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1. A box full of Tequila from Taster's club for anyone who wants to start the new year out ~strong~.
Promising review: "I was searching for a unique and useful anniversary gift for my husband that wasn't boring and suited his tastes. He loves receiving the different types of Tequila each month, and has learned a lot more about the different types, as well. His collection has grown with unique flavors, and types he normally wouldn't have the opportunity to purchase." –Danica Newton
What you get: A bottle of Tequila every month (from all across Mexico), and information on your tequila – such as profiles, tasting notes, and production techniques. There is also a tequila pro box, for tequila collectors who are in search of the best of the best.
Why it's cool: Whether you're tequila curious or a true connoisseur, Taster's Club has tequila that will knock your socks off. Plus, they give you tons of cool info on the products, so you will know exactly why that tequila is just so damn good.
Get it from Taster's Club for $44+ a month (3, 6, or 12-month prepaid, or month-to-month)
2. An actual box of cheesecake to be delivered monthly to the most deserving angel in the world.
What you get: A nine inch (16 slice) cheesecake the first week of every month, in that month’s designated flavor – some of the flavors include NY Strawberry Topped, Triple Chocolate, Turtle, and Key Lime.
Why it's cool: We live in a world where you can get a rich cheesecake in an ultra-delish flavor brought to your door every month, what more could you want? You can also choose to get a cheesecake every other month with this subscription, pretttty cool.
Get it from Gourmet Gift Baskets for $116.99+ (3, 6, 9, or 12-month prepaid).
3. A buncha goodies curated by Japan Crate, so you can give the gift of sweet and savory.
Promising review: "I look forward to my box every month. It's jam-packed with new treats each month. I love the selection, and the booklet that tells you what everything is because the wrappers are in Japanese! So much fun, very different from everything else out there." –Angela
What you get: A whole box of Japanese goodies and snacks, including candies and drinks.
Why it's cool: You can experience a little bit of Japanese culture without having to fly to Japan, and this box is perfect for anyone who craves it all – salty, sweet, and spicy.
Get it from Cratejoy for $12+ a month (month-to-month). Sizes mini, original, and premium.
4. A subscription from a company called Wine Dog. I don't need to say more, but I will – it's full of wine-related goodies for pupsters and their humans.
Promising review: "What a fabulous idea! So many cool items in the box, beautifully wrapped. It was like getting a present! Mama loves the Malbec, and now I have Malbark for my dog! Such a fun idea and totally cool. Love everything about this company!" –Margaret
What you get: Seasonal wine and wine-related surprises for you, and doggy-delicious drinkable treats and hors d’oeuvres for your doggo.
Why it's cool: Uhm because what's better than giving the gift of a dog's night in, with the best company in the world? Plus every box helps to support dog rescues.
Get it from Cratejoy for $30+ a month (month-to-month).
5. And a straight up subscription to Wine of the Month Club, because this just may be the only club wine-lovers need in their life.
Promising review: "Gave this last year to each of my two sons who live in California. Combined it with the cheese of the month club. Every month they call to thank me and tell me how they look forward to receiving this gift. The products are good quality and worth the money. Just renewed another year for them for Christmas." –Tom Maddox
What you get: Red, white, (or both!) wines selected for your particular tastes.
Why it's cool: Wine of the month club is sought out by smaller, lesser-known wineries, so they do the work of tasting hundreds and hundreds of wines for you – and select only the best to go in your box. Each box also comes with info on the wines, and some come with recipes!
Get it from Wine of the Month Club for about $37 a box (4, 6, or 12-month prepaid – monthly, quarterly, or every other month) for the classics series. You can also try the California series, cellar series, Rose series, or Bordeaux series.
6. A Double Cider box for anyone who yearns for hard ciders from all over the world.
What you get: A box stocked with rare ciders from around the woooorld 🍎🌍.
Why it's cool: Hard cider is delicious, trust me.
Get it from Cratejoy for $34.95 a month (month-to-month).
