I'm still paying every month for an OwlCrate subscription box, and I'm still enjoying the contents of every box. Of course, it'd be nice if OwlCrate wants to make me a permanent rep for them, but why would they when I am happily paying. Oh, such a conundrum.
Until I become an incredibly famous book and recipe blogger I guess I'll have to keep paying $35 dollars a month. Though, really, if you are looking for a fun gift for a reader or bookworm you should consider an OwlCrate box. They are fun.
Happy mail and book mail are the best kinds of things to get in the mail. OwlCrate is both!
I'd rate this month's box 4 out of 5 stars. Really good.
October's theme was "Once Upon a Dream" aka fairy tales. This month there was a Russian fairy tale/folk lore, Wizard of OZ, Sleeping Beauty, and Peter Pan represented.
I love that I get all this stuff for $35. If you priced it out separately it would be much more. Score!
I absolutely LOVE this sleeping beauty bracelet. I'm not one to buy a lot of jewelry, but I love having jewelry with a book touch sent to me. These are so cute!
The Geeky Cauldron made this exclusively for the OwlCrate; which things like that make getting an OwlCrate so much more awesome.
A few months ago, The Geeky Cauldron had some Patronus Chapstick in an OwlCrate box. I still love to use that chapstick and smile every time b/c of the Harry Potter connection.
The past couple of boxes have included these "Passports." The passport is more like a little notebook, which is fun for my kids to write all of their secrets in.
This Wizard of Oz passport is made by The Unemployed Philosopher's Guild, and they did a fantastic job with the details.
Inside the back cover of the book are 5 Traveler Tips. I loved the creativity in these tips, connecting them to the Wizard of Oz story. I took a sweet picture of these tips, but I swear the camera gods didn't approve of this cool detail being shared b/c I can't find that picture anywhere anymore. Sadness.
Though, I will probably curse myself more with those camera/photo gods by sharing a few with you, but they are too cute not to share.
1. FOLLOW the yellow brick road.
2. Throwing liquids MAY be beneficial.
3. Always look BEHIND the curtain.
The other two are just as cute, but I feel I can't give it all away. You 'll just have to comment to hear the other two, or grab one of these on your own.
Below, you'll see another cute detail of these passports.
I think this picture of my son wearing the Peter Pan Neverland Beanie from Whosits and Whatsits is adorable. Sure, I'm partial to the kid, but his expression seems just perfect for this loose beanie style.
He often grabs this hat from my room and wears it even in warm and sunny Arizona. I'm not sure it'll be used in any cold weather, but if it keeps him from growing up and staying my little boy forever I will take it.
Stay little sweet boy!
The only aspect of this month's box that I didn't love was the bookmark from My Heart My Tribe; it's the big paper clip with the button on it. I actually think it is super cute, but I don't do bookmarks that stick out of my books. It makes it harder for the book to be in my purse. I'm weird, I know.
To be honest, I could be ridiculous and not know how to use the cool bookmark, but really it was the only downer in the box for me. However, if you are reading this, and would like the bookmark, I will ship it to you. First one to comment gets it.
The last thing in this month's OwlCrate box was Vassa in the Night by Sarah Porter. It is based on a Russian Folklore, and so far it is a different kind of story. The different kind of narrator reminds me of The Book Thief. I'll be reviewing it in my next book post (probably next week).
Every month now the book comes with a letter from the author (which Sarah Porter's handwriting was a tad challenging to read, reminded me of my mom's handwriting- love you Mom!) and a sticker with the author's signature on it to stick in the book. It's fun to have.
Oh, I almost forgot, that a pin comes with every box too. I always place the pins on my work badge so the nerdy in librarian is proudly evident. ;)
Yay for my monthly OwlCrate Subscription Box! Do you do any subscription boxes?
Happy reading!
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