Manic Monday Vol.15 | 5 Subscription Boxes 2026 + Coupon Codes | SMALL BUSINESS EDITION

Added: 2026-05-26

[00:00:00]Hey beautifuls, welcome back to my channel. Today, today is Monday and that of course means it is time for another manic Monday. We are going to be going through five different subscription boxes and products today in our video. I do have some new things. I have some returning favorites. It's going to be a great Manic Monday. Per usual, I'm going to be posting all of the links information down below in my description box. So, if you guys want to go shopping, support any of these brands.

[00:00:28]If you need coupon codes, I have all of that listed down below for you. Just click on that video description box. It then will expand and it will show you information for each brand. So, we're going to get started with that here in just a second. I first off have to give you all a great shout out. That sounded really aggressive, you all. But I meant it with a heart like you know it's all coming in love. So, I have to tell you guys that for the last 10 days I have had family visiting. I did post up here on YouTube that my family was in visiting and I had a lot going on and I couldn't make as many videos as I normally do because they were all here.

[00:01:06]It was a great distraction, but it's just very challenging to work from home when you have family living with you at the same time. So, I ended up not doing as many videos. But I kid you not, when I missed the manic Monday last week, the comments that came through, I thought you guys were going to murder me. I mean, like, there were so many people upset and they meant it in love and that's how I received it was in love.

[00:01:33]So, I was just shocked when they were in caps and they're like, "Where's manic Monday? Did you forget what day it is?

[00:01:39]You skipped Monday." I mean, the pure panic. So, first off, I have to tell you I'm very sorry that I did that to you and that I skipped it. But I also wanted to just say thank you because Manic Monday was built off of the idea of giving small businesses a platform and allowing them to share their products and then allowing you guys to find new products out there. I mean, there's so many brands to look at that I just wanted to give them an opportunity, a chance to show you their items. And the fact that you guys show up every week for this episode and that you miss it dearly when I don't post, it means a lot not only to me but also to these small businesses. So the fact that you are here and you want to see it every week was just awesome. So I am sorry that I skipped it last week, but we're back today. I have more small businesses to share with you and they greatly appreciate your support as well. Whether that's in purchasing or even just watching this episode to get to know their brand because that way if you're ever out and about and somebody says, "Man, I wish I could get a t-shirt subscription." You can go, "Hey, I know this really great t-shirt subscription that Sydney's unboxed." And then you can talk about it. So even if it's not you purchasing, you are still helping them out even with word of mouth. And I just love that we've created that community here. So, I heard you loud and clear.

[00:03:02]Don't skip Manic Mondays in the future.

[00:03:05]But also, I just wanted to say thank you for being so supportive. But on that note, I am back to filming now. We are going to be back to our regular scheduled programming. My brother and his wife did fly home back to New York, so they are gone. My parents are still here. They live in the Philippines, and they came back home for a visit. It looks like they're going to be here with me longer than what I originally thought, which is great. So, I'm absolutely thrilled about that because one benefit for all of us is they're going to be here in June, which is when the next drop is coming. Here's your very early spoiler, you guys. We are so early into this, but there is another drop coming and they're going to be here to help with that. So, I am very excited about that that they are here a little bit longer. I figure it's a great exchange for me to give them room and board. Then they can help me with the drop, which technically, now that I think about it, they were helping me with the drop before, but you know what I mean. It all works out. The point is is that I am back to filming and we will have regular content going forward. So yes, we're going to go ahead and get started today. We're going to go through this manic Monday. We have lots to share. So let's go ahead and get started.

[00:04:20]So, first up, we are checking out a new brand that I had never tried before.

[00:04:25]Actually, to be completely honest with you guys, I hadn't even heard of this brand. And they reached out and said, "Hey, we would love to send you a PR package. Try it out. If you like it, share it with your audience." Well, here I am sharing it. So, you know what that means. So, this brand I'm actually really impressed with. And now knowing of them, I definitely want to try more products from them. So, the brand is called Nature Sustained. They sent over their shampoo and conditioner bundle so that way I could try them out, which I was able to do. So, for the last week, I've been trying out these two hair care products. They have all sorts of products though in their lineup for hair and then also body care. What makes them different than other beauty companies out there is they are all plant-based and they don't add fragrance to any of their products. So, this is all natural beauty. And when I say natural, it is the purest natural form you could ever get. This goes even beyond clean beauty because clean beauty can still add fragrance to their products. They can add chemicals. That is not this brand.

