JustUsBox Monthly Date Night Subscription Box: Review
Back in November I received the “feast” JustUsBox to review and I’ve pondered long and hard, about the best way to go about reviewing it. Do I not review? Do I do a factual review? After a while of thinking, I realised that this box is going to be great for some people and some of those people may read my blog, so why am I stopping them potentially hearing about it? Just because I found it wasn’t for me.
The JustUsBox is a themed date night box, which allows you to get a box filled with items to put together a date night, for you and your special someone. They offer monthly subscriptions or a one off purchase; you could even treat your other half to a gift certificate for Valentine’s Day.
As I said, I received the November box which was themed “feast” and contained items to see you through starters, dessert and after dinner fun as well as a pair of candle sticks to help set the mood. As well as all those goodies, each JustUsBox comes complete with a booklet, designed to help walk you through their suggestions for the perfect date night.
For starters, with this “feast” box they suggested, setting the table; putting out the candles, folding some napkins (directions included) and nibbling on the Joe & Seph’s popcorn. I have to admit I couldn’t imagine popcorn for starts, especially when it comes in such flavours.
Inside the booklet is also a recipe for lamb casserole, which the people from JustUsBox think is the perfect main dish, to go alongside the items they have picked for your night.
The “main course” from your date night box, is a chocolate tasting collection. This contains a number of dark chocolates for which you are meant to taste the difference. As neither Ash nor I eat dark chocolate, we asked my parents to try them and I have to admit they said as far as they could taste they were all the same.
For dessert there was elderflower vodka jelly and as someone who doesn’t drink, this again wasn’t something for me.
This selection was then topped off with the bedtime treat of miracle berry frooties. This little packet is said to change sour tastes to sweet tastes temporarily. It is worth noting this does come with a warning about being allergic to the ingredients, there is a lot of hype about miracle berry frooties on the internet, with many people calling it a “must try”. To go with it the kit included; a lemon, a double ended sour lollipop, 2 packets of vinegar and a can of Guinness, to help you try out this treat. Personally while this seemed like a bit of a novel idea, again alcohol was included and I really couldn’t bring myself to it.
I can imagine for some couples this would have been a fun date night in a box, however for Ash and I it just wasn’t “us” and didn’t tempt us to try another.
If you think the JustUsBox might be for you, they can be bought on their website where they cost £30 a month on a rolling subscription (you can buy in advance and save money) or you can grab a smaller test box for £18.
Do you think you would like JustUsBox?
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The only thing that spiked my interest was the dark chocolates. I think it was weird to include a lemon in a subscription box. Just my thoughts, but I really think the price is a little steep.
Hahaha it is a little isn’t it – I have to admit I did have a giggle about myself. x
What a fun idea! I’ve never heard of miracle berry frooties, but it sounds interesting. I like how they included the accompaniments to try it.
I had to google them and there is so much about them, I was surprised I hadn’t heard about them myself either.
I’ve never heard of these boxes. Its seems an awesome idea!! Great review!
There are so many boxes out there now, it’s really interesting finding new ones 🙂
I think it is a bit over priced for what you get, as you could essentially go to Home Bargains and pick up this stuff for so much cheaper. In the flipside I can see that people like the element of surprise from it and that someone has done it for them.
I think the taste changer things probably make up quite a bit of the cost of this one, when I did some looking into them they seemed to cost £8/£10 a packet, so I’ll give them that.
I have seen other date night boxes but this is the first time I have heard of this one. Thanks for writing about it. My husband and I may subscribe thanks to your post!
Ohh I hope you enjoy it if you do give it a try 🙂 x
I’ve never heard of these boxes. Kind of a cute idea. Needs a bit of work but great review!
I think they could do amazing things with it and hope they do 🙂 x
This looks like a fun box but like you, I really don’t drink, so the alcohol would only go to waste. That popcorn looks great though!
The popcorn is so interesting I need to look and see if they do different flavours. x
What a great idea! I want to get into a subscription box, but don’t have permanent job just now so might need to wait…x
You can always make a note of ones you like the sound of till you can sub! x
This looks like such a cute idea. The bf and I are having Valentine’s at home this year and we would love a box like this! I love the candles and all the added touches!
Aww I hope you have a lovely Valentines Day at home <3
This is such a cute idea! Especially for a date night at home with netflix (:
There is nothing like a Netflix date night!
I would totally give that a go!
The box seems like a great idea. I’ve never got one of these before x
I like the concept if this it would be interesting to see what they have in other boxes before commiting to a subscription
I have to agree, some boxes may be right up my street as well 😉 x
Interesting concept. None of the items interested me but I like the idea of a couples box.
I would be interesting to see what others have contained.
I like the sound of the box but I do think it is a bit over priced. I like the sound of the instant hot choc x
Now that is worth trying – one of my favourite hot chocolates for sure!
I love how there are subscription boxes for almost anything now. This particular one is a big help to couples! Thank you I shall check it out!
I’ve heard of different kinds of subscription boxes (meat, global cuisine, healthy food) but this is by far the most creative one. We’re not really big fans of Valentine or anything cheesy (not the food! We love cheese lol) though I suppose this is something we’d try once just for the heck of it!
Shame it didnt work out for you- I’m not much of a drinker either but I do like the idea of the box and the mix of products xxx
This is such a great idea! My husband and I haven’t had a date night since baby was born and we really need one.
Just looking at the pictures had my stomach churning. I want all of that for myself!
I actually love it, i do like different to the norm. I think its a fun way to way to spend an evening with your other half, im all for trying and it is something i would possibly get to take the hassle out of me having to think haha x
I’m not too convinced by this if I’m honest. It just sounds like a random snack box with recipes, which is a bit of a cop out for £30 if you ask me! Imagine someone serving you popcorn as a starter ;)! I’m not much of a drinker myself either so I’d have to pass on those bits too.
I have to admit that bit amused me, popcorn as a started and it tastes of sweet things?!
Sometimes I’ve had to review things that weren’t my cup of tea and it’s so hard! Great for posting- I’m sure it will help someone!
It is so hard to know what to do – I don’t want to do the company a disservice as it’s not a bad idea, this box just wasn’t for me.
It’s certainly an interesting box, not sure it would suit me and my other half though x
Perfect to keep love going