Summer. The season is rapidly approaching and will be here before you know it! We love summer as much as the next guy, but we also know that summer is better when you are looking and feeling your best. 

Oh…and abs would be nice. Our May box is stocked full of essentials to get you ready to take on the season.

Maximize your workouts with hand-picked beverages that will help you get the most out of your sweat sessions.  Mr. Pink Ginseng drink packs 1000mg of energy-boosting ginseng, Drink Chia! provides sustained  endurance, and AgroLabs Coconut water shotsreplenish your body’s balance of potassium and electrolytes. These are incredible drink options that provide personalized nutrition for specific workout goals.

Excess salt, sugar and gluten can wreak havoc on your flat-ab agenda, so healthy snacking is key! We have gluten free Pop Potato from Goldbaums, a delicious KIND bar with only 4g of sugar, and convenient pouches of Organic superfoods from Happy Squeeze.

Preserve your active lifestyle for years to come by harnessing the  innovative qualities of nature in supplements and personal products. CocoaVia is the daily cocoa extract supplement that supports cardiovascular health, and Aubrey Organics utilizes organic aloe and oat protein to sooth skin.

Looking to take your fitness outdoors? We have hooked you up with a $20 gift card toThe Clymb -the hottest private sale network for outdoor adventures and active lifestyle brands. Sign up for free and see the daily deals!

Get ready, because this product is a game-changer.

When we look for beauty products for our members, we have two main objectives. We want the product to be effective and we want the product to feature all-natural ingredients. Is that too much to ask?

Eclos is a brand that harnesses the power of Apple Stem Cell Technology to stimulate skin cells to behave like “younger skin”. This translates to plant-based products that are gentle and effective.

With summer right around the corner, we decided to treat our members to a Daily HydraPrimer SPF 30 that features powerful sun protection.  The lightweight formula is slightly tinted and can we worn alone for light coverage and skin protection on those days when you are rocking the natural look, or as a base layer for your make up routine.

Regardless of the occasion, using Eclos Daily Hydraprimer SPF 30 as the first layer against your skin is the right move. Upon application, you will notice that Daily Hydraprimer will moisturize, correct uneven skin tone, and provide a flawless finish, but the real bragging rights come from what you can’t see.  The rejuvenating Apple Stem Cells have been shown to reduce wrinkles and improve skin texture and the SPF 30 provides all-day sun protection.  Essentially, it is working two different angles to ensure your skin is looking its best. That means all you have to do is apply this primer to clean skin and let it work it’s magic.

Give it a try. You have nothing to lose except wrinkles.

Eclos Daily Hydraprimer SPF 30 is available at Walgreens stores nationwide, Walgreens.com (you can apply the 15% off coupon enclosed in your May box for additional savings ), and on Freeman Beauty’s website. 

Taking responsibility for your own health is hard enough, but being responsible for other people? That’s a BIG job. What if those “other people” are your most coveted possessions in the world and you would do absolutely anythinginthewholewideworld to ensure they have the best?

Welcome to motherhood.

Working hard to ensure your family is living a healthy lifestyle? It can be a thankless job, so KLUTCHclub want to make your life easier with the help of our new Mom’s Box! This month we cover BOTH your bases, filling our box with goodies that YOU and your KIDS will enjoy.

The all-star products in our May Box?

Who knew that simply taking care of the kids is a full body workout? Our Mom’s Box has got you covered! Crystal Essence Body Deodorant Towelettes are crystal-infused 100% biodegradable and free of harmful chemicals.  So, when you are breaking a sweat chasing around the little ones, grab one of these convenient towelettes to keep you smelling fresh.

