As we rush along with our busy schedules, it can be hard to find time to slow down and connect with ourselves and feel gratitude for our lives. The founders of Yuzen, Jen and Ted Ning hope to help us do just that with their monthly subscription service specializing in earth friendly, natural and organic products that deliver a little bit of zen into our lives.
Ted is the executive director of LOHAS, an organization whose mission is create a community of consumers and companies interested in health, environment, social justice and sustainable living. I met Ted at a local LOHAS networking event and was totally impressed with his dedication to creating a conscious consumer marketplace. Yuzen is one more way to do that.
What makes Yuzen Box unique?
At first glance the Yuzen Box looks similar to other subscription delivery services like Conscious Box, Birch Box or Eco Emi but there are a couple of differences that make it unique:
- Most products are full-sized or premium samples.
- Focus on luxurious, pampering products.
- Each box is valued at $55 or more.
- Packaging is eco-friendly but with an upscale feel.
- Each box comes with a piece of authentic Japanese paper called yuzen (also known as chiyogami).
Can I have a peek inside?
Every month is different but here's what arrived in the August box:
- CowGirl ranch hand cream - a solid lotion bar shaped like a flower. Love!!
- Pangea Organics - deluxe samples of facial mask and facial cream.
- LA Fresh - 4 different biodegradable towelettes - perfect for my travel bag!
- Honey Stinger organic energy chews in an amazing pomegranate flavor.
- St. Claire's Organics Spearmints - going straight into my purse!
How do I sign up?
Yuzen box is $26 a month. Sign up for a single month, 3 months, 6 months or ongoing. Prices include shipping. Perfect for gifts too. In fact, I think it would make a wonderful teacher gift!
Win a Yuzen Box!
Ted and Jen kindly offered to do a giveaway to help launch their exciting new company. One lucky Mindful Momma reader will get a Yuzen Box delivered to their door! Usually the contents of each month's box are top secret but I get to give you a sneak peek at the October box! Doesn't it look scrumptious?
Just use the Rafflecopter form below to enter. The giveaway will run through midnight on Wednesday, October 17th. You must be a U.S. resident to win.
Good Luck!
(Disclosure: I received a free Yuzen box in exchange for my honest opinion.)
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i'm always looking for a good lotion/hand cream, so something like that would be great- the cowgirl stuff sounds awesome!
Posted by: April Gray | October 11, 2012 at 01:21 AM
Natural hair care products.
Posted by: Amanda | October 11, 2012 at 03:41 AM
Love the Coola sunscreen and La Fresh products , would like tosee those :)
Posted by: Rosa | October 11, 2012 at 04:37 AM
I'd love to see lots of delicious and healthy snacks!
Nancy
allibrary (at) aol (dot) com
Posted by: Nancy | October 11, 2012 at 05:03 AM
i would love to win, some pampering is really needed around here
Posted by: mary tr | October 11, 2012 at 08:21 AM
I would love to see a box with hand cream that can see me through Ohio winter and twice daily dog walks! Thanks for the giveaway.
Posted by: Kathryn Algozzine | October 11, 2012 at 09:38 AM
I've seen Yuzen but I've never gotten a box.. I'd like to see some eco friendly make up too, it's not easy to find.
Posted by: Jessica R. | October 11, 2012 at 10:23 AM
Kid's snack samples.
Posted by: Lori Davis | October 11, 2012 at 10:42 AM
I would love to see Skoy cloths!
Posted by: Farrah | October 11, 2012 at 10:46 AM
awesome giveaway!! some really great products
Posted by: KP | October 11, 2012 at 10:53 AM
So many to choose from! I would be interested in Cowgirl hand cream, Mrs. Meyers soap,Honey Stinger energy chews, Himala salts, and LA Fresh body soother.
Posted by: Kristen | October 11, 2012 at 12:12 PM
beeswax candles
Posted by: marilyn | October 11, 2012 at 02:37 PM
I'd love to see 100% natural and organic skin care products, especially that use coconut oil and green makeup products!
Posted by: Ashley | October 11, 2012 at 02:56 PM
Green Shield please :)
Posted by: Planetpuzzleleague | October 11, 2012 at 03:56 PM
Biao products!
Posted by: Annie Peterson | October 11, 2012 at 04:58 PM
i would love to see non-dairy products! and natural hair products. Love the satchels!
Posted by: Claudia L | October 11, 2012 at 05:08 PM
Skin care items,Chocolates,Kids items
Posted by: Swan | October 11, 2012 at 10:11 PM
This would make a great gift. I love the variety of products included.
Posted by: Caterinapetty | October 12, 2012 at 03:58 AM
I'd love to see some kid items thrown in too :)
Posted by: Courtney | October 12, 2012 at 07:14 PM
I'd love to try energy chews!
Posted by: Calli | October 13, 2012 at 12:06 PM
I like to see more of peopletowels, primavera organic products, cowgirl products, pangea organics ecocentric skincare products, and la fresh sachets. I do like to honey stinger organic chews.
Posted by: Diana Vuong | October 13, 2012 at 09:18 PM
I'd like to see candles and healthy chocolate and snacks.
Posted by: Valerie | October 14, 2012 at 04:47 AM
The mix that I see on the Yuzen site looks great: some beauty products, some green household products, some natural foods, etc. As long as they leave the supplements and protein shakes to some of the other boxes, this one will be terrific.
Posted by: Dani K | October 14, 2012 at 06:11 AM
What a fabulous giveaway prize...
I would enjoy getting perfume oil
samples, organic coffee and tea samples,
anti-aging samples, etc.!
Many thanks, Cindi
Posted by: Cindi | October 14, 2012 at 12:22 PM
I'd love some lipbalms, lip glosses and teabags.
Posted by: Emily N. | October 14, 2012 at 03:07 PM