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Gen YZ Box Reviews, October 2018 + Coupon!

Are you ready to see what was in the October  GEN YZ Boxes?!? This is a funky & fun subscription box for preteen, teen and young adult women (or 47 year old’s). Young entrepreneur Dylann Rumberg is the owner and creator of Gen YZ Box, and I have to say her efforts have really impressed me!  This month I will be reviewing 5 out of the 6 variations of Gen YZ Box so that you can get a better idea of the differences between each.  To see my other GEN YZ Box reviews, go here.

“A new subscription box for everyone else.  Because being cool different is awesome!”

The GEN YZ Box was created with ‘Generation Y’ (young adults 16+), and ‘Generation Z’ (pre-teens and teens) in mind, but may just win the hearts of ladies of all ages.  There are three different sized boxes offered that include a variety of unique and whimsical items that range from decor & gadgets, to jewelry & accessories, to bath & beauty – all curated to make you smile and express yourself.

Gen Y or Gen Z Box – $44.99/month (lower cost for longer subscription commitments) – includes 7 or more items  NOTE:  A one-time ‘mystery’ box is also available for this size box.

Gen Y or Gen Z ‘Mini’ Box – $35/month (lower cost for longer subscription commitments) – includes 5 or more items

Gen Y or Gen Z ‘Itty Bitty’ Box – $15/month (monthly option only) – includes 3 or more items

The GEN YZ Box is based out of Canada, and ships at a discounted post rate throughout Canada, and also ships to the US with a $10 shipping rate.  All boxes go out around the 1st of each month.  You will be billed immediately when signing up, and after that, the monthly subscriptions will renew on the 16th of each month.  For 3 and 6 month subscriptions, billing is on the 15th of the 3rd or 6th month respectively.

For 10% off of your subscription, use code: CDM10 at checkout!  

These boxes were sent to me at no cost for review.  There may also be additional affiliate or paid links in my posts.  Please note, however, that I *never* accept compensation in exchange for a positive review.  All of my reviews are my honest, personal opinions and contain my own photography (unless otherwise stated).

Gen Y Itty Bitty Box Review, October 2018

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Starting with the cute little itty bitty box – don’t forget to use your hashtags!  #IAMGENY #IAMGENZ  – I feel like GEN F right now.  Old and cranky.  Bare with me, this is gonna be a loooong post!

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A feather!  Such a nice touch to the packaging.

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Time to get to the goodies…

One thing you can always count on from GEN YZ Box is lots and lots of COLOR!

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The product info insert describes each item, and this month we got prices included, too!  Hooray!  (Makes my job easier.)  The clipart is adorbs – a little pug dressed up in a dino costume – love it!  RAWR!

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Always read your inserts!  There is 10% discount code for EmElleEm Soaps!

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ME to WE Share or Pair Rafiki Bracelets ‘Passion & Spirit’ – Retail Value $15

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“Rafiki” is the Swahili word for ‘friend’, and the WE organization promotes these beautiful handmade items in order to help developing communities in Kenya obtain access to clean water.  Each item provides a unique code so that you can track your impact.  GEN YZ Box is a supporter of the WE Organization, and you can read about that here.

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You can “share or pair” these colorful tiny-beaded friendship bracelets, while showing your support for the WE Organization.

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The ‘passion & spirit’ rafiki bracelets are a beautiful combo of black, white, blue, hot pink, clear and sage green beads, and they wrap around multiple times, depending on the size of your wrist.  I have some pretty thick wrists, and was able to wrap them each about 6 times!  I like them stacked together – no sharing for me!  I don’t have any friends, anyway.

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They are also long enough to wear as a necklace, but I like them better as bracelets.

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TYPO Novelty ‘Peach’ Earphones – Retail Value $15  (I couldn’t find this exact item online, but I found a similar one here.)

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These earbuds are compatible with your smartphone, MP3 player, tablet, laptop and computer, and have a Hi-Fi Stereo sound.

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I thought the artwork on the box was cool, so took a shot of it.  You’re welcome.

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The peach design is so unique, and I’m also loving the color!

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Cute, yet functional = genius!  Decent sound, too.

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They fit comfortably, but snugly in my ear.

