Hi all! Time to get back into writing blog posts again! (I took a little break for the holidays.) Of course, I simply had to come back with one of my favorite types of posts, the "To Buy or Not to Buy" posts! This time it's for the upcoming January Owlcrate box, which has the... Continue Reading →
To Buy Or Not To Buy? – Owlcrate December 2020 – Love is a Battlefield
Today we'll be looking at the December Owlcrate theme, which is Love is a Battlefield! Will this be the box to end my Owlcrate breakup, or will it continue into 2021? As usual, all of the opinions in this post are my own, so please take them with a grain of salt, and don't be... Continue Reading →
To Buy Or Not To Buy? – Owlcrate November 2020 – Growing Wild
Another month, another Owlcrate theme to pick apart! Today we'll be looking at the November theme, which is Growing Wild. As usual, all of the opinions in this post are my own, so please take them with a grain of salt, and don't be offended if my least favorite fandom is your favorite. We all... Continue Reading →
To Buy Or Not To Buy? – Owlcrate October 2020 – Legends and Lore
Hey all! In the spirit of my recent post about FOMO and spending more time rationalizing my spending decisions, I decided to start up a new series where I'll look at tempting monthly book subscription boxes for special editions and rationalize why I am or am not getting it. I'm the type who likes to... Continue Reading →
Unboxing: Owlcrate – August 2020 – Written in the Stars
Hello everyone! It is time for me to unbox the Owlcrate box that best fits my aesthetic! I was actually planning on taking my Owlcrate hiatus (mentioned in this post) after the July box, but I couldn't resist a box with a theme like "Written in the Stars" and I'm glad that I didn't skip... Continue Reading →
Why I’m (Temporarily) Stopping My Owlcrate Subscription
Hi all! It's time for a fun "Storytime" post! I recently made the decision to take a break from Owlcrate for a little while after I get the August Box. I figured I'd write a post about it, partially to justify my decision to myself lol, but also because it's an interesting story of how... Continue Reading →
Unboxing & Review: Owlcrate – April 2020 – Full Moon Magic
Hey everyone! Today, I'm here with a very fun unboxing of the April 2020 Owlcrate. I actually didn't intend on buying this box (my renewal went through before I could cancel!) but I'm glad that I got it. The theme is right up my alley due to my love of celestial things, and the book... Continue Reading →
7 Tips for Selecting the Perfect Book Subscription Box
These days, it seems like there are a million book subscription boxes on the market, each with their own spin on the genre. Some cater to certain genres. Some contain specific types of items. Some are big, some are small. Some are brand new, others have stood the test of time for years, and some... Continue Reading →
Top 5 Wednesday: Exclusive Book Covers
Hello everyone, and welcome to another Top 5 Wednesday! Today, I came up with my own prompt, "Top 5 Favorite Exclusive Book Covers!" These days, it's not uncommon for a highly anticipated book to get an exclusive cover or reversible dust jacket, usually from bookstores like Barnes and Noble, or from subscription boxes like Owlcrate.... Continue Reading →
The Book Subscription Boxes I’ve Tried
Hey all! Today, I thought I'd write up a post about the book subscription boxes I've tried and my thoughts on each one. I usually see posts in online Facebook groups asking which ones people have tried and which is their favorite, so I thought that I'd write up a big master list for my... Continue Reading →