Bulu Box April 2013 unboxing!

Hello all! I have another subscription box unboxing :) This time it's the Bulu Box! I'm going to start off my saying, I'm not a health nut. So at first this box didn't really catch my eye, I thought it was going to just be weight loss samples, vitamins, ect, but I got a free box, so I wanted to go for it. It's not what I thought it was! There are so many things in here! I'm proud to say that this box is going to change the way I care about myself, and this is one box I will be sticking with. There are two types of Bulu Boxes:

The original Bulu Box is a monthy subscription service in which you pay $10 a month for a box of 4-5 premium samples plus lifestyle extras from time to time. As the first and only vitamin and supplement sample box, this box includes a well-rounded sampling of vitamins and supplements that help in all areas of health. Every box is a feel good discovery.

Bulu Box Weightloss is a monthly subscription service in which you pay $10 a month for a box of 4-5 premium weight loss samples such as vitamin and supplement samples, fitness gear and healthy eating tools. The first and only weight loss subscription box, this box was designed with the specific goal of weight loss in mind. Discover products to help you succeed with weight loss.



I'm personally subscribed to the original Bulu Box,  and with this being my first box, I think I'm hooked! As I said above, I'll be keeping this subscription and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves being healthy, or who is just starting out with supplements and vitamins. Who knows, when I decide to start a diet, I may subscribe to both! The boxes come with a card that tells you all about the products, as well as a little booklet of workouts.

This is my first box:



 

The first product received is:

CocoaVia Daily Cocoa Extract Supplement! This product is neat, these are flavored packets that contain cocoa flavanols that are good for supporting cardiovascular health! From the card:

"Improve Circulation: Support cardiovascular health with the delicious taste of rich, dark chocolate packed with cocoa flavanols. Mix one packet into your milk, yogurt, oatmeal or protein drink for a 250 mg boost of heart health support."

This came as a 4 sample variety pack that included a sweetened dark chocolate, unsweetened dark chocolate, cran-raspberry and summer citrus packets. I'm very interested in this product, and I can't wait to try it. I really like that you can put it in a variety of things including milk, yogurt, oatmeal, ect. I think it's awesome to have a product that can be put in multiple things. Also, a little fun fact, this is made my Mars Botanical, which is a subdivision of Mars Incorporated, A.K.A the people who make M&M's :) Now, honestly. if I would have seen these in stores, I would have walked by them without a doubt, but I LOVE being able to get new items right at my door.

You can buy a box with 15 servings for $19.99, making each packet about $1.33, and making this total sample packet about $5.32!

Next up:

EBoost Natural Energy drink mix! I've always heard of these, and I have heard these are pretty delicious! I'm SO happy I got an awesome flavor of two of my favorite fruits, Acai Pomegrante! From the card:

"Natural Energy + Vitamins: If you'd rather stick your hand in a tarantula cage than drink a calorie and sugar loaded energy drink, then EBoost is your solution! EBoost Natural Energy has no sugar and provides lasting energy with a vitamin boost for a healthy immune system!"

Not only does this product not contain sugar, it's also Gluten and Soy free! I haven't tried this yet either, but will certainly do it before I do some yard work tomorrow!

You can purchase a box of 20 packets for $28.00 on their website, making this sample approximately $1.40.

Next:

Barlean's Omega Swirl Fish Oil in Key Lime. This is a sample I wasn't crazy to receive, but it's whatever. I want to say I've tried an orange flavor of this before and it was very gross and oddly textured, but what can you expect, it's fish oil! From the card:

"Delicious Omega-3: Does your fish oil leave a fishy taste in your mouth? Barlean's Omega Swirl is a smoothie-like alternative to traditional fish oil pills. Same energy boosting, bone-building, heart healthy benefits in flavors like Key Lime and Mango Peach."

I'm not crazy about this, but most certainly will try it out. Now one thing I find very weird, is on the back it says "...Has the taste and texture of a key lime pie." How on Earth is a greasy liquid the same texture of key lime pie?...weird :)

You can purchase an 8 oz bottle for $16.27 on their website, making this sample packet approximately $.50 (I made my dad do the math... :))

Next!:



 

This is a Lifestyle Bonus for the month, XyloBurst Xylitol Chewing Gum in Green Tea! This is AWESOME! It's a natural chewing gum made with 100% all natural xylitol and sugar free! From the card:

"Improve Dental Health: Sweetened with Xylitol which has 40% fewer calories than sugar and helps prevent cavities! Your teeth will multitask their way to a lifetime of uneventful dental checkups by chewing XyloBurst gum every day!"



Now I've never chewed Green Tea gum before, but I'm doing it as I type, and holy hell is it delicious! My dad and I are huge fans of Arizona Unsweetened Tea, and this tastes JUST like it with almost a little minty boost! One thing that makes me very happy is that even though this is a sugar-free gum, it doesn't contain Sorbitol, so I can actually chew it! On the back, it says "Remember: Chew XyloBurst gum after each meal, Xylitol can help prevent cavities, XyloBurst is the gum that cleans your teeth! NON-GMO"

I think this was an awesome addition to the box!

You can purchase a 100ct. bottle of this gum on their website for $8.99, or a box with 12 of these blister card packets for $14.99, making this pack of gum roughly $1.25 which is SO cheap!!! I will definitely be purchasing more of this :)

Next up:

BQuick Fuel Performance Protein drink mix in Chocolate. This is another item I've very interested in! I received a Whey Protein packet from Conscious Box this month, and was disappointed because it told of being for muscle gain so when I got this, I almost put it aside for a family member, but thought the packaging was too interesting, so I turned it over to see it offers cardiovascular benefits as well, which I'm all for! From the card:

"Fuel for an Active Life: Packed with 25g of protein and 2000mg of L-Glutamine, FUEL is a performance booster and a functional recovery protein shake. Made with all-natural ingredients, antioxidants and omegas, this is how you fuel your day the right way."

It says that you mix one packet with every 8-10oz of the beverage of your choice and take with a meal, pre-workout, or post-workout! I'm wondering if this tastes similar to the Slim Fast shakes...if so I'll be in love. Another interesting thing, looking at the ingredients on the back, it says it's made with Acai Fruit Powder! I wonder if you can taste it?

You can purchase single serving packets, like this, on their website for $3.95!

Last but not least:

Neo-Chill Suntheanine Chill Pill! Yes, you read that right, a literal chill pill! How cool is that? These clinically tested pills reduce stress, promote relaxation and supports calmness! I definitely have a lot of stress in my life and I can't wait to use this! And the best part about it is that this sample comes with 2 capsules, and on the back it says to take one as needed, so this is a two timing sample! Those are the best :) From the card:

"Focus & Relaxation: Fidgeting with the edges of this card? Shifting focus? Find your chill place with help from Neo-Chill which uses L-Theanine to stimulate alpha waves in the brain leaving you feeling relaxed, yet alert."

Honestly, how neat is this? I said it before, but I can't wait to use this! :)

You can purchase a 24 capsule package on Bulu Box's homepage for $21.19 making each pill about $.88, and making this entire sample packet about $1.76! 

This boxes overall price is $14.18 which is awesome because you only pay $10 a month with FREE shipping! It was even better for me because I got this box free :)

I really think that this subscription service is one of the best out there. The products are awesome, and you get a lot for your money. I love trying new things, and this definitely helps me to do that.

BuluBox.com

CocoaVia.com

EBoost.com

Barleans.com

XyloBurst.com

BQuickNutrition.com