This post and giveaway are sponsored by Citrus Lane. Thanks Citrus Lane!
Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been a sucker for mail and packages. I imagine most people are the same way, right? Getting the mail every day was such a highlight for me when I was growing up – I was so easy to please. November through January are big around here thanks to birthdays and the holidays, and almost every day the mailman or UPS guy was at our door with a package. I loved opening each one, even though 99% of them were presents for someone else! Now that Annie’s birthday has passed, the package deliveries will be slowing down considerably – sadness. This is why I love the monthly subscription boxes – I know I’m going to get at least one fun package every month.
Last week I came home to not one but two boxes from Citrus Lane. I knew they were sending a box for Annabel, but they surprised me by sending one for The Acrobat, too. So sweet! Citrus Lane boxes come each month filled with products specially picked for your child’s age and stage. The items in the boxes are chosen by Citrus Lane’s advisory board with the hope that they will introduce parents to helpful products and solutions. They do the legwork, we reap the benefits.
I opened the boxes so I could have a look at what was inside of them:
The baby box was so sweet. The laundry detergent is going to come in very handy when I start washing all the tiny blue things! And the toy is adorable and will always be special since it is officially his first one!
Annabel’s box really blew me away, though, because everything in it is PERFECT for her right now. She is very into having her own things, and she is currently obsessed with a Christmas plate and bowl set that she got in December. She demands to eat from it for every meal, which drives me a little crazy because it’s, you know, not Christmas anymore (and I’m a little OCD). But the monkey plate and bowl thrilled her, and I managed to pack away the Christmas stuff! VICTORY!
I also snatched the disinfectant spray out of the box and dropped it in my purse. I use it every time we have to take Annie into a public restroom (which is unfortunately too often, darn her tiny bladder). But since Annie wants to touch evvvvverything, the disinfectant spray makes me feel a lot better about her curious nature during this brutal flu season.
After I pawed through the boxes, I let Annie open both of them.
I passed my love of packages onto her.
She opened her brother’s first, and oohed over his sweet baby things.
“Mama, I will read this to him!”
Then she opened her own box. Everything had to stop so my bookworm could look at her book, and then have me read it to her.
Eventually we got to the Monkey plate and bowl, and she was (as I mentioned above) thrilled with them!
Oh don’t worry, she’s just hugging her plate and bowl.
She’s saying, “Mama I love them!”
Citrus Lane was kind enough to send me these two boxes for free, but I was impressed enough that I’ll be signing up to be a regular customer. Thanks, Citrus Lane!
Want to sign up for your own Citrus Lane membership? I have a Coupon Code (good until Feb 23rd) for you to use: Spohr50, which will take 50% off your first month’s box ($12.50 for the first box) Fine print: Coupon applies to monthly subscriptions only. Offer valid for new customers only. Subscriptions automatically renew to full retail price.
I am giving away a Citrus Lane box to one lucky reader. To win, all you have to do is leave a comment below. Contest will end at 9pm PST on January 30th. Winner will be chosen by random.org. US Residents only. Good luck!
alaine says:
I’d love to win!!
Jennifer Snow says:
I would love to win this for my grandsons. They are 2 and 5. I live cross country from them and miss them terribly.
Michelle in MO says:
That looks like such fun! She is going to be an amazing big sister. Thank you Spohrs for sharing your lives with all of us.
kristen piccola says:
Such a cute idea! I love Annie hugging her monkey dishes!
Emily Boyle says:
My daughter would love this!
Toni says:
Love those boxes. Would love to win one as well.
Dawn says:
So awesome.
Speaking of both the boxes designed so specifically, as well as seeing Annie hug everything. I love it. Also? I hope I am blessed enough to raise little bookworms.
Lisa says:
Very cool! I’d love to win one for my 2-year old daughter.
casie c. says:
Love the Citrus Lane boxes! What a cool way to see new products!
MichelleM says:
I’ve never heard of them! This looks awesome!!
