August Dottiebox Review

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Dottiebox, LLC is a monthly subscription box full of handmade items from a wide variety of catagories including skincare, cosmetics, jewelry, etc. If it’s handmade, it could be included. Dottiebox aims to introduce you to artists you may not have heard about otherwise.

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The Package

Dottiebox ships via USPS Priority Mail and seriously took a day to arrive. They are in OH (I don’t think I knew this before) and I am in MI, but I was still impressed.

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The Box
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First Look

I hadn’t seen any spoilers yet this month so of course I was anxious to see what was inside. Plus, I could smell something. It wasn’t a bad smell, more like a clean smell, but I couldn’t place it.

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The Information Card

Dottiebox‘s information cards saves me the work of looking up prices, which I totally appreciate. They give you just the basics on the information card, but I still love it.

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Adorable Packaging

I always feel so badly opening up items that I receive in Dottiebox. Everything is packaged so nicely – when they say that things are packed with love, they mean it. You can tell that the small businesses who participate with Dottiebox take great pride in their products!

~Fabled Soap Co. Handmade Laundry Soap Powder (Sample): Once I opened up the package and saw the laundry soap, the smell made complete sense. It smelled just like laundry soap! I went and read up on this soap and am now totally fascinated by the making of laundry soap. This would be an amazing Homegrown Collective project. You only need ½-1 tablespoons of this soap for your entire load, is made from natural and vegan ingredients and is safe for baby and sensitive skin. Fingers crossed laundry soap making is in my future because I think I am in love!

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Fabled Soap Co. Handmade Laundry Soap Powder Sample

~Poppy & Elle Handmade Hair Ties ($4.20): These are probably the cutest hair ties I have ever received. The chevron is my favorite, with the ruffled one a close second. I know everyone says you can make these yourself, but I also know that I never will! Knowing me, I would buy all the stuff, make them once and end up with a giant pile of elastic in my house.

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Poppy & Elle Handmade Hair Ties

~Adam Rabbit Earrings ($15): Adam Rabbit is a collection of handmade, modern jewelry, made from raw crystals, stones, clay, and pieces of wood. I didn’t know what they were made from at first, but now it’s obvious that they are made from a piece of crystal! They remind me of snowballs.

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Adam Rabbit Earrings

~Pure Palette Lemongrass Lavender Soy Candle ($3.50): I totally love candles and love Lemongrass scented things, so this is a total hit. And this little candle has a burn time of 15-22 hours.

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Pure Palette Lemongrass Lavender Soy Candle

~Karol’s Handmade Soap Solid Lotion Bar ($5): I was so excited about this because I just made my own lotion bar yesterday! I mean, this one has a much fancier design, but it’s the same idea. I think lotion bars are going to be a new staple for me. I really like how they moisturize.

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Karol’s Handmade Soap Solid Lotion Bar

All totaled, the August Dottiebox had a value of $27.70. Boxes are $20/month ($26/month including shipping), but Dottiebox doesn’t bill itself as having an amazing value. Yes, you certainly save money (as you would be paying extra for shipping if you ordered each item individually), but the idea is to “meet” some new products and businesses you wouldn’t have otherwise heard of.

Do you subscribe to Dottiebox? What’d you think of this month’s box? And if you ordered when Dottiebox did their Christmas in July sale, what’d you get in that box?? If you are interested in subscribing or just want to learn more, click here.

Disclosure: This complimentary box was received in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and no compensation was received.
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Jennifer

Jennifer is the author and founder of Subscription Box Ramblings. She first discovered subscription boxes in 2012 and has been addicted since. Current favorites include CAUSEBOX, Boxycharm and Beachly!

This Post Has 10 Comments

  1. Mariat753

    Just wanted to tell you I’m pretty newly addicted to subscription boxes and I love your blog! It’s been wonderful at helping me decide which are for me! (Well, ALL of them, but since funds aren’t limitless…) I loved this Dottiebox, I’m a sucker for anything that smells good, especially candles, but I will say that those hairties are everywhere. However, I had looked at the site earlier and was hoping for sparkly ones, so i was pleased.

  2. Sabrina foust

    I have several friends who make their own laundry soap. It’s so much cheaper than buying.

  3. Mackenzie

    I’ve been thinking of subbing to Dottie box because I love handmade stuff. Total etsy addict. I would have loved to receive this box! Maybe I’ll actually commit next month. Haha!

    1. Paula

      @Mackenzie: You can order a box from this month’s and last month’s without a monthly subscription. She only makes 100 I think so do it soon.

  4. Amanda

    This box looks wonderful and I’ve been meaning to try it. I have to agree with the above poster, Mariat753, in that I’m a recent addict, and your blog is AWESOME in helping me not only decide which boxes to try, but also get a few discounts here and there. Are there any deals for Dottiebox right now?

  5. Mary Q.

    Haha!! I totally made a bunch of my own hairties, though with softer elastic than the ones you’d find at stores. I think it’s a nice thing to throw into some of the trades I do, or eventually giveaways if I get to that point!

  6. Jillann

    I make my own powdered laundry soap & have for years. Email me if you want the recipe.

  7. BB

    I ordered the box after reading your review. Fast shipping was nice!! I loved how they wrapped everything so nicely. Very nice box, but the earrings were a little odd to me. I’ll probably order this again. Thanks for review

  8. Lisa Taylor

    My next box when I have extra $ 🙂

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