Eight Cool Subscription Services That Make Giving Presents Simple
Imagine how happy your friends would be to have a great gift delivered right to their door. Now, picture how happy they'd be to have that happen every single month! There's literally a subscription for everyone on your list. You can send beauty products, gourmet candies, craft projects, nail polish, and even clothing. The best part is that each plan is customizable, so you can send just one month of treats or purchase up to a year's worth of goodies. This is the perfect way to show someone you're caring about them over and over again.
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Birchbox is the pioneer of beauty box subscriptions. Once you’re signed up, you’ll receive a monthly box filled with samples from excellent brands. The more specifically you fill out your online profile, the more targeted the products become to your needs. You’re also promised never to get the same sample twice. If you love the goodies you got, you can buy full sized versions of your minis straight from Birchbox.com!
Birchbox, $30 for a three month subscription. Birchbox.com.
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Do you know someone who loves to DIY? This crafting service sends out a box each month with supplies to create anything from candles to jewelry. Follow the step-by-step instructions for each project online, or use the supplies to create your own personal creation.
For the Makers, $29 for a one month subscription. Forthemakers.com.
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Ready to be your friend’s new favorite person? For less than the cost of a pricey bar of chocolate, you can send an entire box of handmade artisanal confections. Who wouldn’t love that?
The Gourmet Chocolate of the Month Club, $35 for a one month subscription. Chocolatemonthclub.com.com.
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As the temperature drops, give the gift of warmth and convenience with this delivery service of chic leg winter wear. Select your style preferences, shop leggings, tights, stockings, or socks, and have them delivered to your door at a discount.
Pique, $25 for a one month subscription. Discoverpique.com.
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Give your friend their own personal shopper this holiday season! StitchFix is easy. You’ll fill out questions about your personal style and then get sent a selection of clothes that could be right for you. Try them on at home, keep and pay for the clothes you like, and return the clothes you don’t at no charge.
StitchFix, $20 per shipment plus the cost of what you choose to buy. StitchFix.com.
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With flavor combinations like Oreo Milkshake and Panckes & Bacon, these aren’t your average chocolate chip variety. Fill a friend’s cookie jar every month with this simply delicious service.
The Cravory, $37 per month. Thecravory.com.
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Pick three colors amongst a high end selection of lacquers from the likes of Chanel, Oscar de la Renta, or Dior and use them as much as you like for a month. Then, send all three back and get another trio. You’re promised to never get a bottle that is less than half full!
Lacquerous, $18 per month. Lacquerous.com.
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This is the perfect gift for an eco-friendly pal. The monthly box comes packed with an assortment of organic and environmentally sound beauty, food, and home goods.
BlissMo, $20 per month. Blissmo.com.