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GlowBerry (Glow-in-the-Dark) Mini Artisan Soap Bar by EmElleEm Soaps – Retail Value $3

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GLOW-IN-THE-DARK soap?!?  Yes please!  This is a really pretty mini soap bar with a fruity/berry scent.  You have to ‘activate’ the glow by placing the soap in the light for a bit, then you can turn out all the lights and get to lathering up!  We have a vacation place out in the desert, and since we blast the air conditioner 24/7 when we’re there, we like to keep the lights off to conserve money & energy.  I often shower in the dark, so, can you say perfect solution??  I think so!

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Edgar Allan Poe “Nevermore” Raven Enamel Lapel Pin – Retail Value $5

Coolest pin EVER!  I love, love, LOVE this!  I just acquired a copy of ‘Nevermore’ by Poe, so the timing is a little eerie.

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A sturdy-backed enamel pin – a great addition to my stash!

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Clear Plastic Candy Wrapper Container – Retail Value $0.39

This is a bonus item!  It isn’t listed on the product info sheet, so it is a fun surprise.  These would be perfect for Tic Tacs or little breath mints!

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To get a sense of scale, the raven pin fits perfectly inside.

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Lollipop Fine Tip Gel Pen in Green – Retail Value $.29

Another bonus item!

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This is a great little pen.  I love the fine point (0.5 mm), and it’s perfect for journaling – which is what I’m using it for.  😉  The ink is black.

The total retail value of October’s GEN Y Itty Bitty Box is $40.68 – which is fantastic for a $15 box!  Even if you could find some of the items cheaper elsewhere, you would have a hard time beating the $15 price with sales tax and individual shipping.  Not to mention you wouldn’t have the fun of the surprise curation!  There were 4 main items + 2 bonus items, which is more than the promised 3 items, and you could look at it like $3.75 per main item + 2 free items.  Pretty sweet deal!

I really liked ALL of the items in this box, but I’m gonna pick the Edgar Allan Poe Raven Pin as my favorite!

Gen Y (Main) Box Review, October 2018

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On to the Big Dog – the main GEN Y box!

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Ta-Da!

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This box was literally bulging at the seams and stuffed full.

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Wow!  Some great stuff here at first glance.  It’s like Christmas.  Or maybe ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’!

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A closer look at this month’s haul.

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Mummies are my absolute fav Halloween-time decorations, with zombies running a close second.  An image of a mummy eating a lollipop is one I hadn’t seen yet!  The product insert will give you the details on all the items in the box, including prices this month.

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Always read your inserts!  There is 10% discount code for EmElleEm Soaps!

It’s time to take a look at each item…

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ME to WE Share or Pair Rafiki Bracelets ‘Peace & Love’ – Retail Value $15

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“Rafiki” is the Swahili word for ‘friend’, and the WE organization promotes these beautiful handmade items in order to help developing communities in Kenya obtain access to clean water.  Each item provides a unique code so that you can track your impact.  GEN YZ Box is a supporter of the WE Organization, and you can read about that here.

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You can “share or pair” these colorful tiny-beaded friendship bracelets, while showing your support for the WE Organization.

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The ‘peace & love’ rafiki bracelets are a beautiful combo of black, white, turquoise blue, yellow/gold, clear and purple beads, and they wrap around multiple times, depending on the size of your wrist.  I have some pretty thick wrists, and was able to wrap them each about 6 times!  I like them stacked together – all the NOPES on sharing.  All mine.

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T-Rex Skeleton Necklace in Gold – Retail Value $10

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Confession:  I’m kind of in love with this necklace.

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I realize it is just costume jewelry (which is appropriate for the box of course), but I’m seriously considering finding a place where I can get it gold-dipped!  Wouldn’t that be cool?!?

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NOT the best photos of me here (it was 6 am), but you get the idea of how awesome this necklace is.

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“Basic Witch” Hat Enamel Lapel Pin – Retail Value $5  (I found one here.)

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This pin is SIC – nothing ‘basic’ about it at all!  I will be wearing it more often than just on Halloween.

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A sturdy-backed enamel pin – perfect to accent your jeans jacket, hat or bag.

