19 Subscription Boxes That People Actually Swear By

Subscriptions for gardeners, teachers, pet parents, bakers, board game enthusiasts, and way more.

1. Mask Box is a K-beauty sheet mask subscription that lets you customize what types of mask you receive based on your skin type. May you always be ready for a spa day!

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What you get: Each month you'll receive at least three Korean sheet masks, and you can choose from over four different skin types to ensure you get glowing results every time!

Promising review: "I love this mask box! I just finished using the coconut gel mask with tomato and my skin has never looked better or felt softer. I love the variety!" —Cheryl P.

Get it from Cratejoy starting at $8.33/month.

2. Memories in Moments is designed to help your family spend quality time together and make new memories through fun activities and craft-making.

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What you get: You'll receive beautifully curated DIY decor, crafts, activities, tabletop supplies, and recipes every other month! Everything you need to complete your activity or craft is inside.

Promising review: "I loved these boxes! I‘ve gotten the Halloween box and the Winter box. They had super manageable, well-prepped and organized activities that were adorable. The recipes and digital plans were amazing resources as well. The style and theme are just what we were looking for to add some fun family time to our holidays! Will definitely buy it again." —Sara H.

Get it from Cratejoy for $62/bimonthly.

3. The Conundrum Box will keep you busy and immersed in a whole new world as you work to solve each month's new mystery!

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What you get: This monthly adventure box will send you immersive games, ciphers, escape rooms, puzzles, and choose your own adventure narratives; all based around that month's story. Plus you'll get themed-recipes, history tidbits, and more to really get you into the fun!

Promising review: "This was a good time, we played Mardi Gras Mystery. We enjoyed the depth and content of the game. It was a little long, but the puzzles were great. We liked the extra features like the drink recipes and playlists. We are excited to play the next one!" —David B.

Get it from Cratejoy for $25/month.

4. Teacher Care Crate is a monthly care package you can send to a deserving teacher in your life, to ensure they have what they need to take time for themselves.

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What you get: This box is packed with over six items per box to encourage teachers to take care of themselves. They'll receive all sorts of goodies like bath bombs, art prints, stress relief tea, journals, artisan chocolate, and more!

Promising review: "I have been getting these boxes since they first came out and I still look forward to getting this box each month. Sarah is always on point with including the best quality self-care items from small-businesses, other teachers and items she made herself. I highly recommend this box to any teacher who needs some small reminds to take time and treat themselves." —Melaine F.

Get it from Cratejoy for $27.99/month.

5. Crate British sends a deliciously-packed subscription of British candies, goodies, and snacks that'll make your mouth water all month long.

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What you get: You get 10 British candies and snacks each month, including creamy chocolates, candies, crisps, and a mystery item in every box!

Promising review: "This was a great snack box! There was a mixture of unique flavors from familiar brands and totally new products. It also shipped surprisingly fast considering it's an international box." —Shannon M.

Get it from Cratejoy for $20.99/month.

6. Mystic Pup offers a curated subscription filled with magic, sparkles, and goodies for both you and your pup.

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What you get: You'll unpack four to six full-size, themed items for you and your pup. There will be toys and all-natural treats in every box for your pup, and all sorts of things for you — home decor items, healthy snacks, aromatherapy oils, tea, jewelry, books, bath and beauty products, crystals, and more!

Promising review: "Fantastic Box! My puppy spent hours playing with the unicorn toys and loved the treats. I adored the necklace and candle and the blessing was so sweet. I am totally in love with this box and it's so reasonably priced! The items are very high quality. It was like present after present that my pup and I opened together. Loved it. Great job!" —Andrea H.

Get it from Cratejoy for $39.95/month.

7. Lathered Organics sends out vegan and eco-friendly soap that just may give you glowing results and change your skincare routine for good.

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What you get: You'll get 100% organic, vegan and eco-friendly premium soaps that are pure and gentle, yet deliver big results!

Promising review: "I’ve been on the hunt for the best charcoal bar, and I’m certain I’ve finally found it! This soap detox bar is unreal, my skin is already clearing after only a few uses. I love the essential oils especially the tea tree. The pure bar is so gentle, I’ve been using it to bathe my 6-month old. I love that these soaps are simple but complex, natural, and vegan. The only thing is they are not super cheap, but what amazing skincare product is. Completely worth the price, and more, in my opinion. I would and do recommend these soaps to anyone. I wish I could post a before and after photo of my skin reaping the benefits of this pure magic :)." —Hilary B.

Get it from Cratejoy for $26/month.

