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We're back with another review of Gramma in a Box again!
The first time I tried it, the kids loved it. Once again, they were not left disappointed and this was the perfect boredom buster with everyone being stuck at home right now!
Here's the story behind Gramma in a Box:
Gramma in a Box is an idea I developed when three of my grandchildren moved to Seattle. I was always boxing up cookies and treats that we could make together when we Skyped. Once I shared this idea with other friends and family, the concept for Gramma in a Box was born! If you are lucky enough to live near your grandchildren, or as a parent you want to have a fun, creative project without all the work, then Gramma in a Box may be right for you. Or, if you are like me, and your grandchildren do not live nearby, then shipping Gramma in a Box may just be the fun, monthly activity for you send.
How Gramma in a Box Works:
Each month you will receive a fun-filled box of treats to make. Your box includes almost everything you need to make and decorate up to 20 cookie and candy treats, including fresh homemade cookies, a variety of sprinkles and colored frosting, two easy candy crafts, a detailed instruction sheet with photos, as well as decorating ideas. Some months will also include holiday theme candy and cookies, such as Valentine's and St. Patrick's Day photos below. This will be a fun memory maker for children who do not live near their Gramma, or as a great activity for when Gramma visits!
For our September 2021 box, we had the opportunity to enjoy a Back-to-School Treat-themed box! It comes with frosting and sprinkles and even come colors! Yes, I said colors, as in crayons! This theme was for Apple for the teacher and Back-to-school Cookies.
As with our previous boxes, the ingredients were fresh and the recipes were easy to follow. It's very kid and family-friendly.
I particularly like that, on the recipe cards, they offer some "tips" where they are written out as Gramma says rather than simply writing 'tip' - it just makes it a bit more of a personalized experience rather than a standard recipe experience, to me.
Also, on the back of the cards, the ingredients are listed for each recipe. For instance, it shows sugar cookies then proceeds to list the ingredients. So it shows are sugar cookies - flour, butter, cream cheese, eggs, vanilla extract. Then it also lists the allergens. Which in this case is displayed as ALLERGENS: contains wheat, dairy and eggs. I love this so you can ensure it is okay for you and your loved ones to enjoy without it being harmful to them. You know exactly what is in the snacks you are making.
Since I do homeschool, as I often mention, I like to use these boxes as a fun little exercise as part of their lessons. The kids really LOVED getting to make their own treats, especially decorating the cookies!
This time around, my daughter and son both participated in making their own cookies. As usual, my daughter's creations came out a lot nice than mine. No surprise! My 7-year-old son, once again, had an absolute blast with his creations. Some of his cookies looked like a total disaster, as usual, he was having too much fun being silly and making his own snacks. He loves the reaction he gets out of us when he makes goofy creations. Regardless, he was still proud of his work, and, of course, I was thrilled to watch him have a great time. Regardless of how they came out appearance-wise, these little baking projects were fun to make but super delicious to enjoy. The only complaint is that we wanted more of those delicious cookies!!
Basically, Gramma in a Box is a fun and unique experience. Everything definitely tastes homemade. Everything is fresh. Best of all, it was a good excuse to spend a little time together doing something fun as a family. They are definitely worth trying and so far they have proven to be consistent with their quality! My kids get so excited when they see a box arrive in the mail!
Gramma in a Box Coupon Code Alert!
Gramma in a Box has now posted a sneak peek of our upcoming October 2021 box. The theme is Halloween and includes a dozen fresh baked theme sugar cookies, 5 sprinkles, 4 frostings and an easy candy treat to make a total of 20 yummy treats.Purchase a 3-month, 6-months, or 12-month prepaid option and save an additional 10% (for a 20% savings) using the coupon code FALL20 at checkout. Discount code expires 10/8/21
**UPDATE**
It is with sad news that I announce that as of May 2022, Gramma in a Box is retiring and will no longer be available.