These days it can be such a challenge (and expensive) to get your kids to enjoy healthy, nutritious foods.  Our friends at Happy Family have found the key to getting kids to enjoy fruits and veggies by packaging them in a fun to eat squeezable pouch.  With a busy schedule, it can be so difficult to keep the kitchen stocked with fresh produce, but Happy Family’s Happy Tot squeezable pouches provide all the essential vitamins, Omega-3s, and antioxidants that you and the kids need. The pouches are so convenient both at home and on the go, and they come in a variety of flavors that kids love. Be prepared for your kids to ask for the “squeezy thing” ….the fact that it includes vegetables is our little secret.

It can be a struggle to get the kids to eat their veggies, but delicious Orgain Shake will leave the kids begging for more! The Orgain Shake is a favorite amongst our members, and we are so excited that we can now offer the kids edition.  Not only does the shake pack in ten different fruits and vegetables, it also contains 23 vitamins and 8g of protein.  Don’t sweat it if you can’t get your kids to eat something green every day—the Orgain Shake provides total nutrition in a chocolate taste kids love. 

Many juice drinks designed for children have added sugar and artificial flavors, but we have found the exception! Honest KIDS has created a juice drink with nutritional integrity- sweetened ONLY with fruit juices and certified organic! This month’s box contains Berry Berry Good Lemonade & Super Fruit Punch.   This organic juice drink sweetened only with fruit juices contains ½ the sugar of leading children’s drinks.  Get on board with those stats!

Now that the pantry is fully stocked with essentials for the kids, the KLUTCHclub team has curated some products for health-focused moms. KIND’s new Nuts & Spices bars pack 7g of protein and 5g of fiber (and only 4g of sugar!) and have ingredients you can see and pronounce, making them a perfect snack for a chaotic schedule.

The May Mom’s Box also brings some great gluten free snacks for sensitive stomachs. We like to keep our kitchen stocked with Crunchmaster Multi-Grain Crackers.  Upgrade your processed wheat crackers to this gluten free alternative packed with sesame, quinoa, flax, and amaranth. We love to pair the Crunchmaster Multi-Grain Crackers with some of our favorites snacks like hummus or cheese, making a delicious snack that the whole family can enjoy!

Want to start implementing healthy substitutions in your kitchen?  King Arthur’s Flax Meal also serves as a healthy replacement for flour, eggs, butter, or oil! You and the kids will love King Arthur’s gluten free whole flax meal. Add this flax to smoothies, oatmeal, pasta sauce, salads, or just about anything and get your fill of fiber and omega-3’s.

Looking for a moment to relax and unwind after a long day? Moms rarely get a moment of silence with all those kids running around. Use the innovative hypnosis program from The Hypnosis Network to quiet your mind, de-stress, and open yourself up to changing bad habits. Created by licensed mental health and medical professionals, Hypnosis can help you eliminate the blocks preventing you from achieving your healthy weight goals. Give it a try—you have nothing to lose except stress.

Treat yourself….you deserve it.

Summer is right around the corner and if you are anything like us, you may have some mixed feeling….

Vacation…feeling good

Getting in that bikini…..no comment

You’ve been logging those workouts and eating right, but now it’s the final push. The home stretch before you bare it all. In typical KLUTCHclub style, we’ve got everything you need and put together a box of beach body essentials with our Women’s May Box.

You can wish away the pounds all you want, but it’s time to take action and gain control over your health and wellness. It all starts with a healthy, balanced diet! Sure, the ice cream in the freezer or the chips in the pantry could be calling your name, but you don’t have to sacrifice the great taste of your favorite treats to maintain a wholesome diet.

Our Women’s May Box is hooking you up with the snacks you crave when you’ve got a case of the munchies! You’ll love Enjoy Life Foods Not Nuts! Seed & Fruit Mix.  Our KLUTCHteam can’t get enough of this tasty snack, and it’ll satisfy those seemingly constant cravings that have been pestering you! The mix is a perfect blend of salty and sweet and is nut-free for our friends with food allergies! Our box also gives you a taste of one of our favorite snacks—KIND Nuts & Spices Bars. These bars are the ideal snack, or on-the-go breakfast. Not only are they delicious and convenient, they also only have 4g of sugar! So, when you need an indulgent treat, grab the KIND bar.

