By Melissa Graham | Published Dec 29, 2021 5:02 PM
These days, there’s a subscription box for just about anyone. There are subscription gifts for couples, coffee subscription gifts, and even boxes for crafters, cocktail drinkers, and sock lovers. The good news about subscription gifts is that they can be curated according to users’ interests and preferences, and you don’t have to do the wrapping or delivering. You can simply select how many months you’d like to subscribe for and send the gift on its way. It’s a smart way to introduce new products to friends and family members who can then decide if they want to continue the subscription once your gift has run its course. If you’re not familiar with subscription gifts, the following guide can help you select the best option for the person you’re shopping for.
Whether recipients are interested in cooking, decorating, crafting cocktails, or spending time outdoors, these subscription gifts can help introduce them to new products that make their hobbies even more fun.
The Say it with a Sock Subscription Box provides the giftee with a cozy pair of socks each month, no shopping required. Not only are these socks comfortable, but they also feature stylish designs with quirky phrases on the bottom for an added surprise. You can customize the sock style according to the recipient and automate your gift so your loved one receives it regularly each month.
Get the Say it with a Sock Subscription Box starting at $12.99 per month
Treat your favorite snacker to goodies from around the world with a Yum Box Subscription from Universal Yums. You can select a country based on the user’s preferences or previous travels, and a box with snacks from the destination will arrive at their door. Whether they’re into salty snacks or sweet treats, there’s a wide variety of options in each box.
Get the Universal Yums Box Subscription starting at $15 per month
Kids can join their family members in the kitchen with the help of a Raddish Cooking Club Subscription, which comes with three recipe guides, a kitchen tool, a grocery list, culinary skill lessons, a collectible, and a creative project. Subscriptions can be purchased by the month, or in 3, 6, and 12-month options. Kits can be customized for dietary restrictions or needs and encourage a fun way for families to learn together.
Get the Raddish Cooking Club Subscription starting at $24 per month
No matter their age, kids can learn new skills and have fun at the same time with a KiwiCo Crate Subscription. Each month’s crate comes with a project that was developed and designed by experts and tested by kids for foolproof fun. Whether it’s building robots, making crafts, or cooking a special treat, each activity is selected based on the age and interests of the child the crate is being sent to.
Get the KiwiCo Crate Subscription starting at $22.95 per month
Home cooks who like to add variety to their dishes can get a monthly spice packet through the RawSpiceBar subscription, a subscription box that includes a new spice each month along with accompanying instructions and recipes. Each 2-ounce spice blend is based on a specific region and is paired with a seasonally appropriate recipe. You can also select from omnivore or herbivore options based on the recipient’s diet.
Get the RawSpiceBar subscription starting at $10 per month
Passionate podcast fans or those who prefer audiobooks are bound to enjoy an Audible Membership. With this gift, users can use credits that go toward any title in the premium collection, as well as have access to the Plus Catalog. The Plus Catalog includes originals and exclusive content that only Audible members can access.
Get an Audible Membership starting at $15
Dog owners and their pets can reap the rewards of a BarkBox Subscription, which comes with two innovative toys, a few bags of all-natural treats, and a chew toy. Each box also revolves around a common theme, whether it’s a holiday-centered box or one that features well-known characters or brands. A holiday box, for example, may contain a Snoopy stuffed toy and Charlie Brown–themed treats. It’s a thoughtful gift idea for someone with a new puppy or a friend who has a pup that’s truly their best companion.
Get the BarkBox Subscription starting at $35 per month
From seasonal recipes to classic options with a twist, a Shaker & Spoon Subscription Box offers all the ingredients a spirited cocktail lover needs to create a craft cocktail at home, minus the alcohol. This includes specialty syrups, bitters, garnishes, and mixers to make up to 12 cocktails. Each drink recipe is crafted by a top cocktail collaborator with years of industry experience.
Get the Shaker & Spoon Subscription Box starting at $50 per month
You can give your friends and family members the gift of delayed gratification with a Jiggy Puzzle Club Membership that arrives each month with a 500-piece puzzle, a drawstring bag, a box, and a print of the artwork. It’s an excellent gift for loved ones who have ample downtime or like to put their problem-solving skills to the test. The membership comes with 3, 6, and 12-month options in prepaid plans that don’t auto-renew.
Get the Jiggy Puzzle Club Membership starting at $29 per month
When it comes to fun subscription box gifts, it doesn’t get more sweet than the Candy Club Subscription. The Fun Box specifically includes six 6-ounce candy cups in a wide range of flavors, including lemonade straws, pineapple rings, and cupcake bites. If you’re looking for a gift for someone with a sweet tooth, the Candy Club Subscription is a tried-and-true option that can be renewed each month or sent one time to celebrate a specific occasion.
