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Give the gift that keeps on giving, literally. Since gathering IRL is a limited experience this year, a monthly subscription will continue to surprise your holiday gift list with thoughtfully curated boxes doled out throughout the calendar year—with zero effort on your part. If they have an interest in anything, there's a box for that! Are they into beauty beyond your budget? There's the OG box that includes brands like Sunday Riley and Oribe for a fraction of their price. Have a do-gooder on your list? Globein provides guilt-free giving with items that support artisans around the world. We even included a box for natural wine lovers, because lord knows they can't stop talking about skin contact . Click through for our favorite subscription boxes of 2020, here.
Get this for the bookworm who knows what they like. This book subscription service let's them do the picking.
You intend to be there every time they open this monthly cheese delivery.
Whether they're nursing a black thumb or they're a seasoned gardener, this plant subscription box is for them.
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? Let your giftee sit back, skip the liquor store, and relax with a trifecta of vino, delivered monthly.
Finding the right products for your curls can be a frustrating process, so Curlbox was designed to help you figure out what works best. Save money with this exclusive subscription (which is currently only open for the waitlist for now—it's that popular!).
Your pooch deserves some love, too. What better way to say 'I ruff you' than with a themed box filled with doggy snacks and toys, like this one for Home Alone, complete with Marv and Harry chew toys.
FaceTory Handpicked Korean Sheet Masks Subscription Box
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.
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.
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 ones).
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 interests of all, like an edit of products for a bath night in.
If you're looking for a beauty box with a tad more luxury, try Glossybox. They are similar to Birchbox but skews more expensive, with brands like Amorepacific, Dr. Brandt, and more.
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 locals from India, Mexico, and beyond.
Know someone obsessed with Harry Potter, Fallout, Star Wars, or anything else with a hardcore fan base? Well, Loot Crate has all their sci-fi, gaming, and movie needs covered.
Put a last dab on their holiday season with this monthly subscription. You'll test your hot sauce aficionado's taste buds with three new bottles a month.
Have someone who loves to read but can never sit down with a book? Audible will be their savior, offering up a virtual library of audio books for them to absorb on the go.
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.
If they believe less is more in a skincare routine, Glory is the perfect pick. This three-step routine will be delivered to their doorstep every three months so they'll never have to worry about their skin again.
This isn't exactly a box, but it can be a gift of a never-ending supply of really good olive oil.
Natural wine isn't for everyone, but for your giftee, it's a lifestyle. Sign them up for this wine club and they will finally convince their entire friend group that skin contact is important.
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