Unsolicited Kid's Product Review: Kiwi Crate

I love online subscription services.  I have both Manpacks and the Dollar Shave Club, and am very happy with both services.

Minimal cost, good value, free shipping.  (plus, I love getting mail)  It's addictive.

Which is why I decided to sign my two boys up for a service for them.

(quick background:  I'm a long-distance dad, living 900 miles from my boys.  I call, write, and visit when I can.  Every 'touch point' I can create is valuable and keeps the bond strong.)

Kiwi Crate is a monthly delivery service for children.  You input the name, birth-date and gender of your child (or children) and the KC team designs and ships an age-appropriate box in their name.  Crafts, projects, toys/costumes, all following a different theme each month.  (This month's theme is 'Wonders of Water' - perfect for summertime!)

Space Exploration:  New themes every month

Since I have two boys and there is an age gap (5 and 7) I did the 'sibling add-on' to make sure there were things for both kids, and to make sure they both had activities they could do.  My 5er is advanced for his age (since he shadows big bro) but better too much than too little.

To see other crate themes, you can go to the sample crates section on their website.  Colors, dinosaurs, and more.

But take away the cool activities and the fact I'm doing it for my long-distance kids.... remember when you were a child?  Remember how cool it was to get something in the mail?  With your name on it?

I loved that feeling.  LOVED it.  And my kids are the same way.  They'll be getting this once a month, and it will mature as they do (again, always age appropriate).

If you have children or young relatives, give Kiwi Crate a look.  Prices start at under $20 a month ($16.95 to be exact) which means I have 4 less lattes a month.  Money well spent, to get them away from the TV or Jetpack Joyride, if only for a few hours...

In fact, I have a 6 year old nephew.  He may be getting a cool surprise in the mail next month.  (Why didn't I think of this before??)

I Love Manpacks, and You Will Too

One of my friends signed up for a quarterly delivery service for men-related goodies, and wouldn't stop gushing about it on Facebook.

Finally, I gave it a try....

...and now I am in love with Manpacks.

Manpacks is a website where you can order underwear, grooming supplies, shirts, condoms, razors, etc. and they mail it to you.  They also remember your order, and will send you a reminder in 3 months.  If you want, you receive the same care package after 3 months.  If you want to cancel, you cancel.

If you want to add things, you can.

Best of all, they have some pretty cool stuff.  Grooming kits, manly essentials, and more.

I ordered a pair of Saxx boxer-briefs, and hot damn these things are amazing.  Yes it's a $29 pair of undies, but man oh man they're worth it.  (And the bulge?  Very impressive... it looks like I have a sock stuffed down there!)

I also ordered a replacement tube of Fresh Balls.  This stuff goes on as a lotion, and turns into a fine talc-like powder in less than a minute.  It keeps your man-bits clean, dry, and happy.  I run out every 3-4 months, so adding this to my manpack was a no-brainer.  If you have testicles, you NEED to try this product out.

Best of all, it doesn't smell like baby powder or cornstarch.  If I have someone going down there later that night, they don't get that baby powder whiff....  (ladies, you know what I'm talking about)

I also got a v-neck t-shirt, some lip balm, shoe-shine wipes and a facial scrub.

The 'consumable' products are about a 3mo supply, so it works perfectly.  With the clothing, I'm slowly replacing old and ratty shirts/boxers, one at a time.  It's never fun buying an entire new wardrobe, as it can get extremely expensive.  One or two pieces at a time?  Easy peasy.

If you are a professional or travel a lot like I do, I would recommend the shoe-shine wipes.  They're TSA approved, easy to use, and work very well.  They're my 'VIP meetings' go-to.

And because I love my readers, I talked manpacks into giving my readers an introductory discount.  Click this link here to receive $10 off your first order of $30 or more, plus get free shipping.  I guarantee you'll like it if you try it.

In three months, I'll get an email asking if I want another manpack.  I can say no.  I can say yes.  I can configure an entirely new package.  It's easy, and they make sure to never surprise you.  I LOVE THAT.

So please check Manpacks out.  If you like what you see, make sure to take advantage of the $10 off, and be sure to tell me what you think!