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35 Subscription Boxes You’ll Want to Give and Receive

A gift that keeps on giving is always welcome in our book.

By , and Elena Plumb
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The holidays are nearly here, and we can’t be the only ones feeling the pressure. Where do we even begin our searches for the perfect gift? How can we possibly find something worthy of all the wonderful people in our lives?

When shopping for a woman you hold dear, whether it be a mother, sister, friend, or partner, it’s often the thought that counts. A great gift is considerate, useful, and tailored to your recipient’s unique interests—enter, subscription boxes. Sure, you’ve probably seen a FabFitFun box on your favorite influencer’s Instagram story, but the subscription box market expands well beyond the beauty and wellness realm. Whether you’re a wine lover, bookworm, or cheese connoisseur, there truly is something for everyone. The best part? These gifts quite literally keep on giving—so even if it’s a last-minute gift, it’ll extend far beyond the holiday season.

That said, the options can certainly be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of our favorites, just in time for the holidays. All you have to do is click a few buttons, and the subscription service will do the rest!

Hey Rooted Small Mystery Plant, 6-Month Gift

Small Mystery Plant, 6-Month Gift

Hey Rooted Small Mystery Plant, 6-Month Gift

$120 at heyrooted.com

Hey Rooted says plants make people happy and we couldn’t agree more. For the person with a green thumb...or not. Rooted makes growing your indoor jungle easy with their customizable monthly plant subscription.

best subscription service for any woman

Fab Fit Fun Seasonal Box

Seasonal Box
best subscription service for any woman

Fab Fit Fun Seasonal Box

Now 37% Off
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Fab Fit Fun leads the charge of subscription boxes with the trendiest curation of the most buzzy products. Expect fuzzy blankets, slippers, hair products, sweet treats, travel mugs and so much more.

best jewelry subscription

Rocks Box Joy of Jewelry

Joy of Jewelry
best jewelry subscription

Rocks Box Joy of Jewelry

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You’ve seen clothing rental subscriptions, while jewelry rentals feel much rarer. We love that Rocks Box allows you to browse through hundreds of designer styles to create a wishlist of items you’d like to try. Then, styles are handpicked by experts to bring you monthly sets. If you can’t part with an item, you’ll also get member-exclusive discounts to purchase.

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Best Meal Subscription

Hello Fresh Personalized Meal Plan

Personalized Meal Plan
Best Meal Subscription

Hello Fresh Personalized Meal Plan

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Between the grocery store runs, check-out lines, and prep time, whipping up a home-cooked meal can feel like a daunting task. Hello Fresh helps you fit cooking into your busy schedule, selecting healthy, balanced meals based on your tastes and delivering ingredients straight to your doorstep.

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Dermstore BeautyFIX Subscription

BeautyFIX Subscription
best skincare subscription

Dermstore BeautyFIX Subscription

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Dermstore is one of the few dermatologist-approved beauty retailers out there, so this box is one you can trust for your skin. Each month, you or your recipient will receive 5+ products with over $100 total retail value.

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Splendid Spoon Subscription

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best healthy eating food service

Splendid Spoon Subscription

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Splendid Spoon is on a mission to make healthy eating accessible, delicious and joyful. It’s the perfect gift for the busiest people in our lives. With a menu of over 65 no-prep smoothies, soups, noodle/grain bowls and wellness shots, you’ll get an endless supply of vegan, gluten-free, low-in-sugar/sodium ready-to-eat meals delivered.

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Best Tea Subscription

Sips By Personalized Tea Discovery Box

Personalized Tea Discovery Box
Best Tea Subscription

Sips By Personalized Tea Discovery Box

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Calling all tea lovers! Sips By’s Discovery Box will introduce you to your new favorite teas and tea brands. Every tea chosen is top-rated from thousands of brands and customized to your personal tastes.

best personalized wine subscription

Bright Cellars Wine Subscription

Wine Subscription
best personalized wine subscription

Bright Cellars Wine Subscription

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There are a ton of wine subscription services out there, but Bright Cellars is one of our favorites. It’s an ultra-personalized curation for a really good price.

best lingerie subscription

Adore Me Elite Box

Elite Box
best lingerie subscription

Adore Me Elite Box

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Lingerie shouldn’t be a once-in-a-while purchase, it should be a lifestyle to make you feel like your best, sexiest self. Adore Me solves that with their Elite box. After a quick style quiz, you’ll get four to seven styles ranging from loungewear to sexy slips, bras, panties and activewear. You’ll keep what you like and return the rest with a small styling fee that saves the awkwardness of trying on lingerie at the mall.

