Guest inoubliable Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 http://naturebox.com I've got a discount code towards the first month's charge and I'm thinking about trying it out. No HFCS, no artificial dyes or flavors, no artificial sweeteners. The lists of what was included in previous months' boxes look good. Anyone with any experience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammi K Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 It looks like most of the packages are only a few ounces. It seems like a lot for a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest inoubliable Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I wondered about that. They say each box has 15 - 20 servings between the five bags, but the bags do look awfully small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lailasmum Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I used a thing here in the UK called Graze for a while. It looks very similar if not exactly the same. The actual quantity of what you get is quite small for the money really. I stopped doing it for that reason. It looks like they have a US site too. The things in it were nice though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cera Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 But if you think about what is considered a serving (generally 1/4 cup of dried fruit or nuts)... I like the idea but can't justify the cost for what you actually get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I concur with previous posters; it seems a bit pricey for what you get. But, if you have a coupon code, it might be fun to try. It could be a good gift idea for yourself, too. :001_smile: We're always on the lookout for natural snacks. I buy ones to try at health food stores, and then, if we like them, I buy them in bulk from Amazon, Vitacost.com, or vine.com. It's much cheaper that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest inoubliable Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I think I'm going to try it out. The coupon code I have is for 50% off and it looks like you can cancel the subscription anytime. I don't mind paying more for better food, so if it's truly free of artificial dyes and flavors and free of HFCS that's reason enough for me to pay a little more. MercyA, any recommendations for snacks you've bought through Amazon or the other sites? We've been sticking with fresh fruits and veggies, granola, and protein smoothies. Now that spring is just around the corner, we're looking for something else to break out of our wintertime rut, you know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I have a coupon code for the first and fifth month free from Graze that a friend gave me. For me though, it seems expensive for what you get. I already buy snacks from TJ's, Whole Foods, etc and separate them by weight into 100 calorie snacks (for me, bigger for the kids). I put them in ziplocs or small containers, then I have a basket on my counter and a tub in my fridge that I put them in. It's pretty easy, equally healthy (including dye free, etc) and much cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 MercyA, any recommendations for snacks you've bought through Amazon or the other sites? We've been sticking with fresh fruits and veggies, granola, and protein smoothies. Now that spring is just around the corner, we're looking for something else to break out of our wintertime rut, you know? We've avoided dyes, preservatives, artificial flavors, and artificial sweeteners for years now, and that still left a fair amount of snack food options for us. However, we've recently also cut out "natural flavors," since some members of my family tend to react badly to them as well. I've read they are often chemically identical to "artificial flavors," the only difference being the original source of the flavoring. Since eliminating natural flavors, our options have become much more limited. Here are some of our favorites. Many are comfort foods rather than health foods, but that's okay sometimes. :) I think these are all vegan and free of HFCS, too. Late July Mini Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers Envirokidz Crispy Rice bars (peanut butter flavor) Stretch Island Fruit Co. Fruit Strips (grape flavor) Enjoy Life Sunbutter Crunch bars Some varieties of Back to Nature cookies and crackers (I buy these at Walmart) Some varieties of Annie's Bunny Grahams Larabars (very natural and nutritious, but kind of an acquired taste!) I recommend browsing the snack food section of vine.com. They have tons of options. At 50% off, I'd definitely order one month of Naturebox! Enjoy! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest inoubliable Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Thank you! I'll check into these. DH tried the Larabars a few times and liked them but I never bought enough to have around the house, I bought just enough for him to take to work. Looks like I should stock up on some of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkd Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 We subscribe. The packages are small but that helps because they are an appropriately sized snack. They are expensive but they are also good quality food. I got the subscription for my partner for Valentine's Day (She has a lot of food sensitivities). It arrives at her office the middle of each month. It has been great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest inoubliable Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 We subscribe. The packages are small but that helps because they are an appropriately sized snack. They are expensive but they are also good quality food. I got the subscription for my partner for Valentine's Day (She has a lot of food sensitivities). It arrives at her office the middle of each month. It has been great. Awesome! I've gone ahead and signed up for my first month. We'll see how it goes. I read on the site that they will, in the future, have a way to pick the snacks you want so you can avoid any allergies. This would be a very cool thing. DS5 has an anaphylatic reaction to cashews. I'm still trying to decide if it would be okay to let him try whatever snacks we get from Naturebox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkd Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 When I talked to the rep on the phone she also said the option to choose snacks was forthcoming. They are also working on improving the website. They are a start up company less than one year old. They were very responsive on the phone. Maybe you should give them a call about processing and the proximity to nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest inoubliable Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Good idea. I'll call them to see what they say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaffodilDreams Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 KKinVA, have you received your box? We got ours yesterday. The snacks are excellent, but the bags are somewhat on the smaller side. Still, for the intro price, it's a good deal. Normal price? A bit pricey for the amount you get, but the snacks are so good that I haven't decided to cancel yet. I'm going to see how it goes. There was a snack mix in this box that has cashews in it, so beware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest inoubliable Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Haven't gotten ours yet, but I did get an email the other day that it was shipped. I'm hoping it is here on Monday. Thanks for the heads up on the cashews. Now I'm excited all over again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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