In addition to healthy snacking, it’s important to stay on top the essential vitamins and minerals your body needs.  Get your body beach ready with the help of Coromega Big Squeeze. This awesome lemon nectar supplement has 42 servings and is jam packed with the Omega-3’s linked to weight loss!

You pay attention to what you put in your body with healthy food choices, but have you taken a good hard look at the cleaning supplies in your home? CleanWell products clean and kill germs without harmful ingredients. You’re keeping the contents of your fridge and pantry pure and organic, so why should you neglect the cleanliness of your house?

You finally figured out the key to a healthy diet, filled with tasty, nutritious snacks found in the May box. Now, it’s time to add the next ingredient to the winning recipe for weight loss! Dust off those running shoes, and soak up some sun. Go for run or hit the gym and sweat every day!

Rev yourself up for a great workout with the help of Argo Labs’ Superfood Wheat Boost.  This natural shot of energy will give you the kick you need to power through those workouts.  No need to binge on sugary drinks to put pep in your step—the Wheat Boost is an organic, B Vitamin rich alternative.  If you’re going to sweat every day, you can’t forget about your beauty sleep! You’ll wonder why you haven’t discovered Dream Water sooner.  This natural sleep aid uses GABA to relax the mind and body and Melatonin to induce you much needed sleep.  If you have a fun night out, don’t think you’re off the hook so easy the next day. You may be tired and not feeling ship shape, but we’ve got the cure to make sure you stay dedicated to the workout regime you’ve been so faithful to.  Hangover Sucks saves our asses with their Three Lollies. Ditch the greasy hangover food for these delicious pops, and you’ll get over your bad morning in an all-natural way!

Now that you’ve been working hard to stay fit and eat healthy, it’s time to add the final, but important, ingredient to becoming beach ready! Pamper yourself with the myriad of beauty products we’re bringing to you in our Women’s May Box.

Your skin is important, and this month, our KLUTCHgals have been taking care of it with the help of Shea Terra Organics Black Soap Elixir. This unique formula gently scrubs away old dull skin by breaking down old skin naturally without harsh chemicals.  It also works to wipe away any blemish and acne causing bacteria! Once you’ve revealed younger skin, keep it flawless with the help of Eclos Daily HydraPrimer.  The tinted formula not only provides sun protection with SPF 30, it also minimizes wrinkles.

Now that your skin is in prime condition, keep it hydrated with 100% Pure Body Cream. This unique moisturizer is enriched with anti-aging antioxidants and moisturizing cocoa and avocado butters.  Pure Body Cream leaves your skin soft to the touch, especially after you shave those toned legs with a BI C® Soleil Bella ® razor. Show off that hot body you’ve got and flaunt your flawlessly smooth shave!

You’ve achieved the fit body, are maintaining a nutritional diet, and are keeping your skin in tiptop shape. KLUTCHclub wants to make sure your spending is lean and mean too! Check out the 15% coupon to be used on Walgreens.com! All of May’s products are available on Walgreens.com, so they can be your one-stop shopping destination for all your summer essentials!

Now what? Don’t let all this hard work fall by the wayside. If you haven’t already, order your KLUTCHclub Women’s May Box, and get on track to being beach ready! Take that, swimsuit!

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CHICAGO (April 2013) – KLUTCHclub, a monthly subscription service that sends a hand-picked and “themed” box of holistic health, fitness and wellness products right to your doorstep every month, is pleased to announce today a collaboration with Walgreens.

The May KLUTCHwomen’s box is themed “Get your body beach ready” and features healthy snacks, supplements and skincare products and more available on Walgreens.com from great brands, such as Coromega, AgroLabs™, Shea Terra Organics, Enjoy Life Foods, KIND, Dream Water, Eclos, 100% Pure, Three Lollies, CleanWell and more.

