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What products will I receive?

​The great thing about subscription boxes is the surprise of what you'll find!  Our box blueprint is as follows: 

  • 4-6 full size products that capture the essence of our featured state

  • Locally famous food and drink that showcase regional flavor

  • Artisan-made treasures that tell the story of local craftsmanship

  • Useful home goods and memorable souvenirs to capture your experience

  • A state-inspired craft project

  • An information card describing the story and origin of each item

  • A special link to online interactive experiences

  • Another destination checked off your bucket list!

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We spend a lot of time cultivating boxes that will include something for people of all tastes.  You may not love every item in every box, but we hope you'll see the value you receive every month!

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You can cancel your subscription at any time!  Simply go under your "My Account" page and click cancel.
Our recurring billing charges on the 1st of every month.  If you cancel prior to then, you're good to go.  If you need to cancel after you've been charged please contact us directly using the contact form.

What is your shipping policy?

We ship our boxes on the 15th of each month.  

 

Subscriptions purchased before the 20th of each month will receive that month's box.  Subscriptions purchased after the 21st will receive their first box the following month. So for example:

~ You order on September 23rd, your box ships on October 15th!

~ You order on October 15th, your box ships within 3 business days!

~ Need the box by Christmas? Be sure to order by December 15th to allow for extended shipping times during the holidays

 

We use USPS as our shipping partner.  Your box is mailed with Ground Advantage cubic shipping, meaning you can expect your box to arrive 3-5 business days after the ship date.

🎨 Paint Your Own Maine Lobster Buoy Turn your miniature wooden lobster buoy into a colorful piece of Maine coastal art! Lobster buoys are used by Maine lobstermen to identify their traps in the water. Each lobsterman has their own unique colors and patterns, making the buoys a colorful part of Maine’s coastline. What You'll Need Miniature unfinished wooden lobster buoy Acrylic paint Small paintbrushes Cup of water Paper towel Pencil Optional: paint pen or permanent marker Optional: clear sealer 1. Choose Your Design Before you start painting, decide on your buoy's colors and pattern. You can create your own design or take inspiration from traditional Maine lobster buoys. Try: 🟥 Red + white 🟦 Blue + white 🟩 Green + yellow 🟧 Orange + blue 🌈 Your own unique combination! Tip: Sketch your pattern lightly with a pencil before painting. 2. Paint the Base Color Start with the main color of your buoy. Apply a thin, even coat of acrylic paint and allow it to dry completely. If the wood is still showing through, add a second thin coat rather than one thick coat. 3. Add Your Pattern Once the base coat is dry, add stripes, dots, blocks, or other designs. For clean stripes, use a pencil and ruler to lightly mark your lines first. Easy beginner pattern: COLOR → WHITE → COLOR → WHITE → COLOR Don't worry about making it perfect. Traditional lobster buoys are colorful and distinctive, so your unique design is part of the fun! 4. Add the Details Use a small brush or paint pen to add smaller details. You could add: ⚓ An anchor 🦞 A tiny lobster 🌊 Waves ⭐ Your initials 🐚 Seashells 🌲 A pine tree ME for Maine 5. Let It Dry Allow your buoy to dry completely before handling it. Tip: Place it on a piece of wax paper or parchment paper while it dries so it doesn't stick to your work surface. 6. Protect Your Masterpiece For a longer-lasting finish, apply a light coat of clear acrylic sealer once all of the paint is completely dry. Allow the sealer to dry according to the manufacturer's instructions. 🦞 Display Your Maine Creation! Your finished lobster buoy makes a fun little reminder of Maine's working waterfronts. Display it on a shelf, add it to a coastal-themed display, or give it to someone who loves the Maine coast! ⭐ Make It Your Own! There is no "right" lobster buoy design. Pick your colors, create your pattern, and make a buoy that's uniquely yours! Maine fact: Lobstermen use distinctive color patterns on their buoys to identify their gear in the water. That's why you'll see so many different colors and designs along Maine's coast.

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