[00:05:27]This brand is focused on being plant-based only. So, it is all organic and it's all naturally derived. So, this one is natural probiotics. It is raw plants that they put together in the shampoo and conditioner. They're cruelty-free. They're vegan. They're GMO free, chemical free as well. They're eco-friendly. And it's a biodegradable formula. Even the packaging that they use to ship everything in. You can recycle all of this. So, their packaging is nothing fancy, but because they are focused on being better for you and better for the planet, it totally makes sense and I'm absolutely okay with it.

[00:06:04]So, this is what it looked like here for the actual box that was sent to me. You can purchase this bundle on their website if you would like to do so. I'll include a link down below for you. I can't remember if they included a coupon code or not, but if they did, I'll also put that down there. So, this is what it looks like when you first open up your box. Up here at the top, they actually give you a how it's made instruction guide on how they created the formula.

[00:06:30]So, they mentioned that they go to Thailand's jungle to find the best soap, berries, fruits, plants, and spring butter. They put everything into a tub.

[00:06:38]They add effective microorganisms and let it ferment for 3 months is how long it sits in that tub. Then, they're going to strain all of the plant matter out of that mixture. And then, they're going to bottle this up. And then that is what you're receiving. So what's great about these formulas is that's all that's inside of them is plants and berries and it's all natural products. There's no fragrance. So I will tell you if you are sensitive to fragrance, you're going to love this product because they don't add anything to it. There's no chemicals in here that will be harsh for your skin either. So if you have sensitive skin or a sensitive scalp, you're going to like these products as well for that reason.

[00:07:17]So the ingredient list on here is spring water. Then there's wildcrafted soapnut.

[00:07:23]There's lime, elephant apples, Indian laurel leaves, pineapple, natural probiotics, and then that's it. They just mix everything together. That's what's then fermented for 3 months. It's all non-GMO as well, which is another plus. So, this is what it looks like for the packaging. And they've got some of the information on here. They do have an expiration of 24 months after you open this bottle, which to be honest with you guys, I don't know who's opening up their shampoo and then letting it sit there for 2 years afterwards. But just so you know, it will go bad after 2 years. The only reason is because these are natural products. So that's the reason why there is an expiration with that, but I think it's still fine. They also are going to give you a little disclaimer regarding the scent. So, I will tell you the scent did not bother me at all on this product, but they do let you know that because it's undergone natural processes, which is the fermenting, it will have a distinctive fermented smell. It is a strong scent, but it does smell fermented to me. And I'm okay with that scent because I've smelled it before. So, I don't feel like this is bad. It's definitely not fragrance, though. There's no floral notes to this at all. It's just a strong fermented berry scent. and that's all I'm getting out of it. They also included their conditioner as well. The ingredient list is very similar to the shampoo. However, it is in a slightly different order, so they use more of some ingredients than others. They also added in here rice brand powder. So, there are a couple of extra ingredients in here, but they're still natural for this conditioner. So, here's my review on this. Like I said, I think this is awesome. If you are wanting something that is naturally derived, this has got to be the cleanest formula that I've ever seen. And the fact that it really is only plants, it is just great for that reason. So, if you are looking for something that's non-toxic and that is plant-based, this is the cleanest lineup I've ever seen on an ingredient list. But my hair felt clean afterwards. It felt soft when I used the conditioner. I do recommend use the conditioner with the shampoo. I noticed when I didn't use the conditioner that my hair didn't feel as soft as I wanted it to. So, I feel like the conditioner, you need to definitely get that. So, all in all, I do approve of this brand. If you guys want to check it out, like I said, I am going to be posting a link down below for you. Next up, we're going to be checking out the new subscription. This is a monthly subscription put together by a small business. So, every month you can receive either a set of panties inside of your subscription or you can go with the panty and matching bralette subscription. So, that's what I go with and that's what I have here. This is going to be the May subscription that I'm going to open up for you guys. If you order here in the month of May, this is the same design that you are going to receive. I do have a discount code down below. That code will save you some money off of your first order and it's if you purchase both the bralette and the panty subscription, you'll save a little bit more. I think I also have a coupon though just for the panty subscription. I think you know I really should double check these. But the point is that it's a great subscription. The information is all down below there for you. Oo, I got more here than what I was expecting. Okay, so I do have a note in here from the owner, which the owner's name is Bri, by the way. So, if you guys sign up, you can say hi to Bri when you check out. She says, "Sydney, we are sending you both the underwear subscription and the matching set so your viewers can see both of them." So, I love that. So, she included in here both of them for me to show you guys.