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Goldbelly 3 Month Subscription

3 Month Subscription
best food subscription for independent food brands

Goldbelly 3 Month Subscription

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Everyone needs a little taste of home every now and then. Whether you're missing New York pizza or Texas barbecue, Goldbelly works with America's most iconic restaurants, bakeries, and delis to ship your favorite treats to wherever you are on the map.

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Breo Box Subscription Box

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best tech-foward subscription

Breo Box Subscription Box

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Breo Box helps consumers discover game-changing products they never knew they needed. We’re talking fun, useful, techy lifestyle gadgets that add value to your life like USB lighters, smart air purifiers and mini projectors.

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Ipsy Glam Bag

Glam Bag
best influencer-approved beauty subsription

Ipsy Glam Bag

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IPSY is on every beauty influencer’s radar. And even if you’re not an influencer, this beauty subscription box will make you feel like one. Each month, they curate the latest and greatest in beauty. Customers will take a personalized quiz to ensure they are receiving the right products for their skin type and goals.

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best spice subscription

Savory Seasons of Spice Subscription

Seasons of Spice Subscription
best spice subscription

Savory Seasons of Spice Subscription

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Calling all home chefs (or home chefs in training). The Seasons of Spice box from Savory elevates your cooking and inspires new types of meals based on the season.

Best Clothing Subscription

Stitch Fix Monthly Subscription

Monthly Subscription
Best Clothing Subscription

Stitch Fix Monthly Subscription

Tired of wearing the same old things? Switch it up with Stitch Fix! Collaborate with a stylist to build a box that suits your style and price point.

Best Perfume Subscription

Scentbird Monthly Subscription

Monthly Subscription
Best Perfume Subscription

Scentbird Monthly Subscription

Scentbird is a designer perfume subscription that allows you to try out three new scents every month. In other words: Instead of committing to a single scent, you can have them all with Scentbird.

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Best Clothing Subscription

Rent the Runway Monthly Subscription

Monthly Subscription
Best Clothing Subscription

Rent the Runway Monthly Subscription

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Been looking to elevate your style? Rent the Runway grants access to thousands of designer styles for a fraction of the price. The clothing rental service is also a great, sustainable option for special occasion outfits and one-time wears.

Best Beauty Subscription

Birchbox Monthly Membership

Monthly Membership
Best Beauty Subscription

Birchbox Monthly Membership

In need of a tried and true beauty box? Try out Birchbox to sample an array of miniature luxury products. Each month you will receive a box of two to five beauty and skincare products of your choosing!

Best Coffee Subscription

Atlas Coffee Club Coffee Subscription

Coffee Subscription
Best Coffee Subscription

Atlas Coffee Club Coffee Subscription

Now 50% Off

Expand your coffee-induced palate with Atlas Coffee Club, the coffee subscription that highlights a new country every month.

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Best Book Subscription

Book of the Month Monthly Subscription

Monthly Subscription
Best Book Subscription

Book of the Month Monthly Subscription

Grow your library with Book of the Month, the reading subscription that lets you choose. Each month, subscribers can select a book from their rotating bookshelf which is comprised of five books, each of a different genre.

Best Wellness & Self-Care Subscription

Therabox Self-Care Subscription Box

Self-Care Subscription Box
Best Wellness & Self-Care Subscription

Therabox Self-Care Subscription Box

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The holiday season can be stressful, and we could all use a bit of TLC. Each Therabox is filled with self-care goodies to help you or your giftee relax and unwind.

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