The best subscription box for everyone on the holiday gift list | PCMag

2021-12-14 08:31:18 By : Ms. Shinny Xie

From food packs to gadgets, we have picked 44 great subscription boxes for every possible personality on your list.

Shopping can be difficult. Whether it’s looking for the perfect pair of pants or a gift to a parent who claims to only want your presence, what should people with shopping difficulties do?

This is a great solution: don't shop. subscription.

Whether it's clothes, food or experience, there are dozens of selected subscription services available. We don't just mean automatic ordering. Of course, you can use Amazon Subscribe & Save to receive important items that are regularly shipped, such as diapers, toilet paper, dog food, and macaroni and cheese, but you have to pick them out. In addition, these are very boring.

Conversely, curating a subscription service is like having a long-distance private shopper: you “talk” to the site, tell it what you (or the gift recipient) like, and then pay to get surprise items via email.

Note: Using many of these services, you will experience severe sticker shock. Keep in mind that they put in more work than ordinary shopping sites that remove items from warehouse shelves. In some cases, they may even prepare food on your behalf, and you know how much it costs to have a good meal in a restaurant.

These subscription services can provide hours of enjoyment and the joy of repeating as new items arrive regularly. Consider their vacation seriously.

(These boxes are for adults. If you want to buy something for kids every month, check out the best subscription boxes for kids. Or if you want to buy a roundup for an adult who has everything, read the strangest You can get the subscription box.)

The ultimate geek box. Creation Crate is about sending projects and teaching you about electronics and C++ coding. Recent projects include mood lights, LED dice games, and optical Tremen kits. Subscribe to monthly (39.99 USD), quarterly (96.98 USD), semi-annual (197.95 USD) or annual (399.89 USD) plans-the current selling price. The higher your subscription rate, the more good things you get. For example, the annual plan includes three reward gifts such as component boxes, digital multimeters, and soldering kits. As you progress, each project will become more and more difficult, so you or your children (12 years and older) can learn by learning.

A box of gadgets, lifestyle tips and health products. The Breo Box includes gel soap, USB coffee heater, wireless earplugs, smart plugs, UV disinfection sticks, etc. The plan is to start with one box every quarter at US$159 per box, or prepay for four boxes a year at US$579 (something worth US$1,200). Free shipping for areas under 48 years old, but shipping to international or Hawaii and Alaska requires a fee. You can give a box while stocks last, or click Lifestyle Shop to purchase individual products.

iPhone case subscription club? why not? Casely’s new iPhone looks suitable for iPhone 6 to 12 Pro Max, and you can change your style every month. You choose the style you like. If you have enough cases for a period of time, you can skip one month (or one season, depending on your submarine) at a time. It costs $15 a month, or you can add $10 to get a "Bold Protection" case, which can better protect your phone.

Regular readers of PCMag might think of themselves as geeks, while Loot Crate is gear for gamers and nerds. The price depends on the crate you choose, but it starts at $24.99 and goes up to $49.99 per month (Loot Crate DX). For fans of a particular franchise or character or even a particular costume, there are many theme-specific Loot Crate options (Loot Socks is only $9.99 per month). You won’t know what’s in the box until you [STEREOTYPE ALERT] bring it to your parents’ basement and open it.

We all hope to subscribe when COVID-19 starts. Seattle-based Cloud Paper provides toilet paper made from bamboo, which grows like weeds and is therefore very sustainable. For only $29.99, you can get 24 rolls of 3-layer tissues, each with 350 squares. Depending on the number of people in your home, it will be delivered every two, three or four months. They also make tissues now!

Love flowers? Subscribe to The Bouqs Co. and get flowers and plants directly from the farm. Choose the type of bouquet you want, the size of the bouquet, and the frequency of sending. If you want to test the quality before investing, you can even shop directly on the website. The price for each delivery of 10 to 16 stems starts at $40 and can be weekly, biweekly, monthly or bimonthly.

Lola is where you need it at that time of the month, from compact applicator tampons to ultra-thin pads, spasm care, and even a kit for your children's first menstrual period. All products are organic cotton, made in Europe. Choose what you want every month or every once in a while (they usually calculate 18 at the price of 9 dollars to 10 dollars), change it or adjust the time, or even skip weeks or months as needed, as long as you like. The first order has a discount of $5, but they only process the United States.

Your personalized beauty subscription is waiting for you. With Ipsy, you can get about 5 products per month, starting at $13 per month. First, choose your skin tone, eye color, hair color, describe how comfortable you are with a specific type of cosmetics, your favorite brand, and how often you want to receive a specific type of product. They will spend a few more dollars to personalize your "Glam Bag".

