Have you heard of Buddy Box?
I don’t remember a life before having mental health problems, the sporadic bits of my childhood I haven’t forgotten are often marred by the fact my thinking was way off base even back then. I don’t know when it started, perhaps it was a compound of different things which caused a larger issue from a teacher who bullied me, to moving any from an environment I felt secure in and was surrounded by friends, to one where I was an outsider, and didn’t dress or speak “right”.
These days, I find life hard I’ll admit, I don’t cope with it at all and can often feel that dark cloud looming, however blogging and being around those I love helps and not long ago I was contacted by the people over at Blurt, about their new monthly subscription Buddy Box.
This box is actually June’s and I was sent it around mid to late July, just in time for everything to go wrong from my health to the blog being hacked, so I’m late blogging this and for that I am very sorry – please forgive.
The box arrived on a day I felt awful, honestly I wanted to curl up and just give up and well Blurt describe it as a Hug in a box and I admit I did cry when I opened it but it was happy tears, I honestly felt like someone had reached out and said – we know times get rubbish but we’re in this together, to me, which was just what I needed at that moment.
So what was in Buddy Box?
Items included in this month’s subscription box:
Clipper Organic Chamomile Infusion RRP £2.53
Anatomicals Cruisin’ for a Snoozin’ RRP £3.49
Grace and Favour Lavender Bag RRP £4.50
The Mindfulness Colouring Book: Anti-stress art therapy for busy people RRP £7.99
Dotcomgiftshop 12 Mini Colouring Pencils RRP £1.50
I am going to completely admit now that more often than not when it comes to how I personally look at a box, a lot has to do with value and a one off subscription costs £21.50 including postage, (if you buy a longer subscription you pay less) and the RRP of the items in this box come to £20.01 so including postage and packaging you are getting just over your moneys worth. BUT for this box, to me at least, isn’t about that, it is more about what it symbolises than the actual value, to me this box has been carefully curated to include things that can help when you are feeling low and to me that is worth more than anything.
Personally I will definitely be signing up to this in the foreseeable future and if you fancy joining me with a subscription all you need to do is pop over to the website and sign on up you can even open a subscription for a friend (or choose to send them a one off box) if you do this you can enter a message for them so they know who it’s from or leave that area blank if you want to be anonymous.
However if the £21.50 price tag is a bit much for you – then check out the newly launched Buddy Box Light which can be brought as a one off or as a monthly subscription and costs just £12.
What do you think of Buddy Box, can see yourself signing up?
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This would be an absolutely brilliant gift to subscribe to for someone else. I know lots of people who struggle with mental health problems and I always try very hard to be a supportive friend to them. I can really see huge benefits to someone who needs a spot of love receiving something like this in the post.
Wow this sounds lovely. I would get this for myself AND for someone in need of cheering up. Hope you’re feeling better though xx
This reminds me of one occasion when a lovely friend, who knew I was going through a tough time at that point, sent me an ’emergency parcel’ of small treats to cheer me up. It was much appreciated!
I am always dubious of subscription boxes as I worry about what they will contain. I would have loved this though as I am obsessed with adult colouring books! xx
I’m not a fan of subscription boxes but that does look like a lovely box to receive when your feeling at a low ebb.
Sounds amazing -will definitely be signing up! x
Yeah i see that although it is expensive, it’s lovely to have it – like a rescue box – particularly when you’re unlikely to have those kind of items in on a daily basis!
Love the idea of a Buddy box
What a thoughtful box! Sounds like it came at just the right time for you too. Hope you’re feeling better now x
I don’t do these subscription type things but it does look like something I’d enjoy receiving 🙂
Such a lovely box, I would have been the same receiving this. I wish I had more money as there as so many nice sub boxes I’d love to have. There’s nothing like getting surprise mail through the post to cheer you up 🙂
Ah what a sweet idea and great that it came at a time when you needed it
This is amazing something a lot of people could find really useful xx
Like you, I’ve had mental health problems as long as I can remember, it’s not nice and anything that can cheer us up would be great!
I do knitting and crochet swaps and they always make me feel better. Someone actually sent me the mindfulness colouring book the other day as part of a swap. X
This is brilliant! I’m definitely going to look in to getting these, especially for my mamma who is permanently bed ridden this would absolutely make her smile. Thank you for letting us know about this great find! X
I have never heard of the Buddy Box before, but it looks and sounds like a great idea x
I wish I was still in the UK. I would def sign up for it. I love the colouring book.
I am yet to try one of these box ideas. This looks great though and I’m glad this turned up to cheer you up a bit.
It’s definitely a lovely idea and one to consider in the future. I can imagine the anticipation of what each month’s box will contain. Hoping the weeks ahead are better weeks for you. 🙂
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There is so many colouring books for adults these days. I think I might have to buy myself one too as it seems like everyone has one but me.
I’ve never heard of buddy box but it’s such a great idea and I love the concept of it. I wouldn’t pay the price but the one off box seems more up my street.
