Gift Guide: subscription gifts
Looking for something a little bit different this Christmas? Perhaps you’re hoping to treat a loved one, or are looking for something for yourself… Either way, subscription boxes make excellent gifts — bringing someone a little joy every month of the year, exposing them to new brands for them to love, and allowing them to indulge in their hobbies or interests.
There are all sorts of different boxes out there — from indulgent treats, to beauty boxes and grooming boxes. We’ve picked our favourites for you to peruse below…
Freddie’s Flowers bring you weekly, fortnightly or monthly blooms straight to your front door. All flowers are seasonal and come with a video of Freddie himself showing you how best to arrange them. Perfect for anyone who loves flowers and floristry! Each box costs £24 including delivery, and trust us, these flower boxes are huge, meaning you get loads of flowers for your money.
If beer is your thing, Beer52’s subscription box is a great shout, delivering 8 beers plus snacks on a monthly basis for £24 per month. Choose from a mix of light and dark beers, or light beers only, and look forward to receiving a monthly themed box of excellent beer. Cheers!
For the botanists amongst us — Craft Gin Club delivers monthly, bi-monthly or quarterly boxes that include an exclusive full-sized bottle of craft gin, paired mixers and garnishes, and sweet and savoury snacks to accompany your tipple. This box costs £40 per delivery including postage.
Toppbox is a skincare subscription for men, aimed at making bad skin a thing of the past. Choose from three options — pro-clear, anti-acne or anti-ageing — and get a 60 day supply delivered to your doorstep every 2 months. All products used are made using natural ingredients designed with men’s skin in mind, and the boxes cost between £24-£34 depending on which option you go for.
Perhaps one of the most famous subscription boxes, Birchbox is the original beauty box for women and, in our opinion, the best. Every month delivers a box of 5 custom goodies for you to try, each chosen to suit your skin and hair type, allowing you to discover new brands and products personalised to your skin, hair and style. Boxes cost £10 per month plus £2.95 delivery.
if you’d like to focus on self care in 2020, the Bookfulness subscription box delivers a monthly treat of everything you need for a cosy night in. Each box includes a book, an indulgent snack and a hot drink for £28.95. You can customise the box by genre, or let them deliver you a surprise every month.
Feeling inspired? If you’d like to receive a monthly box subscription, why not use the WhatWeWant app to ask your nearest and dearest for one! WhatWeWant allows you to split the cost of gifts with family and friends, making more indulgent gifts much more attainable.