“We are thrilled to collaborate with Walgreens and be the first subscription box company to do so with a Fortune 50 retailer,” says KLUTCHclub CEO Julie Bashkin.

“Because their slogan is ‘the intersection of happy and healthy,’ our brands align very nicely and we couldn’t be happier providing our members with amazing products carried by Walgreens.” 

The collaboration between KLUTCHclub and Walgreens shows that the subscription box model is evolving from just a start-up model to include large retailers and make subscriptions available and widespread to everyone.  Lisa Bartolucci, KLUTCHclub COO, says,

“We launched a year ago when the subscription box model was just emerging and we set out with the goal of innovating the subscription space.  We hope to be part of the evolution as large retailers develop a multi-channel model to engage and interact with their customers and our collaboration with Walgreens shows the subscription box is one good platform to accomplish that goal.”

Did you know that KLUTCHclub has it’s very own shop? It’s pretty new around here and we are VERY excited. 

Our shop contains monthly supplies of our most popular products, so you can get your favorite subscription box and your favorite products all right here. 

We’ve also sourced many new exclusive products and packing sizes, not seen anywhere else, at highly competitive prices. So, it’s worth taking a look around. 

Athlete Octane The performance athlete’s secret weapon for training, racing and recovery. This liquid supplement addresses the nutritional demands of endurance athletes -Vitamins A, C, E and B12, and NO artificial flavors, colors or sweeteners.

A single one-oz. shot a day, and you’re good to go!

Beanfields Chips: Healthy snacking made easy! These chips are made with black beans, navy beans, and long grain rice. A one ounce serving has 4 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber—twice as much as your standard chips.  These healthy and delicious chips are verified GMO free and organic. Comes in 5 delicious flavors including  Unsalted, Sea Salt, Salt N Pepper, Vegan Nacho & Pico de Gallo

Surf Sweets are simply the best! Made with organic fruit juice and organic sweeteners, they include 100% of Vitamin C per serving. Whether you’re looking for a great snack to share with the family, or a treat for yourself, you will love these gummy bears, Jelly Beans or Sourberry bears. These delights are completely gluten free and casein free, are made in a nut free facility and do not contain any corn syrup or GMOs.

QSpeed is a natural-orange flavored, sugar-free tablet that melts in your mouth in seconds. Formulated with only the highest quality of naturally fermented Coenzyme Q10, this supplement has been shown to support exercise performance and to increase muscle CoQ10 concentration. QSpeed® comes in a portable foil pack, so they’re perfect for on the go!

Available in two packs of 40 fast-melt tablets – a must-have supplement for your active lifestyle!

Plum Hill exfoliating sugar scrub enhances circulation, brightens and smooths your skin to perfection! This incredible combination of oils and cane sugar provides vitamins, minerals, and proteins that are essential to maintaining a youthful glow.

Ready to see what all the buzz is about? Try our all natural body scrub for yourself!

Also available are sampler sets/gift packsfeaturing sugar body scrub, body oil,  hand ad body-wash, body crème and a lip balm.

Fresh Feet Wipes These are great antibacterial wipes which are Alcohol free, 99% natural and contain Aloe and Vitamin E. Available in two fantastic bundles, and with FREE Shipping!

Try a Family Bundle (shown) or trio sampler!

Founders of San Franola were tired of granola that looks like birdseed was packed with sugar, so San Franola was born.  This cereal has less sugar, higher fiber and higher protein than other brands and is made with natural ingredients.

Available with or without raisins in 12-pack and 24-pack of single serve packets + Free Shipping

Good Clean Love organic personal lubricants enhance your love making naturally. These natural and organic personal lubricants are 100% vegan, paraben, glycerin and petrochemical free and recommended by medical professionals nationwide.

Available in three scents – Almost Naked, Lavender, and Cinnamon Vanilla

Good Clean Love’s Love Oils are made with essential oils that are made to stimulate arousal through scent. These Love Oils respond to individual pheromones and body chemistry to create a unique scent for each individual. When a couple uses them together, they create a unique scent bridge between them that enhances their experience.

