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.

Citrus Lane : September

A look into my Citrus Lane box for September!

Skip Hop | Hug & Hide Stroller Toy: $10.00

AMMO Books | Charley Harper 123s: $9.95

Episencial | 3.4 Ounce Playful Wash: $4.00

NurturME | NurturMeals: About $2.50 (Target)

Julep | Nail Color: $14.00 (Non Member)

I have a month to month subscription to Citrus Lane which runs me just $25.00 a month (with free shipping), and my box for September was valued at approximately $40.45. 

I am always excited to see what the new month will bring, and this month did not disappoint.

The breakdown:

I absolutely loved the Charley Harper book. The artwork was beautiful, and Jackson does not have a counting book yet so I, as a mommy, was so happy to see this. Also, my little man LOVES books, and is a pro at turning pages these days, so he was very excited for this as well. 

The Hug & Hide Stroller Toy from Skip Hop is another one of those toys that is great for on the go! The clip on the owl is great, and Jackson has yet to find a way to unhook it, and throw it on the floor while out and about running errands with me. It also comes with a teether attached. A definite win in my book.

I have yet to use the Playful Wash from Episencial and I also haven't tried the NurturMeals just yet. As soon as I am done with the shampoo & body wash from The Honest Company that I received in a previous box, the Playful Wash will be next on my list. I love that it is pH-balanced, so it is safe for the eyes, and it is completely organic and safe for all ages. 

 NurturMeals from NurturMe is very different from any baby food I have tried to date. I normally make my little mans food, however I always have a stash of "packets" for quick and easy on the go feeding. With NurturMeals, you simply add milk, formula, or water to make purees. You can even mix them into food for an added boost of nutrients. NurturMeals are organic, gluten-free, dried fruit and veggie meals for your little ones 6 months- 4 years. Although they are not as easy as "packets" for on the go, I am looking forward to giving these a try! 

Last but not least. I saw quite a few complaints from Citrus Lane members who got the Nail Color from Julep in their September box, stating that they did not want  anything for themselves, and would rather have had another item for there little ones. I'm not sure if this makes me a bad mommy or not, but I was so excited to see a full size nail polish in a beautiful color for myself. I'm sure there are many mommy's like me out there, living on a budget, and I very rarely, if ever spend money on myself anymore. 99.9% of the time, I'd much rather get something for Jackson than for myself. SO this was a pleasant surprise that I am not complaining about. :)

*If you missed my first post / review on Citrus Lane, you can see it here*

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