Popsugar MustHave April 2015

PopSugar MustHave is a monthly lifestyle subscription box. I call it a Christmas stocking in a box and I look forward to it every month.  It's filled with items that I might not purchase for myself, but that I will use and love. Just a bit of luxury.

The usual subscription box is $39.99/month, but if you purchase 3 or 6 month subscriptions, there is a little discount. And, they have discounts every month if you find the codes.The May box is currently sold out, so new subscriptions would start with the June box.  The current discount code is MUSTHAVE5 for $5 off your subscription.  Black Friday they had a special for $75 off a 6-month subscription. So, my $214.70 ($35.78/box) came to 139.70 ($23.28/box). Not a bad deal when you consider all that's in it. 

My box in April arrived really early, but it's been a busy month (or I've been lazy, I can't remember which) and it has taken me too long to post. Of course, when I received early shipping information, I was excited and couldn't wait to get my hands on the box.  April was inspired by Springtime, which is a no brainer, but I love this time of year ... feels fresh and new. 

As usual, opening the box was fun and I appreciate the packaging. 

Appropriate for April showers was the Dabney Lee Dottie Umbrella. I really really like this umbrella. It is nice and compact, and super-cute. But what I really love is that is has a nice weight too it. It doesn't feel cheap and flimsy and I'm not worried that it will bend backwards if we get wind and rain. It has an auto open/close, which is powerful. And yes, I did open the umbrella indoors. I hope I don't get bad luck. Retail $20. (I would probably be willing to pay more.)

One Love Organics Gardenia + Tea Antioxidant Body Serum: I've never used body serum before. That's why I love subscriptions ... to try new things. I love gardenia scent and this isn't overpowering. It is supposed to make me feel silky soft. It's worth a shot. Retail $39

Produce Candles Rhubarb Spring Candle: First, the packaging was great. Super dupe bubble wrap container thingy. Second, I LOVE RHUBARB and this makes me think of Rhubarb pie. Third, I can't get enough candles. I don't know why, but I love them. Especially in jars. Also received a coupon for 35% off a purchase. Retail $20

Flip & Tumble 24-7 Bag: I love that this soft nylon bag scrunches up into a self-contained ball. I've already used it a few times and keep it balled up in my purse just in case. It's perfect, light, small. Great for when I forget my shopping bags and great for when I need a little extra to carry things out of the gym. We also received a coupon for 20% off a purchase. Retail. $12.





Potting Shed Creations Garden-in-a-Bag Basil: This is my second potting thingy of Basil from a subscription box this month. Must be a theme. Everything is there that is needed to grow basil, but it's more than one step. Note: I mentioned earlier that I've been lazy this month. And, I'm not sure where I would keep a bag of potted herbs growing. Let alone an herb garden if I wanted to grow more than basil. Retail $10.


Special Extra is a Mott50 $25 Gift Card. Mott50 is a light-weight clothing line with UV protection. Sort of resort wear, swim wear, and some hats/scarves. I like the concept, but the prices are high and even the ball-caps are $38. I don't really like the idea of gift cards in subscription boxes that require me to spend. Although the value is $25, it's probably no real value to me.

So ... what do I think? I like the box ... a lot. I like that it had things I would not have purchased for myself, but that I'm willing to give a try ... or that I know I already love. I didn't count the gift card in the value for the box, so the value came in at $101. Not bad.

They seem to be selling out their new subscriptions about a month in advance. If you want June, you may want to place an order ASAP. MUSTHAVE5 gets you $5 off.