Available in two scents – Caribbean Rose and Origins

Happy Shopping!

I am the first to admit, my body is NOT ready. I have been focusing on training for a marathon and eating like an animal. Now that that is over, I need to focus on getting back on track with eating, toning up, and leaning out. I also am working against the clock. It’s May and summer is right around the corner. I need something fast, I need something effective, and I need something that isn’t going to cost me an arm and a leg.

My plan:

DailyBurn REALLY is the whole package:

The cherry on top? KLUTCHclub is giving you 2 months FREE!

CHECK IT OUT!

That means we all have 60 days to get our body ready for summer and there is NO excuses. The workouts are online, so you can do them anytime, anywhere.

DailyBurn is the solution, but the specific workouts that are going to get you into that swimsuit this year? That’s up to you!

MOVE! - Some people hate to workout – but dancing is just fun! DailyBurn MOVE! is a dance party led by singer and dancer Keaira LaShae.  While you’re dancing your metabolism is speeding up, and you’re burning calories and shedding fat like crazy. If you can MOVE! you can Dance!

DailyBurn Yoga – In the world of yoga, DailyBurn Yoga is truly unique. Briohny designed DailyBurn Yoga for everyone. It’s accessible if you’re new to it — but it’s also challenging if your an experienced yogi yourself.  She demystifies yoga with simple instruction, and gives you a practice for a lifetime.

Tactical Bodyweight Training (TBT) – Tactical Bodyweight Training will sculpt your entire body in just 28 days, without expensive machines and piles of equipment.  TBT is pure fitness because you lift and lower your own body weight naturally.  These workouts aren’t like anything you’ve done before, because expert trainer Cody Storey studied primal movements, and designed TBT to open up new ranges of motion, so you can move more freely.

DB15 - DailyBurn transforms your body in just 15 minutes a day.  While, most workout programs require at least 90 days, DB15 is a targeted 15 day program.  It has easy and advanced options to give your body what it needs to get slimmer or ripped — your choice. 

Inferno -It’s not a workout, it’s INFERNO. In EVERY session you’ll push to your limit…and fitness trainer, Anja Garcia, will push you past it. Inferno delivers serious results.  In just 21 short days you’ll burn your fat off, and sculpt the best muscles you’ve ever had. Inferno uses breakthrough sequences to accelerate your metabolism and shred your body FAST. So if you think you’ve got what it takes to be part of Inferno Crew – take the challenge.  Inferno brings the heat. You just need to bring the commitment.

Recover – DailyBurn RECOVER is a luxurious week of full-body restoration and more valuable than Spa treatments. RECOVER will fine-tune your body from head to toe, using three disciplines to get you there. Yoga will open you up…  Myofascial Release provides instant relief from tension… and Mobility restores movement. So reclaim your fitness and RECOVER at DailyBurn today!

CardioSculpt - Get lean legs, toned abs and a tight butt NOW! DailyBurn’s total-body sculpting program torches calories, and shrinks stubborn areas.  Cardio Sculpt has 12 unique workouts that are fun and challenging, designed by 5 expert trainers you’re going to love. Leave your stress behind, along with the extra jiggle! 

IntelliBurn – Intelliburn is your Virtual Fitness Expert, a powerful tool that instantly customizes a unique workout plan just for you. Intelliburn monitors your performance, and accurately revises your program, getting you to your goals faster.  The more you workout with DailyBurn the more efficient Intelliburn gets. So get smart and get with Intelliburn today.

DailyBurn Kettlebells (DBK) – DBK’s ballistic conditioning techniques blow away anything you can do with a dumbbell.  Expert Cody Storey created a program that breaks away from outdated traditional workouts and utilizes a kettlebell to sculpt the body you want.

What are you waiting for? GO WORKOUT!

Your hot summer bod is waiting for you.