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GlowBerry (Glow-in-the-Dark) Mini Artisan Soap Bar by EmElleEm Soaps – Retail Value $3

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GLOW-IN-THE-DARK soap?!?  Yes please!  This is a really pretty mini soap bar with a fruity/berry scent.  You have to ‘activate’ the glow by placing the soap in the light for a bit, then you can turn out all the lights and get to scrubbing your parts!  We have a vacation place out in the desert, and since we blast the air conditioner 24/7 when we’re there, we like to keep the lights off to conserve money & energy.  I often shower in the dark, so can you say perfect solution??  I think so!

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The largest item in the box came vacuum-sealed, so that it would fit inside the box.

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Skeleton Onesie Costume Pajamas (Size Medium) – Retail Value $45  (I found one here.)

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OMG – this is so hilarious!  How bitchin’ is a skeleton onsesie?!?

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The big bummer here?  It doesn’t fit me!  Whaaaaaaa!  It is a medium size that says it will fit the average girl or woman 5’3″ to 5’7″ tall – which is not me.  BAH!  It will be given to someone special, or donated to a women’s shelter.  It needs love!

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Skeleton butt!  This onesie is super soft, and I like how the legs have elastic cuffs at the bottom.

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Phone Clip Camera Lens 3-in-1 Set – Retail Value $10  (I found a similar one here.)

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These are great!!  I don’t have any lenses for my smartphone, and this one includes 3 variations – Fish Eye, Macro and Wide Angle lenses.

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You simply just screw the lenses on and off the clip, then cap and store them in the little velvet bag provided.

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I keep these in my purse – you never know when you’ll need ’em!

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This is how it clips on, and it works with iPhone, Samsung, HTC (Android and Windows Phones), iPad, PC Tablets and laptops.

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The fish eye lens is my favorite – hehe!

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Black Cat Document Bag – Retail Value $8  (I found one here.)

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The little ears sticking up is pretty cute, and it even has a handle!

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As you know, I’m a dog person, but this little kitty document bag will be perfect to keep my tablet, and tablet accessories in!  I’ll have to make an exception.

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Plush Bunny Ear Spa Headband – Retail Value $9  (I found a similar one here.)

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This is a soft & fuzzy plush headband designed to keep your hair back and protected whilst (whilst!) doing beauty rituals like face washing, masks, treatments and general lounging in the spa.  I, personally, will now be a ‘spa bunny’, much to the envy of the other spa-goers.  Or, you could use it as part of a costume, or general fashion statement.  You do you.

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I almost photographed myself washing my face with it on, but I’m a klutz and would likely drop my camera in the sink – so here I am just posing for you instead.  All I need now is a black painted nose and whiskers.

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Clear Plastic Candy Wrapper Container – Retail Value $0.39

This is a bonus item!  It isn’t listed on the product info sheet, so it is a fun surprise.  These would be perfect for Tic Tacs or little breath mints!

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Lollipop Fine Tip Gel Pen in Pink – Retail Value $.29

Another bonus item!

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This little novelty gel pen has a fine point (0.5 mm) with black ink, and looks really cute sticking up out of a pencil holder!

The total retail value of October’s GEN Y (Main) Box is $105.68 – which is awesome for a $44.99 box!  Even if you could find some of the items cheaper elsewhere, you would have a hard time beating the $44.99 price with sales tax and individual shipping.  Not to mention you wouldn’t have the fun of the surprise curation!  There were 8 main items + 2 bonus items, which is more than the promised 7 items, and you could look at it like $5.62 per main item + 2 free items.  Pretty sweet deal!

This was my favorite box of the bunch; I thought the items were SO well themed, super fun and truly useful – even for this aging Goddess!  I can’t decide on my favorite item in this box – I think it is a toss-up between the T-Rex Necklace and the Basic Witch pin!

Gen Z Itty Bitty Box Review, October 2018

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It’s time to see what’s in the  GEN Z Boxes, starting with the GEN Z Itty Bitty Box.

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A feather accent, just like in the GEN Y Itty bitty box.

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It’s a party in a box!

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All the items unboxed.

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A Frankenstein Monster and Mummy haunt this product insert card.

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Always read your inserts!  There is 10% discount code for EmElleEm Soaps!

