Goodies Co: October 2013 Review

This month’s Tasters Box from Goodies Co. was probably one of my favorites! There were just so many yummy treats inside and I was immediately impressed with the quantity and variety!

The Goodies Co. Taster’s Box is all about finding new snacks to enjoy. If you’re tired of eating the same thing, but don’t want to splurge on buying something new you’re scared you won’t like, this subscription is right up your alley. The flat $7/month rate includes taxes and shipping and each box features 5-8 hand-picked snacks to expand your palate.

In this month’s box I received:

• Nueva Cocoa | Latte Coffee Thins
• Enjoy Life | Chocolate Sunbutter
• Caffe D’Vita | Spiced Tea Latte
• Guylian | Original Praline Chocolate
• Happy Family | Greek Yogurt
  
• Special K Nourish | Hot Cereal
• At The Table Together | Easy Make Pizza Dough
• Orion Choco Pie | Fluffy Biscuit
  

Nueva Cocoa | Latte Coffee Thins
Sample Value: $0.83 (2 pieces)
Full Size Cost: $4.99 (12 pieces)
Buy  at coffeethins.com

So, I hate to start things off on a bad note (especially since overall, I really liked this box), but I was really not in to these little Latte Coffee Thins. Maybe it’s because my brain couldn’t convince itself that these things are not meant to be chocolate! I kept hoping they were, but the definitely were not! While they are supposed to have that same silky texture, I found them to be dry and chalky. I only tried a bite, since I’m trying to watch my caffeine and each square packs as much as a real cup of joe. 

Enjoy Life | Chocolate Sunbutter
Sample Value: $1.06 (1 bar)
Full Size Cost: $5.29 (5 bars)
Buy at shop.enjoylifefoods.com

Now this guy was super tasty and very chocolaty! I didn’t expect it to be quite so sweet, but that doesn’t mean I didn’t like it! Not only is this bar delicious, it’s also gluten and nut free! It’s made completely from chocolate (go figure!) and sunflower seed butter. It’s 100% natural and free from the top 8 allergens!

Caffe D’Vita | Spiced Tea Latte
Sample Value: $2.08 (1 pouch)
Full Size Cost: $24.95 (12 pouches)
Buy at secure.caffedvita.com

Now, when I do want some caffeine, I’ve been really into Chai Tea Lattes lately, so this was right up my ally! The pouch says you can make it hot, cold or blended! I wish they had included three pouches so I could have tried it each way! But, this time I opted for it hot and enjoyed it immensely! I never thought of buying Chai Tea to make at home… may need to add that to my next shopping list! 

Guylian | Original Praline Chocolate
Full Size Value: $1.09
Buy at guylianbelgianchocolate.com

These guys were everything I wanted those Latte Coffee Thins to be! Well, hello… they’re truffles, so I guess they should be! Anyway, these things were INCREDIBLE. Super tasty and delicious and each luxurious truffle is crafted from silky smooth Belgian chocolates made from 100% pure cocoa butter. What’s there to complain about there?

Happy Family | Greek Yogurt
Sample Value: $2.00 (estimate)
Buy at Walmart (in stores only)

Okay, so when I saw this, I wasn’t entirely sure it was not baby food. After checking with some very knowledgeable moms at work, they assured me that as an adult, I could also enjoy this treat. So I popped it open and gave it a go. I have to say I haven’t tried greek yogurt in this way before, and I was a little unnerved by the fact that it didn’t have to be refrigerated. I did end up cooling it before I actually ate it, and while the texture was grainier than other yogurt, I still found it pretty enjoyable. I had no problem eating the whole thing, and I felt pretty good knowing that it was made with all organic ingredients and no sugar. Plus, all that calcium and Vitamin D is good for you too! 

Special K Nourish | Hot Cereal
Sample Size Value: $1.39 (1 serving)
Full Size Cost: $2.78 (2 servings)
Buy at amazon.com

What’s the difference between hot cereal and oatmeal? I have no clue. Really, I couldn’t tell the difference when I tried this guy out. This multi-grain blend hot cereal is pretty new from Special K, and while I was fine with this Cranberry and Almond variety, I probably wouldn’t pick it again. I much prefer Special K’s traditional cereals. I just found this option to be kind of bland and lacking in flavor. 

At The Table Together | Easy Make Pizza Dough
Full Size Value: $6.00
Buy at amazon.com

Can’t say I have whipped up a pizza yet, but I like making my own dough, so I am sure to try out this variety! It went right into my cupboard! It’s supposed to mix together in 5 minutes, rise in 2 hours and bake in 20 minutes. I guess that’s pretty easy for a homemade pizza dough! 

