At what point does our holiday excitement shift from anticipation over what we'll receive...to eagerness to give? Nowadays nothing is more satisfying than gifting an item that really lands for the people you love. So heartwarming! That said, now that the bar has been set high with iconic presents, keeping the ideas generating year after year is a lot of pressure. We're here to help. We've researched and vetted a slew of subscription gift ideas that should cover your entire list and maintain your ranking as best gift-giver ever.
Our Favorite Subscription Boxes For Holiday Gifting
1. Shaker & Spoon Cocktail Club — for the host (either of your holiday party, or of every party)
We all have that friend who is the natural host. They're the ones who keep the dinner party invitations coming, and who seem to effortlessly feed and quench a crowd. The Shaker & Spoon Cocktail Club is a gift that speaks directly to their love language. It'll give them the opportunity to serve up impressive adult beverages without all the research and sourcing needed to make these delicious drinks. Soon it'll become the host's best hack!
Price: $59 per month. Save when you sign up for 3, 6, or 12-month subscriptions.
What Comes In the Box: Each monthly delivery will contain 3 unique cocktail recipes invented by top bartenders. It'll also include everything needed to make 4 of each drink (12 drinks total), besides the liquor itself. That means you can expect syrups, bitters, aromatics, garnishes, and more.
Check out our Shaker & Spoon details and reviews to learn more!
2. Escape the Crate Box — a group gift for the little fam you love, who lives across the country
Game night never gets old, and yet, we can't remember the last time we had one. We love how Escape the Crate loosens everyone up with a little adventure you can go on from home. The challenges in this bi-monthly box can be played solo or with a small group of 2-6, so you can consider your favorite nerdy single person or a fun family for this thoughtful gift.
Price: $29.99 every other month. Save when you sign up for 4, 6, or 12-month subscriptions.
What Comes In the Box: The concept of an escape room comes into your home with this subscription that has everyone solving riddles and figuring puzzles to sleuth their way out of a fun fantasy jam. The puzzles, mysteries, and adventures are always centered on a theme, and they're meant to take 2-3 hours to solve. If you want to level up the playing experience, you can visit the Escape the Crate website and enter game codes in to incorporate audio/visual elements. This subscription is suitable for players ages 10+.
Check out our Escape the Crate details and reviews to learn more!
3. Therabox — for your mom, or any mom
"Self-care" might seem like a buzzy, overused term by now, but the concept behind it, and the gentle permission to take it, is truly is a gift — especially during the chaos of the holidays. Therabox is for anyone, but is particularly appreciated by the moms and wives who work so hard to keep home life running smoothing, often while juggling their own job. (I'm describing myself here, so I know there have to be more like me out there.)
Price: $39.99 per month. Save when you sign up for 3, 6, or 12-month subscriptions.
What Comes In the Box: Therabox is a monthly subscription that's curated by a therapist and has been applauded by Oprah, Forbes, BuzzFeed, and more. This box comes packed with 8 full-sized wellness, skincare, and relaxation goods to encourage self-loving routines and rituals. One aspect of the curation is a happiness activity meant to help you de-stress and feel inspired.
Check out our Therabox details and reviews to learn more!
4. kidpik — for the coolest kiddo you know, to exercise self-expression
Having a package appear on your doorstep is exciting no matter your age, but especially for kids. Now imagine that box containing really cool clothes you can rock out in the world. Speaking from firsthand experience, my daughter was pumped about the entire kidpik experience, from noticing the color pops on the box to seeing what was chosen for her by a stylist, to trying it all on...and best of all, keeping what she liked. Whoever you are, shopper — an aunt or uncle, grandparent, parent, or family friend — you will definitely make some days if you gift this sub to the kid in your life.
Price: Flexible. Free styling, free returns, save 30% when you keep all.
What Comes In the Box: This clothing subscription box is for kids sizes 2-16. You can choose to have a box delivered every 4, 6, or 12 weeks. Everything is kidpik-exclusive, so the lucky kiddo who gets this box won't have any accidental twinning days. As mentioned above, the initial shipment is free (no styling fee), and returns are free — just keep what you want. Love it all? You get a 30% discount if you keep the entire box.
Check out our kidpik details and reviews to learn more!
5. The Curiosity Box — for the gamer, to explore the analog world
Ready to check off the "kid at heart" on your Christmas gifting list? The Curiosity Box is packed with science toys, books, and games, but in this case they're meant for the wrinkly brains of adults. It also comes with a T-shirt that any quirky being would be proud to sport — think geometry graphics, fascinating printing methods, and more. Truthfully, you don't have to be a self-proclaimed nerd to enjoy this subscription, because the stuff inside is just downright neat.
Price: $60 per quarter. Save when you sign up for an annual subscription.
ACTIVE DEAL: Limited Time Only! 25% off the first box on quarterly plan OR $15 off the annual plan!