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ME to WE Share or Pair Rafiki Bracelets ‘Peanut Butter & Jelly’ – Retail Value $15

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“Rafiki” is the Swahili word for ‘friend’, and the WE organization promotes these beautiful handmade items in order to help developing communities in Kenya obtain access to clean water.  Each item provides a unique code so that you can track your impact.  GEN YZ Box is a supporter of the WE Organization, and you can read about that here.

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You can “share or pair” these colorful tiny-beaded friendship bracelets, while showing your support for the WE Organization.

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Not sharing!  Get over it.

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These colors go really well together!  I wouldn’t have though I’d like yellow and purple together, but it totally works for these bracelets!  I wore the pair stacked together with a black shirt and the colors really popped.  My personal recommendation is to pair them with yoga-wear (t-shirt & yoga pants) to add some style!  They will stay on, and out of your way during a workout, or glam you up for shopping or laying around the house.

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Bluetooth Wireless Speaker (Red) – Retail Value $15  (I found a similar one here.)

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These speakers come in 5 different colors, and my stars and planets must have been aligned, because I received red – my favorite color!

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This little portable speaker is loaded with functions – it has an inner magnetic, high definition loudspeaker, it has wireless capability via bluetooth, it has surround sound, it is a combination of a bass chip and a HiFi chip giving it the ability to restore music scene and reproduce the HiFi sound, and it also has a long battery life when you aren’t using bluetooth.  How impressive is THAT for $15?!?  I would have KILLED for this as a teenager!

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Here are the speaker specifications for those who can decipher them.

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It comes with a built-in travel handle so that you can clip it onto to something while it is in use, for maximum sound benefit.  Sorry if seeing the red speaker against the red background hurts your eyeballs!!

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It is small and could easily be thrown into a tote bag or suitcase.

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The controls are on the back, and it comes with a USB charger.

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I spend a lot of time in my back yard in the summers, and this can hang on one of my planter hooks.  Party time!

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GlowBerry (Glow-in-the-Dark) Mini Artisan Soap Bar by EmElleEm Soaps – Retail Value $3

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GLOW-IN-THE-DARK soap?!?  Yes please!  This is a really pretty mini soap bar with a fruity/berry scent.  You have to ‘activate’ the glow by placing the soap in the light for a bit, then you can turn out all the lights and get to scrubbing your parts!  We have a vacation place out in the desert, and since we blast the air conditioner 24/7 when we’re there, we like to keep the lights off to conserve money & energy.  I often shower in the dark, so can you say perfect solution??  I think so!

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Black Cartoon Cat Enamel Lapel Pin – Retail Value $5

OK, I’m not a big ‘cat’ fan (being CrazyDogMama and all) – but I’ll make an exception for this pin!  It is just so cute, and FUNNY!  I love the big, bulging eyeballs.  And it’s black, so it goes with everything.

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A sturdy-backed enamel pin – perfect to accent your jeans jacket, hat or bag.

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Clear Plastic Candy Wrapper Container – Retail Value $0.39

This is a bonus item!  It isn’t listed on the product info sheet, so it is a fun surprise.  These would be perfect for Tic Tacs or little breath mints!

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To get a sense of scale, the black cat pin fits perfectly inside.

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Lollipop Fine Tip Gel Pen in Purple – Retail Value $.29

Another bonus item!

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This little novelty gel pen has a fine point (0.5 mm) with black ink, and looks really cute on your desk, or sticking up out of a pencil holder!

The total retail value of October’s GEN Z Itty Bitty Box is $38.68 – which is so great for a $15 box!  Even if you could find some of the items cheaper elsewhere, you would have a hard time beating the $15 price with sales tax and individual shipping.  Not to mention you wouldn’t have the fun of the surprise curation!  There were 4 main items + 2 bonus items, which is more than the promised 3 items, and you could look at it like $3.75 per main item + 2 free items.  Pretty sweet deal!

How does she find so many amazing little items?  Everything is so different and well thought-out; I would never find this stuff on my own.  I would say my favorite item in this box was the Rafiki bracelet – I love the ‘Peanut Butter & Jelly‘ colors!

Gen Z Mini Box Review, October 2018

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We didn’t get to see the GEN Y Mini Box, but we do have a GEN Z Mini Box!