AllTrue (formerly CauseBox) offers 6 to 8 ethical cruelty-free products each season, valued at US$120 to US$200, all for women. These products are all handmade, and each one helps the manufacturer find a job, get authorization, and maybe even just survive. If you prepay $199.80 for the year, you can pay $49.95 per quarter or $54.95 in quarterly installments.

The difference between Anchor of Hope is that the craftsmen it supports are "survivors of human trafficking, refugees and other vulnerable people." If you buy it on a monthly basis, you can buy it as a gift or for yourself. The base price is $36, or as low as $384 for a period of 12 months (that is, $32 per month). Try to buy some individual items in Hope Store/Market.

Through subscription shopping services, men's fashion has found a real niche market online. The leader of this type of male website (and now also for women) is Nordstrom Trunk Club. When you make a request (this is not a monthly event), you will have the opportunity to approve the content sent, after which you will receive a "luggage box" (actually a cardboard box) containing the clothing, along with all the information and tags You need to send things back.

You will get a detailed list of each suitcase, even socks are on it, which is difficult for people who buy tube socks packaging. There is also a $25 "styling" fee per suitcase, but if you have a Nordstrom card, this fee is waived. Try everything and only pay for what you keep. How they dress you depends on how well you talk to the stylist. How much you like it may depend on your income. Gift cards are an option.

Stitch Fix used to be only suitable for women, but now it is also suitable for men and children's styles. Choose a style profile, submit some measurements, and you will receive five carefully selected items in the mail, which you can return as needed. The initial order has a "styling fee" of $20, but this will be used for the first actual purchase, and if you keep all five items, you will get a 25% discount. The company can accommodate petite and pregnant size. If you want to give it away, you can even get a Stitch Fix gift card via email.

The monthly T-shirt club is self-explanatory. It will choose a shirt according to your preference, and you can open it as a surprise on arrival, unless you use Tee-Picker in advance to choose the next design. It costs $14.99 per month plus $1.99 in shipping; you can cancel at any time. You can also order it as a gift for your loved one.

Want to change to a new set of underwear regularly? Try Panty by Post in Canada. Start this Panty of the with daily basic series ($13.68 per month), Signature Line ($16.72 per month), Premium Luxe ($26.60 per month), panty and bra matching set ($36.48 per month) or Naughty but Nice Month Club line ($18.24 per month); all of these start with a 3-month trial period and have a substantial registration fee. Or give it as a gift. Free shipping in North America. In fact, there are so many underwear subscription services, you can try a new one every month, but Panty By Post has a "happiness guarantee".

Want a new gadget from time to time? Apollo Box has unique products that are shipped to you for free through a variety of flexible subscription plans, with a 40% discount on retail prices. You can get a product worth $50 for only $30 a month; $50 a month is worth $80, or do the same thing every quarter.

Each seasonal (not monthly) $49.99 box from FabFitFun (or $179.99 per year to save $20) promises to include a full-size selection of beauty, health and fashion products for $200. You can get a 10% discount from the first box and can customize it at any time. If you are a member, direct sales on the website may save 70%. Gift options ranging from $25 to $300 can be sent via email.

As BootayBag proves, underwear sent by mail is not necessarily utilitarian. At 10 USD per month (free shipping), it will deliver a pair of new shoes every month. If you want, you can add it to every order and get a membership discount. It all started with the promotion of SharkTank.

Japan is famous for its unique sweets. If you love sweets and are not afraid to try new things, Freedom Japanese Market is your subscription box. Choose the puchi (small) ($14.99 per month), original ($24.99 per month) or family premium ($45.99 per month) package.

UrthBox is not only about your health; it also tries to save the world, one GMO-free food at a time. Of course, it offers gluten-free and vegetarian options. This is not just food; there are also beauty and health products. Mini Box is $19.95 per month and 7 snacks can be purchased; if you subscribe to get more snacks ($29.99 per month, more than 14 kinds), medium-sized (more than 20 kinds of snacks, $39.99 per month) or large-sized (more than 27 kinds of snacks) , 49.99 US dollars per month) option, you can enjoy discounts. Free shipping in the United States and free shipping in Canada, $6.95 per box. You can give an UrthBox subscription as a gift for US$101.97 per month and more than 14 snacks per month.

Subscription is not just a wine club of the month, although it is an option for Winc. It will send four bottles to your door every month. You choose or Winc will plan according to your taste, you can specify mainly red, mainly white or only one color. Skip or cancel as needed; free shipping. Buy it as a gift (minimum $60) and Winc will send a code to the recipient, which they can redeem at any time to set up a subscription.