Christina P. says:
What a cool idea! I love this kind of thing.
Kim says:
Ooh, I want this!!! Also? i adore you…but you knew that
Tiffany M in MS says:
Super cool idea!! Would love to win it for my littlest!! Annie is adorable. My 3 year daughter loves to watch “her friend Annie’s videos”
suzanne says:
I’d love this for my grand nephew. His poor parents are not up on neat things…they just live in their own world…maybe this would break them out of their comfort zone.
Thanks Heather for the chance!
Leanne C. says:
How fun! Love this!
Jennifer says:
What fun! I’d love to win a box. Looks like a great treat!
Beth says:
This would be great!
Candice says:
Awesome giveaway!! candicelyon at hotmail dot com
Dee says:
I would love to try them out on my baby!!
Ryan says:
This is such a neat idea!
susan says:
pick me!
Kristan says:
I’d been thinking about trying them out – so a free box would be a great way to start!
I would love to see what they send my way for a 5 month old bubba!
Kelley says:
I have a love affair with mail too! These boxes are perfect!
Mandy says:
Pick me, pick me!
Amanda says:
I’m pregnant with my first, would love to win!
Christie W. says:
Oh, I have been wanting to try them for so long! The boxes look so cute – and fun!
Andrea says:
What a fun idea,I would love to win, my little boy is 3 and he thinks he should have a present every time the mail comes in so this would be perfect!
Tricia says:
How neat! I wish I had known about this company years ago when my little one was a toddler. A nice surprise from the mailman whom my daughter thinks buys her a lot of goodies!
Meg Krohe says:
What a great idea! My two little girls would love this! they check for the mail every day, it is such a highlight
rebecca says:
I would love to win a box!!
Andrea says:
Heather – my sister is about to have her first baby. We are so excited … and she would love a box!
Amy Stone says:
I’d love to win this…I bring my 2 year old to work with me (family business) and am ALWAYS looking for new cool ways to entertain her!
Rebecca says:
I’m off to see if they have boxes for 5 and 7 year old children but if not and I win I would be super excited to give the box to the baby boy I babysit. He just turned a year old and is an amazing child.
Aileen says:
I’d love to win a box for my first baby scheduled to arrive in April what a great idea!
nicole s says:
I’m so jealous of Annie’s hair!! My daughter is 2.5 and her hair is still too short for ponytails. I’m due with #2 in June, so I’d love a shot at a box for either age.
Thanks for the opportunity!
TonyaM says:
I know, right? I’m jealous of her hair on a daily basis! Forget the fact that my girls were bald forever, I’m jealous for ME! I’ve never had hair that pretty!
Also? I’d love to win this for “my” youngest girl….my two year-old niece.
Beth says:
This is a great gift idea. Thanks for sharing.
Jamie Valentine says:
Oh to have a surprise box in the middle of a freezing winter!
Brittany says:
I love your giveaways!! My 5 year old would love getting a box!
MiMi says:
I have passed on my love of receiving mail to my grandson Trent – we would love to win
Christina M says:
You find the nift-est stuff!
Kathy says:
Very cool! Sounds like an awesome subscription!
Dorothy says:
Love those sweet monkey dishes. I know some little monkeys that would love to eat off of those!
Amy D. says:
This is such a cute service! This would be so fun for our first little one due in April
Sarah says:
Very cute! Would love to win this for my daughter!
Michelle says:
I would love to get a box for my 2 year old son. I think he would have a blast.
Charlane says:
OOOOH I hope I win!
Sara says:
This looks awesome. I love packages!
Carrie says:
My kids would love this!
Stephanie Moore says:
LOVE the Monkey plate and bowl!
Katie Contests says:
These are adorable! Thanks for the giveaway!
Emily says:
The plate and bowl set is so cute!
Cody says:
Wow I have to check these out!!
Amanda says:
Great idea!!!
Kristen says:
Would love to win for my niece! She turned 2 in December.
Katie says:
My boys would love it!
