Shopping for gifts during the holidays can be tough. You have to figure out what your giftees like, what they need, what they already have… and then narrow it all down to something that you can fit inside a box with wrapping paper. But what if you could treat your recipient to a gift that keeps on giving?
That’s where monthly subscriptions come in handy. The internet is chock-full of subscriptions for everything from gourmet cheese and chocolate to fresh flowers and houseplants. And after scouring the web for the best options, we’ve come up with a list of 11 monthly subscriptions that would make fabulous gifts for the holidays.
Each of these subscriptions will send a box of goodies right to your giftee’s door on a regular basis—no shopping trips required (and no need to fight for a parking spot at a crowded store during a hectic season). So, check out these subscription gift ideas below, and happy gifting!
11 Monthly Subscriptions That Make Great Holiday Gifts
- ButcherBox Meat Delivery: With a ButcherBox subscription, your giftee will receive an assortment of sustainably raised meats and proteins, ranging from organic chicken to wild-caught shrimp. They can choose six different proteins to receive in every box, which amounts to up to 21 pounds, and they can even opt into bonus items like free filet mignons for a year — $179 per shipment
- The Bouqs Co. Flower Subscription: Thanks to this flower delivery service, your giftee will receive a gorgeous bouquet of farm-fresh flowers every month, with new arrangements rolling out every season. It’s a great way to brighten their day during the dreary winter months — $52 per month
- Firstleaf Wine Club: If your giftee loves a good glass of wine, gift them a subscription to the Firstleaf Wine Club. They’ll get six bottles of award-winning wines personalized to their own tastes and preferences with each delivery — $99 per shipment
- Chocolate of the Month Club: If they can’t resist a morsel of chocolate, Harry & David’s Chocolate of the Month Club is the ultimate indulgence. Your giftee will receive an assortment of exquisite gourmet chocolates every month, from signature favorites like chocolate-covered cherries to innovative treats like truffles flavored after classic cocktails — $170 for 3 months
- The Sill Plant Club: If you’ve got a green-thumbed giftee who loves a lush houseplant, treat them to The Sill’s Plant of the Month Club. Every month, they’ll get a fresh, healthy plant paired with a chic ceramic planter. Or, if they’re more into florals, there’s an Orchid of the Month Club, too! — $69 per month
- Murray’s Cheese Club: With Murray’s Globetrotter Cheese Club, your giftee can travel the world through cheese. Each monthly box includes a hand-picked selection of cheeses from iconic cheesemaking regions around the world, from Switzerland to Spain and beyond — $65 per month
- CookUnity Meal Delivery: Shopping for a foodie? Gift them a CookUnity subscription, which gets them weekly deliveries of gourmet meals curated by chefs including Esther Choi, Jose Garces, Akhtar Nawab and more — $80 per week
- Atlas Coffee Club: If you’ve got a coffee snob on your gifting list, they’ll love the Atlas Coffee Club. Each shipment will bring them a selection of coffees from around the world, plus tasting notes, the story behind the coffee and even a fun postcard from the country of origin — $69 for 3 months
- IPSY Glam Bag: The beauty buffs in your life will appreciate an IPSY subscription. It sends them five sample-sized beauty products every month, all nestled inside a cute zipper pouch that they can reuse for cosmetics, toiletries and more — $52 for 3 months
- Bokksu Snack Box: With this monthly snack box, your giftee can take a trip to Japan without ever leaving their home. It’s filled with authentic Japanese snacks, candies and teas sourced directly from family-owned businesses in Japan, and every box you purchase helps supports them — $50 per month
- Jeni’s Pint Club: The ice cream enthusiasts in your life will love a subscription to Jeni’s Pint Club, which gives them a curated selection of four pints of ice cream in exciting new flavors every month — $199 for 3 months
