Fancy Pants Food December 2013 Box Review

I've taken my time on this review because Fancy Pants Food is no more! They sent out an email in December that announced the end of the company. It seems like so many subscription box services come and go, you know?? I thought I'd go on and do the review for this December box, just for future reference on food boxes. This niche in particular seems to me to really have a hard time with consistency and sustainability.... 

Fancy Pants Food was a food subscription service that delivered a monthly box of 5-8 trial size products. The products were "amazing food that you've probably never heard about" for a cost of $10/month. My first box was slow to arrive but I was expecting the second one around the end of the month in December and received it with no delays. 

Here's first looks:

And the breakdown:

Halfpops Popcorn Snack, $1.50
Chia Shots Chia Seeds, $1

Brix Chocolate, $1 - These are a fun concept! You use little bites to do tastings with wine! 

JimmyBar, $2.50 - These are made in Chicago and are gluten and dairy free. Only 180 calories and no artificial ingredients, sounds like a great and easy snack!

TeeChia Cereal, $1.70 - This definitely looked way too healthy for me but the hubs enjoyed it! LOL!

So I came up with a total value of $7.70 for this box. The value was less than the cost of the box for the second month in a row. I try to give a subscription a few months before I really make a judgement on it but I'm afraid I would have been headed towards canceling this one after this second low value box even if the company hadn't tanked. I love the idea of food/snack subscriptions but I feel like I have a hard time finding one with the value I expect when spending my money on a box filled with things someone else is picking!

Fancy Pants Food November 2013 Box Review

I was starting to wonder about my first Fancy Pants Food box! I ordered on October 30th and my first finally box arrived on November 20. I was excited to see what was inside!

This is a relatively new food subscription service that delivers a monthly box of 5-8 trial size products. The products are "amazing food that you've probably never heard about" for a cost of $10/month. I've kind of been lukewarm about these types of boxes in the past (Goodies, Love With Food) mostly because, even if it's only $10 (or $7 or $12), I expect the value to be at least what I paid. Thats reasonable, right??


Anyways, on to Fancy Pants Food! Here's first looks:

And the breakdown:

Snapz Zucchini Chips, $1.50

Hint Mint chocolate mints, $2.50 - reviews on Amazon say that these basically taste just like Thin Mint cookies! I'm not much for sweets but my kid will love them!

Lord Levington Nuts, $2 - we've gotten these in lots of boxes and hubs will be happy to have some more!

Cocomels, $1.50 - We've gotten these before but I made myself try them this time. Um... They taste like salt water taffy/caramel/coconut. I'm not a fan but, seriously, I'm not much for sweets so I'm the wrong person to ask! LOL

Oats Granola Dark Chocolate, $1 - this stuff looks awesome! Hubs will be all over this!

Kelapo Coconut Oil, $.50 - we've used coconut oil for years and will happily use this up!

So I came up with a total value of $9 for this box. There wasn't really anything surprising or new but the items are all things we will eat and enjoy (well, maybe not the zucchini... Haha). I try to give a subscription a few months before I really make a judgement on it and that's the plan with this one! Interested to see what the next couple of months bring!