The countdown has officially begun, only ten days until Christmas! If you’re a last minute shopper like me, the anxiety has just started. Well, fret no more mi amor! I have the BEST last minute gifts for everyone on your list. What could be more stress-free than subscription box? Wondering which one to send? I’ve done all the work for you.
Subscription boxes have been a huge trend for the last few years. The reason for their success, in my opinion, is that they are an affordable luxury that you can receive regularly. So surprise the people you love with a thoughtful and recurring gift.
There is a myriad of well-known boxes to choose from, I’m sure there’s one on the tip of your tongue. I wanted to focus on the interesting, friend specific boxes and maybe even introduce you to a few new options.
The Girly Girl
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Scent From is a candle and home accessory subscription that sends themed scents and a related home decor item.
GlossyBox is a monthly beauty box. with deluxe size or full-size products.
The Health Nut
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Bestowed: Curated by celebrity nutritionist Heather Bauer, each box is filled with healthy tips and treats to try.
ChallengeBox is a subscription box for Fitbit owners. Members receive a personalized fitness challenge, the equipment to complete the challenge and a sample of healthy snacks.
Jacked Pack is a monthly supplement sample subscription. They offer 3-tiers of samples starting at $9.99 for the smallest box. Each box is customized to help you reach your fitness goals.
The Nature Buff
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Isle Box offers a selection of gear, snacks, accessories and other products perfect for the outdoor enthusiast.
The Nomadik sends 3-6 small useful items for their next camping trip. Nomadik also donates a portion of sales to help preserve the environment.
The Fangirl
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FanMail is a fandom box made for lady geeks by lady geeks. This bi-monthly box includes carefully curated products from TV shows, movies, and books
The Monthly Prophet sends toys, exclusive shirts and quality bookish pieces focusing on fantasy, fairy tales, and science fiction stories.
The Bookworm
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Book of the Month Club sends a book selected by a panel of judges (umm, Andy Cohen!). Members can then discussion their thoughts on Book of the Month’s boards.
Quarterlane is a curated book subscription service that sends hand-picked selections of must-reads. The winter season is currently sold-out so sign up now for Spring.
The Do-Gooder
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Globe In doesn’t just include artisanal products, they actually give back to the artisans. You can visit their site to see where the goods are made, and where your money is going.
SquareHue is a nail polish subscription box that donates a portion of all proceeds to charity; their current focus is human trafficking.
Benevolent Beauty Box not only supports cruelty-free brands. It donates $1 from every box sold to the Humane Society International to help fight against animal testing and cruelty.
Petit Vour is a great monthly beauty subscription box for the vegan friend in your circle.
The Writer
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Nicely Noted is a great gift for the stationery lover in your life. They will receive three carefully curated, letterpressed cards, envelopes, and stamps monthly.
TOTA press offers two custom-designed and hand-printed cards a month.
The Planner Addict is perfect the Planner who loves planning out their planner.
The Crafter
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New Hobby Box sends them everything they need to learn a new hobby. From calligraphy and crocheting to astronomy to candle making.
Stitchy Box is perfect for the friend who loves handcrafts like cross stitching or knitting.
The Foodie
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The Fare Trade box comes with 5 chef-curated ingredients, recipes and access to how-to videos from the featured chef.
Zingermans will send 12-16 ounces of Bacon to pork practitioner in your life.
Cheese of the Month offers three half pound artisan Cheese from around the world.
Better yet, send them both with a monthly subscription from Murray’s Meat & Cheese.
Destination Food Club sends authentic foods from around the world. The Full Experience Box includes full-sized products from one country.
So Bakeable sends pre-measured ingredients, instructions and kitchen tools quarterly. They also teach a new decorating technique, with access to video tutorials.
The Chocolate Lover
Chococurb sends gourmet chocolate that will make the Chocolate lover in your life drool.
Mystery Chocolate Box donates two meals to charity for every box they sell of their unique flavored chocolates like Banana Cream Crunch.