[00:11:05]So, usually I just go with the matching bralette and panty subscription, but she included the extra panty to show you what it would look like. All right, we're going to open up the matching set first. So, this is usually what I get in my subscription. Let's do this bralette.

[00:11:18]So this is what it looks like. Here we have a ribbed blue bralette inside. This one is from a brand called Vot or Voit.

[00:11:28]This is what it looks like on the tag.

[00:11:30]So see, isn't it great? You get introduced to different brands out there. And these might be small businesses, too. I'm not sure, but you know, isn't it nice that you can support small business after small business through them? So this is what our bralette will look like. Oh, there's hearts. I just saw in the back that there are hearts on the straps. Why has no one else done this? That is the cutest thing ever. I love that. That is so cute. What a great little detail. So, this is what they look like. You get these little metal hearts and then also the circles down here at the bottom. So, these are adjustable straps, which is great. And then this does not have any underwires in it because it is a bralette. So, you get the ribbed pattern, which this is what it looks like here. So, if you're not sure what I mean when I say ribbed, it's just got a little bit of that texture to it. This elastic band on the bottom is very stretchy. This is how I prefer my bralettes because you stay in place where you're supposed to be at. So, I like having the elastic band around the bottom. It's over an inch thick as well.

[00:12:38]So, I really like how wide the band is.

[00:12:42]This is very soft. This is one of the softest ones that I've ever had. Let me see if it says what it's made out of, but it feels like 100% cotton to be honest with you. I'm sure there's some spandex in here because of the elastic and everything, but it is so soft, which means the panties are going to be just as soft as well. So, here is the matching panty that goes along with it.

[00:13:06]These are also very cute, but they are so soft. I feel like this month the softness is outweighing the cuteness and I really like that because they're super comfortable. Then it is 100% cotton. It says that right on the edge here. 100.

[00:13:20]Okay, great. Now, this is machine washable as well. See, I knew these were softer than usual. So, this is what the panty will look like. And then, like I said, it matches. So, it does have that rib texture. Seriously though, you will not regret this one if you guys decide to go with that set. It is so soft. I can't wait to wear that. So then this is the extra one that she sent over. So if you decide to not go with the matching subscription and you want to try this one out instead, this is where you will get one panty sent to you every month.

[00:13:52]Now I think the panty varies every month. So this is what it will look like for this one. Ooh, we get a lacy one.

[00:14:02]Oh, look at how cute you are. This is like a gorgeous country fit. You know what I mean? I think it's just with the lace and the yellow. It is giving me these country vibes. So, this is what it looks like for the panty. And this one is by a different brand. It's called Li Love Love Libby XO is the brand name on this one. So, these are all made by a brand in Portland, Oregon, actually. So, see this is a small business. This has a similar design where it is that rib texture, still very soft, but it is a different manufacturer. So, it's not going to be the exact same style as the one that I showed you before. So, if you guys decide to go with the pantyon subscription, this is what you will receive. It's going to arrive in this cute little bundle here like this. And then you're going to get one panty each month. And I think I have a discount code for this one as well. I think so.

[00:14:56]If you want to support Bri with her subscription, I'm going to be posting the link down below. Definitely go check it out. I do recommend this brand. I feel like she has really great quality products. Every month that I've gotten this, I have used every set that I've received. I love wearing them. They're comfortable to wear in. They're great to have around the house. It's just a really nice subscription. Next up, we're going to be checking out the Vela Box subscription. This one is going to be for May 2026. Now, Vela Box is a candle subscription. So, every month you're going to receive one candle inside of your box. You're also going to receive one free bonus product that everyone will receive that month. Now, what's cool about the candle is that is based off of your scent quiz. So, if you guys decide to try this subscription out, you're first going to take a quiz online. It's free to take and it's just going to ask you what you like for candle scents and what you don't like for scents. Then, every month, they're going to pair you with a candle based off of what you've selected in your quiz. I do feel like they follow that quiz really well. I've yet to have a candle that I hated. I mean, honestly, I don't even know if that's ever happened.

