Top 20 Subscription Boxes to Gift This Year

Coming up with ideas for gift giving isn’t always easy for me. I have nieces and nephews that I don’t see often, and I don’t know what toys or games or books they already own. I have family members and friends that I’m sure don’t need anything, but I want to give some kind of gift. Even with my own children, I know that they have everything they need- and often many things they want, and it’s hard to think of something meaningful and creative to give.

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Enter the subscription box. Subscription boxes are monthly- or occasionally bimonthly- boxes of goodies that are mailed to the recipient’s house each month. Although many of these used to be primarily for kids, there are all kinds of subscription boxes to be found now. You can find boxes tailored to men, to women, to families, even to dogs!  If you’re looking for a unique gift this year, try a subscription to one of the many subscription box options available. In this post I’ve rounded up my top twenty and grouped them in categories for you.

For Kids

Green Kids’ Crafts– Provides a monthly box with hands-on art and science projects for ages 2 to 10. You choose your age range. Kids receive a themed box STEAM projects, needed supplies, a magazine, and a book that go along with the projects. Holiday gift options are available.

Kidstir– Brings a cooking-themed box to kids each month. Each box contains three recipes, shopping lists, kid-sized cooking utensils, educational pages, games and puzzles, and other fun activities. If you subscribe for at least twelve months, you’ll also get a free cookbook binder to keep recipes in. Holiday gift options are available.

Kiwi Co.- Provides monthly boxes filled with creative and educational activities for kids from 24 month to 16+ years. They have five levels of activities to choose from. The boxes contain STEAM activities and all supplies that fit the selected age group. There is a special holiday offer.

The Story Box- Is a monthly book club for families and kids. You can choose three types of packages, based on the age of the child(ren) you’re buying for. Each box includes two books and a parent guide or challenge card (with activities to do with your child.)

STEM Reads Book Club- Brings kids ages 4-8 fun STEM themed books, as well as activities, surprises and notes from STEM book authors.

Em and Liz Box- This box is for girls 3-10 and contains crafts, beauty supplies, stationary, and more each month.

Slime– Slime is all the rage, and this monthly box brings premium themed slime every month.

Snail Mail– Who doesn’t like to receive letters? Sunny is a snail who travels the world and sends kids snail mail every week. At the beginning of the subscription, kids get a world map so that they can track Sunny’s adventures.

Mystery Adventure Club– Each month kids 6-12 get a brand new mystery to solve. The clues, characters, and stories are all provided, and kids can work individually or together to solve the mystery.

For Grownups

My Purrfect Gift Box– Is the box for cat lovers. Each month’s box brings two to five kitty-themed gifts, depending on the type of box you choose.

The Nailed It Box– Provides monthly nail art supplies for nail art lovers. The box comes with jewels, glitter, tapes, foils, and more to add to any color of nail polish.

The Bath Benefit- Brings four to seven handmade bath items each month. There are bath and body products perfect for baths or showers.

Mom Time Delivered– Know a mom who needs something special? This box can be a one time gift or a monthly subscription. It offers all natural spa items, artisanal treats, and more.

The Believer’s Box– This subscription box is tailored to Christian women and brings framed prints, Christian jewelry, pass along Scripture cards, and more.

Finders Seekers Mysteries– Solve a mystery every month by exploring a new city and culture, finding clues, and deciphering codes.

For Families or Anyone

Joyful Devotion- Brings subscribers a monthly box that contains a Christian book or Bible study as well as several inspiring art projects. It also includes an invitation to an online book club.

Coffee and a Classic– Is a box for any book lover. Each month you can get a book as well as a snack and something to sip. You can choose fiction, nonfiction, or children’s books.

Escape the Crate– Provides an escape room type game for the family bimonthly. If you love the idea of an escape room, these one hour long challenges will be fun for the whole family.

UnboxBoardom– Have board game lovers on your gift list? This subscription brings a new board game to your house every month. You can choose the level from beginner to serious gamers.

Cloth & Paper- Each box in this subscription contains 5-7 items, including planners, pens, stationary, and more. It’s perfect for the organizer/planner in your life.