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The mini boxes (along with the itty bitty boxes) came decorated with a feather.  I don’t remember seeing feathers on the main boxes, but I may have missed it.

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More funky and whimsical items to unbox!

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Never dull, it looks like the GEN Z Mini Box has some fun items this month!

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Pirate Mermaid Kitty – ARGH!  Where in the world do they find this clipart?  LOL!  He even has a hook hand!

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All the info about the items is on the back of the insert.  Always read your inserts!  There is 10% discount code for EmElleEm Soaps!

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ME to WE Share or Pair Rafiki Bracelets ‘Peanut Butter & Jelly’ – Retail Value $15

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“Rafiki” is the Swahili word for ‘friend’, and the WE organization promotes these beautiful handmade items in order to help developing communities in Kenya obtain access to clean water.  Each item provides a unique code so that you can track your impact.  GEN YZ Box is a supporter of the WE Organization, and you can read about that here.

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You can “share or pair” these colorful tiny-beaded friendship bracelets, while showing your support for the WE Organization.

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No sharing for me.  Sorry.  I don’t have any friends anyway.

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These colors go really well together!  I wouldn’t have though I’d like yellow and purple together, but it totally works for these bracelets!  I wore the pair stacked together with a black shirt and the colors really popped.  My personal recommendation is to pair them with yoga-wear (t-shirt & yoga pants) to add some style!  They will stay on, and out of your way during a workout, or glam you up for shopping or laying around the house.

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Evil Queen Novelty Headphones by TYPO – Retail Value $30

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This is the coolest set of headphones I’ve ever seen!  The design is based on the evil queen in Snow White, and you can ignore everyone around you by turning up the tunes and giving off your queenie vibe.  The sound quality was better than I expected – nice and clear.  I use these while typing away on my laptop.

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I mean, come ON, how can you not love these?  Every woman is a secret evil queen – no use denying.

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THE EVIL QUEEN HERSELF.

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Sheffield Home Pom Pom Paper Clip Bookmarks – Retail Value $9  (I could not find this exact item online but I found similar here.)

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Really nice packaging – and I’m digging the cactus art on the back.  (It’s the little things.)

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I love the colors, and these will come in super handy for me as bookmarks and planner clips!

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To give you an idea of their size – they are huge!  Side note:  I got this Ernest Hemingway book AT THE ACTUAL HEMINGWAY HOUSE in Key West!!  I like to set good examples.  😉

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This is the PERFECT item for a bookworm like me.

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Black Cat Pom Pom Keychain / Purse Charm – Retail Value $10

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This is a well-made little key chain!  I am hard on my stuff, so the sturdier, the better.  However, I’m not much of cat person (It’s dogs all day every day for me), but I have the perfect person to gift this to!  I won’t spoil it in case they read this post, but someone is getting a really cute cat pom key chain in their stocking this Christmas!!

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Cat butt!  This little guy is SO SOFT.

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GlowBerry (Glow-in-the-Dark) Mini Artisan Soap Bar by EmElleEm Soaps – Retail Value $3

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GLOW-IN-THE-DARK soap?!?  Yes please!  This is a really pretty mini soap bar with a fruity/berry scent.  You have to ‘activate’ the glow by placing the soap in the light for a bit, then you can turn out all the lights and get to scrubbing your parts!  We have a vacation place out in the desert, and since we blast the air conditioner 24/7 when we’re there, we like to keep the lights off to conserve money & energy.  I often shower in the dark, so can you say perfect solution??  I think so!  I now have a large ‘Glow Soap Stash’.

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Gold Skull Lapel Pin – Retail Value $6

Skull items rock!  I love everything to do with skulls.  You can never have enough skulls.  Period.  This skull completes his look with a heart-shaped eye patch.

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A sturdy-backed enamel pin – perfect to accent your jeans jacket, hat or bag.

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Clear Plastic Candy Wrapper Container – Retail Value $0.39

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This is a bonus item!  It isn’t listed on the product info sheet, so it is a fun surprise.  These would be perfect for Tic Tacs or little breath mints!

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To get a sense of scale, the skull pin fits perfectly inside.

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Lollipop Fine Tip Gel Pen in Purple – Retail Value $.29

Another bonus item!

