Inspire Me Korea - Story Box

          I've been so busy lately with my Korean class as well as a few other classes that I am taking that this blog has completely gone down on my urgent list so for that 정말 죄송합니다! (with a deep bow).      

          I was really looking forward to this box because I wanted to read some Korean folktales. So let us get into it.

          The first thing that caught my eye was this beautiful bookmark. This in and of itself made the box for me. Bookmarks are something that I am addicted to as much as books or pens 😬

          I’ve used this sheet mask before and I love it. In fact I don’t really remember ever hating any of the sheet masks that I’ve gotten in this box. 

          I think this pen is 너무 귀여워요 (very cute)! I have a few of these pens and they really last a long time despite being cutesy. 

          No Inspire Me Korea box is complete with out some sort of snack and this box had two of my favorites! I am very content, yummy!

          The key chain is from Running Man, a variety show, and the photo cards are GOT7, a group I love so I was very happy with them. 

          To me the language card and the magazine are very important and I really enjoy getting and collecting them from every box I’ve gotten so far. 

          I haven’t read this yet but I am really looking forward to doing that. My only wish is that there were also the same stories in Korean so that we can have both English and Korean. 

All in all a great addition to all the other boxes I have gotten from Inspire Me Korea. This will also be my final one for a while. I might buy the one off box from time to time but until I move I’m not going to renew my subscription. I’m really going to miss this box big time.

Inspire Me Korea - K-Fashion Box

          This box has a story. It was supposed to arrive last month but it never did. I contacted the curators of the box and they investigated then sent me a replacement and this is what I love about Inspire Me Korea. They are sweet, very helpful and always answer questions promptly. Their customer service is top notch. Now on to the content of the box. 

          I was very surprised when I opened the box and there was no mask sheet but then I looked closely and found out why. There was four small tubes of toothepaste instead. The toothepaste is by a Korean brand called First Salt. The toothepaste is called Grey Salt. It is supposed to be very good for your teethe and gums. I’m really looking forward to trying them out. They were one of the things I looked forward too in the box. 

          Next thing to come out of the box was the glasses. I think they look really cute and I’m kind of wondering if I should give them away to a young cousin or add prescription lenses to them and keep them as a spare for myself. I need to have a think 😬 

          The choker necklace with the silver triangle is an accessory that I probably can’t wear because it is a little too small for me so I’m going to give it away to one of the younger cousins whom I know loves this sort of thing. He’ll be very excited to get it I’m sure.

          I REALLY love the hair clips. They are exactly the type that I like to wear and they are sturdy enough to stay put in my hair. I’ve already worn them a couple of times and they look really cute. 

          Next up is the snacks. I got two this time. One is something I’ve eaten previously by Lotte and the other is something new. I’m going to try them out soon (if I haven’t already by the time I publish this blog). 

          Finally, the two things that I would totally miss if they were ever missing from the box. I’m pretty much flexible on anything but these two items. The first is the Magazine which always has amazing information on the culture of Korea and what is going on in each month and the second is the language card which I always learn from and apply to my studies. 

          As usual, when it comes to Inspire Me Korea I am never disappointed by their offerings and their customer service.

Inspire Me Korea - Relaxation box

I seem to always be saying that I am a little behind with my boxes but it is so true! Anyway, this is the November box from Inspire Me Korea and its theme is Relaxation. 

In every box there is the Inspire Me Korea magazine and this issue is entitled Relax. It has secret tips to embrace the best you. The issue is about how Koreans relax and find joy in the simple things in life.

For me the highlight of every box is the sheet mask. This time it is Jeju Natural Aloe Mask and it is supposed to soothe and moisturize. I have to admit, I’m addicted to Korean sheet masks. I’ve tried other ones from known brands but I always come back to the ones made in Korea no matter what brand they are.

I saw this exact eye mask on a reality show worn by a Korean celebrity to bed. This is a Soft Panda sleeping mask.

Rabbit socks, soft and cute. Also exactly my size 😬

Cosmic bookmark with “Everything will be alright” in English on one side and Korean on the other. The bookmark is a collaboration between Inspire Me Korea and calligrapher Jang Hyeon Ju.

Finally, no Inspire Me Korea box is complete without snacks. In this box we have tea and crackers. The tea came with two flavors, Green or Buckwheat tea, I got the Green Tea. And for the crackers, it was either Sweet Potato or Cosmos sweet potato, I got the Cosmos sweet potato. Can’t wait to try them both.

Inspire Me Korea - Traditional Box

          I was very excited to get this box from Inspire Me Korea. I love history and this box was all about Traditional Korea.

          The first thing to come out of the box was the 33rd issue of Inspire Me Korea Magazine, and this one is entitled The Tradition. Inside there is a little bit of everything from Korean language tips to Korea’s best kept secret. 

          The Jeju Natural Canola Honey Mask is a sheet mask that I have tried last month and my skin just slurped all the goodness from it. It left my skin nice and hydrated for a few days so I’m happy that I got it again.
     

          Next up is a Calligraphy postcard that was made in collaboration with the artist Jang Hyeon Ju. It looks great and it will make a great addition to a journal entry, a mixed media project or even to send to someone with a heartfelt message.

          This item is a Do It Yourself project. It is a traditional 하회탈, (Hahoetal) named after a village in Korea. This mask looks like the nobleman mask from a collection of 12 masks usually used in plays. Now-a-days they usually have very vivid colors.

      The snack of the box this time is MikWang Whole Wheat Crackers. I saw them and thought...hmm I don’t know if I want to eat this, but once I took a bite I was very surprised. They are yummy as a snack between meals without ruining your appetite for the main meal later. 

         The final item in the box was a Bokjumeoni (복주머니), which means fortune pouch, is a drawstring silk or cotton pouch embroidered with various auspicious symbols that are believed to bring fortune. Inside the pouch there were three traditional Korean coins called Oshuchon (I tried to find the Hangul for this term but couldn’t find it) I think I am going to keep this pouch with me from now on. I need all the luck I can get lately 🤣