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Out of the Box Sampler Box Review & Giveaway

December 1, 2011 By Sheila 2 Comments

I am sure if you have been on the web over the last few years you probably have come across someone talking about Out of the Box Sampler boxes. Or maybe you have ordered a box or two. Or, maybe you have thought about it, but just wasn’t sure if you would like what you got. Well, time to stop asking, questioning or wondering and just grab one!! They are hot hot! Yeah, you might not like every item, but now honestly how could you. That isn’t the point. Out of the Box Sampler boxes are a great way for companies to get their name in front of many, and for us as customers to find out about companies we might not ever have heard of.

I got a Bodaciously Bigger Box for November.. and OH MY… it was packed full!!

I got samples ranging from bath and body, soap, sugar scrubs, lotion, lip balms, makeup, perfume, handmade cards, headbands, ornies, jewelry, tarts, food, recipe cards, potpourri, seed bombs, crocheted items, tea, spices, coupon codes, and so much more. All of it was packaged so cute, and perfect for November.

** Here is the list of contributors for the November Box **

http://www.stinkbugdesigns.etsy.com

http://www.apenny4urthoughts.artfire.com

http://www.debbiescraftcorner.com

http://www.wildhoneyunlimited.etsy.com

http://www.angelascandles.etsy.com

http://www.calliofragrance.com

http://www.fairlycharmed.etsy.com

http://www.beyondcrochet.etsy.com

http://www.candleconfectionery.etsy.com

http://www.beccathebaker.etsy.com

http://www.clarkscreekcandles.etsy.com

http://www.saltboxscents.etsy.com

http://www.schustrings.etsy.com

http://www.jodiscraftemporium.etsy.com

http://www.parkavecreations.com

http://www.fauxsweet.com

http://www.scentifulbounty.etsy.com

http://www.theuglyducklingdesigns.com

http://www.themeltshoppe.etsy.com

http://www.saltboxscents.etsy.com

http://www.cookiechic.etsy.com

http://www.museminerals.etsy.com

http://www.soapdishcompany.etsy.com

http://www.sbsteas.com

http://www.sweetcakesbodytreats.etsy.com

http://www.lostlemonade.etsy.com

http://www.hotpinkcandypunk.etsy.com

http://www.larnen.etsy.com

http://www.underthenewmoon.com

http://www.balmyatticarts.com

http://www.sssoap.etsy.com

http://www.zibbet.com/customcandycreations

http://www.handycrap.etsy.com

http://www.Preppy-Redneck.com

http://www.souperspices.com

http://www.blueflowersoycandles.etsy.com

http://www.tleaver.etsy.com

http://www.vowangems.etsy.com

http://www.fernandbean.com

http://www.neepumcreations.etsy.com

http://www.elizabethlamm.etsy.com

http://www.pinkflamingostudio.com

http://www.made4ubyme.com

http://www.phenomenalcreations.etsy.com

http://www.slipperyslopesoaps.etsy.com

http://www.countryglownaturals.com

http://www.pacificperfumes.com

http://www.penguinlovestore.com

http://www.backhomescents.etsy.com

http://www.theporkchoperie.etsy.com

http://www.bloomerydesigns.com

http://www.dewdropscents.etsy.com

http://www.fromnancysheart.etsy.com

http://www.justdanisoaps.com

http://www.healthyoptions1.etsy.com

http://www.beauxsavonsfrais.etsy.com

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Out of the Box Sampler Box Review & Giveaway

July 13, 2011 By Sheila 301 Comments

My favorite time every month is when my Out of the Box Sampler box comes in the mail. I love to dig in and see all the goodies that the very talented companies have sent in. Michelle does an amazing job at putting the boxes together and gathering top notch companies to contribute.