[00:16:06]So, they do follow the quiz really well in my opinion. So, this is what it looks like when you open it up for May.

[00:16:12]Doesn't it look so springy and happy?

[00:16:15]Make room for what's blooming. This is so cute. Look at this cute like country cottage vibe. I love it, you guys. So pretty. Oh, and there's ladybugs on the bag. All right, let me show you what this looks like. You guys see the little ladybugs? So adorable. So, every month your candle's going to be wrapped up in one of these bags. These bags I have kept and I give them as gift bags. You can fill them with candy or chocolates.

[00:16:43]I've also put in here coffee grounds before. I always line it with like a plastic like a Ziploc bag is what I'll put in there first. And that way you can seal it if you are doing coffee grounds.

[00:16:53]but they make a great gift option that is fairly inexpensive as well. So, I always save these bags and then I'll find a use for them somewhere. So, every month Velobbox will partner up with a different candle maker that is a small business artisan. So, they actually will accept applications. So, if you are a candle maker and you would like to get your candles out to the world, you can actually go online to their website and apply. Let them know what candles you have. If you're selected, then your candles actually get featured in their monthly box. So, the featured candle maker for May is Vanilla and Spruce.

[00:17:30]This business is based in Columbus, Ohio. They do have a website which is vanilla andspruce.com if you want to go check it out. This is a paraben-free company and they focus on nostalgia, dreamy, and cozy with all of the candles that they make. So, based off of all of the candles that they offered to Vella Box this month, the candle that matched up with my scent quiz was pink clouds.

[00:17:56]So, this is what it looks like here. So, the scent notes are apricot rain and warm pavlova. I don't know what pavlova means. It does say don't give up on the corner. Look at this cute little note.

[00:18:09]So, that's adorable. So, this is what it looks like. And then, like I mentioned, here are the scent notes down below.

[00:18:15]This is a 16oz soy wax candle. All of the candles you get from Vela Box will be soy wax. So that is one guarantee.

[00:18:24]They also guarantee that you're going to receive a cotton wick every single month. So you're not going to get a wooden wick ever with the Velabox subscription. So just so you know ahead of time. Ooh. Okay. This is very strong.

[00:18:37]It's a stronger scent than what I was expecting. My first thought was soap. It smells muskier. It must be the rain notes that they've added. But I'm smelling like a bathroom scent. Like this to me smells like a soapy soap bar with muskier notes. It is good though.

[00:18:56]There's some vibrancy in there.

[00:18:57]Something is standing out. Is that the apricot? I don't know what Pavlova smells like. I don't even know what Pavlova is. So, I can't quite figure out if that's what I'm smelling or if it's the apricot. But, it's a good scent. If you like a clean, fresh scent with muskier notes, you're going to like this candle. Now, the free item that I have inside of my box is the exact same scent, but it's been bottled as a fragrance rollon. So, this one is 10 mil and then it's all been sealed up. So, you get a glass bottle and you can roll this scent on. So, not only do you get to smell it at home as a candle, you're also going to get it in the form of a travel roll on and you can take it with you. So, I'm going to be posting the link down below, but also I have a half off code, you guys. You can save 50% off at Villa Box. So, make sure you use that code when you first sign up and then you get your first order for half off. Next up, we're going to check out Shabby Lane for May. This is our featured bundle.

[00:19:53]So, we were just talking about what is the best t-shirt subscription out there.

[00:19:56]Well, I think it's Shaby Lane. So, once again, this is another small business.

[00:20:01]She will handcraft all of her t-shirts every single month. If you guys decide to sign up to the subscription, I do have a discount code down below for you.