8. My Bean is a premium, organic coffee subscription for anyone who wants to try delicious, robust coffees from all over the world from the comfort of home!

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What you get: This box is packed with two or three types of ethically sourced organic coffee beans from all around the globe! My mouth waters at the thought.

Promising review: "Delicious coffee delivered monthly, the coffee was freshly roasted and each box that we have gotten has been a treat. We look forward to them!" —Jessica T.

Get it from Cratejoy for $20/month.

9. Another World Escapes will thrill sci-fi and fantasy fans with their curated novels and high-quality bath products. Sometimes a little escapism is just what you need to end a hectic day.

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What you get: You'll receive a sci-fi or fantasy novel along with themed, all-natural bath products to help you escape to another world! You'll also receive self-care items like teas, sweets, and other goodies. This subscription ships out quarterly.

Promising review: "Loved this box. The spa products were all without funk. No sulfates, parabens, phthalates etc. I could use everything without cringing and truly relax. The book was great as well. I had the December box with the Hogfather — Easy entertaining read that really offered some fun escapism." —Annette B.

Get it from Cratejoy for $29.99/quarterly.

10. And Little Bookish Wardrobe is an adorable book club for little ones who want to play dress up in accordance with their new favorite book!

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What you get: Your kids will get age-appropriate books, an accompanying dress-up costume and accessory, and hands-on games that they will love! This subscription encourages reading, crafting, and using the imagination.

Promising review: "I bought a subscription for my 5-year-old granddaughter and she is thrilled every month when her box arrives. She loves dress-up and books and this is a wonderful combination of the two. I am very impressed with the high quality of the items in the boxes. My granddaughter continues to act out the stories over the next few weeks and insists on saving the props in the original box! I've been an early childhood educator for over 30 years, with a special interest in play-based programs. The Little Bookish Wardrobe celebrates children's imaginations while promoting literacy and a love of books. I highly recommend it!" —Laura S.

Get it from Cratejoy for $30.24/month.

11. Healthy Me Living sends out nutritious and scrumptious snacks to help you stay fully stocked.

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What you get: This subscription packs 7-10 "healthy" snacks in each box, so you'll always have a nutritious and delicious snack on hand!

Promising review: "I don't think I can say enough good things! The last box they sent had so many great things I requested to buy the same box again. In addition, once, my box was delivered to the wrong apartment, and the people neglected to return it. Despite it being the mail person's fault, and not being able to prove it to them, they sent me the box again. I greatly appreciate the good faith they showed. Plus, each box just keeps getting better and better!" —Amber C.

Get it from Cratejoy for $26.99/month.

12. The Fresh Cut Flower of the Month Club will send professionally-arranged bouquets to you or your loved one, so you can remind them just how special they are once a month!

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What you get: You'll get a monthly seasonal bouquet, cut just days before you receive it, and arranged by a professional. The flowers will always be super fresh, beautiful, and long-lasting! You'll also receive info on each featured flower's history and where it came from.

Promising review: "Our grandmother has just entered a home providing assisted living and she is quite upset about leaving her home of 45 years. All of the grandchildren decided to get together and send her flowers each month. WOW, those bouquets you have sent look like a million dollars, and they last so long! Grams says that many of her new housemates seem to be a bit jealous of how much she is loved and thought of. I guess this is going to become an ongoing gift for Grams!" —Nancy B.

Get it from Cratejoy for $35.95/month.

13. UnboxBoardom is an ideal subscription for any board game aficionado's who are always on the lookout for the newest and coolest games.

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What you get: You'll be the proud owner of a brand new board game that'll be tons of fun and unlike other board games you have at home! Choose from a monthly, bimonthly, or quarterly subscription. For every 10 new subscribers, a game is donated to kids who can't afford their own.

Promising review: "We are a family of board gamers and have owned hundreds of board games so I was skeptical about this box, but the curation was fantastic! We had a choice of three games and none of them were already in our game collection. All five of us had a great time playing the game we chose and we are all looking forward to the next box." —Shanna S.

Get it from Cratejoy for $29.99/month.

14. Bake Eat Love takes the stress, mess, and planning out of baking, so you and the fam can whip up some treats in no-time!

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What you get: You'll receive all the pre-measured ingredients you need to make baking easy, quick, and fun! You'll also receive step-by-step instructions and video tutorials, and a new baking tool in every box. Each variety of treat makes up to 12-20 servings.

