33 Subscription Boxes to Give Your Inner Circle
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If you're feeling stumped or uninspired to find a great gift this holiday season, how about the best subscription boxes for women in your life? These presents are unique with a personalized, luxurious, and exciting sense while simplifying the gift-giving process—many cost less than $100, some are even under $50. With one click, your mother, sister, wife, or best friend will have endless presents that arrive on repeat. There are even genius boxes for new moms and pet parents. Then, month after month, she'll eagerly anticipate the next surprise to land at her doorstep. It's so simple, yet so smart, with a thoughtfully curated touch like the best luxury gift baskets.
But how do you know which subscription box to buy? The very best subscription boxes for women depend on their special interests. For the oenophile? Select a tasting experience from Vinebox that features six wines each month. For the gardener? Click and Grow gives monthly seed deliveries to create a smart garden. For the fashion-obsessed, Nuuly's clothing rental subscription lets her rent six stylish looks monthly. There's a box under $20 if you're on a budget, a box for designer bag rentals, and even a box to consistently refresh her top drawer with the best women's underwear. Anything else you can think of? There's a box for that.
The 33 best subscription boxes for women are below and ready to go. All you need to do is subscribe, send, and sit back. Oh, and maybe sign yourself up for a monthly surprise while you're at it. Deadlines for the start of Hanukkah have just passed, but you can still make Christmas if you order by December 18.
Subscriptions
With this box, the wine lover can have a luxurious tasting experience within their own home. Each month, six different wines will show up with food pairing recommendations and tasting notes.
Pantry Staple Box
Burgeoning home chefs and experienced cooks will anticipate every delivery of their Giadzy subscription. Each box of the Pantry Staples variation includes six Italian essentials: two artisan-made pastas, two tomato products, two smaller ingredients, and a surprise item.
Coffee Subscription
A curation of the world's best single origin coffee will show up at their doorstep, along with a postcard from each month’s country, tasting notes, and coffee history. Every month brings a new blend from somewhere else in the world.
What reviewers are saying: "I loved the idea of tasting beans from places beyond what you see on store shelves."
BeautyFIX Subscription
Do they spend all day researching new skincare products?Dermstore has its beauty and skincare experts meticulously select products to keep any vanity filled of the latest and greatest.
What reviewers are saying: "BeautyFIX is hands down one of the best subscription boxes out there! The boxes are consistently great and you know that you'll always get high-quality products from high-end brands."
Rental Subscription
Get them ready to revamp their wardrobe. With a Nuuly subscription, they can choose six new items to refresh their wardrobe each month. They can keep the items until they want to unlock next month's, but they can even purchase the items if they love them too much.
The Play Box: 0-12 Weeks
Help your favorite new parents settle into newborn life with Lalo's subscription boxes. From 12 weeks to 6 months old, each box is filled with research-backed toys and books for building baby's mind and developmental skills.
Three Months of Luxury Food Crates Subscription
A quarterly luxury food crate from Williams Sonoma can do no wrong, especially for the home chef. Equip them with three-months worth of items, such as crackers, cheese, pastas, caviar, and more.
Deluxe Candle of the Month Subscription Box
Enhance the atmosphere of their home with a special scent every month. This box contains a full-sized candle, a travel candle, and a box of matches, so they will have everything they need to relax in serenity.
What reviewers are saying: "I'm a fan of subscription boxes and this one is by far my favorite! I've loved every scent. I'm addicted!"
Luxury Accessory Subscription
That luxury accessory subscription we were talking about? Here it is. Vivrelle lets you choose luxury jewelry and bags to rent, with a selection based off of your membership tier. Regardless of which tier you choose to gift, their daily accessories rotation is about to get even more luxe.
Self-Care Gift of the Month Subscription
Whether you are surprising someone else with this subscription or treating yourself to some much needed TLC, you can't go wrong with this subscription box. A new set of popular wellness gifts are going to be a welcome gift, whichever way you spin it.
Garden and Plant Pods Subscription
It's the garden subscription we were raving about. Plant lovers can raise their own herbs, vegetables, or fruit wherever they are. Don't have enough space for a blossoming outdoor farm? No worries, Click and Grow has you covered.
Spirits Club Subscription
The aspiring mixologist will love nothing more than trying different spirits and crafting unique cocktails. You can choose the most basic membership to have products delivered quarterly, or go all the way to the top one to let them have the liquor delivered at their leisure.
What reviewers are saying: "Got a membership as a gift and I’m very impressed with the offerings and more importantly, the people behind the product."
Classic Flower Subscription
There's something about getting flowers that feels different. It brightens up the room, whether it's a romantic gift, a get-well gesture, or just a little fragrant surprise.
Cost: Starts at $55 per delivery
Date Night In Box
Mix up date night with a box that plans the entire date for you. With games, activities, and treats, you can get intimate through this interactive box.
Book of the Month Club Subscription
They can read more and save money while doing it with a Book of the Month Club subscription. Maybe they are avid page turners or maybe want to get into reading more—regardless, they're about to get hooked on a novel.
The Mama Box
Shower the new mom with a subscription that makes motherhood just a little bit easier. It features calming and restorative treats to support healthy breastfeeding, which will be greatly appreciated.
What reviewers are saying: "This makes a delightful and unique gift for new moms."
Something Special Box
Brother Vellies is one of our favorite brands, so it's no surprise that its 'Something Special' box made the cut. Sign them up for the brand's subscription and they'll get an artisan-made item every month.
