My first Fluff Fairy! - Kelly's Closet March 2015 mystery cloth diaper package

My new obsession is cloth diapering! I cannot wait for my little girl to arrive so that I can put these cute diapers on her little bum! I also love mystery boxes, so it was no surprise that I had to try a mystery cloth diaper package!

Kelly's Closet (DiaperShops.com) offers one of the most popular versions of the cloth diaper themed mystery package - Fluff Fairy. It sells out each month and QUICKLY (within hours or the first day at the latest)! The mystery bundle always includes a cloth diaper and additionally includes samples or other cloth diapering related products. The cost varies each month based upon what is included in the mystery bundle, but shipping is always free.

This month was a SoftBums themed month, because all items received were from that brand. I have only begun building my stash, so I'm very excited to add new brands and types of cloth to try.

Here's the unwrapping:

The package arrived in a mailer, but inside was packaged in blue tissue with a cute Fluff Fairy sticker

Inside the blue tissue was a sheet explaining what was included in this month's Fluff Fairy package:

At first glance, there was a cute diaper, a pad, a wipe and a keychain.

This month's diaper is an Omni bundle from SmartBums and the one I was sent was the Bubblegum Aplix style. The bundle version of this diaper includes a large and a mini dry touch pod (or insert). I really like the color of this diaper and am excited to try a new brand and type of diaper. Although I haven't tried them yet, I am a little less than thrilled with aplix style diapers as I think they will fray easier in the wash. This bundle is also available in snap for the same cost. The retail value of the bundle is $26.

The next item was more of a sample, but I'm excited to try it nonetheless. Below is a picture of one SoftBums H-Pod Disposable Insert I like the idea of disposable inserts for when you just don't want to have dirty inserts lying around (traveling or leaving baby with someone not cloth friendly). The description states each insert has the absorption of a large pod, but in a super trim version. This is great to me because as the mother of someone that always wore disposables, I'm a little worried about "fluff butt" ALL the time. AND the best of the perks, these disposable liners are biodegradable. These inserts typically come in a 20 pack for $8, so the value is about $.40.

My first cloth wipe was also part of the bundle! I am looking forward to making some of these with the million receiving blankets we were gifted with our son, but it's nice to have one girly one and even better to have an example to follow as I attempt to DIY them! Softbums Organic Bamboo baby wipes are typically sold in a five pack for $9.25 for a value of $1.85.

The final item was a bonus item: a SoftBums Panda Key Chain. This keychain is really cute and is soft, so I look forward to using it in my new car...I hate the thought of something heavy banging beneath my steering wheel and scratching up the interior. Although, I may have to fight my son for it, because he immediately confiscated it when I opened the package.

My overall impression of my first Fluff Fairy is that it's a really fun monthly surprise. I think it's a great fit for someone like me who is new to cloth or a veteran that has serious brand loyalty and hasn't tried other products on the market. The cost of the March 2015 Fluff Fairy was $26.79 and the value of the package was $28.25. I am pleased with the value for what I spent and look forward to trying all the products when my little girl arrives (and is big enough).

Citrus Lane March 2015 - gender neutral 13 month old box

As my due date approaches, I am doing my best to reign in my spending, but still want to celebrate with gifts for my new baby. Of course, I went back to Citrus Lane because we loved it so much when my son was a baby. I decided to age up my unborn child because I typically don't find the newborn boxes to be as nice as the older boxes. This month's box arrived today (March 21st) in the normal Citrus Lane box. The box was a bit heavy, so I was really excited to open it! All values below were obtained from Amazon.com unless unavailable on that site and otherwise noted. Here's what was inside: Citrus Lane does a great job packaging their monthly boxes in cheery yellow tissue paper. The wrapping was a little sloppy this month and I am not surprised as I was told by a customer service rep that the company had recently changed shipping partners.

Inside the tissue was a card explaining the contents of the box:

Well, to say I was disappointed would be a severe understatement. I did not use Johnson & Johnson products on my son and I don't plan to use them on my daughter. Judging by the hundreds of comments already on Citrus Lane's Facebook page, they will realize their partnership with J&J did some serious damage to their relationship with their customers.

Johnson & Johnson 9oz Head to Toe Wash: $6.45 and Johnson & Johnson 3oz Baby Bubble Bath: $2 (Walgreens.com)

Next up is the Ubbi Tweat Snack Container:

This was one of the spoiler items that could appear in your box. I think we will get great use out of this item and it's bird design is really cute. I had a hard time finding the value for this item, but per the manufacturer's website it can be purchased for $10

We love books (as I've said so many times before) so I'm always glad to receive one. Charle Harper's ABCs board book is no exception. I'm sure it'll get lots of use in our house.

Charley Harper ABCs board book: $13.46

Lastly, we received the Begin Again Earthworm Racer. I'm not sure about this for my baby girl, but I do like that it's all natural and safe if she places it in her mouth. The product description says that the toy assists your baby in developing motor skills as the toy twists, bends, stretches and rolls. It will be fun to see what she thinks of it!

Begin Again Earthworm Racer: The Racer's are currently priced between $4 and $15 depending on the color selected

The total value of the March 2015 box was: $46.91 (if using the highest cost Racer).

We purchased our mini-subscription as a Groupon, boxes normally cost $27/mo ($81 for a 3 month subscription), so the value is definitely there. Unfortunately, my personal opinion and what appears to be the opinion of many subscribers is that the contents and quality of the boxes have deteriorated over the past several months/year since the company was purchased by Care.com. Our subscription expires in May and at this time I don't think I will continue. BUT there are always new subscription boxes to try!! I'm anxious to take a break from kid boxes and try Petit Vour or Vegan Cuts or maybe some of the Fluff mail (cloth diaper) subscriptions. What are your favorites?