Promising review: "My wife bought these boxes and I decided to try to make one on my own when she wasn’t home. It’s very rare that I bake, but the directions were easy to follow and she was really surprised by how good I did. Maple pecan mini cakes came out great! And, the box made more mini cakes than it said it was going to. Update: Tried the Chai Tea Latte cupcakes and they came out perfect too. Our favorite of all the boxes we have tried so far." —Anthony M.

Get it from Cratejoy for $30.99/month.

15. Bloomin Bin* offers tons of organic, in-season seeds and all the info you need to start growing your own fruits, veggies, and flowers. Sign me up please 🌱.

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What you get: Each month you'll get in-season seeds and instructions, and you can choose from flowers, fruit/veggies, or both. The basic bin gives you seeds and info on how to care from them. The premium bin gives you things like plant food, gardening tips, gardening gear, and projects!

Promising review: "Really love this box (I have both seeds and the big box-- like I said really love this box). You can't go wrong with either one. Everything is labelled and they give you great instructions. I have had almost 100% sprouting of my seeds. I like packages that people seem to put a lot of thought into. Thank you for the different gardening ideas and pushes. Love them all so far." —Anna M.

Get it from Cratejoy for $6.50/month.

16. Merkaela is a quarterly subscription that'll deliver high-end, handcrafted wellness products three times a year; to help you feel grounded and cared for.

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What you get: Choose from a basic or vegan box, and you'll receive six to eight self-care and wellness products to pamper yourself with. Items include handcrafted soap, body butter, bath salts, essential oils, loose-leaf teas, meditations, music, and other products/inspiring content to help you stay centered and well.

Promising review: "As I sit to write this, nothing comes to mind on how to improve the product for me. Everything I have to say is positive and beyond that. Your company and ideals are well natured, thoughtful, inspiring, powerful and beautiful. Each product is designed so carefully and effortlessly, improving seems impossible especially when you’ve already mastered the art. I give so much love and respect to Merkaela! Keep on inspiring our souls." —Lindsay L.

Get it from Cratejoy starting at $16/quartley.

17. Superpower Academy makes learning fun with their monthly missions, narratives, games, and projects for your little one(s). They'll look forward to this box every month!

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What you get: Your kiddos will get a fun and engaging box that combines SELL (Social-Emotional Learning and Literacy) with monthly secret missions! These hands-on missions include projects, comic books, and stories of real heroes. This box promotes a mindfulness mindset and helps kids build skills like resilience, courage, and empathy.

Promising review: "BRILLANT! I had high expectations when I purchased this as Christmas gifts for my two nieces (ages 5 and 6) and nephew (6). I wanted to give them something different. The lessons are deliberate and packaged as fun they can identify with. Who wouldn’t want to be their own superhero? The kids (three different families) constantly send me videos of their projects and their parents all tell me it is the one gift they have been going back to after all the Christmas excitement has settled. The boxes are fun and unique. I love the learning that it's given the kids. As they’ve told me, 'Superheroes have feelings too!' This is a perfect product for modern times and will be my 'go-to' gift from here on out." —Celeste C.

Get it from Cratejoy for $29.58/month.

18. Power Post is a snail-mail subscription for anyone who wants to stay up-to-date about environmental issues, inform others, and learn how to reduce their carbon footprint.

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What you get: You'll receive eco-conscious products to help reduce your carbon footprint, and information about global environmental problems such as plastic pollution, deforestation, ocean dead zones, and pollinator die-off. You'll also receive postcards, stamps, addresses, and talking points so you can inform family, friends, and neighbors about the issues affecting our world via snail mail.

Promising review: "I got my first box last month. It's amazing! It had produce bags, really cool bamboo straws, pens and pencils and everything I need to send postcards about causes I care about. I love that I can do this with my family and teach them that change is possible and that it starts in our own home. I had all the neighborhood kids come over and write postcards. Not only did they participate, but they learned about the effects of having plastic in our national parks. This crate is fun and makes me feel good about myself." —Amber W.

Get it from Cratejoy at $20/month.

19. And Grill Masters Club will keep all BBQ lovers and grillers well-stocked on flavorful sauces, recipes, and many other BBQ goodies!

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What you get: You'll get four full-sized, Pitmaster tested, tasty BBQ products such as rubs, spices, and sauces from all over the world! You'll also get wood chips, recipes, and grilling gear.

Promising review: "My sister got me a year's subscription for my birthday, and I hope she makes this a recurrent deal. Every month you get a few cool rubs, some unique hotsauce, and other goodies. Whoever puts them together has excellent taste. Can't wait for the next shipment!" —Andy O

Get it from Cratejoy for $24.99/month.

Me looking out the window when the mail person arrives with my subscription:

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