Try the World offers a selection of seven or eight kinds of food, you guessed it, from all over the world. A box of 49 dollars, or subscription for 3, 6 or 12 months can be reduced in price. Free shipping to 48 states in the continental U.S. Provide a one-time gift, such as a smaller set of 6 snacks for $29 per month.

The difference of Fire Dept. Coffee is that it is run by retired and active firefighters. It supports those in need through the Fire Dept. Coffee Foundation, which provides 10% of funds to help emergency personnel. Prices for 12 ounces of whole beans or ground coffee for the month start at $15.99, with free shipping. You can also order pod coffee. There is an infused coffee club, $14.99 per month, 8 ounces, infused with flavors such as vanilla, blackberry and cider.

If you like coffee, there are many subscription options. Using MistoBox, a 12-ounce bag (24 cups) plus shipping costs $10.95. Take the previous quiz to specify how much roast you like, if you drink decaffeinated, what type you like (espresso, blended coffee) and how often you like it. There are gift options, because buying someone coffee is the most humane thing humans do.

If you are not a true gourmet, but you still like to eat, there are many food delivery services that can provide you with the ingredients you need to make a beautiful meal, and you don’t know anything about the kitchen.

Perhaps the most famous one is Blue Apron, which charges $9.99 per person per meal. It takes at least two meals a week to feed two people (so at least $48 a week), plus a $7.99 shipping fee. Options include meals for up to four people or completely vegetarian. Regardless of the combination, it is much less than four people eating out four times...but you have to cook your own meals. They even sell alcohol! You can skip one or more weeks at a time.

HelloFresh offers a variety of meals you might find more delicious, with a base price of $8.99 per serving (with a shipping cost of $6.99 per box). It packs each meal individually in a box—all the ingredients for each meal are placed in its own paper bag—instead of the CSA-style method that Blue Apron likes (your feeling of packaging may affect which one you prefer) . You can choose your meal, but you can set your preferences to see vegan or low-calorie options. The customer service is first-rate, you can skip multiple weeks at a time as needed, and you won’t feel hungry because of the large portion. Distribute gift cards to people you think might like meal packages.

Don't you like coffee? Try the Atlas Tea Club to subscribe (or give away) tea from all over the world. You will get loose leaves with reusable muslin bag filters from a new country every month for soaking. You choose whether you need caffeine or herbal, green or black or a blend, and then pay $14 every four weeks.

There is nothing better than a care package to show that I love you. But sometimes, you don't have time to invest in work to express your concern. Therefore, The Care Crate Co. can do this for you, sending surprise snacks and gifts to loved ones around the world. Prices start at $39.99 per month with free shipping, or you can order last month’s crates, and if they are in stock, the price will be higher or lower, depending on their popularity.

Apocabox is geared towards "survivalists" and ships every two months at a price of $50 (plus $10.95 for shipping). The box in the past focused on a specific topic, such as power outages, tobacco, and survival in the 1800s. Each box also includes a skill challenge, so you will learn the skills needed when everything happens unexpectedly.

Battlbox is a supplier of survival and tactical equipment. A basic box starts at $29.99 + $5 for shipping, and each has four to seven items. The basic BattlBox provides you with survival tools, tactical pens, EDC (Daily Carry) equipment, etc. The more you spend, the more you get (Advanced $59.99, Pro $109.99, Pro Plus $159.99, each product provides more value and quality things exponentially). You can also send BattlBox as a gift or shop directly in their store.

Cairn is now part of Outdoor, providing boxes full of clothing, equipment, food, and even emergency kits every month-everything needed for outdoor adventures. It promises to provide three to six products worth $50 a month. A box of $34.99; less if you subscribe for six months ($197.64) or 12 months ($383.88). Free shipping is available for subscription in the United States. You can also give a box or subscribe as a gift. More high-end tastes should try the Obsidian Collection discount, which is all premium products at $249.95 per quarter.

Fantasy Box provides gift sets for couples, adding a little spice and surprise in an important place: in the bedroom. The delivery is packaged carefully, so the neighbor will not show it to you in the church. The content is labeled Essentials (US$39 per box for three to four products), Classic (US$59 per box for four to six products) or Platinum (US$159 per box for manual packaging by the personal concierge Of five to eight high-end products) services). The gift box is the same price. Subscription can be monthly or every other time.

Another box suitable for couples, Spicy Subscriptions includes two to three trial products, a few full-size items and a few "intimate items" (yes, sex toys), which can add fun to the night at home. Spice Box is $34.95 per month, but the first one is $14.95; subscription for 4 or 8 months, you will get a free box. There is also the Elite Spice Box for $100 per quarter, which contains luxury toys and more. The box is carefully packaged and free shipping ($5 per package to Canada).