Orion Choco Pie | Fluffy Biscuit
Sample Size Value: $0.08 (1)
Full Size Value: $0.99 (12)
Buy at amazon.com

Now this treat just seems shady to me. I couldn’t find hardly any information on it, and I think they may be made overseas. It just seems like something really strange and unusual for Goodies Co. to include. It wasn’t listed on their website either, which makes me think its addition was an afterthought and the decision to include it was kind of haphazard.

The Verdict
Cost: $7.00/month
Value: $14.53

Even though I got some items I wasn’t 100% happy with after trying, I am still very happy with this months box. There was just a ton of stuff to try and trying new products is my favorite part of Goodies Co.’s Tasters Box! So, to me… even if I didn’t like everything, the box still did it’s job!

Did you get this month’s Taster’s Box? Did you get any items you didn’t expect? Would love to hear your thoughts below!

Disclosure: This product was not received in exchange for a review. All views in this review are the opinion of the author. Just Louise Please will not accept payment in exchange for a review, but will accept a box at no cost to provide honest opinions on the box. This post may contain referral links. Complete Disclosure Policy.

Goodies Co.: August 2013 Review

I’m really loving my Goodies Co. box every month. It’s become one of the subscription box staples in our house that I’m always looking forward to.

It works like this, for $7.00 a month Goodies Co. will send you a bunch of snacks to try out. Then you can go to their website, review the products and buy what you like. For me, my favorite part is the variety. They’ve never really sent me anything I didn’t like or wasn’t curious about trying. And for $7.00/month, it always seems worth it!

So, what did I get this month?

• Ojo Nectar | Mango Blackcurrant
• Pronto Coffee | Cafe Blues
• Tangy Zangy Twisties | Wild Fruit
• EatSmart Naturals | Veggie Chips
• Hidden Valley | Ranch Sunflower Seeds
• Poplets | Sea Salt & Butter

Ojo Nectar | Mango Blackcurrant
Sample Value: $2.25 (1, 8oz bottle)
Full Size Cost: $8.99 (4, 8oz bottles)
Buy at Ojo Nectar

I’m always thankful that Goodies Co. includes something to wash down all these treats. And, the Ojo Nectar is pretty tasty! The flavor is pretty impactful, but flavorful. It’s got some pretty neat health benefits too. It’s designed to help protect and preserve vision health. With all-natural juices, vitamins, antioxidants and omega-3s, esta muy bien para sus ojos tambien (it’s very good for your eyes too!)

Pronto Coffee | Cafe Blues
Sample Value: $1.00 (1)
Full Size Cost: $5.99 (6)
Buy at Barnie’s Coffee Kitchen 

Now, I’ve seen the little instant coffee mixers from Starbucks, but I’ve never seen this liquid version before! I enjoyed this guy as an iced coffee with my favorite creamer, and I gotta say… It’s not bad! I mean, it’s instant coffee, but I think serving it chilled definitely helped it out. Fun fact: this guy is made with 100% Arabica beans with no sugar added!

Tangy Zangy Twisties | Wild Fruit
Sample Value: $0.50 (1 Retail)
Full Size Cost: $9.00 (36 Wholesale)
Buy at Stuff Shop

I was ready for something sweet when I opened up August’s box, so this was the first thing I tried. And, I love sour gummies of any kind! These guys are tart, chewy and come in pretty rainbow colors. I would definitely buy/try these guys again. Super tasty! I just wish the sample size was bigger! I immediately was ready for more!

EatSmart Naturals | Veggie Chips
Sample Value: $1.11 (1)
Full Size Cost: $39.95 (Pack of 36)
Buy at Amazon

I’ve snacked on these before, so they weren’t new to me. But, I’m a big fan and was happy to find a salty, semi-healthy snack. These guys are made out of spinach, tomato and potato with natural ingredients, no preservatives or additives and with 40% less sodium than your regular potato chips. Definitely can sit down with a bag of these and feel a little less guilty. Writing about these today caused me to text the hubby and ask him to pick some up while at the store…

Hidden Valley | Ranch Sunflower Seeds
Sample Value: $0.36 (1, 20g)
Full Size Cost: $32.28 (12, 151.7g)
Buy at Walmart

Now, I’m not a huge fan of sunflower seeds, but the hubby loves ranch dressing, so I passed them off on him. Has anyone else had these before? I just make a mess when I try to eat sunflower seeds, so I gave up a long time ago!

