Whimsy Mail August 2016 Subscription Box Review

Whimsy Mail and Putter Pails is a Canadian subscription box aimed for tweens aged 8-12. Whimsy Mail is geared for girls, and Putter Pails is for boys. This is a review of the Whimsy Mail box, because I may be in my 30s but I’m young at heart. Whimsy Mail ships in a plain cardboard outer box and is packed with brightly coloured paper squiggles. So many squiggles.

Even though this is a box for tweens, it’s still really fun for grownups too!

Each month the packaging tape is patterned, and it’s usually a clue to the theme — I always have fun trying to guess! The yellow tape and bee stickers is pretty clear — though I hope it’s honey and not actual bees, because I have melissophobia.

Still cautious, I pressed onward!

The information sheet is always simple and clean, and a fun read.

This month’s DIY kit was a Bumble Bee Spa! Using a terracotta planter, rocks and stones, and brightly coloured paints, you can make a bee bath for your garden’s bees to have a drink and rest. I didn’t even know bees drank water, so there you go. What I love about Whimsy Mail’s DIY projects is they send you absolutely everything, right down to the paintbrush!

This Grizzly Granola is delicious! It’s got a bit of everything — dried pineapple, banana chips, chocolate chips, and cinnamon. I ate it by the handful without anything else, and it was so good!

I’ve been doing a lot of my own nail art lately so I was excited to see these Bee Water Decals! They’re super easy to apply; you put them on similar to temporary tattoos on your skin. The bee designs are actually really cute and great for summer.

Honey in a tube is a great idea. No sticky bottle or jar to fight with! This is a black cherry flavour and it’s absolutely delicious. It has a bit of a tartness to it from the cherry. Tu-Bees sell for $4.95 and come from Saskatchewan! There are so many flavours, too — I may have stock up on the vanilla and coconut. We were also sent some honey straws from The Honey Bee Store! I like using these for my tea, but these are flavoured so I think I’ll enjoy them on their own as a treat.

I’ve never tried a Lotion Bar before, and this exclusive by Whimsy Mail is a great way to start. The scent is very mild and natural, and when I rubbed it on my skin after letting it chill/harden, it softened up and was easy to apply. This is great for the dry patches on my elbows and knees.

August’s theme was another great spin on summer! I love that Whimsy Mail goes with really specific and creative themes. The DIY projects are always a nice addition and are fun for anyone who’s creative, young or old! I am really excited about the food items included this month — the granola was fantastic and I’m thrilled with the honey products.

What did you think of Whimsy Mail this month?

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