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This little novelty gel pen has a fine point (0.5 mm) with black ink, and looks really cute on your desk or in your purse!

The total retail value of October’s GEN Z Mini Box is $73.68 – which is pretty impressive for a $35 box!  Even if you could find some of the items cheaper elsewhere, you would have a hard time beating the $35 price with sales tax and individual shipping.  Not to mention you wouldn’t have the fun of the surprise curation!  There were 6 main items + 2 bonus items, which is more than the promised 5 items, and you could look at it like $5.83 per main item + 2 free items.  Pretty sweet deal!

I thought all the items were such a hoot – and totally fun for more than just the target age group.  My favorite item in this box was definitely the Evil Queen Earphones, because DUH, I’m the QUEEN!  😉

Gen Z (Main) Box Review, October 2018

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OK – we’re on the final box for review – the main GEN Z Box!

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Boo!

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This box was stuffed to the gills!

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Huge amount of stuff here!  Unicorns and pom pom balls galore!  (I love pom pom balls, so I was good with this…)

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I enjoyed the costumed cartoon animals on all the inserts this month.  It is not only appropriate, but adds a level of cuteness you can’t ignore!

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Always read your inserts!  There is 10% discount code for EmElleEm Soaps!

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ME to WE Share or Pair Rafiki Bracelets ‘Peanut Butter & Jelly’ – Retail Value $15

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“Rafiki” is the Swahili word for ‘friend’, and the WE organization promotes these beautiful handmade items in order to help developing communities in Kenya obtain access to clean water.  Each item provides a unique code so that you can track your impact.  GEN YZ Box is a supporter of the WE Organization, and you can read about that here.

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You can “share or pair” these colorful tiny-beaded friendship bracelets, while showing your support for the WE Organization.

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I didn’t mind getting duplicates of these bracelets in all the boxes I received – they can stack for DAYS!  They would also make great gifts/stocking stuffers if I decided to give one up, but let’s not hold our breath on that.

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These colors go really well together!  I wouldn’t have though I’d like yellow and purple together, but it totally works for these bracelets!  I wore the pair stacked together with a black shirt and the colors really popped.  My personal recommendation is to pair them with yoga-wear (t-shirt & yoga pants) to add some style!  They will stay on, and out of your way during a workout, or glam you up for shopping or laying around the house.

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Unicorn Onesie Costume Pajamas (Medium) – Retail Value $45  (I found one on Amazon here.)

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How hysterical are these pajamas?!?  The unicorn hood just cracks me up.  It bums me out so much that I can’t get it on over my big butt!  I would totally wear this.  It is a medium size that says it will fit the average girl or woman 5’3″ to 5’7″ tall.  It will be given to someone special, or donated to a women’s shelter because it needs to be worn!

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It looks like a unicorn got smashed by a piano, doesn’t it?  Hahaha!  Love the wings and tail on the back.

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Small Black & Pink Unicorn Purse – Retail Value $10

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This is a small little ‘bucket-style’ bag/purse with an adjustable cross-body chain to hold the essentials; like a smartphone and lipstick.

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The sweet little unicorn detail on the flap pops up over the top of the bag for a funky & unique look.  This one isn’t quite my style, but my friend’s daughter is going to go CRAZY over it when I give to her!  Her whole room is decked out in unicorns, so I can’t think of a better home.

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Our little unicorn friend here, is sporting a bejeweled button nose that doubles as a snap to close the top flap, in order to protect your valuables inside.

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Pom Pom Beanie (White) – Retail Value $12  (I found one  here.)

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This beanie is da bomb!  I love it SO MUCH.

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Look how warm, and cozy, and cute, and stylish!  It’s perfect!  I also love that I received the white/cream colored one (I think their were variations).  White reminds me of winter (instead of summer), you know, because of snow.  That I don’t get in Southern California.  🙁  But it does get cool enough here for a few months a year, so knit beanies do come in handy.

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Look at my brilliant idea here – you can put your enamel pins on your pom pom beanie hat!  Doesn’t that look GOOD?!?  I chose my favorite – the Poe raven pin from the GEN Y Itty Bitty Box – to show you my style magnificence.