I was excited to be able to get a June Bodaciously Bigger Box for a review because it was filled with a sample from each company.

www.rockycornersoapworks.com
As always this company rises above with their perfect bar of soap. A great company to see in the sampler boxes. This was a bar of soap scented in Coconut & Lemongrass. Unique.. but I think my sister gets this one

www.ecofriendlysoaps.etsy.com
This is a huge bar of soap. Cold Water Bath Soap. Totally not a scent for me, but I do believe hubby will like it. More of a clean scent. I love the size of this bar.

www.elloppetbeauty.etsy.com
Yum… A soap sample scented in Chocolate Hazelnut! Love it!! They not only do soap for body, but also laundry soap. Check them out

www.etsy.com/shop/phenomenalcreations
This is one of those samples I am always confused on. Not necessarily from this company, but just in general. Is it a soap, or a tart? Hmmm.. Anyhow..it is a cute star shaped something. Guess I won’t know till I go to either wash with it or melt it

www.etsy.com/shop/snowbunnystudios
Cute name for a cute shoppe. I got a cute Victory Heart Tart Necklace. I love the goodies in this shoppe. I am all over unique jewelry Think I will be doing some shopping there!
Also.. I am loving their business card. Wondering where they got it cuz I need cards like these

www.slrose24.etsy.com
I got a little sample of Vanilla Bath Soak salts. Wish it would have been a bit bigger of a sample as this wouldn’t be enough for a full bath.. but non the less it smells good

www.jazzycustomcreations.etsy.com
Cute idea!! I love a great massage and this little candle is perfect for that. But, the scent is more manly so I think I will use it to massage my hubby.

www.sweetsophiascreation.etsy.com
I am thinking this was called Give me Peanut Butter, but not sure. It was like a huge peanut butter cup. OH MY.. it was heavenly!! I couldn’t stop myself and ate the whole thing. Yeah.. I know.. I am into eating healthy and fitness.. but it did have good protein from peanut butter. LOL!!

www.wickedlyclean.etsy.com
I love tarts, and love when I get tarts in scents I like. This is a clamshell tart in french vanilla. Can’t wait to try this one in my melter. My tart stash is getting low, so bring on the tarts!!

www.cookiechic.etsy.com
I am not 100% sure but I think this was a mint brownie sample. Whatever it was, it was very good and didn’t last but 2 bites!!

www.picspetalsscents.etsy.com
Sweet!! An adorable votive with red cherry topping. Scent is Warm Vanilla. Can’t wait to try this one. Being a candle maker at heart I am so drooling over all her goodies. I see an order in the future

www.themeltshoppe.etsy.com
Huge Star shaped tart scented in The Bad Witch. Not sure what that is, but very unique. Smells like cinnamon and clove, right up my ally.

www.penguinlovestore.com
Very Patriotic!! Red, White, Blue, Stars and Flag. Love it!! All glycerine soaps scented really yummy

www.etsy.com/shop/angelascandles
Yeah.. a candle!! This is the cutest candle scented in Cinnamon Bun. Another of my favorite scents. And, I have to say I love a company that can reuse jars like this. This candle is in a baby food jar. When I started making candles that is what my first ones were done in. Can’t wait to burn this baby

www.treasuredsweets.com
Very cute goodies that you can use for promotional materials. I got what looked like a matchbook but held a mint inside instead. I love stuff like this as it is creative and really can help a company stand out when they use items like this.

www.eastcoastecobakery.etsy.com
White Chocolate Macadamia Blondies ~ Interesting and good. I am not into stuff with nuts in them but tried them anyhow. I like the flavor, but in my opinion.. could use less nuts

www.soapyjoes.etsy.com
I got a little bag of Chamomile Lavender bath salts. They smell good, but not my scent for bathing in so my sister gets these. She will love them.

www.limetreecandles.com
Very very cute!! A box filled with little star soaps. Very neat idea for this box. I am loving all the Patriotic stuff that was in this box. These were scented in Strawberry/Blueberry/Vanilla.
I have these in my bathroom and have been using them and they smell yummy and lather nicely.

www.rubisartnmore.etsy.com
A very nice item to get in a sampler box. I got a pair of earrings. Cute.

