Honest Reviews: April 2018 Snack Crate!

Snack Crate is a monthly subscription that brings you snacks from a different country each month. The snacks are authentic straight from the months featured country.

There are three different size crates available. The Mini for $14 per month is a half pound crate that comes with 5 full size snacks and free shipping. The Original for $26 per month is a full pound crate that comes with 10-12 full size snacks, 1 entry to win an adventure ticket and free priority shipping. The Premium for $49 per month is a 3 pound crate that comes with 18-20+ full size snacks, 3 entries to win an adventure ticket and free priority shipping. You can add a drink to your crate for $6.

If you find the Adventure Ticket in your crate you'll be flown to that month's

This month's Snack Crate was from The Netherlands. The crate came with some cute stickers and a booklet with information about the country and each snack. Let's check out the snacks!


















Smoeltjes UFO's: You can order these for € 2.55 for a box of 6 packages that have 2 cookies each. Their description "Smoeltjes UFOs are delicious biscuit cookies with a chocolate layer on the top with some funny colored chocolate pieces on it. The cookies have a milk filling which makes them extra yummy! Perfect for kids, but we bet the grown-ups will love it too! A box with easy to share 6x 2 packages.

These are actually pretty yummy! The cookie was nice and buttery, the chocolate was creamy and the candy pieces were a nice touch. 

Try them for yourself here

Daelmans Stroopwafels with Caramel: You can order a box of 8 for $3.99. Their description: "Daelmans Stroopwafels with Caramel are soft, toasted waffles filled with caramel, cinnamon and real Bourbon vanilla. These wafer cookies are sized to fit on top of a hot cup of coffee or tea in order to warm them up. Perfect for snacking and entertaining."

These are soooooo good! Seriously! The waffle is sweet like a waffle cone. The caramel is soft, creamy, chewy and sweet. They are so tasty! I want to eat a whole box!

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Rademaker Hopjes: You can order a bag of 47 of these candies for $7.41. Their description: "One of the oldest and most famous coffee candies. The hard and sweet candies have a wonderful coffee flavor that just won't quit. Contains coffee extract and concentrated dairy butter."

Unfortunately I hate hate hate coffee! I had my mother try these. She said they were like little espresso shots. They are very strongly flavored and pack a punch. She said she was wired for a long time! 

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Lay's Patatje Joppie Flavor: You can order a 7oz bag of these chips for $4.29. Their description: "These chips are flavored with mustard, onion, curry, and mayo. Also known as Joppiesaus."

These were surprisingly good. I am not a fan of curry but I couldn't even taste it. They had a sort of honey mustard taste.

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Cote D'Or Reep Melk: You can order a 7oz bar for $7.99. Their description: "A creamy Belgian milk chocolate rich in cacao butter and overflowing with crunchy whole hazelnuts. The smooth chocolate treats the tongue to mellow sweetness and a warm nutty flavor. The texture of this bar is just right."

This chocolate bar was just ok to me. For being milk chocolate it wasn't very sweet. The texture was crumbly and not creamy but my bar was slightly melted so I'm not sure if that was the reason. I liked the whole hazelnuts. 

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Zure Matjes: You can order a 9.7 oz bag of mixes flavors for 3,89 €. Their description: "The only real sour mats by Katja consist of 4 fantastic delicious fruit flavors and is one of the most sour candy . Made with natural colors and flavors and free from animal gelatin, so enjoy! Natural colors and flavors Vrij of animal gelatine Mix of 4 flavors: Strawberry, Apple, banana and cassis Oops! That is something else, original sour power! But if you insist, soon discovers how the acid makes way for fantastic delicious fruit flavors. This Acidic Mats we opted for strawberry, Apple, banana and cassis. We wonder what a topmix you know the best finds! Made using only natural colours and flavours and also free of animal gelatine, so  ( Katja zure matjes ) katja candy is gluten free candy"


These are sooooo good! Yummy! I love sour candy and this does not disapoint! It reminds me a lot of Trolli Sour strips or Air Head Xtremes. No unexpected flavors just yummy strawberry with sour powder. 

