This Subscription Box Saturday, let’s talk about the January 2013 Goodies I received. I love my Goodies box because I generally receive around five to eight new snacks to try for only $7 (shipping is free). It’s a steal. I’ve loved almost every box. This one was my least favorite and I’m sad that this was the first box a lot of people got as I recommended Christmas gifts. No worries, it wasn’t a bad box. Just not my favorite.
I did like the concept of the first Goodies box of the new year…
You might think that the reason why I wasn’t a fan of the box was that they focused on healthier treats or what they call “sensible foods” to help “fulfill those healthy lifestyle resolutions” in the New Year, but that really isn’t it. I feel like my Love with Food boxes do that every month and nearly always love the contents.
January 2013 Goodies Box Contents
Goodies encourages you to write reviews of the products on their website. You can rate the snack out of 5 scale rating. Then you answer the following question
In a perfect world*, would you eat this?
After trying these goodies, here are the reviews I posted on their website:
Nature’s Bakery Fig Bar – Stone Ground Whole Wheat Raspberry – 3/5 ~ Never again.
I didn’t hate it. I just wouldn’t make the effort to purchase these. And if I were in a pinch and saw it on a shelf with other similar options, I’d probably choose the other. Sure, this tasted like a fig bar made with whole wheat ingredients. I really couldn’t taste the raspberry, though. It was fine, but it just did not “wow” me. I only chose that I’d eat this “never again” because I wouldn’t seek it out. Not worth the 220 calories, in my opinion.
Wild Garden Traditional Hummus & Pita Chips – 2/5 – Never again
For only 200 calories, I was really looking forward to this afternoon snack at work! I did find it strange that the hummus “dip” need not be opened until after opening. I tried one of the pita chips and they were flavorless and very disappointing. I didn’t like the hummus dip either and I *love* hummus! This was the first subscription box snack ever that I couldn’t finish. I did throw this one away. Sorry! 😦
Skeeter Snacks Cookie – Chocolate 3 – 4/5 ~ Sometimes
I tried a Skeeter Chocolate Chunk cookie in my November Love with Food box and liked them a lot. I mean – Cookie? chocolate? And now – chocolate 3 times? Done. These aren’t soft cookies, but still quite yummy. Two come in a pack for 190 calories. I had them with coffee. 😉 This is the perfect cookie for those allergic to tree nuts. They never put nuts in their cookies and they don’t have any in their facility to come into contact with them either.
Go Nola Blueberry Wave Granola – 3/5 ~ Sometimes
I like my granola as cereal – with milk or maybe even yogurt. I emptied the packet into a bowl and there was barely any there! I looked at the package – it was only a quarter of a cup. I guess it maybe should have been opened as a snack only. However, the pieces were so small that I can’t imagine picking them up with my fingers. Good ingredients and the flavor was good overall. I just wanted more of it. But I guess a 1/2 cup of that would have meant a lot more calories, too.
Flamous Brand Organic Falafel Chips – Spicy – 3/5 ~ Sometimes
I love what this company stands for with ZERO gluten, wheat, dairy, lactose, trans fat, cholesterol, msg, gmo, hydrogenated oil, preservatives, nor artificial colors or flavors. The falafel flavor was good, but the flavor of the spice was more warming than spicy. Nice with 3 g of fiber and 3 g protein, which is pretty good for a chip.
Stretch Island Fruit – Cherry Berry Fruit Chews – 3/5 ~ Never again
If you like fruit snacks, these’ll be for you. They just aren’t something I tend to buy. And these didn’t change my mind. The ingredients include: pple puree concentrate, cherry puree concentrate, orange juice concentrate (concentrated orange juice, orange pulp, orange oil), natural flavor. Maybe it’s a better alternative for your kids if they eat fruit snacks similar to this?
Cascal Soft Drink – Berry Cassis – 3/5 – Never again
I was excited to try this flavor! I need to read up on what “fermented soda” is. The insert card just says, “The benefits of a fermented drink have been known to include detoxification and boosting energy levels.” I do know that regular energy drinks are not healthy. However, I do enjoy an Archer Farms Sugar Free Raspberry or Cherry Citrus beverage from time to time. And to me, those flavors are much better than the berry cassis I tried here.
Oh well, it was only $7 to try something new. I’m sure next month will be better! I always love to see what themes they put together.
And in case you are curious, these are the Goodies I received in 2012:
December 2012 – Naughty or Nice!
November 2012 – Entertaining Made Simple
October 2012 – My First Box!
What is your favorite healthy, packaged goodie?
Cheers~
Carrie
Season It Already! 
There are tons of these snack boxes [and other goodie focused boxes] popping up! I think the concept is awesome and love how you get the chance to try new things before committing to a whole bag or box… But it’s a bummer when the box is full of not so good goodies
I’ve been interested in trying those fig bars, hoping they were like Fig Newtons, but glad to know they’re not worth it. Money saved!
$7 is a steal for all you got though. Always nice to try new things!
I don’t really have a favorite healthy packaged goodie. They would all be unhealthy…lol!! I’m a sucker for fruit roll-ups! For $7 it was worth trying them and knowing what you would/would not purchase again.