Amy D. says:
So much fun! Happy Birthday to your sweet girl!
DB says:
Would love to win this for my expecting best friend!
Mel J. says:
Would love this. Thanks.
Karen j says:
love the boxes from there
Jill says:
My son would love this, thank you!
Kelly says:
What a cool idea! Thanks for sharing
Ella says:
I think you should call the Acrobat “Monkey” for a nickname when he’s born
elizabeth says:
I’d love to win!
Jennifer smith says:
Those look so awesome!
Kristen says:
My son would love this!
Leslie says:
My youngest son would love this.
Celeste S. says:
My sweet baby would love this!
AppleTree says:
Love the monkey plate.
Deanna says:
How fun. I would love to win.
clare says:
great treasures for your kids and what a cute company!
Katy says:
What a great idea! So glad you shared!
Sarah says:
What a GREAT idea!!!
Susan says:
Thanks for doing this!
Shannon says:
My niece loves getting mail! I got her the BabbaBox subscription for Christmas. Thanks for the great gift ideas!
Amy W. says:
Thanks for the chance to win a box!
Ashley says:
I would love one of these for my little girl that is due in February. I’ll have to convince my husband to sign up. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
amy says:
My daughter Taya would love to get something such as this in the mail! What a fun idea!
CJ says:
would love to be entered. How do you find out about these websites?
katrina says:
that looks sooo neat!
Greis says:
Would love this for my niece!
Liz says:
Thank you for the coupon code and the great idea!
AmandaP says:
I would love to win this!
Barbara says:
Would love to win!
Kenzie says:
Wow! This looks great! I will most definitely have to check out the website. While I don’t have kids of my own, I work very intensively with 5 kindergarten kids one-on-one in a very high-needs school in a literacy program. We are working on developing a love of reading and learning, and the kids get so excited when I pull out a new book. We would most definitely put these Citrus Lane goodies to wonderful use! Adorable photos of Annie. What a beautiful girl. I can tell she will be an extraordinary big sister.
Nichole says:
I would love to win this for my 3yr old twins!
Jessica says:
Would love to see my little guy’s reaction to a box… Who am I kidding? He’d probably enjoy the actual box more than the contents!
Jennyroo says:
This looks great! If you like the nursery rhymes book and Driving My Tractor, you should check out the full collection from Barefoot Books. We love all of their books for our three little ones, especially the ones with music CDs for the littles (Farmyard Jamboree is a particular favorite!)!
Caroline says:
What an awesome idea!
Karen says:
Very cool. Would love to win!
Anne L says:
How cute!
Jean says:
I know I could look this up, but since you probably know…is there any savings to receiving the items from Citrus Lane, or is it essentially full price – but fabulously convenient for someone else to be finding cute kid items for you?
mandy says:
That rocks!
SJL22783 says:
OH I so wish that I could win this for my little girl
Michelle says:
Thx for the review. I’m going to check their site out right now. It’s something I e thought about looking into, or asking a grandparent to get as a birthday/Christmas gift so they kids get something every month.
Heather says:
Michelle! Guess what? You won!! Reply to my email and I’ll hook you up!
Mallory says:
I want to win! I’d give it to my niece!
Laura says:
Pick me!!
Lacey says:
Sweet!
Milly says:
Ooh! Fun times! My little one would love something like that!
Jen says:
Love it!
Shaynee says:
What a fun way to discover new kid-friendly products!
Heidi says:
Super cute! My kids LOVE getting mail.
Marissa says:
Citrus Lane boxes are so adorable!
Annalisa says:
Awwww, my comment gushing about Citrus Lane got eaten, darn. I’m not sure I want to retype the whole thing out again, so here’s the tl;dr version: having tried several care packages for tots with my tot, I gotta give CL total props for being the awesomest (yes, I know it’s not a real word) of the bunch. I already subscribe to them, and when I stopped for a while, I missed them so much I had to come back to them.