Get the Candy Club Subscription starting at $29.99 per month
It’s likely that you know someone who loves to compete or who simply loves board games, and the Board Game Box is an excellent way to help them sharpen their skills. This subscription box includes all types of board games, from family-friendly options to games that are ideal for parties or others that require strategic thinking.
Get the UnboxBoardom Board Game Box starting at $29.99 per month
A good candle can set the mood for a stress-busting, relaxing evening, and a Wickbox Subscription allows recipients to receive designer candles every month. This subscription box offers a wide range of options, from month-to-month to 3-month, 6-month, and 9-month varieties. You can choose between medium or large candle sizes with scents that are curated based on the user’s scent profile.
Get the Wickbox Subscription starting at $32.95 per month
From energy bars to cookware and navigation tools, the Cairn Subscription Box arrives with a wide range of products suited for hikers, campers, and adventurers. The selection includes top-rated items from best-in-class brands that allow recipients to discover new gear and find products that fit their lifestyle. This subscription box is an excellent option among subscription box gifts for its versatility in items and its thoughtfulness in selection.
Get the Outside Cairn subscription starting at $34.99 per month
Whether the person you’re shopping for has been to Japan or not, the gifts inside the Classic Bokksu are crowd-pleasing snacks, candies, and teas sourced directly from centuries-old businesses. Plus, a 16-page culture guide helps recipients learn the details of the snacks’ origins and flavors for a better understanding of the products and the stories behind them. Each box ships directly from Japan and helps support family-owned companies and their traditions.
Get the Bokksu Japanese Snack Subscription starting at $44.95 per month
A bouquet of flowers is bound to cheer up just about anybody, and the Bloomsy Subscription Box simplifies the flower-delivery process. One of the best subscription gifts, this box comes with a bouquet of 22 to 32 blooms to brighten an office or home in an instant. The monthly cost includes shipping and free next-day delivery when ordered Monday through Thursday.
Get the Bloomsy Original Subscription Box starting at $44.99 per month
You can help the tea lover in your life discover new flavors with a Sips by Digital Personalized Tea Subscription Gift Card. Catered to tea drinkers, Sips by ships monthly boxes of premium tea to customers based on their unique taste preferences. Each variety is chosen from a selection of more than 150 brands around the world, and the box comes with enough tea each month to make more than 16 cups. Plus, each tea filter is biodegradable or reusable.
Get the Sips by Digital Personalized Tea Subscription Gift Card starting at $48 for 3 months
Beginning to expert gardeners can sow the seeds of a Bloomin’ Bin Subscription. Each month, green thumbs will receive seed packets which they can then turn into a bountiful garden of flowers or fresh fruits and vegetables. Consider what the recipient already grows or would like to grow, and your gift will continue to grow throughout the seasons.
Get the Bloomin’ Bin Subscription starting at $28.50
Coffee lovers can taste new flavors from the world’s top roasters with the Trade Gift Coffee Subscription. This personalized subscription comes with coffee matches based on the recipient’s preferences. Each bag is roasted and delivered at peak freshness, and users can adjust how often the subscription arrives as they go as well as the flavors they receive.
Get the Trade Gift Coffee Subscription starting at $40
An Earthlove Gift Box offers a wide range of products for people who pay particular attention to the ingredients in the products and food they use and consume on a daily basis. From vegan body care to home decor and healthy snacks, the items in each box have been vetted and held to a high standard in terms of sustainability. The box includes six to eight items with tips and inspiration on how best to use them during the seasons they’re sent.
Get the Earthlove Gift Box starting at $45
Help your favorite bookworm discover new reads with the Book of the Month Subscription. This gift allows the recipient to choose their book of the month from a curated group of five titles chosen by experts. These titles can include memoirs, thrillers, romance novels, or other genres based on what your reader enjoys most. The recipient can also choose to belong to a virtual book club that meets each month to discuss their reading.
Get a Book of the Month Subscription starting at $49.99 for 3 months
Your friends or family members who just moved into a new space can benefit from a Decocrated Gift Card, which can go toward a monthly subscription box filled with home decor items. Each box comes with a booklet that provides styling instructions for the homeowner, so no item should be misplaced or unused. This gift card is excellent for homebodies or those who appreciate interior design but aren’t sure how to get started.