Back in February, I got the crazy idea to sign up for a marathon. I picked a low key training plan (Hal Higdon Novice 1), got fitted for some new kicks, and started ticking off the boxes on the training plan.  Sure enough, the training plan got me to the finish line, and on May 4th at the Wisconsin Marathon, I officially became a marathoner.

Obviously, training was hard work and took mental strength, but I also have to give some shout outs to some all-star KLUTCHclub products that were a tremendous help during the training process.

1. yurbuds

I enjoy music-less Zen running, but sometimes you need some beats to take your mind off the task at hand (running lots of miles). Chicago also has this winter that seemed to last forever, forcing some of my training to take place on the treadmill. yurbuds not only greatly improve the quality of the sound, but these headphones are comfortable and stay securely in your ears even with the constant rhythm of running . Download some FitRadio (free app of AWESOME workout jams) and pop in your yurbuds and the treadmill suddenly gets 100x easier (it’s science).

2. Dream Water.

I would be lying if I told you that the long runs on the weekend didn’t give me anxiety. I would also be lying if I told you that increasing my mileage didn’t take a toll on my body. Dream Water helped with both! Increased sleep is recommended for marathon training to assist with recovery, so getting to bed early was essential. I also had to fit my running into my busy schedule, which made early AM wake up calls the standard. Downing a Dream Water helped me fall asleep naturally and wake up feeling ready to run. Since I used it in my training, I was able to confidently use it the night before the marathon to get a solid night of sleep before the big day.

3. Fresh Feet Wipes.

One of my favorite things to do on the weekends during marathon training was to run to a delicious destination and meet my friends or husband for breakfast or brunch. I would arrive completely out of breath and ready to chow down. Being the total clean freak, my first step would be to hit the bathroom and wash my hands and face. I HATE the feeling of dirty hands, and after a run, the salty sweat feeling post workout was especially irritating. I started packing a Fresh Feet Wipe for post-run cleans ups and I was able to wipe down my hands, arms, and face and get rid of that terrible feeling on my skin without any irritating chemicals. My face was often sensitive from exposure to the elements and Fresh Feet Wipes were gentle enough to use without issue.

Just as I learned more about my physical capabilities, I also learned more about the functionality and multi-tasking capabilities of the products we pick for our monthly boxes.

Training is tough. Seek out products that make it easier. We are here to help (that what we do).

Any all-star KLUTCHclub products that have helped you reach a health or fitness goal? 

If I were to give my skin a grade, I would say B-. I wash it regularly, I check the labels of my skin care for harmful chemicals, I use a toner and face moisturizer, and I never leave the house without rocking SPF 15. In the last couple years, I even invested in an expensive eye cream. So, when I heard about the My Own App, I was immeadiately curious.

So I downloaded it and followed the instructions. All you need to do is take a make-up free photo with something white in the shot. The app instructs you where to put your chin and forehead and within a couple minutes, you will have your custom analysis.

(Cue drumroll)…

First thing first, you get the before and after. This compares your current state of affairs with what you can expect with an improved skincare routine enhanced with Own Skin Health all natural anti-aging skin products.

A wrinkle count and age spot count…just what I’ve always wanted to know. As much as this horrified me, I’m glad I had an indication of where my skin was at in terms of health and appearance.  Knowledge is power and it looks like I need to start working overtime.

The application then goes over the photo and highlights the areas of concern.

After it goes through the issues, the app focuses on solutions and advises a skin care routine to address your personalized results. You also can track your progress and see how your skin can improve over time.

This app felt like a personalized skin consultation and the best part? It was FREE! You have NO excuse not to try it.

Want to try Own Skin Health? The April KLUTCHmom box contains the Rejuvenating Cleanser, a gentle non-foaming face wash that is paraben free, sulfate free, and dermatologist tested.

We love the environmental and health standards (Vegan, Non-GMO, EWG approved, Gluten Free) and the $11.99 price is just right.