7. An *adoughable* monthly baking kit the family that is always baking will cherish.
Promising review: "We loved our 3-month subscription sooooooo much that we signed up for 6 more months! These kits are so much FUN for kids AND parents, and not to mention how frickin DELICIOUS everything has been ❤️." –Jennifer N.
What you get: You can choose to receive 1, 3, 6, or 12 kits per month. Each kit comes with scrumptious, organic baking mixes, with the instructions and tools you need to make that month's adorable recipe.
Why it's cool: This subscription is good for any family with kids who love to bake, because the recipes are v kid-friendly and fun. It will make your next family baking adventure much less of a hassle.
Get it from Food Stirs for $15.26+ per kit, which comes every other month (3, 6, or 12-month prepaid).
8. A box packed with loose leaf teas to warm the heart of tea enthusiasts everywhere.
Promising review: "I swear, each month the box wows me! All my work mates are jealous when they smell the deliciousness wafting out of my cup. Order this box, you won't be disappointed. I ordered extra, and use them as gifts also ;)." –Carolyn
What you get: The mini box with 3–4 individual .5 oz specialized loose leaf teas packaged vials (makes 15 to 20 cups of tea), or the deluxe box with full-sized tea packages (makes 30 to 40 cups of tea).
Why it's cool: Loose leaf tea is supreme, and will make a thoughtful gift for tea lovers, or anyone who is in need of a little self-care.
Get it from Cratejoy for $9.99+ a month (month-to-month).
9. A spice packet subscription from Piquant Post someone must order for the boi who loves cooking (me) right now.
What you get: Four freshly ground, small-batch spice packets and delish recipes on how to use them – from a new region every month.
Why it's cool: Spices are what makes food so delicious, and it is nice to have the work of figuring out what spices to use, and how much all done for you already. I love to cook, and therefore love spice packets, but they can also be a big help for anyone who is new to cooking and has no idea what flavors to use for a dish!
Get it from Piquant Post for $11.99+ (month to month, or 6, 12-month prepaid).
10. A box of chocolate that'll be the best thing to happen to anyone, anywhere, all month.
Promising review: "Every single bar was delightful and delicious, with a hint of questions wondering how they crafted such an interesting taste! I love the variety of dark chocolates in this month's box, very satisfying. The presentation was also perfect. I love ChocoRush!" –Lindsey
What you get: Enough artisanal chocolate to stop an army of anti-chocolate monsters, if such an army existed.
Why it's cool: This subscription box is basically like joining an exclusive club where everyone eats the best chocolates from around the world – who doesn't need that in their life?
Get it from Cratejoy for $45+ (month-to-month).
11. A weekly juice subscription just may satisfy your one friend who lives at the gym.
What you get: Choose 6–30 juices, and from a max of 10 wellness shots per box. You can totally customize what kind of juice you want, and there are also broths and protein shakes available.
Why it's cool: This is probably the healthiest subscription out there, fight me. If you go to the gym a lot, don't fight me but do get this box and fill it with protein shakes.
Get it from Project Juice for $75+ a week, with auto-renew options at check out.
12. A craft beer subscription probably 500 dads are drooling over as we speak, as will yours.
Promising review: "John loves his craft beers, and I love that he gets the opportunity to sample from all over, from places he would not be able to otherwise. It's a great gift!" –C. Phelps
What you get: 12 microbrews per month, in four styles and three of each style.
Why it's cool: You get to try the country's best craft beers from independent brewers, and in a country of beer-lovers, this is a great thing.
Get it from Craft Beer Club for $42 a month (1–12 month prepaid).
13. A Louisville vegan jerky subscription to make the precious vegan in your life v v happy.
Promising review: "I have been ordering different flavors of Louisville Vegan Jerky for the last few months, and after discovering my local health food store couldn't carry it, I decided to splurge on a monthly box subscription. I just got my first box today, and, even though I had already ordered the limited edition pineapple sweet and sour, I was not disappointed. They are all delicious, and I had not tried the other two flavors before this; so that was exciting. I definitely plan to keep this coming. Even the box it comes in is great." –Tawnie
What you get: three bags of vegan jerky, including one secret test flavor – yum
Why it's cool: Everyone deserves to eat jerky! Everyone!