www.shearwaterfalls.com
I got a sample container of skin cream from this company. It is unscented which is nice because I am picky on scents. Very silky, soft, absorbs quickly and leaves a cocoa scent behind from the cocoa butter in it. That I love!! They have a great line of products, make sure to check them out.

www.mygiftedchaos.etsy.com
My Niece was so thrilled when I handed her this adorable Patriotic hair bow. Red White and Blue done up just perfectly. Very unique

www.healthyoptionsofdaysgoneby.com
What better sample could a girl from Minnesota get but a gardeners soap sample. You did know that the Mosquito is our state bird This will be perfect to use before I head out to my garden. Can’t wait to try it!

www.pieceofpisces.etsy.com
I got a nice sized chunk of soap from this company scented in Southern Kisses (peaches, almonds and vanilla). So checked out their site and they have nothing on it. Bummer… maybe they are making more goodies. Can’t wait to try this soap. ~ Update.. they now have goodies on the site. Not sure how I missed it.. LOL

www.gizmogreetings.etsy.com
Cute cute cute ~ 3 cupcake picks ~ Patriotic too! I think this is a great idea!! Alot of talent and time goes into making goodies like this.

www.grubbyhollow.com
I got a nice sized tart from this company. It was scented in Rosehips & Sticks. Not sure if I like the scent.. different. I like the size tart for a sampler box and can’t wait to try it in my melter. I love the name of the company too.

www.bubblebeecreations.etsy.com
Very cute business card, and cute idea. Vinyl decal sampler. Say’s #1 DAD.

www.hartshandmadenaturals.com
I got a nice sized bar of soap scented in “Honey, You’re so Smooth” (honey oatmeal, and goats milk) Soap smells good.

www.waxworkscandles.etsy.com
I have to say this is the most unique idea for a candle I have gotten. Hand dipped Birthday Candles. These have been stuck away in my kitchen drawer because I will be for sure using them soon. Thanks.. neat!!

www.lilkitchencandles.etsy.com
Oh.. can you smell that? It is cinnamon scented tarts. YUMMM.. I love cinnamon scented anything and was tickled pink to get some tarts in cinnamon.

www.flipflopsoapsshoppe.etsy.com
Can you say HUGE!! Yup.. a huge bar of soap scented in Sweet Pea. Guess my sister gets this one too as I totally dislike sweet pea scent. But I love the size sample this company sends in. That makes it a huge plus in my book!! Plus the name of the company is so cute!!

www.galaxyspirit.etsy.com
I got a bag of scented aroma beads in Sandlewood Classic scent. Not really my liking, but my Aunt will love it. I see they also have incense and so need me some of that.

www.naturesdreamsoaps.com
Neat!! That is my reaction to this. It is a Blueberry & Pomegranate Exfoliating Foot Bar. Yup… I need this!! How did they know my feet look like I have been walking on the hot desert for years? hehe.. Sweet.. can’t wait to try this one!!

www.saltboxscents.etsy.com
I thought this was kinda funny to get this teeny tiny sliver of soap in a box full of awesome sized samples. But, non the less it is a sample and I think any sample is better than no sample when you are trying to advertise your business.

www.delishbakeshoppe.com
YUM… I love a good sugar cookie and that is for sure what this was. Very cute, and very tasty.

www.digitaldana.etsy.com
A packet of Handmade just for you labels. Nice idea and will for sure be used here.

www.etsy.com/shop/picspetalsscents
No sample from this company, but a coupon to use when shopping. Nice

www.parisinapril.etsy.com
The cutest tag. It is a bluebird on a page of sheet music. Love it!

I just adore Michelle ( the owner) and think she does the best job around when it comes to promoting the sampler boxes and gathering amazing and talented crafters to be in the boxes. There are alot of fly by night sampler box companies but she is top notch!!

If you are a crafter and are looking for a way to promote and advertise your business check her out and join her sampler boxes. People don’t always buy from a company online if they can’t see, touch, smell first hand.