CODE: MSA25
What Comes In the Box: Gadgets, games, books of art, science, and facts, clever wearables like shirts (select your size from Men's or Women's S-3XL), puzzles you likely won't master on the first try, occasional interesting ingestibles (like drinks or unique snacks). It's hard to list all the possibilities that could come in The Curiosity Box because there are endless mind-bending options out there.
Check out our Curiosity Box details and reviews to learn more!
6. BREO Box — for the forward-thinker
It's gadgets galore with BREO Box, and each is more ingenious than the last. Everyday home items, new tidbits to the tech scene, kitchen tools, and more — this loaded-up quarterly subscription makes an amazing gift, and what's inside is just as suited to sharing.
Price: $159 per quarter. Save when you sign up for an annual subscription.
ACTIVE DEAL: Save $15 off your first box!
CODE: MSA
What Comes In the Box: BREO's quarterly curations contain 7-8 inventive must-haves that span categories. Some are items we've seen on the internet and were super curious to try; others are totally fresh concepts that have arrived to blow our minds. This box always has a great value and great gifting-it-forward potential.
Check out our BREO Box details and reviews to learn more!
7. Bespoke Post — for the guy or gal with impeccable taste
The glory of Bespoke Post knows no bounds. Which is to say: every single thing you'll find on their is quality, clever, and unique. There are so many dads and brothers and husbands out there who are getting the Best Gift Ever from their curation, though the incredible, highly giftable items on there are typically not gender-exclusive. Somehow Bespoke Post has an endless selection of things we didn't know we needed but can't live without.
Price: $49 per month + $5 shipping.
What Comes In the Box: 1 quality item that you can wear, cook with, sit in, carry, or bring along — from up-and-coming brands that know what they're doing. These items cost $70 without the subscription (which is usually lower than the full retail value of them elsewhere), and that cost goes down to $54 (including shipping) when you subscribe. Don't like what's selected for you each month? Swap it out for something you have your eye on before it ships.
Check out our Bespoke Post details and reviews to learn more!
8. Wantable — for the most stylish gal you know, to save her time
Perhaps a common misconception about clothing subscription boxes and styling services is that you have to be the "before" picture of a transformation to need them. Mistaken! Wantable is the fashionable gal's favorite way to tap into wearable trends without having to hunt high and low for them. Teaming up with a stylist saves her time, and knowing herself and her style going into it only helps the relationship. Wantable is suitable for everyone, whether they have an eye for what they love or want to find out.
Price: Flexible. $20 styling fee. Free returns. Pay for what you keep.
What Comes In the Box: Wantable sends you a box filled with 7 new clothing items for you to try on at home, at the cadence of your choosing. You have 5 days to decide what you want to keep. Your $20 styling fee goes toward anything you hang onto, and if you keep 5 or more items you get a 20% discount on the total. Always give feedback on the picks that came in your box, because they'll only improve the next delivery!
Check out our Wantable details and reviews to learn more!
9. The Pets Table — for the doting pet parent
The love of a pet parent knows no bounds, and a customized meal plan with fresh food is the surest way to show that adoration. It'll be a veritable love fest when you give the gift of recognizing their pup's importance with a Pets Table gift! This dog food service customizes a meal plan for each dog's needs, and hooks them up with the longevity, nutrition, and vitality that each animal deserves. Options include fresh, air dried, or a mix.
Price:Starts at $35.56 per week + shipping
What Comes In the Box: Subscribers will start with a quiz to fill The Pets Table in on the doggo of the day. Portions, meal plans, and dietary needs are all accounted for, and when your shipment arrives, it'll come with a detailed ingredient list and cheat sheet for transitioning your dog to a fresh diet. Everything comes frozen and can be stored in the freezer for up to 6 months, or thawed and consumed within 4 days.
Check out our The Pets Table details and reviews to learn more!
10. Purple Carrot — for literally anyone on your list — we all have to eat!
This plant-based meal kit is a vegan friend's dream, but it's an awesome culinary experience for everyone. While the menu selections aren't as expansive as some of the popular meal subscriptions out there, what lands on your dish at the end of your cooking extravaganza is something you may not have tasted before. The opportunity for exploration of veggies, with all the prep work done ahead of time, is such a treat for any foodie. Purple Carrot has prepared meal options now, too!
Price: Starts at $9.99 per meal. Prices vary per plan.
What Comes In the Box: Meal kits or fresh, prepared meals are both options with Purple Carrot — choose your own adventure! The former comes with all the ingredients you need to create the meals of your selection, with enough to feed 2 or 4 people 2-4 meals per week. Meals come in the form of bowls, burgers, flavorful pastas, flatbreads, soups, and more. Prepared meals have you covered with a grain, veggies, and plant-based proteins, and they're ready in the microwave in less than 5 minutes. Time to munch.
Check out our Purple Carrot details and reviews to learn more!
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