7 Awesome Gift-Worthy Subscription Boxes
We all know at least one person who is difficult to buy for, and with holidays just around the corner, the heat is on. Itâs not true, however, that finding the right gift must necessarily break the bank! More and more, people are learning the value of thoughtfulness over expense, and carefully choosing presents that show sincerity and love without the pressure of dollars and cents is a wonderful way to celebrate with family and friends. By offering groups of items at a price point that beats retail value, a subscription service often provides gifts that keep giving beyond the initial purchase price. Even better, the niche interests they cover can be a fantastic way to show how well you know and love someone. Need inspiration? These subscription services are a great place to start!
1. Finders Seekers
Who itâs for: Lovers of puzzles, mystery and/or world cultures and travel. Fun for the family.
What it is: Like geocaching you can do from home, Finders Seekers delivers clues and problems that (ironically) require some thinking outside the box. This monthly subscription box brings brain-wracking quests and various settings to your doorstep! Each box contains a different set of puzzles to solve and is set in a unique location, so youâre giving the gift of adventure. Itâs family-friendly (no grisly murders), but the challenging nature of the mysteries recommends it best to those aged ten or older.
2. Quirky Crate
Who itâs for: Creative, free-spirited lovers of color and oddities.
What it is: Designed to celebrate girls who live on the quirky side, Quirky Crate brings an incredible value of different items each month. Every box has one enamel pin, a pair of socks and an item from a featured, usually female, indie artist, but the other items run the whole spectrum of the rainbow. Weâre talking accessories, stationery, stickers and so much more. Every box is full of surprises, and each item in the box is sure to be unusual and delightful.
3. Bombay & Cedar
Who itâs for: Lovers of natural and cruelty-free products, vegans, fans of aromatherapy and other âsmelly stuff.â Great for self-care and spa days!
What it is: This wellness-centered lifestyle box comes in two tiers, but whether you go mini or premium youâre bound to impress whoever receives the Bombay and Cedar subscription! Forget sample sizes. This subscription provides full-size and deluxe items in both of its boxes, and will always come with essential oils. Books, snacks, home goods, skincare, aromatherapyâŠthe items are always unique and always vegan. Most are also organic! This box is perfect for someone who loves luxury, but without the cost of unnatural chemicals or animal cruelty.
4. Coloring Crate
Who itâs for: Those young-at-heart who love to color and create! Excellent for relaxation and anti-anxiety.
What it is: Coloring Crate delivers a minimum of three coloring books every quarter, but the best thing about it is that they work with you to put together coloring books that suit each individual order. Whether the recipient is playful and silly or detail-oriented and traditional, the crate will custom-create a selection for wherever their tastes may fall. Even better, they offer a guarantee that theyâll replace any book the recipient doesnât like, so you canât ever pick the wrong gift here!
5. Unicorn Dream Box
Who itâs for: Dreamers and moon-beam chasers who love all things magic, glitter and unicorns.
What it is: The Unicorn Dream Box has a mission to bring magic to life every month for its recipients. Each box has six to nine items chosen for their ability to inspire joy in adults and children alike, embracing the rainbow-colored fantasies of innocence and play. Makeup, stationery and accessories that come with this subscription will sprinkle sunshine and pixie dust on all who receive itâŠjust make sure they love glitter before you send it!
6. 5K Crate
Who itâs for: Men and women who love all things active, especially running.
What it is: For runners, running is so much more than exercise; itâs a lifestyle. 5k Crate is a quarterly subscription that comes with gear, accessories and various running-themed essentials to celebrate and support the runner in your life. With items from well-known brands as well as those up-and-coming, this box can seriously up the ante for those whose favorite form of competition is against themselves.
7. Apostrophe Book Box
Who itâs for: Book lovers and coffee connoisseurs who enjoy a cozy rainy day.
What it is: Each month, Apostophe Book Box picks a different genre as a theme and packs a box with a hardback book, full-size gourmet coffee, a usable item like a candle or mug, a snack and various Apostrophe swag. Itâs basically a coffee-shop experience in a box, and itâs perfect for those who love to curl up, turn some pages and sip some java.
The joy of giving ultimately comes from understanding the people for whom youâre buying, and subscription services offer a great way to cater to niche interests without demanding a superfluous investment. Who hasnât been tempted by a subscription that seems to fit exactly into our interests? Favorite gifts are those little things we want but wonât dare purchase for ourselves! If this list didnât have exactly the right fit for what you seek, weâre willing to bet thereâs probably a subscription service out there that does fit the bill. Donât want to commit to a monthly subscription? Thatâs okay! Most services offer one-time purchases, too. Remember: gift giving isnât about obligation or status, but rather connecting with those you love and showing how much you care. Take joy in the process this holiday season, and donât forget to give yourself a little gift or two along the way.