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What you'll get: With your subscription, you'll have access to more than 90 classes from a variety of experts in the field of sports, entertainment, business, culinary, and more. You can start a creativity class with Issa Rae and learn her techniques for storytelling, then switch over to cooking with Chef Gordon Ramsey.
Get it from MasterClass starting at $15/month (billed annually; 90+ classes available).
What you'll get: Each month, you'll have the opportunity to explore another city and culture through puzzles, deciphering codes, and escape room challenges.
Get it from Cratejoy for $25+/month.
What you'll get: Each month you'll receive a skein of their in-house yarn brand, a knitting pattern, a crochet pattern, and a few other surprises.
Get it from KnitCrate starting at $21.99/month.
What you'll get: Each month you'll receive four or more puzzles to rent based on your subscription. Once you're done with the puzzles, return them in time to receive your new batch for the following month.
Get it from Puzzle Exchange starting at $34/month.
What you'll get: Each month, choose one or more books from five options featuring new releases, fresh perspectives, and debut authors.
Get your first month's subscription from Book of the Month for $9.99 (after that it's $14.99/month).
What you'll get: Each month you'll receive a themed planner filled with a calendar spread, habit tracker, and prompts to encourage productivity and wellness.
Get it from Silk + Sonder at $19.95/month.
What you'll get: Each month you'll receive five to seven high life essentials, depending on your subscription, that could include a glass piece, gear, munchies, hemp-made products, an Art of Smoke ceramic stonerware pipe, and more.
Promising review: "I purchased the October 2020 box, which was cat themed. It was so cute! I loved the little bag and the sticker. I was really impressed with the Art of Smoke pipe! For the amount you spend to get the box with the pipe, it's really a steal. Pipe, bag, sticker, ashtray, papers, cleaning cotton buds, and a one-hitter! I'm going to be keeping my eye out for future boxes for myself; they'd also make the perfect gift." —Summer B.
Get it from Cratejoy starting at $20.50/month (available in two styles).
What you'll get: Each month you'll receive a curated box with four to seven sheet masks depending your subscription.
Promising review: "Enjoy this subscription! Working this into my beauty routine has been helpful to my skin and fun. Love the diversity of the masks. The included description card is very helpful. Have only had one incident of a mask coming to me having leaked out of receiving, so far, three orders. Plan to continue receiving this mask as I like the convenience of automatic renew, the diversity, the fun packaging and the instructions, along with the variety touching on many beauty issues. Recommend!" —GiveEmKel
Get it from Amazon starting at $11.90/month (available in three styles).
What you'll get: Each box comes with a recipe card and all the ingredients you need to make two, three, or four tasty and filling dinners depending on your plan. You can choose the recipes yourself or allow the culinary team to choose recipes based on your dietary preferences.
You can also add a wine subscription to your meal subscription and receive the perfect bottle to pair with your meal.
Get it from Blue Apron starting at $7.49/meal.
Want to know more about this subscriptions service? One of our employees tried it! Check out her Blue Apron meal kit review for more deets!
What you'll get: With each delivery, you'll receive a box of pre-portioned ingredients and recipes to follow to whip up your meal in no time flat. The menu changes weekly, so you'll get a nice rotation of foods in your diet.
Get it from Home Chef starting at $6.99/meal.
What you'll get: With your subscription, you'll have access to workout classes such as Pilates, strength, yoga, HIIT, and walking. They also offer guided meditation, too. Don't worry about getting bored with routines you've done over and over, because new workouts get uploaded every week. And, you can share your subscription with up to five family members!
Get it from Apple for $9.99/month.
What you'll get: Each month you'll receive one happiness activity and between six and eight self-care and wellness goodies, including face masks, aromatherapy, bath, body, skincare, lifestyle products, and more worth $120+ in value.
Get it from Cratejoy for $30.99+/month.
What you'll get: Each month, you'll discover a variety of hand-selected full-size products including organic body products, trending accessories, tasty treats, and more.
Get it from SinglesSwag starting at $24.99/month.
What you'll get: Each month, you'll receive five to seven items curated by a celeb chef, cooking show star, cookbook author, restaurateur, and more. The items can range from pantry food products, kitchen tools, gadgets, or cookbooks. You'll also get exclusive recipes to tie all the box goodies together, and hopefully teach you something new.
Get it from Crate Chef starting at $45/month.
What you'll get: When you sign up, you'll be prompted to choose between meals for two or four people. Then, each week, you'll be able to choose which three dinner meals you'd like, plus anything extra you want to tack on, like breakfast, dinner, or dessert. You'll have the option to customize your meals to be gluten-free, high protein, or "quick and easy." There are also pre-made meal options if cooking isn't quite your forte or you know you'll be short on time.
BuzzFeed writer, Brittany Gibson, has tried this box and says:
"I started ordering meal subscriptions boxes from another company a few months ago and loved the idea of it, but I almost always had to adjust recipes and leave out dairy ingredients, even for vegetarian recipes – that is, until I discovered Purple Carrot Box. I'm definitely no chef, but these recipes are *so* easy to follow and make that it honestly feels like I'm cooking up gourmet meals. Even my boyfriend, who is the furthest thing from vegan, looks forward to trying out new vegan recipes each week, so that's gotta count for something, right?"
Get it from Purple Carrot Box starting at $71.94/week.
What you'll get: Each month you'll receive a box filled with up to $165 worth of both full-sized and travel-sized vegan, cruelty-free, clean beauty products – everything from skincare and makeup to haircare and other vegan goodies.
BuzzFeed staff writer Brittany Gibson says:
"I get this box every month and I cannot tell you how many incredible products I've discovered through it. I am super picky about the skincare and beauty products I use and they all need to be vegan, cruelty-free, and clean, so when I discovered this box, I was like...OK, I *need* this, like, yesterday. Anyway, totally worth it IMO!"
