UPDATE: TRYING OUT SUBSCRIPTION BOXES


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Lately I've been giving a couple of "bookish" subscription boxes a chance. These are a fun way to get a random, surprise assortment of items that can be a nice little treat at the right price point and delivery cadence. 
These are the two different services that I've tried out: 








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