Get it from Cratejoy for $19.99+ a month.
14. A box of snacks not yet on the market, for that person in your life who is critical of everything (they can review them!).
Promising review: "Found many things I love that I wouldn't look for in shops, it's a treat every month!" –Kelly
What you get: 9–14 full sized products – mostly snacks and goodies, but also sauces, pastas, drinks, energy supplements, and more.
Why it's cool: Whoever gets this box can try brand new products, and review what they loved and didn't love. Plus, each box is packed full of stuff for only $20! This one is perfect for the foodie critic in your life. Check out what was in a previous box here.
Get it from Degustabox for $19.99 a month (month-to-month).
15. A tour of Hawaii's best coffees the coffee freak you know will fawn over (tour happens via subscription, FYI).
Promising review: "Love the quality and variety that arrives every month. It's like Christmas or my birthday every time!" –Trista
What you get: A new brand each month from across the state, and some other Hawaiian goodies, like chocolate and honey.
Why it's cool: This box gives the experience of drinking coffee from the islands of Hawaii, Maui, Oahu, and Kauai without leaving your home.
Get it from Cratejoy for $34.99+ a month (month-to-month).
16. An American Cocktail subscription so you can bring the cocktail-making wizard all the joy.
Promising review: "Terrific blueberry gin drink. My favorite part of your crate is that you include the liquor, and not the produce." –Janet
What you get: Choose from either everything but the booze box, or the everything box. Each box has four servings of the monthly cocktail curated by a mixologist, and are low in sugar (with all natural juice blends).
Why it's cool: This box is a dream for anyone who loves cocktails, whether they are terrible at making them (me), or a pro – it's got everything needed to make a pretty, tasty AF drink.
Get it from Cratejoy for $34.99+ (month-to-month).
17. An Urthbox of healthy treats worthy of indulging in, to help your friends and family come down from *holiday food mayhem*.
What you get: Choose from mini (6+ snacks), small (12+ snacks), medium (18+ snacks), or large (25+ snacks). Snacks include nuts and seeds, chips, dried meat, juices and cleanses, super foods, chocolate, and much more! Vegan and gluten-free options also avaialble.
Why it's cool: UrthBox is dedicated to providing healthy snacks and sweets, and you can customize the box for people who or vegan/gluten-free. So if you know someone who is always reading the food labels of everything (me), this will be a hit.
Get it from Urthbox for $19.99+ a month (1, 3, and 6-month prepaid).
18. A subscription that hikers, climbers, and campers will cry tears of joy over.
Promising review: "I am getting back into hiking/backpacking, and this box has been a blessing for getting all the gear together. It also helps me find new snacks to take with me. All of the meals/snacks have been gluten-free, I was given a diagnosis of gluten intolerance two years ago, and it has been nice to be able eat everything in these boxes with no worries. It is worth the value. Plus, the head lamp in my recent box was just what I needed! I have been through a bunch of boxes and this is one of my favorites." –Kora
What you get: 2–3 unique and premiere gear items to assist you during your hikes, and 3–6 healthy snacks (trail bars, trail mixes, jerky, dehydrated meals, etc.).
Why it's cool: The right gear and the right food are critical for having a successful hike, so this box will enthrall the avid hiker in your life.
Get it from Cratejoy for $35 a month (month-to-month).
19. And a box from Down Under for any Aussie who misses their homeland, or for the dessert-curious American.
Promising review: "I’ve sent Down Under Boxes to friends and family in the USA twice now. From all reports they have thoroughly enjoyed them – the expats loved a reminder of home, and the Americans had a lot of fun experiencing new treats all the way from Australia! These make such a great gift – unique, creative and tasty :)." –Natalia D.
What you get: Tons of Down Under treats such as Tim Tam's, Vegemite, Milo, Eucalyptus Drops, and more.
Why it's cool: Idk if you've every seen The Great Australian Bake Off, but Aussies know their stuff when it comes to sweets.
Get it from Down Under Box for about $35 a month.
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