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Out of the Box Sampler ~ On Sale Now

June 8, 2011 By Sheila Leave a Comment

Hurry Hurry… the time has come again to grab your box full of great samples from amazing companies. Grab an Out of the Box Sampler Box before they are gone and you are left in the cold drooling over everyone elses box of goodies

Do you craft? If so you really should check out being a contributor to Out of the Box Sampler.

This is a top notch company that has been around for over 4 years and continues to bring the best sampler boxes on the market today. Don’t be fooled by those fly by night sampler box companies.. stick with the best!! Out of the Box Sampler is the Best

Keep an eye here as I am excitedly awaiting a sampler box and will be posting my review about it and all the companies and products in it. As well… we will be doing a giveaway of an upcoming box…. so you will want to enter that!!

Take a look at all the great companies in this months boxes.

Lovin’ our Box Sponsor for June!

Everyone will be enjoying a sample from our box sponsor this month…You will absolutely fall in love with these big coconut lemongrass soap bars! Perfect treat to beat the summer heat!

Full size soap bars in a cool array of scents…citrus & sea salt, gardeners delight, orand & cinnamon fruit, lemon & nutmeg and much more!

Love it when we get a business back again in the samplers. Shearwater Falls is back and they’ve sent in skin cream samples. Perfect to cool down your skin from the summer heat!

Rubis Art N More will be a big hit when you get a set of these adorable earrings!!

Another wow, with this business…cute baby food jar candles in red apple cinnamon, white birthday cake or blue blueberry cobbler!!

Welcome Galaxy Spirit to our June boxes. They’ve sent in bead sachets and incense cones in ocean breeze, sandlewood, patchouli and more!

Big Big bars of delicious looking and smelling soaps in scents of strawberry mango, chanel type, lavender lemon verbana, rosemary mint and more!

I’m sure you’ll be doing some gardening and dressing up those flower beds, so you can clean up nicely with these gardeners helper guest soaps!

Love to be unique? Then these handpoured birthday candle sets will help you do just that…and 100% soy too!!

Dress up those dull cupcakes with these adorable, perfectly patriotic, cupcake picks!

You’ll keep your little ones busy with these big star recycled crayons.

New to our boxes…help me welcome Soapy Joes with their chamomile lavender bath soak samples!

Check out Digital Dana’s shop for all your printable needs. You’ll be treated this month to some cute packs of stickers!

Get your “girl” on with these absolutely adorable patriotic big hair bows. Makes me wish I had girls instead of boys!

Could smell this box of samples before I opened it…you’ll be spoiled with these 3 pack cinnamon star tarts!

A cool 100 samples of bath soaks arrived here in lavender, tangarine mint, eucalyptus mint and vanilla!

When these tarts arrived, I loved them so much I had to order some for myself. All things primitive in prairie home, appalacian apple butter and frontier johnny cakes!!

Perfectly Patriotic mint matchbook samples…share your love of the red white and blue!

Love the name of this company, but love the samples even more..5 pack star soap samples in delicious strawberry, blueberry and vanilla.

Snowbunny Studios has sent in 2 pack samples of some really unique pin buttons and prim heart pendants or necklaces!!

So excited that Sweet Sophias Creations is back, as so will you be if you find one of these whoppingly huge (as in cupcake size) peanut butter cups!

Another cool 100 soap samples in Bay Rum!

Yummy frosted sugar cookies all dressed up in USA colors!

Icy winter or chocolate hazelnut soap bar samples are coming your way from Ello Poppet Beauty!

Tell your man he’s a #1 dad with these awesome vinyl stickers from Bubble Bee Creations!!

Full size, did I say, full size soap bars in scrumptious cherry cheesecake, southern kisses, lemon poppycake and more!

Wonderful lotion candle tealights. They smell great!!

Honey, you’re so smooth…cute name for these big goats milk soap samples!

Adorable shabby chic type tags…dress up your packages or just about anything with these.

How about strawberry rose, tropical apricot or blueberry pomegranate exfoliating foot bar samples. Get those feet sandal ready!

ohhh la la…mint chip brownie cheesecake bites…need I say more?