Maybe you live in a place in the United States where marijuana is legal. or not. Either way, if you are smoking and want something extra every month to make marijuana happier, then subscribe to Cannabox for one month ($32.99), three months ($92.97) or six months ($179.94) ). Or buy a box of gifts for $37.99. Each box has 6 to 9 novelty items or accessories, making each box a treasure.

Since 1926, the Monthly Club has provided new reading materials for greedy readers. They selected classic works such as "Gone with the Wind" and "The Sun Also Rises". Using the online version, you can choose from the five options provided by the club every month, and then send one (or more) to you. One book per month is $15.99 (the first book is $9.99), and you can add additional books from the selection of the month for $9.99 each. Delivery is always free. Cancel at any time, if you don’t see the book you like, you can skip a month. Give someone a gift for three to 12 months ($49.99 to $179.99); if they are already a member, they can apply it to their account.

If you or the recipient of the gift is artistic, please consider using ArtSnacks. They don't send food; they send four to five excellent art supplies, which you might not consider at a monthly price of $24. ArtSnacks Plus is $39 per month, and you can get more things, such as surfaces that can use new art tools. You can also give it as a gift.

Rad and Hungry's The Things Mighty (STMT) series promises to provide artistic office supplies from all over the world, from pencils to inkwells. Each kit contains at least writing instruments or paper products, posters, country of origin information, etc. The cost of 3 kits in 3 months is US$69, and the cost of 6 kits and 10 kits of subwoofers will drop. They only ship 10 boxes a year, skipping June and December. Or buy a single kit as a gift.

Of course, dogs have a monthly box subscription. BarkBox can be used for subscription or as a gift. Share the size of dogs who like the content so that they can adjust the chews/biscuits/toys inside. The basic price of a BarkBox is $23 per month (full of goods worth $40). Give a card or send a gift card to your favorite dog.

This is a subscription that every apartment dog owner should consider. When you subscribe to Doggie Lawn, you won't get any difference every month. From $26 to $34 per week, depending on the size of your dog, every three to four weeks for a little more, the recipient will get a neatly trimmed, hydroponic turf. Pay more and get larger patches for large puppies up to 24 x 48 inches. Depending on your location, save some money to buy locally grown turf. For your beloved dog, you should definitely only do one job on the grass. You know that. (I'm talking about pooping and urinating.) Shipping is free, but sales tax may be charged. How you handle the dog's deposit is up to you. I recommend using compostable and biodegradable poop bags. But don't rinse them.

KitNipBox is equivalent to the kitten of BarkBox. The price of one or two items starts at $22.99 per month, and the price of the multi-cat kit starts at $29.99 per month. Inside you will find toys, snacks, hygiene products, and even cat gadgets. We assume that the latter is a ball of yarn. Free shipping in the continental U.S., and $6.95 per box in Canada.

Harry's provides you with an entry-level shaving kit worth $5 (currently). The razor handle of the razor handle can be selected in color according to your preference. Then, you can get refills of 8 blades ($15), 8 blades and foam shaving gel ($21) or 16 blades and two shaving gel ($35). You tell Harry's how often you shave each week, which will determine how often it will ship your refills. There are many gift boxes to choose from.

ShaveMob is only for shaving, only for shaving; there is nothing extra here. It not only caters to men, but also sells women's razor blades, as low as $1 per box (with three blades), the same as men's blades. The price of a high-end replacement part with six blades on the cartridge is about $1.42 each.

Birchbox offers a box of women's beauty and makeup products and a men's beauty box. The price varies depending on your choice. You are not limited to subscriptions; purchase individual items or send gift subscriptions in the Birchbox store. It costs $15 per month, a three-month subscription is $45, and a year is $156 (or $13 per month).

If you like to smell good, Scentbird can help you. For $15.95 per month ($11.95 for the first month), you will receive 30 days of designer perfume, directly delivered to your door. This is a great way to test new scents before adding them. Even better, you can choose from more than 450 designers every month, and these scents are all in a reusable bottle. It's not just for ladies.

Want to create your own subscription service? Check out Cratejoy. It provides all the middleman tools you need to start your own month (or any time frame) online. Small parts made by a few people in the store? Weaving the storm? Want to give it to people? This may be the way to start sales. Set up a page on Cratejoy or assist with crate sales through your own website. Then, browse the existing gift box options at any time, there are hundreds of them.

For more information on what to buy for your friends and family in any price range, please pay close attention to PCMag's complete holiday gift guide.

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