EVOO Subscription
Give them ultra-premium, high antioxidant Original Extra Virgin Olive Oil from southern Greece every three months. Maybe if you're lucky, they'll even invite you over for a little taste of the Mediterranean.
Bralette Subscription
A soft and supportive bralette is going to make them smile monthly. It's something they probably wouldn't go out of the way to buy for themselves, but they sure are happy there's a new one in the mail on a regular basis.
Color Pass Subscription
If she's always showing off a glossy new manicure, this is the perfect best friend gift for her. Orly will ship new nail colors her way four times per year at half the price of retail. In addition to Orly nail products, she'll also get surprise beauty gifts in each box.
Cheesemonger's Picks Cheese of the Month Club
Everyone has a cheese lover in their life. Induct them into the Cheese of the Month Club of one of the most iconic cheese institutions—Murray's.
What reviewers are saying: "My husband and I recently moved to a small rural town where it's hard to find any unusual cheeses. I decided to get him a 3-month subscription to this club for a Christmas present. He absolutely loves it! He's mentioned more than once now that it's the best gift I've ever given him."
Super Chewer Tough Dog Toys and Treats Box
The pet parent is going to appreciate this subscription box almost as much as the dog itself will. Keeping their furry friend occupied and appeased is definitely a priority, so they will love this box that does that monthly.
Personalized Tea Subscription
Okay, the tea drinker in your life needs some love, too. This personalized tea gift makes sure they're covered.
Women’s Subscription Box
With one quick quiz, you can shop two ways. Choose between a curated collection of pieces selected by a stylist or an edit based on their personal style. It's the perfect gift for anyone who's grown weary of their wardrobe and needs a little fix.
Puzzle Club
The puzzler can never have enough puzzles. Jiggy's puzzles are even better because they can be framed as wall art. So it's really two gifts in one: an activity and a piece of décor.
Birchbox
Birchbox creates a customized beauty gift that will make her feel like her best self. When you're building their box, you choose 2-5 products with an extra surprise included. Throw in some of their favorite beauty products, then help them discover something new.
The Ultimate Monthly Food Subscriptions
Bring them the best food from all around the U.S. Just choose their favorite craving—pizza, ice cream, barbecue, bacon—and sign them up for monthly deliveries from national chefs, restaurants, butchers, bakeries, and tastemakers.
The Curation Box
Make sure all the bases are covered, from clothing to jewelry to bags. Plus, Rachel Zoe had her hand in picking out these gifts—so you know they're good.
What reviewers are saying: "I love all my items in each box. I get many compliments on the items I have gotten in my boxes and people are amazed when I tell them I get five luxury items I for the small price."
Bagel of the Month Gift Box
They may not be so fortunate as to eat fresh bagels from the bodega on the corner of their street every day. That's okay. They can still enjoy a true New York bagel with this custom subscription of their favorite flavors.
Quarterly Subscription Box
Outdoorsy folks will be eager to open this seasonal box of the latest gear. Between a changing poncho and Hawaiian teriyaki mushroom jerky, there's really nothing this box won't surprise them with.
How It Works
If you're familiar with subscription boxes, you've definitely heard of FabFitFun. Introducing the recipient to beauty, fitness, and lifestyle products each season, FabFitFun curates a box of the hottest deals to ensure that there's never a dull moment.
The Elite Box
A subscription box of lingerie is going to spice up your loved one's top drawer. It may seem rather personal, but they may fall in love with an item they never would have thought to try themselves. Or they'll just fall in love with you all over again.
Gift Box for Runners (11-12 Items)
Are they the sort of friend who logs miles and miles each year? They'll appreciate The RunnerBox's curation of essentials for going the distance. Treats for runners include hydrating gels, energy snacks, and more.
The Coolest Gift You Can Give
The name says it all. For the gadget-obsessed, BreoBox brings them something new each season, from tech to home goods. Each delivery will make them feel like they're the coolest kid on the block.
What reviewers are saying: "I’m so impressed with the quality and curation of this box."
Small-Batch Quarterly Hot Sauce Subscription
They are always complaining that the food isn't spicy enough. After receiving this subscription, those complaints won't be heard anytime soon.
What reviewers are saying: "My husband just received his first box and it was so fun trying the different sauces! They were all delicious!"
Mantra of the Month Club Subscription
This is not your traditional sock subscription. It's a token of inspiration that gets delivered monthly. Each pair has a motivational mantra on the sole, encouraging positivity with each wear. You're spreading good vibes.
What reviewers are saying: "I absolutely love the monthly surprise socks! Such a great treat to yourself!"
Gift Subscription
So they're a runner. Like a real, 10k or marathon-completing hardcore runner. Handpicked by The RunnerBox's team of athletes, each month results in products and discounts designed for the ultimate competitor.
What reviewers are saying: "My girlfriend signed up for a 5k and the Runner Gift Subscription brought tons of motivation and helped her set a personal best!"
Beauty Faves Box
From brands you love to brands you've never heard of (and will also adore), this gift of full-sized beauty, skincare, and hair care products is going to be a hit. It will also last them a while, so they won't need to hit Sephora anytime soon.
Cost: $28 per month
Farmer’s Dog Food Subscription
Now their pet can lead as healthy of a lifestyle as them with this food subscription. Eating well doesn't just apply to humans.
What reviewers are saying: "Sasha is just thriving on her food. For the last two years, she has been slowing down quite a lot. After two weeks of being on her new food, she has more energy, looks a lot more interested in what is going around her and literally hops. I am so pleased with this food, it makes her happy!"
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