It's Here! January Pop Sugar Must Have Box

My Pop Sugar Must Have box arrived today! I had already viewed spoilers online so I knew what was in it and the suspense was not really there. 

It's here, it's here!

I have to admit, I was still just a little bit excited to open it up.

I wonder what could be inside!

The Details

Sorry! The picture quality sucks!

Must Have Fitness

Merrithew Stability Ball - 65cm (with pump and workout) $38.99

I am not quite sure if this is something that will get any use in my house. I may end up giving it to my mom, or *gasp* putting it on Ebay.

Must Have Fashion

The Remix Timebomb Watch - Black  $44.95 (link is to a similar watch)

The packaging indicates that this is a Pop Sugar Exclusive. It is a huge watch and my teenage son ending up snagging it. The LED lights are neat, but definitely have the potential to be seizure inducing. 

Must Have Beauty

Epicuren Discovery Lip Balm - SPF 15 - Tea Tree Oil $9.00

OMG, I love this stuff. Thank you, Pop Sugar for feeding my lip balm addiction. 

Must Have Food

Popbar Hot Chocolate on a Stick - Milk Chocolate and Dark Chocolate $2.99 each

My husband snagged the milk chocolate one and broke off a piece before he read that you are supposed to stir it into a mug of steamed milk. It is really good! The chocolate is very smooth and I doubt we will use either one in its intended manner.

Jet-Puffed Vanilla Mallow Bits

These taste just like the little marshmallow pieces in Lucky Charms cereal. They have the exact same texture as well. I always used to pick out the little marshmallow pieces when I was younger so I am thrilled these were in there. It's the little things that make me happy. 

Special Extras

Think Thin Bars (3) - Creamy Peanut Butter, Crunch Caramel Chocolate Dipped Mixed Nuts and Dark Chocolate Coconut 

I was glad to see these are gluten free, but disappointed to see so much soy in the ingredient list. I try to stay gluten and soy free as much as possible due to food allergies so I don't think I will be trying these. I guess my boys will have a few surprises in their lunches on Monday.

Casetagram $15 off coupon

Unfortunately, Casetagram does not have cases for my phone so I may be passing this along to someone in my family who has an iPhone. Cute concept and a high value coupon. The cases appear to be in the $35-$40 range so $15 off is a great deal.

Verdict

All in all, the retail value exceeds the $35 price tag. Was it a good value for me? Not really. I don't have a need or desire for the high value items (watch and stability ball). Was it a good value for others? I am sure it was, just not for me. 

I will probably get the February box, but if that one fails to wow me I don't think I can continue to justify the high price tag. I already subscribe to Love With Food, Cravebox and Julep; and just found out I will start getting The Goodies.Co box as well. I want to like Pop Sugar, I really do. Please wow me in February!