Welcome another newbie to our samplers…Wickedly Clean! Full Size clamshell tarts in delicious scents of fruit slices, french vanilla or passion fruit!

You can thank me later for finding East Coast Eco Bakery because they will be spoiling you with big berries and cream blondies!!

A little variety with these samples… you’ll either be getting cool red, white and blue soaps, earring sets or lip balms in chocolate kiss!!

Another wonderful variety of pie candles, votives and tarts in lovely scents!

A brand new business and they’ve decided to join us to promote their star “melts” in a super cinnamon scent!

Check out who you’ll find in our annual Men’s Father’s Day sampler’s this month!Click on the pictures to be taken to their websites.

Big soap bars in some incredible summer scents of sweet orange, pink grapefruit, cedarwood mint, lemongrass and much more!

Your man will love these Hidden Hunter Body soap samples. Perfect for some pampering!

One of my favorite companies and soon to be yours with these 2 pack samples of Motor Oil & Leather Soap and Woods Walk Shower Gel!

Send the perfect Father’s day cards with A Penny 4 Ur Thoughts! You won’t even have to shop for these ones.

Enjoy a big slab of these coconut lemongrass soap!

Why should women be the only ones to enjoy a good cup of tea…Have your guy try these 3 pack samples of Lemon gunpowder, mens health and tuo cha pu erh teas!

These garlic and herb seasoning packets would be perfect for the grill master to show off his skills!

Tell your man he’s a #1 dad with these awesome vinyl stickers from Bubble Bee Creations!!

Bring out the cowboy in him with these absolutely adorable Big Ole’ Cowboy soaps scented in Pine Forest Boogyman!!!

Cool Honey Ale Bath Salts!

These are big tin candles in some manly scents of Narcissus, Him, Green Clover & Aloe and Vanilla Sandalwood.

Huge samples and some even full size…body butters, solid sugar scrubs, soap bars and much more!

Big 3 pack soap samples in a variety of scents…help him wash his day clean!

2 pack samples of their awesome Teak & Sandalwook tarts and Bamboo Lotus Organic Body Wash!

Cool “tie” decorated sugar cookies. You know the way to a man’s heart is thru his stomach!

Lovin’ these 2 pack samples of Beer and a Shave!

Set the mood with some “man Cave” scented tea lights!

Full size soap bars in fudgesicle, evergreen, desert storm and much more!

Really cool “Dad” cards! Perfect for Father’s Day!

Does your man love a cold beer? Then he’ll just love these beer soap samples from Pip & Lola!

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Out of the Box Sampler Review

February 10, 2010 By Sheila 3 Comments

February
Out of the Box Sampler
box review.

As always I was very happy when I opened my box full of goodies. This month was an awesome month to get a box because it was packed full! I mean full!! And, lots of food samples to boot
And, Michelle had done such a great job making me feel special.. like I was getting a nice Valentines Day gift

I usually do my review by listing all the companies that sent in samples and then I put a review by the ones that were in my box. Well this month, I am short on time so will just tell you what was in my box and my review on each item.

Food Samples ~
I love food samples, but because I really try to watch what I eat I don’t over indulge in them. I let myself sample a bit here and there, but leave them for my family to enjoy.

Different Kitchen ~ I got 2 original chocolate chip cookies and made them go bye bye right away.. LOL! They were great coffee dunkers. I love chocolate chip cookies.

Michele’s ~ I got a sample bag of Chocolate Caramel popcorn. Looks yummy….but haven’t tried it yet.

Pasty Girls ~ This company makes old fashioned pastries. Neat! I got a sample of something, but not sure what it is. A cookie I guess? Haven’t tried it yet. I don’t eat alot of sweets, and being more on the “watch what I eat” plan.. I just try not to eat all the food goodies at one time.. LOL

Sweet n Savorys ~ I got 2 cookies from this company. I am thinking they are a chocolate cookie, but haven’t tried them yet either. They smell good.. LOL Will save for my coffee dunkin tomorrow

SBS Teas ~ SBS Teas always sends in nicely packaged items, and this was even super cute as it had heart shaped tea cubes. Unfortunately I am not into loose leaf tea. I love tea, but hate the mess of loose leaf. But, like their ideas

Lip Smackin Creations ~ I was so excited to get this sample because I love homemade spice mixes. I got a sample of Taco Seasoning Yummy!! I love tacos and we eat them a few times a month. Can’t wait to try this!