Heather says:
What a great idea! I would love to find a box like that in my mailbox every month! (a lil sad that it looks like they only go up to 3 years old, since my girl is almost 3…but we could still enjoy them for a while…) Love this!
Amy B says:
I’d love to have a box for my son monthly. Great idea! I think I’ll be signing up n
Amelia says:
What an awesome surprise!
Meghan H. says:
Oh my goodness! All of those things are so adorable!
Carolsue says:
It would be so much fun to win one of these — my son would certainly get a kick out of it, too!
Alisha says:
How awesome is this?! I just had identical twin boys on 1/10 and this would be so much fun to receive for them- I had no idea this service existed!
Kate says:
What great boxes. I love mail too!
Courtney Nazario says:
What a neat idea!!
Katherine Smith says:
Love this idea!
steph says:
I would love one of these for my almost 4-year-old son!
Mary says:
We’re in the same boat here-winding down from Christmas and a January birthday.
Erica says:
What a cute idea!
Ali says:
Looks really cute! Would love to win one for either my 3 year old or 1 year old!
Anjie Orlowski says:
I would love to win a Citrus Lane box! I want to subscribe to their service but it always seems to expensive and the coupon codes always come at the worst times financially.
Lori says:
How fun!
Ashley S says:
I just heard of these for the first time YESTERDAY! I’m definitely signing up, but I’d love to win!
Lisa N says:
Mynson would be so excited if I won this! What a cool idea.
Andrea says:
I have a new grandson that this would be perfect for!
britt says:
every time you post about packages specifically designed for the age of the child I am more and more tempted to gift one to my sister for her son. One of these days I’ll cave
Alicia J says:
This would be awesome for my new baby girl
Colleen says:
Great Idea! Love getting stuff in the mail too. :o)
Mert says:
Never hurts to try! Fingers crossed.
Morgan Jacques says:
Would love to win a box!
Heather says:
I would love to see what my 21 month old would get!
SP says:
Will definitely be checking this out!
Amanda says:
We are expecting our first baby in late June, and I’d love for him or her to have a box! These are the cutest!
Jessica says:
The disinfectant spray was great! I always have wipes, but not a spray. It was very sweet of them to send you a second box for the baby! We’re still listening to Christmas music in the car. My kids just love it!
Allison Pela says:
I also LOVE getting “fun” mail and this looks like a great idea, especially with a new little one on the way.
Brandi says:
I love all of these boxes that you get. I am going to have to try them out.
Shannon O says:
I love getting packages too!!
Sarah Macon says:
I can’t get over how cute Annie is!
Barbara says:
My kiddos would love to win!
Jennifer says:
Packages are the best!
Brandy says:
I would love to win this. Neat giveaway!
J Keesee says:
My kiddos would LOVE that!!
Jessie says:
I’d love to win this! Thanks!
Rebekah says:
How fun! Thanks for the opportunity!
JennS says:
I LOVE hearing about these awesome subscription-based children’s websites from you. I never would know they even existed!
Michelle H. says:
What a fun idea! Thank you! As always, Annie looks adorable in her Cinderella dress!
Adria says:
You find all the best things! Can’t wait to meet your Acrobat!
Stephanie Salgado says:
I would love to win this for my 4 year old. He also only wants to eat off of his own plates & bowls.
Christine D. says:
What a great idea!!! My son loves to open packages too but unfortunately for him they are usually household items and he’s disappointed, he would be so surprised if something came in for him!!!
Brenda says:
I would love to win!
Allison M. says:
I love getting packages! Count me in!
Lesa says:
I have two little girls that would love this!!!
Rita says:
I like getting mail!!! And my “acrobat” is due maybe a month after yours (if I am predicting your due date correctly based on your posts!)
Andrea says:
These boxes are so cute!
Mary says:
I would love a Citrus Lane box!!
Kirstin says:
I’d love to win – for either my daughter, or my own tiny acrobat about to make his debut
Kristi says:
This looks like something we would love at our house!