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What I thought overall: I think this is an awesome crate! I have always loved learning about different countries. I love that Snack Crate not only gives you awesome snack from each country but they also give you a booklet with facts about the featured country. I think the this crate is a good value when you take into account how much time it probably takes to research all the different snacks and then procure them from the featured country. This is a monthly subscription that I will definitely be continuing!

Honest Review: April 2018 Ipsy Bag

Ipsy is a monthly subscription specializing in personalized makeup and beauty products. They also have exclusive offers, and how-to video tutorials from our ipsy Stylists on their website and social media accounts. Each month subscribers receive a gorgeous Glam Bag with 5 deluxe samples or full-size goodies for only $10. 

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The theme of this months bag is "Social Butterfly" it's all about saying yes to new experiences. The bag is super cute! It is a faux leather material. It feels really nice! 9 times out of 10 i just put the bag in a drawer to use later but I think I am going to use this one asap!

Let's get on to the products!! 

Purlisse Coconut & Coffee Sugar BodyScrub This is a sample size which you can buy for $10. Their description: "Spring into fresh skin with our NEW body scrub! Introducing our COCONUT OIL + COFFEE Sugar Body Scrub, a luxurious body treatment that exfoliates, polishes and hydrates skin in one step. Perfect for your next vacation or an at home spa experience, we promise this scrub will reveal youthful, smooth and glowing skin."

Unfortunately I hate hate hate coffee!!! The smell was so overwhelming after just opening the tube that I couldn't even use it. I tried to get my husband to try it for a review but he couldn't get past the smell either (and he loves coffee).... 

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doucee Punk Volumizer Mascara This is a sample size. The full size mascara sells for $24. Their description: "Define lashes one by one, adding extreme volume and thickness. Instantly create dramatically full and seductive lashes for an audacious false-look effect. The jumbo brush fiber bristles are cut smaller and larger, in succession, to coat every lash, while distributing the formula evenly throughout. The lightweight and creamy formula pulls every lash upwards to create a long lasting curl without any clumping, flaking, or smudging." 

This mascara is pretty good. It did add volume and thickness but I don't think it is too much better than drugstore brands. I'll use the sample but probably won't buy it. 

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dirty little secret lip gloss in Nude Beach This is a full size product!!!! It is sold for $14. Their description: "NUDE BEACH... Clothing might be optional, but at least you've got your lips covered. Nude lip gloss with a light pink hue & a touch of glitter. Non sticky, High shine, Softens lips, Lightweight, No drip, Keeps lips hydrated and moisturized, Opaque with High color payoff"

This lip gloss smells AMAZING!!!!! Seriously! It smells like cake! I love it!!! It is very moisturizing! I've never found a lip gloss like this. It doesn't dry hard or sticky. It is smooth and soft and feels great!!!

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Tidal Sunday Riley Brightening Enzyme Water Cream This is a sample size that can be purchased for $22. Their description: "An advanced brightening and refining treatment, infused into a next-generation water cream. Tidal Brightening Enzyme Water Cream delivers an intense water drench with two forms of hyaluronic acid and tamarind extract so your skin looks youthfully hydrated and plumped. Papaya enzymes smooth and exfoliate while alpha-arbutin isibly brightens the appearance of hyperpigmentation and dark spots. Tidal increases hydration by up to 68 percent in as little as 15 minutes for up to 24 hours of continuous moisture."

This stuff smells awful! It's sorta like a rotten cucumber. I did try it on and it does feel nice. It drys quickly and doesn't leave a sticky feeling. I won't be using this again...I just can't get past the smell...

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Pretty Woman Nail Polish in Girl Boss This is a full size product that can be purchased for $7.99. Their Description: "A nude pantone nail polish. All of our nail polishes are: 10-Free, Cruelty-Free, Paraben-Free, Sulfate-Free, Phthalate-Free, Petrochemical-Free, GMO-Free, Triclosan-Free, Vegan."

This nail polish is AWESOME!!!!!  It seriously lasted 4 days with no chipping! I was thoroughly impressed! The color isn't really me, I prefer bold colors. I am definitely going to buy some other shades! 

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What I Think Overall:

This Ipsy bag was so so. The bag itself is super cute. I loved the full size nail polish and the lip gloss. Unfortunately 2 products smelled so bad I can't even use them and the mascara was sub par. 

The total value of this bag was: $63.99!!