The Wine Lover
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Bubbles & Rosé Wine Club is perfect for your Fancy friend. Each month they will receive two bottles of wine, a rosé and a sparkling.
Glassful sends three bottles a month based on a palate quiz. Rate the wines to refine future deliveries.
Winc is a great gift for the friend who wants to learn more about vino.
The Hostess
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Shaker & Spoon sends everything needed (sans alcohol) to create cocktails at home. Each box focuses on a specific type of spirit and includes original recipes and specialty ingredients.
Tasters Club delivers the best Whiskey, Bourbon, or Scotch and information on each.
The Coffee Lover
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Craft Coffee is a selectively curated coffee subscription of master blends.
Citizen Bean offers the best and freshest sustainable and complex roasts from small roasters countrywide.
MistoBox sends curated packages of beans from artisan roasters.
For Him
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Bespoke Post is for “guys that give a damn.” Send your favorite guy a themed box of curated goods ranging from clothes and grooming to travel and food.
MeUndies says it all in its name. Send him a pair of unique unmentionables monthly.
Arcade Block is great for the Gamer. Send him gear, collectibles, and new shirt each month.
The Kids
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Doki Doki is a subscription box from Japan Crate with items ranging from plushies, collectible and apparel and more.
Kiwi Crate offers a crate full of fun projects and games for kids.
Awesome Pack includes board games, toys, and activities that encourage family time. They offer a Family Pack and a Big Kid Pack for older kids and adults.
The Tween
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Stickii Club sends stickers to the little person in your life. Just select a Pack; Cute Pack, Retro Pack or Pop Pack.
OwlCrate is the Young Adult book subscription box that contains more than just books.
The Better Beauty Box is a natural and organic beauty box geared for tween and teen girls. There are age-appropriate options for makeup items and makeup free boxes.
The Teen
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Allure teamed up with Teen Vogue for this limited edition Beauty Box.
Play! by Sephora send six samples, a PLAY! BOOK of tips and tricks, and a PLAY! PASS for in-store learning. So it’s perfect for the makeup obsessed teen in your life.
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There are sommanybsubscription boxes now and this is a great selection. I love the fitness one.
It looks cute and since it’s connected with Adidas, it has a little more credibility.
These are fabulous ideas. I particularly like the New Hobby Box. I am not sure if I can get it in Canada but I will look for it.
Thanks for reading my post Anne! I’m sure they deliver to our neighbors to the north! 😉
These are all such great boxes. I’d personally want that chocolate one because chocolate excites me.
Both of the chocolate ones look yummy!
Fabulous ideas for last minute gifts. I’m done shopping but still have to wrap. Any ideas for last minute wrappers?
I love using newspaper or magazine tears as wrapping paper. You can also get a solid color paper and handwrite names and cute little doodles to personalize it. I’m ALL about the little things!
I haven’t heard of a few of these! Such great ideas for a unique surprise
Thanks Shane! I hadn’t heard of some of them either, so I just HAD to share!
This gift guide is just in time for the Christmas. I would love the wine and fitness subscription. I have to look into getting it.
The Bubble and Rose one is a little bit more my style…I’m fancy! LOL
I love the subscription boxes. You highlight so many great ones. The one for tweens is very cool. I never know what to get my tween niece.
Yeah, Tweens can be hard to shop for. Depending on where they are maturity wise and their age, beauty items (nail polish and lip gloss) are great options and either classic simple jewelry or costume jewelry. Accessories as well, fun hats and bags. You can’t go wrong with stickers or books though!
So many great subscription boxes out these days! I’m loving it. I’m saving this post so I can reference it later. Thanks!
Great post! Lots I didn’t know about!
Such gorgeous stuff.I have to check my bank balance before starting on thus shopping trip.
Oooo looks like you got a ton of fabulousness in the box!!!!!! Need to look more into this!
Such a lovely idea to give a sub box which would surprise and entertain anyone. I have learnt about a few new sub boxes so thanks for that
You have excellent selections here. I love these subbox ideas.