Consumer Critique: Crated with Love

I recently had a chance to review a date night box from Crated with Love. Crated with Love is a date night subscription box service that sends young married couples at-home date nights that focus on strengthening their relationship through activities and games created by our team of experts.

Although it says young married couples, the box I got would really be appropriate for all couples. Younger or more newly matched couples would probably learn more (the longer the relationship, the fewer unknowns) - but after almost 15 years I didn't know the answers to all of the questions.

In order for Crated with Love to be effective, both parts of the couple really have to buy in to it - a few of the activities can seem a little cheesy to some people, but that's what makes it fun. The one I got was a carnival theme, so there was a magnetic dart game, rings to toss, and other carnival-type games. It also game with a little snack - this box had a little sample of cotton-candy popcorn, with a discount code to order more.

They have a variety of options. For $1.99/month, you can get digital materials and activities to strengthen your relationship. For $19.99/month, you get a new themed box every month. Or you can try it out with a single "staycation" package - both a Crated with Love box and a craft box for kids, plus $20 in eGift cards to both We Craft and Crated with Love.

To get a taste of what you might get, when you sign up for the newsletter you'll get to download Five Ingredients for the Perfect Date Night, a workbook that goes along with the book, and offers for Crated with Love subscriptions.

If you're looking for a fun way to get to know your partner better, check it out - $20 is cheaper than date night out, especially if you need a sitter!