February Escape Monthly and coupons

 Island fever sets in every couple of months, and the want for culture, a variety of food options  and trying new things sets in. As traveling costs increase, the amount of trips have been decreasing.  When I found a 20% coupon to try this box! I could not say no, especially when the theme was one of my favorite east coast states: New York.

The box left Oregon on Tuesday and made it to Hawaii by Friday.  Without seeing any spoilers, I was so excited to open this heavy and smelly box.

As I brought the box into the house, I was amazed how heavy it was.  I believe it was four pounds.  There was an aroma coming from the box, first thought: soap.  Here is a view if what I found when I opened the box.

                                          

 At first glance, I found the soap I smelled.  It was exciting to see a variety of food and farmer market like goods inside.  I didn't want to cheat and look at the brochure until after I opened all the different items.  The first item I checked out was the soap, as I unpacked the box I found a great card with a description of the hand made soap.  The smell is potent but will make a great soap for the hubby.

Next up was the food products.  D and I love going to farmer markets and try local artesian treats.  The short bread taxi treats will be consumed on a hike sometime soon.  The West African Peanut Brittle was opened right away and consumed over the weekend.  I was impressed by the smoothness of the brittle and how easy it was to eat one piece after another.  D and I both are looking forward to open up the maple syrup and peanut butter combination.  Ice cream is in the freezer waiting to be topped with the fourth item, hot fudge sauce.

  

The next item was a white box.  I was unsure what to expect in the box.  I was excited to see that they are cherry and chocolate chip shortbread cookies.  D's response to me was, "One set for me and one set for you."  

A cream bag with a small candle inside was at the bottom of the box.  The candle has a very relaxing scent of Green Tea Lemongrass.  This will be placed in my over night bag for one of my trips to help cancel out the smell of a hotel room.

The last major item was a tour book of New York City.  This book tempted me to change my travel plans in May to make a weekday visit to the Big Apple.

  Here is the box in its entirety.  I never took an individual picytre if the classic I <3 NYC

Unpacking Impression: I was looking forward to this box, for I can live vicariously each month through it a and save money for our first house.  D and I could not believe all the goodies that were discovered here.  Each month, one lucky subscriber gets a free trip to the destination of the month.  One Friday, the company sent out an excluse for a vacation in the Adirondacks for three days, plus deals on the items in the box.  I am excited, I was able to use a coupon that will give me 20% off for life of the subscription.  Next month is the Emerald Isle - Ireland.

Coupons-  In the past couple of days I have found two coupons to use.  1) plum district has your first box for 50% off - $25.  2). Use the code irelandescape to receive 20% off your membership.  I believe this is for new members only.