25 Monthly Subscription Boxes That Take the Effort Out of Holiday Shopping

The OG beauty box is still going strong. Give your BFF her share of full -and travel-sized products to test from top-shelf brands like Oribe, Sunday Riley, and Estée Lauder.

Blue Apron is known for their tasty meal delivery service, but did you know they had a wine club, too? Skip the liquor store and let your giftee sit back and relax with a trifecta of vino, delivered monthly. 

Rent the Runway is revolutionizing the way we shop—we chronicled tips on how to shop it and dissected their sustainability claims—and they’re not slowing down anytime soon. Your friend’s style is about to get so much better. 

Fair trade products make for guilt-free gifting, and everything from Globein comes with a story. Its products are made by traditional artisans all over the world, supporting industries from India, Mexico, and beyond. 

Are they tired of hot chip? Probably not, but this box gives an edit of unexpected Japanese snacks, like green tea Kit Kats (which are arguably better than the regular chocolate one). 

FabFitFun is for the person who is all about self-care. Their adorably loaded boxes are filled with beauty loot, fitness accessories, and even cozy loungewear. 

Rachel Zoe’s subscription box offers not only a keen edit of clothes and accessories, but also top beauty brands like Lorac, elevated home goods from designers like Missoni, and chic, high-quality clothes (of course). 

Stitch Fix isn’t technically a subscription box, but a personalized edit of items for your giftee to try. Whatever they don’t want, they can send back and you only pay for their faves. They recently introduced children’s clothes, which means your favorite niece or nephew is about to be the most stylish kid in school.  

$15 per month

Have someone who loves to read but can never sit down with a book? Audible will be their savior, offering up an endless supply of audio books for them to absorb on their commute. 

Bespoke Post originally started out as a male-focused subscription box for those with gentlemanly interests, hence this cigar collection. They’ve since expanded to include things that will pique the interest of all, like an edit of products for a bath night in. 

If your person wants to level-up on subscription meal prep, get them this. They’ll receive fresh and organic mixed fruits and vegetables—all the produce is charmingly marred or misshapen—for them to experiment with on their own terms. 

Get your tyke ready for speaking tongues like Python by gifting a STEM-focused subscription box. You can gift this according to age, meaning they can grow with it. 

Your pooch deserves some love, too. What better way to say ‘I ruff you’ than with a box filled with doggy snacks and toys, themed with a tongue-in-cheek names like ”Dogsmas in the City.”

If you’re looking for a box with a tad more luxury, try Glossybox. They are similar to Birchbox, but skews more expensive. 

The caffeine-fiend is going to love you. Blue Bottle Coffee, the brand loved by hipsters worldwide, offers an easy coffee program that will ship them a bag of coffee every other week. 

Their wicks will never go out if you get them this luxury subscription. Candle snobs, unite! 

Eating vegan can be a challenge, but Purple Carrot makes it less intimidating to cook elaborate meals at home. It’s an even greater gift if they invite you to dine with them, too. 

These ain’t your mama’s Lipton. This subscription sends them hand-packed teas so they can explore flavors like Mao Zen Hair Needle (a green variety!).  

This box is great for budding plant parents. Every month they’ll receive a plant or plant-related item (like fertilizer, planters, or display stands) to encourage their green thumb. 

If they’re all about self-care, this box will make them very happy. Priced super low at $9 a month, they’ll receive a fun edit of Korean sheet masks that will turn Sunday scaries into #selfcaresunday. 

Know someone obsessed with Harry Potter, Fallout, Star Wars, or anything with a rabid fan base? Well, Lootcrate has all their sci-fi and gaming needs covered. 

There’s no need to invest in an expensive fragrance if they haven’t found their signature scent yet. This box sends three mini spray bottles so they can experiment with their olfactory senses until they find the one. 

It can be stressful to send your Spotify playlist to your music-loving friend, but Vinyl Me Please takes the anxiety away with this monthly subscription. They’ll receive an exclusive record a month, like a hot pink vinyl from their favorite old-school band. 

A tie is a classic gift for a damn reason, okay? This take also offers up all the accessories that maketh a man. 

Marathoners are a special breed, so they will appreciate this considerate gift. Each box includes hand-picked items tested by their team of athletes, like that weird innovative energy gel runners slurp mid-race.