[00:20:10]Every month you are going to get a t-shirt. You are able to choose your sizing and again I forget the sizing but I know it's inclusive. I know she has a broad range but I will include the link and then you'll be able to see what the sizing is. But every month you'll get your t-shirt and then you're also going to get a free bonus item. I am seeing blue for May. Look at that. Now this makes sense. Positive mind vibes in life. Look at this. Oh my gosh. This is adorable. I love it. Okay, this one is really I say this every month. I'm like, "Oh, this is so cute. This is cuter than all the other ones before." And then the very next month shows up and I say the same thing again. So, this is the featured t-shirt for May. If you order in the month of May, this is the t-shirt you're going to get. So, if you want the same one and you want to be twinsies, you got to make sure you order here in May. This is so cute. And I love the blue. This blue is like a sky blue, so it's vibrant and bright, which is why I think she went with like the positive vibes. It's got the white vinyl on the front here, so there's no glitter or anything in it, but it's really pretty.

[00:21:23]These are short sleeve t-shirts, so this is what it looks like here. They are 100% cotton. Look at how cute it is. I love it. And then for our free bonus gift this month, we did receive a piece of jewelry. So, she did include a note on the back and she says, "I'm so excited about the upcoming summer. I hope you're able to get outdoors more and enjoy nature. Take a walk and see the beauty all around you. Keep a positive mind even on those hard days.

[00:21:50]When the world seems hectic and life seems heavy, step outside and breathe a bit." So, Catherine always includes a note for us along with her free bonus gift. So, our free gift is this colorful bracelet. I was trying to figure out if it was a bracelet or a necklace, but we have a stretch bracelet and then it has these cute little leaves on the front as a charm. This is cute. Look at all the little seed beads on there. That's adorable. All right, I like it. That is a great find this month. And I do feel like it matches my outfit, so even better. So, keep in mind if you guys want to get this exact t-shirt, you've got to order in the month of May. And last up for today, we are checking out my Stenograph box. And I think we're going to Italy. Here's why I say it.

[00:22:37]Because there's a little note up here at the top from the owner and then it says I heart Italy. So Stenograph is a monthly subscription box and it always has this amazing theme and then she will go through and curate all of the different products to match that theme.

[00:22:53]So I've had a little bit of everything with this subscription. To me, this is one of those boxes that if you're not sure what to try, if you don't know if you want to do beauty or if you want a jewelry subscription, you're just unsure of what to get out there, this is a way to support a small business and get a little bit of everything. It's a great variety box. So, it's not one category.

[00:23:14]It really is a little bit of everything.

[00:23:17]And apparently, we're going to Italy for May. So, that is super exciting. So, I'm going to go ahead and get this opened up. But again, I do have a link listed down below for you guys. I also have a discount code down there as well. That way, you can save some money off of your first box, which I believe if you order in the month of May, this is the box that you're going to receive. But again, keep in mind there's not many days left of May, so you will have to order quickly. You won't need your passport to bring Italy to your kitchen with this month's box. Get into these goodies and cook like an Italian. Oh my gosh, I'm so excited. So, every month she's going to give you a newsletter that talks about the items inside of your box. But this month, in addition to that, we have several pages with recipes on it. So, we've actually got recipes to make different Italian dishes. I'm so excited. So, we've got the classic spaghetti marinara. We have spinach stuffed shells. And then we also have a fetuccini with parm and peas. This is exciting. I don't know if you guys know this about me, but Italian food is my favorite cuisine. If there is anything I can pick out there, that is always what I'm going to go with. So, this is making me so excited. So, first up, we have got a box that says stay salty. It is a salt and pepper set. What? So, this is what it looks like for our salt and pepper set. This is from the Santa Barbara Design Studio. I love how it looks like a book. You know what I mean? Like it's got pages and everything, but it's just holding your salt and pepper inside.

[00:24:52]Ooh, these are way nicer than I thought.

[00:24:55]I thought we were just getting like cute little shakers. No, no, no. Look, you actually get really pretty ones. These are grinders. So, here's the first grinder. My gosh, these are really nice.

[00:25:08]And then this is the second one. So, it says they have a rose gold finish. They act as a classic and elegant design to your home. hand wash only and they hold approximately three ounces in each of these. They are also marked at the top with an S or a P depending on which one you have. So, I do like that at least cuz I'm like they look very similar.

[00:25:27]It's hard to tell which one is which, but it's very discreet up here at the top. But these are nice. Ooh, I see truffle. We have got I think these are crackers. So, we've got a truffle cracker. So, it says it's made of high quality ingredients and careful Italian craftsmanship.

