Seventeen Minutes: Subscription boxes for Mums

Seventeen Minutes is a brand that offers self-care boxes for mums, because while you’re busy looking after everyone else whose looking after you?

Founded by mum of two Sara, Seventeen Minutes offers the ultimate dose of relaxation straight to your door.

Did you know that the average mum has just 17 minutes a day to herself? 17 minutes. Not a lot I’m sure you’ll agree so Sara created these boxes to help you enjoy what limited time you do get to yourself.

Each box is filled with a selection of goodies designed to help you take some time out, remove yourself from mummy duty for a while and chill.

The best part is unlike many other brands you don’t have to sign up and commit to a long term subscription; you can purchase as a one off (£15 +p&p), or sign up for two (£35+p&p) or 4 boxes (£65+p&p) and included within each box is a motivational message along with a personal thank you.

It’s a sweet little touch that reminds you that you’re not buying from a big brand, you’re buying from and supporting a small business.

The launch box is brilliant and features two of my most favourite things; Spacemasks and Chocolate. Preferably to be used together!

For those of you unfamiliar with Spacemasks, they are self heating eye masks of pure joy that transport you to a land far, far away.

Lasting approximately 15 minutes that gives you just enough time to chow down on the super cute  Creighton’s Chocolaterie chocolate heart.

Generous in size and creamy and delicious in taste you will need to hide this from your children, no question!

Also within the box is a Teapigs bolly good chai tea sachet. I have to be honest I’m not a chai tea latte kinda girl but if you are or have yet to try them and want to then now’s your chance!

Last buy by no means least is the inclusion of a book called ‘Life Lessons from Remarkable Women’, a book about tales of triumph, failure and learning to love yourself.

If you could share one lesson from your life with every woman, what would it be?

That is the question this book by Stylist magazine asked a group of women from the worlds of entertainment, politics, sports and fashion and is perfect when you find yourself with some spare time and wish to feel empowered.

If all of this was not enough, £1 from the sale of every box goes to Pandas Foundation UK who give support to people coping with Pre and Postnatal Mental Illnesses, as well as their families, friends and carers.

As someone who has struggle with mental illness and postnatal depression this is a cause close to my heart and I think it is a wonderful and generous gift that founder Sara has offered.

So ladies, lets support one another!

Know a mum who could do with a little pick-me-up? Know a mum who is struggling? Need some ME time desperately? Then check out Seventeen Minutes.

Their boxes will leave you feeling better about yourself for far longer than just 17 minutes.

Limited Edition Selfridges Birchbox

Birchbox, the pioneers of beauty subscription and leaders in beauty e-commerce are celebrating their 5^th Birthday and to celebrate they have created a Build Your Own Birchbox pop up in London’s Selfridges!

From 28^th August-28^th September beauty lovers can visit the Build Your Own Birchbox space at The Beauty Workshop in Selfridges and build their very own box for just £15.

Can’t get down to London then fear not, there’s no need for you to miss out as you can purchase your very own Limited Edition Selfridges Birchbox online now!

This beautiful box contains eight must try products, with four full size and four deluxe samples.

For £20 you’ll be treated to all this lovely lot beautifully presented in a pretty pink box;

Cowshed Knackered Cow Relaxing Bath & Shower Gel 100ml

Eyeko Fat Eye Stick in Gilt - Full Size

NUXE Crème Fraiche de Beauté Mask - Full Size

Philip Kingsley Body Building Shampoo

Philip Kingsley Body Building Conditioner

Regenerate Enamel Science Advanced Toothpaste

Soigne Nail Lacquer in Mousse aux Framboises - Full Size

Wild About Beauty Lip Pencil Duo in Fiona - Full Size

I have to say, for £20 I’m really impressed with this box. It contains a great mix of products and brands and is exceptional value for money. The WAB Lip Pencil costs £14.50 and the NUXE mask costs a whopping £18.50 if you were to buy it separately so it’s a bit of a no brainer price wise!

 Also may I add that unlike some other beauty boxes I’ve come across that pop really gross nail colours in, the Soigne Nail Lacquer is a very pretty, wearable pink and I’d hand on heart say that I would use everything that comes in this box.

The Limited Edition Selfridges Birchbox won’t hang around for long but you can still grab one online now from Selfridges where they cost £20.

Pooch Pack!

Ok, so I’m well aware that this Isn’t a beauty related post, but it’s such a fab idea I had to share!

For all of you peeps with pooches, Pooch Pack is essentially a monthly subscription box full of goodies for dogs.

From £16.95, every month your woofy will receive a box containing 5 or 6 surprise goodies

It works the same way as a beauty box subscription with the following steps;

First, choose your subscription from their 3 available options. You can subscribe month to month, every 3 or every 6 months and you can cancel at any time.

Next, tell them more about your special four legged friend, as they cater each box for your dog's size.

Finally, make your payment, sit back and wait for the box to be delivered. The value of each box will be more than you've paid and boxes are sent out around the 15th of every month.

Now, my pup (well he’s not a pup anymore he’s 5) is super pampered and I really liked the idea of this!

The only down side, it is quite expensive, but then as any pet owners will know, looking after and treating your dogs is an expensive business anyway.

You can order your own Pooch Pack from their website now.