Kiwi Crate Project #1 ::Arcade::

Yay!!

The kids received a subscription for a really cool DIY/Art project kit called "Kiwi Crate".

(Thank you PaPaw Steve!!♥)

The first kit we received was awesome!  

A build your own arcade.

First we made our pom pom monsters.

Daddy helped with making the claw and the kids decorated the box.

This was so much fun and the kids loved it!

Milo loved making the pom pom monsters that he wanted to make on in his favorite color, yellow.

We can't wait to make the next one!

Tsum tsum sub box for Feb♥

So I recently subscribed to a new Tsum tsum subscription box and Luka is my model.

We got a plushie from 'The Rescuers Down Under'.

It's so cute! But I've actually never seen it.

Luka claimed this for himself, of course.

And since Milo learned to climb up on that chair...he discovered my tsums!

Citrus Lane December 2014 box for Kai...!

こちら、先月から始めました。

毎月お家に届く子供のおもちゃ・グッズセット。

3ヶ月プランで毎月1500円～2000円位になるかな？

カイのお誕生日に頂いたお祝いで買いました。

(Grandma ありがとう)

ママ達の間でちょっと話題になってて、試してみました！

これはカイへ届いた箱の中身です。

今月はいい感じ！

So I started Citrus Lane last month.

I always receive some birthday money for Kai and rather than buying toys, why not be SURPRISED by toys and etc.?

So I subscribed the kiddos to Citrus Lane starting last month.

Here is Kai's December box♥

Little Hoot from Chronicle Books

this is the cutest illustration ever!! and i happen to LOVE owls.

Very excited to read this to Kai today♥

Retails for $7.99

Vehicle Stamp Set from Melissa & Doug

This was our 'customization' item this month.

There were 2 other options. I think it was animals and tools? Can't remember..

but I chose vehicles.  This would be fun to draw out a picture and stamp along!

Retails for $9.99

Pizza Play by Green Toys

How awesome is this?? I was JUST thinking of getting a pretend pizza toy for Kai's Christmas gift!

Green Toys is a great brand--made in the USA from 100% recycled plastic milk containers.  Very eco friendly.  Great quality too.  

This pizza set was custom-made exclusively for Citrus Lane.  The original set is much bigger.

I put this in Kai's stocking♥

Retails for (estimate) ~$10.00

Jammy Sammy by Plum Organics *apple cinammon & oatmeal*

And finally a sample of Plum Organics sandwich bar.

I've seen these at the grocery store but never tried it so this is nice!

Kai can try it out and we'll see if he likes it.

Retails for $4.99 for pack of 5

This month's value comes to roughly ~$29.00

Again, I couldn't get an estimate on the pizza set since it was exclusively made for Citrus Lane.

I LOVE this box and so does Kai♥

The stamp set is awesome! The pizza set and book are so cute and just perfect.

I wish the 4th item wasn't a food sample.  Food samples should be a bonus item I think...but o well.

Nonetheless, we are very happy with this month's box!

Kai's first time playing with stamps.

He absolutely loved it!

the kiddos opening their boxes...!

Kai had fun with the puzzle--he needed mommy assistance of course. 

It's still hard to put together by himself.

Luka loves the roller...I'm so glad!

and the book.  Very cute!

Citrus Lane November box 2014 for Luka...!

So I explained in an earlier post about Citrus Lane.

quick recap, it's a monthly box subscription for babies & kids ages 0~5.

it costs $29/month with the contents usually exceeding that value.

I bought Kai's 3-month subscription with a good deal over Halloween.($20/month)

and for Luka I used a coupon for 50% off, so THIS box cost me only $14.50.

And here is Luka's Citrus Lane November box!

As soon as I opened it, I was excited!

Rainbow Roller by Plan Toys

Citrus Lane loves wooden organic toys, which I love too! But they are expensive.

I was happy to see this.

This is a baby roller with a rattle inside.  It encourages the baby to crawl.

Perfect for Luka!

Retails for $12.00

Opposites Board Book by Barefoot Books

Thick cardboard book perfect for babies.  The illustrations and colors are so cute!

I love this.  Kai was reading it too.

Retails for $6.99

dribble by aden + anais 

These like soft burping blankets that can also wrap around as a bib.

I was surprised to see this in my box actually.  

Turns out, Citrus Lane just partnered with them and I got one for free!  

Awesome surprise and I can never have enough bibs.

Retails for $22.00

Super Bib 2 pack by Bumkins

Speaking of bibs...here's more!

With these, we were able to 'customize' an item and Luka's box was the bib.

They had different designs like Mickey Mouse, fire trucks, etc.

I chose Monsters Inc. because we are very much a Pixar family♥

Retails for $12.95

Blueberry, banana and quinoa Oatmeal by Plum Organics

This is a food sample.  

I'm very familiar with Plum Organics.  I buy a lot of their fruit and veggie pouches.

This looks like a new product.  I'll try this and see if Luka likes it!

My sample value ~$0.95

I must say, this was an awesome box!

The total value comes to $54.89 

Luka loves the roller--he's playing with it now.

And the book is such great quality and design, I love it and so does Kai!

the bibs are awesome--plus one was a bonus!

I definitely loved Luka's box over Kai's.

I guess we'll see what we get next month♥

Citrus Lane November box 2014 for Kai...!

Our first Citrus Lane boxes arrived today...!

Citrus Lane is a baby/kids monthly subscription box for ages 0~5.

Every month you receive 4-5 items that are age appropriate for your child.

Usually toys, arts & crafts and occasionally items for mothers.

It's quite pricey...$29/month.  But the value usually exceeds that.

They almost ALWAYS have a deal going on.

I signed up for the kids during the Halloween sale.

I got a 25% off deal so I used some of Kai's birthday money to subscribe for him.

My deal brings it down to $20/month for 3 months.

After 3 months, I'll decide if I'll renew. 

here is Kai's box!

Looks like he got 4 items this month.

The Animal Boogie Jigsaw Puzzle - 36 pieces

Kai will have fun with this.  He started showing interest in puzzles when I was doing my puzzle a week ago.  These are nice jumbo pieces too.

Retails for $12.99

Faber-Castell Watercolor Crayons - 15 count

I used to work at an art shop and Faber Castell is a really good brand.

Although we already have plenty of Crayola crayons, I've never played with Watercolor crayons.

I guess that means you can apply water and use it as paint as well?

Interesting!

Retails for $14.99

Faber-Castell Watercolor Pad - 6"x9", 10 sheets

A watercolor pad for the crayons.

Hopefully Kai is interested in trying...I have a feeling I might need to wait til he's a little 

older to try this.

Retails for ~$4.00 (estimate)

Juice beauty Green Apple Age Defy Hand Cream - Full size

So this one is clearly a product for me!

Age defy hand cream? o yes! I'll take anything age defying.

And it smells very nice♥

Retails for $12.00

This was Kai's November box.

I think he'll really enjoy the jumbo puzzle and I really like the hand cream.

I'm not sure if Kai is excited with the crayons.  We already have some so it's nothing new to him.  Introducing him to watercolor painting is questionable.  He doesn't really have patience right now so maybe when he's a little older. 

This month's total value comes to $40.00

Value-wise, this is a good box!  Product-wise, it's okay.  

I saw the box contents for 2-1/2 year olds online and Kai 

would've LOVED the items in that box.  

It seemed much more fitting to him.  

I'm thinking of maybe aging him down in my profile 

so he gets the 2~3yr old boxes instead of the 3~4.  We'll see!