We’ve traveled across the country in different directions; passing through states between Illinois and Washington and covering the miles between Iowa and New York. Each time we travel, my interest is piqued about a new place. We can’t stop and visit every curiosity along our route, but we often read about them. What if we could go beyond simply reading and experience a bit of each states from home? How would you like to Discover Our America with your family?
Discover Our America
A group of US-travel-loving friends built the Discover Our America subscription box so our families can experience each state, even when we can’t travel. They wanted to bring a bit of each state to your door. Each box focuses on a different state and includes food and goodies that represent that state well. Boxes also include a pamphlet with the background for each product and a photography-filled booklet with highlights of state geography, history, culture, and places to see.
We received a complimentary Georgia box for our review, filled with five unique treats. These included Grits Bits, Peach Cobbler Jam, Southern Breeze Sweet Tea, Peanut Butter, and BBQ Sauce. I enjoyed opening the box without any idea of what would be inside. My kids thought it was fun, but would have loved some sort of sweet or kid-friendly treat.
The Blackberry Patch Peach Cobbler Jam was our first try and everyone loved it! My daughter especially enjoyed the natural peanut butter combined with the jam. We were a bit divided on the Grits Bits, but unusual flavors is all part of the experience, right?
The accompanying booklet is colorful and attractive, but not the most engaging part of the box. As it stands, the booklet is a well-written, leisurely read. I tried to get my 9 year-old daughter to check it out, but she was more interested in exploring the food.
I would love to see some more interactive elements in the box, such as a state map we could explore or a children’s book with a story of Georgia. Flash cards would also be a blast and a fun pop quiz at the end of different sections could create a challenge. As this is meant to feel like traveling, we would have enjoyed unique and specific stories from history or even features of people who currently live in Georgia!
Discover Our America Gift Ideas
- If your State is featured in the online shop, send a box to friends and give them a taste of your home.
- Know someone who loves trivia? Sign them up!
- Do you have a child learning state capitols this year or US geography? Add some fun with a subscription.
- Send a subscription to someone recovering from an illness or unable to travel right now.
- Give one box or a subscription as a birthday, Christmas, or Hanukkah gift.
What Can You Do With a Discover Our America Subscription?
- Order a 6 or 12 month subscription and have a State Party every month!
- Plan a party with friends each month. Give each friend an item from the box and challenge them to make something to bring!
- Host a Discover Our America State Trivia Game every month, with facts found in your subscription box.
- Create a family challenge around each state. When family members memorize new facts, you put money in your vacation jar.
- Buy a simple United States Map and hang it on your wall. Use one color to mark places you’ve visited in person, then one color to mark places you’ve “visited” with your subscription. Use this map to choose your next travel destination!
The Discover Our America Subscription
- Subscriptions are $39.95 a month.
- Plans automatically renew monthly, with free cancellation any time.
- Shipping is free.
- Subscription gifts are available for six, nine and 12 months.
- You can buy individual state themed boxes in the online shop, but shipping is not free.
Disclosure: I received product in exchange for this review. All opinions are my own. Affiliate links are included in this post. Proceeds go to support my blog. If you have any questions about this review or would like to have your product featured on The Inquisitive Mom, contact Mindy at theinquisitivemom@gmail.com.
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