I’ve never heard of this subscription box before but I really do love the concept of it and I’m glad it cheered you up 🙂 x
I love the items. I think this is a great idea and wish someone would send me one!
Looks like a great box. So glad it cheered you up 🙂
I have a friend who is in college and she loves sending Bella gifts I would love to sign up for her too but that 21 dollars is just a bit too high for me and the light I’m not so sure about but I’m glad you showed me this because it might just be a Christmas gift I get for my friend.
The idea of this box is lovely. The items included in the box are really nice and thing’s that I would use. This would make a really nice gift.
This is the first time I heard about the Buddy Box. I love all the items included in the box. I will check this out.
It is a great idea. The total RRP price and what it actually cost surprised me as most of the boxes these days you usually get a great deal. At least you do on the mood front though! 🙂
Prepaid cards are a great idea. It would help if you need to stick to a budget. These would be great for kids.
This sounds like the perfect box for me. I suffer from Anxiety and coloring would help when i need to focus on something else. I will be checking out their website now.
This is such a great subscription box. I have been wanting to get a coloring book. It would be a fun distraction.
I am not a fan of subscription boxes really. I think this one is really expensive for what you get, but I love the idea of giving a hug in a box, which is my I use pamper parcels.
I have not heard of this before. I love the coloring book they sent you, sounds very relaxing to sit and color in it!
Ah this is such a good idea and looks really lovely. Sorry to hear you’ve been struggling with your health, I hoped this perked you up a little if only for a moment x
I would love to have a Buddy box sent to me every month. The items you received could cheer up any one and relieve them of their stress and anxiety. Thank you for the review. I will be checking out the website.
This sounds like a wonderful box, perfect for picking up the spirits after a low day. In particular I like the colouring book. I have recently become addicted to colouring books for adults and find them a great way to block out stress
What a fantastic idea for a box. A hug and a well wish in physical form. This would brighten my day. Wonderful.
That is a lovely idea for people who want a monthly treat but don’t want beauty products
Sounds like a good subscription box to me. I can see where people would really appreciate this and look forward to receiving it.
Wow this is really neat. I had never heard of the buddy box before. I think it’s a wonderful idea. Not sure I’d ever have time to color, but it’s a great thought.
That seems like a great subscription. I love the idea of a Hug in a Box!
What an awesome bunch of surprises. I love how they combine fun things with useful things!
I’m sorry you’ve been having a rough time x The box sounds lovely, I’m not sure I’d subscribe but it’s a wonderful gift idea for a friend who is finding things difficult.
This is actually a really neat box. I like the idea behind it and that all of the things in it are useful.
This sounds like a lovely idea for a box. So glad it turned up when you were feeling down xxx
What a lovely box of relaxing contents and I am so glad to hear they made you feel happy x
LOVE LOVE LOVE this idea! I have a few friends in mind who would love a box and I know I would too. x
I’m so sorry to hear that you have been struggling… I too have hental health issues that have reared their ugly head again recently… THis box looks absolutely perfect… a hug in a box is exactly what I could do with some days!!
That looks a great box – and for me there’s no better way to calm down than to switch off and do some colouring in. So much pleasure there! x
This looks like a lovely box to receive. The colouring book looks fun 🙂
I love the thought of a hug in a box, how awesome is that!? Great box I think the mindfulness colouring book sounds very relaxing.
I never heard of Buddy Box before, but after reading your post I want one for my sister 😀
I love this! I’m going to have a look on their website. My mum would love this too xx
This sounds like an awesome box and It came just at the right time. Sorry to hear that your site was hacked.
I haven’t heard of this particular box but it sounds lovely. I might have to take a look at the Light version as for me, the £21.50 is a little too much each month.
Aww! What a lovely box….The contents seem so thoughtful x
What a lovely box – sounds like it came at just the right time for you too x
Nice idea for when you are feeling low. I like that they have options too for a lower price.
what a wonderful idea. i love these subscription boxes as i’m a sucker for parcels full of goodies. but this wellness in a box to me is wonderful x
I’m so sorry you’ve been having a tough time, hopefully things will feel brighter soon. I love the idea of the Buddy Box it would have definitely brightened my day x
what a lovely idea. It’s not always about the cost of something to make it value for money which is lovely.
The buddy box sounds wonderful, but your blog was hacked? What a headache.
What a lovely box to receive! I can imagine anyone being cheered up if they were sent that.
This is a really nice idea, I am quite tempted. I like the idea of receiving something different each month that will help me relax and think a bit.
This looks great, I have colouring book and it’s great! I think something like this is definitely something I would consider signing up to – I love the idea of getting post that isn’t a bill!
This Buddy Box looks like something I would love receiving! What a great idea. I’m glad it made you feel better as well.
I love this and I’d be so happy to receive such a thing! Lovely lovely idea.
I think it is a lovely idea and I like the items included x