00)

(Approximate) September Box Value: $46.44

This was the second month in a row that I was very happy 

with my box, and that hasn't happened for quite some time. 

I came out ahead by $21.44 and loved each and every item.

And in the almost two years since I've been a Citrus Lane member,

we received an item of clothing, which I absolutely loved

and hope they add more items like these in the future.

I look forward to being a continued member of Citrus Lane, 

and can't wait for the next months ahead!

This post was not sponsored, and all opinions are my own.

Review: Citrus Lane / August

Okay. I'm bringing back my Citrus Lane reviews.

I know, everyone is so excited, right? :) 

So, lets start here for those of you who are not familiar with Citrus Lane. 

"At Citrus Lane, we’re passionate about finding the best products for kids and parents, and sharing them with you. With a subscription, you’ll receive a signature Citrus Lane box each month with four or more products selected especially for the age and stage of your child. You’ll discover new parenting solutions and trusted brands--all delivered right to your door!"

Jackson (and mommy) love our monthly boxes!

He gets some of the cutest, fun, and even practical items

from a lot of great companies I've never heard of.

(Which I usually end up loving- example Petit Collage this month!) 

So, here we go.

I bring you our box for August!

Woodland Growth Chart from Petit Collage $20.00

ABC 123 Blocks from Melissa & Doug $14.99

Cool It Buddy from Me4Kidz $3.00

Yum-a-roos from Nuturme $2.50

Okay- let's start with this adorable growth chart...

So, my only complaint about the growth chart is that my son is already 20 months.

However- 

it's not really a complaint because we've been keeping track of his height all along,

Seriously... it's so cute, right?!

This Woodland Growth Chart by Petit Collage 

was an exclusive to Citrus Lane members,

but they have about six other adorable designs to chose from here.

Not only did this growth chart come with leaf stickers

 to write your little one's stats on (not pictured, sorry!)- 

it is made with such great quality and I am 

confident it will hold up over the years, until Jackson outgrows it. 

Plus- do yourself a favor- and check out their website-

I am already working on Jackson's Christmas list which I'm pretty sure needs to include 

the Petit Collage beginner puzzle and memory game

and their Alphabet Art Cards as well!

Anyone that walks into our house will notice

that we are huge Melissa & Doug fans over here.

We have puzzles, toy cars, planes, car carriers, a music set,

and now blocks!

We love our ABC 123 Blocks- 

the are solid wood, hand painted, and come with a storage pouch.

(That they never stay in, thank you Jackson!) 

They measure just 1x1 inch so they are smaller than our other blocks,

but the size makes them perfect for small hands

And, as much as we loved the first two items above- 

these two did not score as highly.

We've gotten the Cool It Buddy ice packs before, which come in a set of two. 

These are supposed to be instant ice packs- 

great for emergencies or on the go. 

However- the couple times I've tried to use them-

neither worked and got cool, 

which makes me very happy I did not save them for emergencies. 

I would say I got a faulty pack- however my friend received the same item, 

and she had the same experience.

It was only a $3 item, so I didn't mind getting them again- 

if they do what they are supposed to.

We'll see if they work this time, but I'm not counting on them to come through. 

I'll have to try one out for an emergency that's not really an emergency. :)

The Nuturme Yum-A-Roo's are made from quick dried 

organic ingredients and each pack contains 1.5 servings of fruit and vegetables.

I was very excited to have a new healthy snack to try 

but when I saw it contained pees and sweet corn I was not hopeful.

I feel as though I can't give this product a honest review

since my son is SUPER picky. So I'll leave that one as is. 

Snacks will always be a hit or miss item.

Summary:

Monthly Box Subscripton Cost: $25.00

(Approximate) August Box Value: $40.50

So I have to be honest, I've always LOVED Citrus Lane,

and we've gotten some of the BEST items that Jackson

is seriously obsessed with 

but the past couple months have been a little disappointing 

and I wasn't sure if I wanted to continue my subscription.

However

our August box had a couple great, high value items that restored my faith

just a little longer.

There were a few disappointing items- BUT they were minimal in value

and didn't really effect how I rated my box. 

I was very happy this month, and can't wait to see what next month will bring!