Kassia says:
I love packages too!! We live in the wilderness of Montana and its super cold right now. Packages make everything feel warmer! And giving me something to look forward to when I’m home with my kids and babysitting two others and we’re stuck inside because its negative temperatures! Thanks for the chance for something to look forward to!!
lilcg says:
yes please! every time a package arrives at the door my daughter is convinced that it is for her, and then cries when it isn’t (or when it is just clothes). so mail for her would be wonderful!
Tara says:
WOW! These look like so much fun! I have a 3 year old son and twin girls due in May. I’d love to win one of these boxes! I saw the picture of Annie reading the tractor book and thought oh my, my little boy would go nuts over that one!
Thanks!!
Marnie* says:
Those boxes are great!
Susan M. says:
Such a great idea! Thanks for the chance
kandi says:
Would love this for my Grandaughter. Last contest wouldn’t let me leave a comment at all.
Chris says:
My 5 year old grand daughter would love getting this. Random drawing please pick me.
Daniela says:
I hope my 7 month old will react like Annie when she opens gifts in the future!
Gretchen says:
How fun to get a surprise every month! Great idea.
Mary O says:
This looks so fun. Will have to check them out!
Karen says:
I would love to win this! I may even sign up though with two kiddos in the house it would be expensive. They should let you do one subscription with maybe 2 items per child. That would be awesome and affordable!
Annalisa says:
Being that I subscribe to their newsletter, I’d like to mention that there have been in talks about creating a jumbo box that could cover more than one child at a time (as well as extending the age limit from the current 3 to 5 years old, which right now is the more promising change forthcoming), so I’d e-mail them and let them know that’s the only reason stopping you from subscribing.
Also, to parents who look at the cost as a bit steep, I can say 2 things: (1) there’s an annual subscription option that saves you $4 per month, which really adds up in the long run; (2) I’ve tried less expensive versions of this, but the customer service and promptness of shipping really sucked in comparison, so I now gladly pay the extra money to know that everything in the box will be awesome and shipped fast from the get go.
Jessica Wood says:
Thank you for sharing,the boxes look great! My 2 year old and 6 year old love mail!
Kelly says:
Would love to have this for my niece!!
Karen says:
What great stuff! My 3 year old loves getting mail too!
Diane B. says:
I wish they’d had these subscription boxes when my girls were smaller. Youngest is 5 (how is that even possible), but I do know several people in the right age range if I win!
Thanks Heather!
Sarah says:
I would love to win for my 3-year old. She loves getting mail too!
Heidi T says:
We love mail here too! I love Amazon LOL.
Stacy says:
Would love to win this for my little guy!!
Shelly T. says:
This is such a great idea, I’m excited to try it!
Kendra says:
My (almost) 2 year old doesn’t even know the joy of packages yet. Maybe Citrus Lane could help her out!
Lisa says:
Hook a girl up!
Joyce C says:
So cute!
Erin says:
Would love this!
Rae says:
I will be looking into these!
Lisa says:
My son would love one!
Jessica says:
My little girl would love this!!!!!
trishkfl says:
We just spent the weekend with my 1 year old granddaughter. This would be a perfect gift for her.
Jen says:
How cool! That would be so much fun to receive.
Karen H says:
I have never heard of Citrus Lane before, that is so cool. Would love to win this!
Mary says:
very cute!
EmilyC says:
I love the pics of Annie and her excitement over everything! My 22 mo old son probably react the same way if he got one of these boxes!
Natalie Blake says:
I’ve recently heard about Citrus Lane from some local moms and have been wanting to check them out!
Jody M says:
I’d love to win a box from Citrus Lane!
terri says:
my niece Swayzee is about to have her first birthday at the end of february and i would love to give her this. thanks!
Cheryl Hill says:
So cute! I want them for my nearly one year-old twins.
Lynnette says:
Thanks for this opportunity!
Jaynah Morgan says:
I’d love to win!!
Nadine says:
those are so cute! I would love one for my daughter!