Get it from Kinder Beauty Box for $26/month.
What you'll get: Each month you'll receive a themed box of yoga goodies including the yoga book of the month, two or more yoga items, two or more yoga lifestyle items, access to the yoga nerds community, and more.
Promising review: "I love this subscription box. While it has 'goodies,' I really like interacting with group on reading assignments, the online master classes, and questions of the day. Valeria is very insightful and picks 'themed' boxes to delight, inform, and get more involved with your yoga practice, on and off the mat. I unsubscribed from my other yoga box as it was severely lacking in comparison to this one. If you want to learn more about all the aspects of yoga and connect with a like-minded and supportive family, this box is for you." —Deb B.
Get it from Cratejoy for $45.83/month.
What you'll get: Each month you'll receive one record, along with other musical goodies depending on the category track selected. Classics consists of the best of soul, blues and jazz. Essentials includes must-haves across genres and eras. Hip-hop includes both old school rhymes and modern rap.
Get it from Vinyl Me, Please starting at $33/month.
What you'll get: Each month, depending on your subscription, you'll receive a box of items including yarn, patterns, hooks, and extras to help you learn how to crochet. There's also a Facebook group to share with a community of crocheters, as well as a Masterclass to help newbies or challenge more intermediate crocheters.
Promising review: "I've been a subscriber of both the quick project and blanket boxes for about 10 months now. I like the wide array of different projects and yarns. I especially like it when there are a couple of color options. I've never had any problems with any of the kits I've finished. I give the projects that I don't have time for to my sister and she distributes them to her friends, and they have loved the projects too! Overall a great product, it's nice that I always have an extra little project (with all the 'fixins') to work on without having to fight the hordes at the store (or wait for an internet shipment)." —Kathleen S.
Get it from Cratejoy for $30.55+/month.
What you'll get: Each month Bloomin' Box will send you seeds to plant of flowers, fruits, vegetables, or both that are in season for that month. Once you get your seeds toss in soil, add some sun and water, and wait for your seeds to bloom.
Promising review: "I absolutely ❤️ Bloomin’ Bin! I’m a beginner gardener and the seeds are incredible. It all grows BIG and prolific. My kids love the tasty results. I highly recommend them if you’re wanting variety, fun, and fresh seeds that grow!" —Melissa B.
Get it from Cratejoy for $10+/month (available in three styles and multiple quantaties).
What you'll get: In the kit will be a digital PDF download, printed pattern pieces, two to three yards of fabric, notions for the pattern, and bonus sewing tools. Each month, you can pick your choice of fabric. You can opt for something fun and vibrant, something neutral and low key, or a cool pattern. Past projects have included cardigans, joggers, skirts, tops, and more and run from sizes XXS—3X.
Promising review: "I'm a novice sewer so I was really hesitant to sign up for this subscription, but it really exceeded my expectations! The materials in my box was great quality and there was a very generous amount. There were a few fun surprises tucked in as well, which I really found to be thoughtful. I think one of the best aspects of this subscription is the tutorial videos that walk you through how to put the pattern together. I've never sewn clothes before so I was really nervous to get started; the videos were really helpful. The pattern in the box wasn't quite my style, but after watching the videos I was able to adapt it a bit and make an item that I really love. This is a really fun way to learn a new skill. I'm really looking forward to future boxes!" —Shannon B.
Get it from Cratejoy for $54.95+/month.
What you'll get: Each month you'll receive a themed box with four to five greeting cards, stamps, and an artsy gift, along with tips and tricks to enhance your letter-writing skills to make your letters stand out.
Promising review: "This is my favorite box! I thought I'd try it, maybe share it with my 92-year-old mother. Each month we both look forward to the latest offering. Our family and friends appreciate the snail mail. They've even commented on the fun stamps that are included. This is an outstanding box." —Anne B.
Get it from Cratejoy for $21.25+/month.
What you'll get: Each month you'll receive a curated craft box with tools, materials, accessories, and instructions — everything you need to create your next fun project. Past boxes have included wine carriers, epoxy resin coasters, and have taught techniques including wood burning and engraving.
Promising review: "I look forward to this box every month. Most of the boxes contain enough materials for multiple projects, and give you a launching point to continue building a new hobby. So far I have built a decorative shelf, made marbled dishes out of clay, and learned to weave. This box has given me little pockets of time to be alone and do something fun and creative, which has definitely been a lifeline during a challenging year." —Heather M.
Get it from Cratejoy for $31+/month.
What you'll get: Each month you'll receive a box curated with writing gifts, a teaching booklet from a bestselling author, a novel with a signed bookplate, inside information on the publishing process, and live chats with editors and literary agents.
Promising review: "This is by far my favorite box that I have ordered. I received my second box this week and was delighted with the products inside. I have been very impressed with the email updates and literary contests that they send information on. I absolutely adore the candle this month and the journal from last month. I always wait until the second to leave a review so that I have some idea of consistency and I'm happy to say that both boxes were delightfully well curated." —Meighann C.
Get it from Cratejoy for $27.50+/month.
What you'll get: Each month you'll receive five or six nail art items including a Born Pretty stamping plate, nail art decals, glitter, nail striping tapes, charms, rhinestones, flatback pearls, nail wraps, and more.
Promising review: "I'm always amazed at how much every box includes. Hands-down the best subscription box I've ever received. Top quality themed boxes, and it even includes OPI polishes! I'm never disappointed and I recommend that anyone who loves unique, quality nail products try it!" —Kathryn M.
Get it from Cratejoy starting at $8/month, or from Fearless Nail Art starting at $8/month.
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