With everyone’s schedules getting busier and busier, it can be hard to go shopping for some of the things you need. Or to even want to go out shopping. Which is why subscription boxes have become increasingly popular over the past year.
Subscription boxes come in a variety of categories—beauty products, clothes, groceries, jewelry, cool gadgets, and yes, even your dog—and send items in a box right to your door. Most boxes allow for personalization, meaning you can choose what goes in them or, in some cases, the colors and sizes of the items. And subscription services allow you to determine how often you get them. Some have a set number of boxes you can receive, but most let you choose if you want a new box every month or only a few times a year.
So if you’re like us and are a busy bee, take a peek at some of these best boxes that are sure to keep you waiting by the door for their arrival.
Best Women’s Lifestyle Box
FabFitFun
$49.99/box – 4 per year
FabFitFun is all about inspiring women to lead happier, healthier lives. New boxes are released every season and contain a fun and carefully curated assortment of full-sized beauty, fitness, wellness, fashion, home products, and more. Also in each box is a mini magazine detailing the items included and giving a background on some of the featured makers and designers.
Best Men’s Lifestyle Box
Bespoke Post
$45/ box – 12 per year
Each month, Bespoke hunts for new and innovative brands and products to go into their signature “Box of Awesome.” Curated around a central theme, the monthly box’s contents range from food to fashion, grooming to weekend getaway items, and are selected with an important goal: To help make the receiver “the most interesting man in the world, one box at a time.”
Best Book Box
The Book Drop
$16/box – 12 per year
Run by a little independent bookstore on a beach comes this monthly book subscription. Each month Bethany Beach Books picks one of their favorite new reads to send to subscribers, and more often than not they’re hidden gems you may not have heard of otherwise (which is what makes this box so special). The Book Drop offers 4 separate subscriptions, with customizations—children, young adult, and two adult versions, the Jane (historical, contemporary, or literary fiction), and the Ernest (thriller, action, or suspense).
Best Pet Box
BarkBox
$21-29/box – 1-12 per year
Love your pooch? Spoil them rotten every month with this box of toys, treats, and chews that center around each month’s unique themed collection. Simply choose a box size (Small & Cute for 1-20 pounds, Just Right for 20-50 pounds, or Big & Bold for 50-plus pounds) and be prepared for your pup to go dog-gone crazy. Since the people at BarkBox love dogs as much as you do, 10 percent of their profits are donated to local rescues and shelters.
Best Fitness Box
Avenue A by Adidas
$150/box – 4 per year
Designed for women who are active and always on-the-go, each Avenue A box contains premium running and training items—everything from sneakers to jackets to headbands to gym bags—handpicked by well-known fitness experts and fashion trend-setters. While its price may seem steep, the retail value for each box is almost double what you’ll be paying. Also, each piece is limited edition, so you won’t be able to get the exact color and style anywhere else.
Best Meal Kit Box
Hello Fresh!
$9.99 per meal – 3-4 meals per week
Get fresh produce sent directly to your door with HelloFresh!, a weekly meal delivery subscription that contains healthy recipes and the pre-measured, farm-fresh ingredients you need to make them at home. Each recipe is created by a world-class chef who ensures that the meals are both delicious and easy to prepare within 30 minutes. The only thing you have to do is choose your meals, how many you want a week, and how many servings you need.
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