Ollies Boutique ~ I got 3 little Cotton Scrubbies. Neat idea!! You can use these to wash your face, bath your baby, household polishing and more. I love to see stuff like this in the boxes because it shows how much time and effort a business puts into their products.

Luster Canyon ~ Very nice sample for Valentines. A sample of lotion in Apple Jack and a lip balm in Strawberry. The lotion smells so good!! And one can never have to many lip balms. I love lip stuff! I would love to try their Lemon Zest lotion. I love lemon scents on my skin.

Cassias Kitchen ~ I got what I thought was a nice sample until I opened it. It was a little sprayer of I think perfume.. but it leaked and the label was all smeared and when I tried to spray it, it didn’t spray but just dripped from the container. So, even though the scent was ok.. it went into the garbage Sad.

Marin Natural Beauty ~ Well I love this sample. It is an aluminum bottle of spray lotion. Not sure what scent it is, but I like it. I also love their labels. Very old fashioned feel to them. I love this lotion and can see myself using it daily.

Jodis Craft Emporium ~ I got a Red Hot Cinnamon soy tart and it smells wonderful. I love cinnamon.

The Bubble Room ~ I got a cute sample of Strawberry Cheesecake soap. Looks really pretty.

Delightful Scents ~ I got a cute little pink bar of soap in Japanese Cherry Blossom. Not a scent I like, but my Dad’s girlfriend loves it. So, I guess she gets it

Rocky Corner Soapworks ~ I got a full sized bar of soap scented in Moonlight Jewel. Very pretty bar of soap. Love to see full size items in the box.

Bath Gasm ~ Ok.. I just have to say ~ I LOVE THE NAME OF THIS COMPANY!! I got a cute orange heart bath fizzy scented in Orange Clove.. YUMMY!! And, I love all their goodies on their site. Especially the naughty bath fizzies.. I need some!! LOL

dizzeelizzee ~ This company does mixed media art. I got a really unique magnet. Wow.. the time that must go into their items. This one is a flower. Very pretty.

Hippie’s Creations ~ I got a nice sized sample bar of soap scented in patchouli & Tangerine. Very unique fragrance, but not for me. Love the name of the company, and a great sample to see in the box.

Spotted Horse Studio ~ Wow… Alot of work goes into jewelry making and these earrings are beautiful. And, the packaging was very cute.

Memories By Olenka ~ Well as I always say.. I love handmade cards. So, I was excited to pull this from the box. I got a handmade Valentine card. Very pretty. Thanks

Pumpkin Seed Mama ~ How cute is this Valentine Gift Tag. Wow.. There are 3 tags and they are perfect! Love this.

Button Boutique ~ I got a neat mirror button. This is going to be perfect for my jacket pocket when I am on the Harley. Cool idea! Thanks

Earth Angel Minerals ~ I got a Sweetheart Collection # 2. It has 3 different colors in it. Bummer, not my color. Oh well.. neat company and one I will check out since I love mineral makeup.

Posh Pots ~ Well this company got my vote for best samples, presented the best and my favorite I got a cute box with a label that says “Lavender Dreams Bath. Inside was a bag tied with a ribbon, full of goodies. Inside the bag.. A pretty lavender sachet, a Posh pillow, a heart tin filled with earl grey lavender tea with chunky french sugar cubes and a peppermind puff candy. Wow!! Did I SAY WOW!! This company put in alot of time and thought.. and love. Thanks

I am very pleased with my February Box and can’t wait to get the March box

Thanks to Out of the Box Sampler for all your hard work, and to all the contributors who sent in awesome goodies.

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Out of the Box Sampler Review

February 10, 2010 By Sheila Leave a Comment