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Boston Terrier Socks by Cotton On – Retail Value $6  (I could not find this exact item online, but you can find similar here.)

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PUCKY SOCKS!  We call our dog, Jack, ‘puppy’, which somehow morphed into ‘Pucky’.  In case you were confused.

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I love novelty socks, especially when they have cute little doggies on them!  I’ve been lucky two months in row now – last month I received Pug socks, and this month I received Boston Terrier socks!  Are there Cairn Terrier socks anywhere?!?  I need those!

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These are just too fun, and I will be wearing them around the house on Sock Sundays!

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GlowBerry (Glow-in-the-Dark) Mini Artisan Soap Bar by EmElleEm Soaps – Retail Value $3

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GLOW-IN-THE-DARK soap?!?  Yes please!  This is a really pretty mini soap bar with a fruity/berry scent.  You have to ‘activate’ the glow by placing the soap in the light for a bit, then you can turn out all the lights and get to scrubbing your parts!  We have a vacation place out in the desert, and since we blast the air conditioner 24/7 when we’re there, we like to keep the lights off to conserve money & energy.  I often shower in the dark, so can you say perfect solution??  I think so!

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Furry Pom Ball Monster Keychain / Bag Charm in Pink – Retail Value $6  (I couldn’t find this exact item online, but you can find similar here.)

Pom key chains/bag charms are all the rage right now!  I like to dangle them from my car’s rear view mirror, or attach them to my keys.  This cute little pink monster is sporting Elton John gold glitter glasses, with big googly eyes and heart feet.

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Furry monster butt!  Being face-down, and the way his feet are positioned in this photo, makes me think monster needs to ‘lay off the sauce’.  LOL!

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Ghost Cat Enamel Lapel Pin – Retail Value $5  (I found one on Amazon here.)

I love the pins in all the GEN YZ Boxes this month!  Another cute one to add to my collection is this little ghost kitty.

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A sturdy-backed enamel pin – perfect to accent your jeans jacket, hat or bag.

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Clear Plastic Candy Wrapper Container – Retail Value $0.39

This is a bonus item!  It isn’t listed on the product info sheet, so it is a fun surprise.  It would be perfect for Tic Tacs or little breath mints!

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To get a sense of scale, the ghost cat pin fits perfectly inside.

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Mini Wooden Cartoon Dog Ballpoint Pen w/ Loop Attachment – Retail Value $0.38

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This little guy is cute & tiny – perfect for your purse, or to hang on a spiral notebook or journal!

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When you are using the pen part, you can position the doggy head on the other end so it doesn’t loosely hang or dangle.

The total retail value of October’s GEN Z (Main) Box is $102.89 – which is excellent for a $44.99 box!  Even if you could find some of the items cheaper elsewhere, you would have a hard time beating the $44.99 price with sales tax and individual shipping.  Not to mention you wouldn’t have the fun of the surprise curation!  There were 8 main items + 2 bonus items, which is more than the promised 7 items, and you could look at it like $5.62 per main item + 2 free items.  Pretty sweet deal!

You have to admit, all these items are just too cute for words – and even though I couldn’t fit into the onesie, it will make either a great gift, or a wonderful donation.  My favorite item in this box was definitely the Pom Pom Beanie – so freakin’ cool!

So what do you think of all the October GEN YZ Boxes?  The only box missing that I did NOT receive to review was the GEN Y Mini Box, but I think you get the idea.  🙂

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Hope you enjoyed,

TTFN – CrazyDogMama xoxo

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Hi, I’m Cheryl, a.k.a. "CrazyDogMama". Welcome to my blog - it's about time you visited! Anything and everything goes here - seriously. I'm a 40-something introverted writer and maker of body care products.

I am obsessed with books (mainly the Holy Bible of late), writing, essential oils, intermittent fasting, road trips, subscription boxes, and all geeky things related to earthquakes, space weather and the last days written about in Revelation. I exist mainly on coffee. I'm not above writing about uncomfortable subjects, and political correctness isn't my priority, I'm just real. I also love Jesus. So, if you're good with all that, take a look around and get to know me! Even if you're not, I try my best to entertain and offer up good advice occasionally, so hopefully there is a little something here for everyone.

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