[00:25:47]There are crispy texture with a variety of flavors, but this one is a product directly from Italy. So, we're getting the real deal here. 6.17 oz on this bag.

[00:25:59]Oh, I'm so excited. I know I keep saying the same thing over and over again, but truly, that is how excited I am. We've also got marinara sauce in here. So, now you can use this for the recipe she sent. So, this one says, "Elevate your plate." It's classic marinara, 8.8 oz.

[00:26:16]On this pouch, this features imported Italian tomatoes. There's olive oil, onion, garlic, basil, butter, sea salt, sugar, and spices. And that is everything. And then they pureeed everything together. So, I do like that the ingredient list is short and it's just simple ingredients. There's no junk in here. This sounds delicious. We also have an Italian cooking set included in our box. So, this one includes a garlic press and also a grater. I love the packaging on these. They look like books. Do you keep them in here and then just pull these off the shelf when you need them? That would be kind of cool.

[00:26:56]So, this is what it looks like inside.

[00:27:00]So, you do have your garlic press on the left here. Let me pull this out first.

[00:27:05]So, here's what your garlic press will look like. It's all stainless steel. You open this up. You're going to stick your clove of garlic inside. You do peel these first and then you put the clove in there. And then you're just going to press it. And it's actually going to mince that through for you. I have a garlic press that I've had for a long time. And honestly, I love it because I feel like you get a fresher and bolder taste than if you buy the minced garlic at the stores. I just feel like it tastes so much better if you can do it at home. And then along with it, it's also going to come with a grater. So you can grate your own garlic if you'd prefer to do that. I've used these for cheese though, too. So, you know, if you need to grate your cheese, this works also. But both of these are stainless steel. So, I do feel like that's another win for this box. Gosh, again, I'm going to say it. This is amazing. So, the last item that we have in here. Wait, no, not last item. I have two. I just realized I grabbed two things. I think this might be an apron. Maybe this is what I'm looking at. And I feel like that looks like a pocket. Fenco Styles. All right, let's see here. But I feel like yes, it is an apron. So, here's the top of it.

[00:28:16]And then you do have this adjustable strap. You get this really cute black and white pattern. So, this is what it looks like here, you guys, when you first put it on. I know you can't see the bottom just yet, but then you do get a large pocket in the center. really long ties. So, if you do want to loop it around you a couple times, you can do so. And then this is what it looks like on the bottom. I like how long it is.

[00:28:39]Like I know I'm a short girl, right? I'm only 5 foot three, but I like that this goes down to my knees even because a lot of times I will reach down and grab the apron and wipe my hands off with it. So, like if I wash my hands or something, I will dry it. So, I like the length with this one and it also wouldn't ruin your clothes underneath. So, the longer the better in my opinion. Okay, now we're going to get to the last item. So, the last item in this box. I'm sure of it this time. We have a cute little bag. It says love Amore Tama. And then it says EXO on the other side as well. This is so cute. It feels like burlap. It's a little bit scratchy and thicker for the material, but then up at the top here, you've got like leather handles. So, yeah, it's very cute, but very rustic. I feel like this would make a great bag for going to the market, farmers market, something like that. It is all lined inside with a vinyl material, so that part's really nice and it feels heavy duty, but see, you could totally go to the market, get yourself your fresh veggies, your tomatoes, whatever it may be, get some herbs, take that home, then you can make your full Italian dinner.

[00:29:54]You've got the apron. I mean, this box, Chef's Kiss, this is great. So, that is everything for today's Manic Monday episode. Comment down below. Let me know what did you think of today's episode.

[00:30:07]We had lots of goodies in here. Small businesses galore. Take your pick. If you want to support any of them, I gave you lots of options today. But keep in mind that for a lot of these businesses, if you want the same products I showed you, you do have to order in May. I just don't want you to miss out if you really liked a specific product today. But I am really excited with all of them. They all did such a great job. So, thank you so much for watching you guys and supporting these businesses. As always, you can always comment down below. Give them some feedback on what you loved, what was your favorite. They do read your comments because then they'll let me know that they read your comments.

[00:30:43]So, definitely say hi. You can chitchat down below with them also. So, until next time, beautifuls. Have a great rest of your day and I will see all of you in my next unboxing video. Bye.