Melanie says:
Fun stuff! We’d love to win one!
Angie Jaeger says:
I would love love to win one!! I keep seeing them advertised and just need to try one out!
Laura says:
I’d love one for my toddlers!
Rebecca says:
Thanks for the giveaway!
Marisol says:
I also loooove packages!! Even if its something I KNOW I ordered haha.
Payal says:
I have a 3- and 1-year old so will definitely be looking into citrus lane. Thanks for sharing!
Jacqueline says:
I love to get packages in the mail too!
Maria says:
Such a neat idea!! Just had baby #4 and would love to get her a few new things!
Amanda says:
I love how Annie hugs the stuff she likes. My 3 yr old does the same thing, complete with an “I YUV IT!”
I’m going to go check out Citrus Lane right now
Jen says:
My daughter would love this. She loves when boxes come in the mail.
Sarah says:
Both of my sons would love these boxes!!! My 3 year old LOVES getting mail!!
rachel says:
What a fun idea!
Rachel G says:
What a cute idea!
Lindsey Reese says:
What a neat concept! When my kids were little, I had them enrolled in a toy club through a magazine and every month we would get a box of perfectly-timed toys, rattles and such. Like you, I love to get packages in the mail. If I were to win, I have lots of friends who have little ones and would choose one to give the terrific box to and hopefully, make a new customer for Citrus Lane (which I was sure was a fruit delivery company til I read this post)!
Cathy says:
Ooooooo. Pick me; pick me. My nephews who live away from me would love it! I try to send them packages in the mail routinely.
Christina Ridge says:
I have been dying to sign up! I’d love to win a free box first, to, who know, convince me!
Lisa says:
Sounds like a great thing to start when our baby gets here!
Shannon says:
I’m sure my boys would love this!
Meg says:
Such a fun idea! Though I’m not a mama yet, I have friends who could benefit from my shared generosity on this one. And a cousin expecting her first baby in March. Yay for kids!
Meghan says:
Every time I hear someone talking about these boxes, they sound so cool – I’d love to win and give them a try that way!
Liz Sanders says:
My Bella is 3 as well and would LOVE to get a package in the mail! She is just as enthusiastic as Annie when she open presents. She currently is asking where everything came from and then replies, “Oh I know that!’
Such a cute idea!
karen says:
Oooh looks fun! I share Annie’s love of getting packages too
Cess says:
Great giveaway! Thanks! My son is 8 weeks and I would love this for him!
Christina says:
I’d love to win this! My nieces first birthday is coming up & this is beyond cute! Thanks for the chance!
Lisa says:
My daughter is 15 months old, and just getting into loving packages as much as I do!
SP says:
When I try to use the code code I get a message sayings it’s invalid… =(
Martina says:
What a neat idea! Would love to win, my 3yo loves mail!
Sarah A says:
We just found we are expecting and would love to treat our son to this while we wait for our new addition
tink says:
i would love to be entered!
Annie’s hair is amazing!
Carrie in Kansas says:
Ooooh! I would LOVE to win one of these for my 19 month old nephew! He’s a little bookworm like your sweet Annie and he would be so excited opening up a box with stuff in it just for him! Aunt Carrie needs to sign him up to receive Citrus Lane boxes each month as an early birthday present!
Karen B says:
I would love to win this and try it…one can never have too many fun packages come in the mail!
Tonya says:
My daughters would love this. They love getting mail.
Meegs says:
My daughter would love this!
Rachel L. says:
I tried Citrus Lane for the first time in January and loved it. I would love to win a free box!!!
Melisa Carlsen says:
What an awesome birthday gift this would be for my little girl who turns ONE on Valentine’s Day!
Elizabeth Armstrong says:
I want to win
Vivian Sun says:
The citrus lane boxes look awesome!
Melanie Johnson says:
I always wanted to sign up for one of those subscriptions sites. This one looks cool!
Christina says:
This looks awesome!
Auntie_M says:
Another great product! Thanks for sharing!