Poplets | Sea Salt & Butter
Sample Value: $0.52
Full Size Cost: $6.24 (6 pack)
Buy at Goodies Co.

Now these guys are cute, aren’t they? I have tried similar products before, but not this brand. While it’s not my favorite, I don’t mind an extra crunchy snack every once and awhile. They’re basically half-popped popcorn kernels with a healthy dose of butter and sea salt.

The Verdict
Total Cost: $7.00/month
Total Value: $5.74

When it comes to value, Goodies Co. never really stacks up dollar for dollar. But, here’s the thing. I never feel that way. Everything in the box always feels like it’s worth my money. And after having gone through so many different types of boxes, I appreciate that! Because, sometimes you can get an insane value, but still be underwhelmed with the product. This is one that even though it doesn’t work out to $7.00 exactly, I don’t care. I still got a variety of products that I liked and was happy to try.

Have you tried Goodies Co. yet? Would love to hear what some other folks have to say about it.

Disclosure: This product was not received in exchange for a review. All views in this review are the opinion of the author. Just Louise Please will not accept payment in exchange for a review, but will accept a box at no cost to provide honest opinions on the box. This post may contain referral links. Complete Disclosure Policy.

Goodies Co.: July 2013 Review

I’ve got a new one for you today folks! I was on the wait list for a while for the Goodies Co. Taster’s Box, and let me tell you… there was no disappointment involved AT ALL! For only $7.00 a month you’ll receive some cool new snacks and drinks hand-picked by the Goodies Co. team.

Right off the bat, I was super impressed with the packaging. This box is just super high quality and it’s packed delicately with everything nice and secure inside.

So, what all did we get?

• Gimbal’s | Cherry Lovers
• Crunch Masters | Multi-Seed Crackers
• The Better Chip | Jalapeño and Sea Salt Chips
• Cosmos Creations | Cinnamon Crunch
• Fruit Water | Orange Mango

Gimbal’s | Cherry Lovers
Sample Value: $0.68
Full Size Cost: $2.24

I love me some cherry treats! This one is pretty cool because there are nine different cherry flavors inside this pack of delicious gummies. There’s Cherry Cola, Black Cherry and even Chocolate Cherry! I really liked these guys and they’re even made with real cherry juice!

Crunch Masters | Multi-Seed Crackers
Sample Value: $0.25
Full Size Cost: $2.24

Alright, so now we got something a little more savory. These guys were super tasty and would have been great with a cheese spread. I used them as an afternoon snack at work and they made a great little treat!

The Better Chip | Jalapeño and Sea Salt Chips
Sample Value: $0.70
Full Size Cost: $4.48

These chips from The Better Chip certainly spiced things up a bit! I couldn’t eat a whole bag of these, they were sooo spicy! But, the number of ways I thought about using them were endless! Not only would they be great at a party next to some guacamole or sweet salsa, but they’d also be great crunched on top of a cheesy casserole!

Cosmos Creations | Cinnamon Crunch
Sample Value: $0.70
Full Size Cost: $2.49

Who doesn’t like cinnamon? Cosmos Creations has a really nice sweet snack blend here, and it’s even all natural! So, you feel a little less guilty as you indulge in every bite!

Fruit Water | Orange Mango
Approximate Full Size Cost: $2.00

Okay, so I’m all about sparkling water. I’m a huge La Croix fan! So, when I saw this Orange Mango Fruit Water I was intrigued! As were my coworkers when I brought it to a meeting! Everyone wanted to know what it was all about! Well, it’s a new product from Coca Cola (naturally) and it’s got no calories and a ton of flavor and bubbles! Their website says it’s available in stores, but I haven’t seen it anywhere yet.

The Verdict
Cost: $7.00/month
Value: $4.33

Okay, so the value doesn’t really match up, but for $7.00, I really felt like it was worth it. The packaging was stellar and the products were super cool. I think what I liked the most about the Goodies Co. Taster’s Box is the variety! We got sweet, savory, spicy, sour and refreshing flavors all involved here.

I think my favorite item in the box was the Gimbal’s | Cherry Lovers. And, I really can’t pick a bad item. Because, I really enjoyed trying everything. This box definitely gets two thumbs up from this dorky lady! But… I can’t say what the hubby thought about it, because… I didn’t share! 🙂

Have you tried the Goodies Co. Taster’s Box? I’m anxious to see what’s up for the next one!

Disclosure: This product was not received in exchange for a review. All views in this post are the opinion of the author. Just Louise Please will not accept payment in exchange for a review, but will accept a box at no cost to provide honest opinions on the box. This post may contain referral links. Complete Disclosure Policy.