Birchbox
If you want to give a gift that literally keeps giving, a subscription service is one of the best ways we can think of to keep giving all year. They’re especially a great idea for those hard-to-shop-for people on your list, since they’ve probably got it all — these boxes let them try out new things and discover a few favorites that they might not have access to otherwise. And since there are subscription boxes for just about everything, we’ve found some great ones to gift that are sure to please even the pickiest people.
Birchbox
The OG, granddaddy of them all is Birchbox, and it’s still one of our favorites. Why? Because they’ve got big name brands and specific subscriptions for girls and guys. Plus, there’s always a bonus lifestyle item thrown in with the grooming or beauty goods, so not everything gets relegated into the bathroom cabinet. The brand even has a brick-and-mortar store in New York. Find something you love? Buy the full size product online and build points with the brand’s loyalty program to use towards future purchases.
Price: $20 per month or $195 per year
Sign up: www.birchbox.com
Flicker Box
Flicker Box
Domestic divas are sure to be drawn to Flicker Box, a Chicago-based company that brings together different candle artisans located throughout the country. Every month, you’ll get a selection of candles and more — think matches and other flame-related finds — with scents that range from soft and soothing to bold and energizing. The brand partners with companies that are dedicated to eco-friendly manufacturing and ensures that each and every candle is made in the United States, too.
Price: $34 per month
Sign up: www.myflickerbox.com
Fortune Cookie Soap Box
Fortune Cookie Soap
The Fortune Cookie Soap Box is one of YouTube’s biggest brands. Vloggers, beauty bloggers and even normal folk love the line for its unique scents, irreverent attitude towards mundane things (hand sanitizer, for one) and cute-as-a-button packaging. Every month, the brand sends out boxes with a different theme. You can expect to find items such as Fortune Cookie Soap’s cult-favorite hand sanitizer, bath bars and more. And yes, the fortune cookie-shaped soaps do come with a real fortune inside.
Price: $19.99 per month
Sign up: www.fortunecookiesoap.com
Nicely Noted
Nicely Noted
The founder of Nicely Noted comes from the world of publishing (W and Dwell, to be exact), so she knows the importance of correspondence and the written word. So she started her company to send out a selection of fine letter pressed cards to subscribers. The cards come from different small-batch printers from around the country and every month, shipments contain a mix of birthday cards, thank you notes and blank cards. The packages even come with stamps, so you’ve got no excuse not to send out your notes the old fashioned way.
Price: $20 per month
Sign up: www.nicelynoted.com
NatureBox
NatureBox
Snack enthusiasts (and anyone hungry, really) will love NatureBox, a service that brings unique and healthy snacks to its subscribers. What we love is how you can choose your own snacks every month, though you can opt for surprise boxes, too. The snacks are healthy and unqiue, blending flavors and recipes from different cultures in over 100 different varieties. Plus, for every box delivered, NatureBox donates a meal through Feeding America, so you can feel good about getting your nom on.
Price: $19.95 per month
Sign up: www.naturebox.com
Images courtesy NatureBox, Birchbox, Flicker Box, Fortune Cookie Soaps and Nicely Noted