Get the Decocrated Gift Card starting at $50
Whether you’re shopping for a woodworker or someone who enjoys completing tasks around the house, The Tool Chest Subscription Box can help them DIY more efficiently with top-notch tools. The month-to-month box is filled with everything from pliers to superglue, earplugs, screws, and tools from top brands such as Milwaukee, 3M, Gorilla, Husky, and DeWalt.
Get The Tool Chest Subscription Box starting $59.95 per month
You can give the gift of a fine wine subscription with a Winc Gift Card. This gift card provides a 1-month subscription to wine based on the drinker’s taste palate and tailored recommendations from Winc experts. From vegan options to reds, whites, and rosés, this gift is delivered right to the recipient’s door, so they won’t have to run to the store to stock up if they’ve run out of bottles. Once they’ve sampled the bottles included in the box, they can rate the selections chosen for them and decide whether they want to continue the subscription or not.
Get the Winc Gift Card starting at $60
Murray’s is known for its gourmet cheese selection, and the Classic Cheese of the Month Subscription delivers tasty varieties for newbie cheese lovers to seasoned cheese lovers. Timeless favorites such as gouda, cheddar, and aged gruyere arrive at the recipient’s doorstep each month and come with detailed information such as what farm the cheese came from, what wine it’s best paired with, and how long it’s been aged for.
Get the Murray’s Classic Cheese of the Month Subscription starting at $63 per month
If you know someone who can’t turn down a good bowl of pasta, the Sfoglini Pasta of the Month Club may be the perfect food subscription gift. This specific subscription is for 3 months and comes with a box of organic semolina pasta, another box of a specialty pasta, and recipe cards if diners are feeling creative in the kitchen. It’s a scrumptious gift option for hosts, coworkers, your favorite foodies, or new homeowners. A 6-month subscription is also available.
Get the Sfoglini Pasta of the Month Club subscription for $65
Sending handmade craft kits to the DIYer in your life has never been easier thanks to The Crafter’s Box Gift Subscription. Available in 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, and 12-month increments, this subscription box was made for creative minds who love to put their skills to the test through hand-crafted creations. Whether it’s frame weaving, broom making, or wood carving, there’s a kit for just about every crafter.
Get The Crafter’s Box Gift Subscription starting at $65 per month
Busy families or friends who don’t have time to cook meals from scratch can appreciate a Gobble Gift Card, which can be used toward any subscription meal plan. Gobble takes the guesswork out of mealtime by providing pre-prepared dinners that can be reheated in just 15 minutes. Meals include meat, fish, and vegetarian options made by sous chefs and delivered to the recipient’s door on a designated day each week or month.
Get the Gobble Gift Card starting at $75
Home chefs who prefer their knives at peak sharpness can appreciate Togu Knives. This subscription ensures a freshly sharpened knife arrives every 8 to 16 weeks, so users won’t have to mess with less-than-impressive tools when they’re prepping food. The knives are constructed from VG-10 steel for a fine edge that holds longer than other knives on the market. Plus, each blade is hand-sharpened for the best and safest results.
Get the Togu Knives starting at $129
When it comes to food subscription gifts, a Moink Box offers ethically sourced meat, from pastured pork and chicken to grass-fed beef and lamb. The Bitty Box in particular comes with two filet mignons, a flank steak, a package of chicken thighs, a package of pork chops, a package of bacon brats, two salmon filets, and a Moink’ed magazine to introduce the recipient to the products. This box is a top-rated gift for foodies who are health conscious and prefer to know exactly what’s in the food they’re eating.
Get a Moink Box subscription starting at $109.99
Plant shopping doesn’t have to be daunting, and The Sill Subscription Gift Card ensures that the right houseplants and accompanying pots are sent to a new plant parent. Subscribers will receive an easy-to-care-for plant with a ceramic pot, with a new variety sent each month. All that’s required of the recipient is to water the plant as needed. After the gift has expired, subscribers can choose to pause, cancel, or continue the membership.
Get The Sill Subscription Gift Card starting at $180 for 3 months
Before you sign up for a subscription gift, it can be helpful to ask yourself a few questions to make sure the box you’re selecting is the best option for the recipient. Ask yourself:
To get the best deals on subscription gifts, it’s wise to pay attention to specific promotions the company or brand offers customers. Many subscription services provide discounts to first-time customers or tend to reduce prices for subscriptions that last longer; think 6- to 12-month subscription gifts versus an introductory box or 3-month subscription. If you are a longtime customer of some subscription boxes, you can often earn rewards that you can then dole out to friends or family members, such as a free box that can act as a gift.
Prices listed here were accurate at the time of publication on 12/29/21.
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