Reviews
Juliet Wine
Experience
I don’t drink often and don’t consume very much when I do so I loved that with the boxed rosé I didn't have to feel pressured to finish an entire bottle or figure out how to store a partial bottle since this stayed fresh in my fridge for about 6 weeks. The packaging was so cute and didn’t take up a ton of room in my fridge. The actual taste was pleasant. If I could find Juliet wines in stores I would absolutely buy it regularly but as an apartment dweller who lives in a building where front door access to the building is not possible for delivery drivers, the hassle of having to sign for the wine after days of missed delivery attempts just wouldn’t be worth it for me again.
South Forty Snacks
Experience
The dried fruits, nuts, seeds and the nutty snack bars are all yummy. They have nice looking packaging, simple ingredients and what I would consider reasonable prices. I first got their raisins from a misfits market box and liked them so much that I have since purchased more products through thrive market, Amazon and Whole Foods.
Quiet Mind
Experience
I love this weighted pillow! In the past I have only tried weighted blankets which were nice but had many faults. This pillow has solved all of the blankets issues. This pillow is easy to move and to store, the cover comes off so it can be washed and it has a nice memory foam outside so you don’t feel like you’re just holding a heavy bean bag chair or risking little beads leaking out. This pillow is soothing to hold on my lap while working on my laptop or watching tv. Overall it’s probably one of my favorite things right now. The only way that it could be better is if the company sold additional covers in other colors/patterns so they could be changed to better match different vibes.
Momofuku
Experience
I love all of the noodle flavors and I’m so glad to see them sold in Target so I can buy them easier now. They are a great quick meal option and all the flavors are yummy. I also love that they don’t contain any animal products like many prepackaged noodles so they are great for vegans/vegetarians and those with seafood allergies.
Blabbi
Experience
I really had fun playing this with friends and love that it can also be played with only two people. I accidentally left it at said friends house and they asked me if they could keep it because their in-laws had played it and loved it. I almost said yes until I realized that I couldn’t justify repurchasing it for myself at the regular price of $60.
TexTale
Experience
I bought my husband a cream colored t-shirt. I was so intrigued by the no stain/ stain resistant marketing that as soon as it arrived I had my husband try it on so I could splash water on it and as marketed it just rolled right off. Then I was feeling bold so I poured a little iced latte on it and it also rolled off. After I washed it and he wore it out for the first time he accidentally dropped a blob of red pepper hummus on it, and while it didn’t just roll away it did easily wipe off without leaving a mark behind! I truly wish every t-shirt was made like this! It’s soft, cozy, washes well and the sizing is accurate. I think it’s a really solid product and I hope to see more shirt designs from them in the future.
Cadence
Experience
The price for these initially seemed absurd to me so I was thrilled to buy these with the thing drop discount but after trying them I’m so in love that I will be buying more at regular price. They hold more product than I expected and the quality and design is amazing. Even the way the lids thread on to the containers is really great. They thread on effortlessly every time so there’s no need to line them up in a certain way. Theres also no possibility of over threading them when twisting. After filling one with water and tossing it into my handbag for a day I’m also confident that they are leak proof. The custom tile magnets are lots of fun and are strong enough to stay attached when jostling around in a travel bag/purse.
Feedback
More preset tile options would be amazing.
Scent Lab
Experience
I ordered the set of three mini candles that were recommended for me after taking the quiz. Then I thought it would be fun to have my husband get a custom set of 3 as well since we have such different scent preferences. Unfortunately I didn’t end up ordering a set for him because despite basically no overlap in our answers, two out of the 3 candles were exactly the same which makes me think the “AI” needs some work or there are very few scent combos available for it to choose from at this time. My initial impression once I unboxed the candles was that the fabric pouches holding the candles and the custom tape on the box were nice higher end touches. Unfortunately my likes basically ended there. When ordering there’s an option to fill in “made for” and I thought that was going to be custom printed on the candle labels like that one high end scent company (iykyk) but I was disappointed that it was simply hand written on a card that came in the box. I also expected that the scent notes would be listed on the labels but instead you must scan a QR code on the card to see what each one is. Those things immediately prevented the candles from feeling unique, high end and custom. Despite the lackluster packaging I still had high hopes for the actual candles , but they didn’t wow me either. One candles wick was shorter than the others and coated in wax which made it hard to light, there were also visible air bubble holes in the surfaces of the candles. The scents themselves were very light, floral, clean smelling and nice but were almost indistinguishable. I lit each candle in separate small rooms and let them burn for 2.5 hours each waiting for the scent throw but I ultimately couldn’t smell any scent wafting in the air.
Feedback
Better AI responses from the quizzes to feel more custom, custom labels, cleaner wax pours into the vessels, better quality control for the wicks, and stronger scents. The idea is so unique and exciting but the execution is currently unremarkable.
Folio Bookshop
Experience
Folio had a beautiful website and sold new books (lots of them written by women!) and old classics with stylish modern covers that blended together seamlessly on bookshelves. I loved their quizzes and astrology matches to randomly choose a book you might love. The shipping was quick and the packaging was simple but elegant. I found that Folio really helped to romanticize reading and help you find new authors to try at the same time. I was so sad to see that they have just closed their website until 2024 but I will be eagerly awaiting the grand reopening online and look forward to shopping in person at their indie book store next time I’m in NYC.
Oat Haus
Experience
So far I’ve only tried the vanilla flavor because it seems too good to deviate from. It’s a lil crunchy, a lil creamy, sweet and salty. I love to eat spoonfuls of this granola butter on its own or drizzled overtop of a fruit and yogurt bowl or smoothie. It doesn’t require refrigeration and although the oils do separate I find it easier to mix up than natural almond/peanut butters.
