We’ll be the first to admit: the holiday season can creep up on us and some gifts are rounded up at the last minute. Just because you’ve been busy doesn’t mean your gifts have to be haphazardly thrown together. Fear not! We’ve got a list of subscription boxes that are perfect as last minute presents for the holidays that your friends and family will love. We’ve even categorized each box by interest, so you can find one that fits everyone on your list. Keep a special eye out for boxes that offer gift cards, it will make it even easier to find a gift before the holidays and give you something to hand your loved one in person.
19 Subscription Box Gifts that are Perfect in a Pinch for the Holidays
1. MunchPak - Best Gift for Foodies
The Cost: Plans start at $12.95. Choose from five, 10, or 20 snacks per box. You can even add a soda to the order if you’d like. Sign up here.
What They'll Get: Each MunchPak box is filled with a wide range of hand-picked snacks, and ships once a month. Inside you’ll find a combination of full-sized sweet, sour, salty, and savory foods — you won’t find any small samples here. Every box also comes detailed information about what you’re snacking on and where it’s from.
Gift It Last Minute: Gift a subscription!
What Our Readers Say:
"Got my first box. Loved it. Good variety of snacks and the box is really cute!" - Kathi
Check out our MunchPak details and reviews to learn more.
2. Bespoke Post - Best Gift for Lovers of Lifestyle
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THE COST: $49.00/month – members can preview upcoming boxes, swap out colors, sizes, or items, or skip the month entirely. Send a single box or 3, 6, or 12 boxes! Bespoke Post offers gift cards to email or print.
WHAT THEY'LL GET: Every month offers a batch of boxes with different themes. Choose from a range of lifestyle products for a personalized mix of items you'll want to use on the reg.
GIFT IT Last Minute: Give a Bespoke Post gift card!
What Our Readers Say:
"This is one of my favorite boxes for two reasons: you can skip or change boxes you don't want, and the product quality is excellent." - Jennifer
To learn more check out our Bespoke Post details and reviews page.
3. Birchbox - Best Gift for the Beauty Guru
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THE COST: Gift cards start at $45.00 for a three-month subscription. Six and 12 month plans are also available.
WHAT THEY'LL GET: Each month, subscribers get a new mix of five beauty samples, such as makeup, skincare, haircare, and fragrance items. Birchbox lets you choose whether you’d like a box of items picked just for you (including one item you get to pick out yourself), or a 'curated' box fully chosen by Birchbox.
GIFT IT Last Minute: Choose a gift subscription for the beauty lover in your life.
What Our Readers Say:
"Very fun box if you like sample size products. I got one each for my teenage daughters and they use all products and love unboxing. It’s a good value and a good starter box." - Eddie
Ships to the US and UK. To learn more check out our Birchbox reviews page.
4. Winc - Best Gift for the Wine Lover
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THE COST: $59.95 per month
WHAT THEY'LL GET: Winc is a wine subscription box that re-imagines the traditional wine club by offering a regularly changing selection of unique, small production wines that are sourced directly from vineyards and winemakers.
GIFT IT Last Minute: Give a gift card!
What Our Readers Say:
"Love love love this box! My favorite way to discover new wines. I didn't like one of them & their customer service was great, highly recommend." - Eli
To learn more check out our Winc details and reviews page.
5. Alltrue - Best Gift for the Socially Conscious
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THE COST: $54.95 quarterly.
WHAT THEY'LL GET: Every season, Alltrue members receive a curation of carefully vetted socially-conscious lifestyle products (from fashion and homewares to skincare and jewelry). Every product is sustainable and ethical, so you can treat yourself and know that you're making an impact. Additionally, Alltrue members get access to a 24/7 Members-Only Essentials Shop, where they'll find the best prices on sustainable alternatives to everyday products, from shampoo to shaving cream.
GIFT IT Last Minute: Gift an Alltrue box this holiday season here, or select "Gift an Allure Box" when logged in from your home page, and don't forget this printable gift note (perfect for last minute gifting!) .
What Our Readers Say:
"I love receiving my box every season! It's a plus that you can customize and I have never been disappointed with the quality of my items. I like getting the surprise item as well." - Lisa
To learn more check out our Alltrue details and reviews page.
6. Stitch Fix - Best Gift for the Fashionista
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THE COST: $20.00 styling fee (credited toward purchases from the box).
WHAT THEY'LL GET: Stitch Fix is a personal styling service for women, men, and kids, too! Just. take a style quiz and they will send you a package of stylish goodies to try on at home. Keep what you like, and return the rest in a pre-paid return mailer. The styling fee is $20 a month, but that fee goes towards any items you choose to keep. Stitch Fix now also offers an expanded size range including plus, petites, and maternity.
GIFT IT Last Minute: Print, email, or mail your gift card!
What Our Readers Say:
"I’ve used this for myself and my 18month old! I LOVE the quality of the clothes and the ease of shopping without the hassle!!!!" - Grace
Ships to the US and UK. To learn more check out our Stitch Fix details and reviews page.
7. Pet Treater - Best Gift for Pet Lovers
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THE COST: $15 per month for the Dog Pack, $25 per month for the Deluxe Dog Pack.
WHAT THEY'LL GET: Perfect for a dog or cat owner, the Pet Treater subscription box includes a collection of treats and toys, along with helpful items like leashes, clean-up bags, and grooming supplies. The standard Dog or Cat Pack includes 3-4 hand-selected items for $15 per month, while the Deluxe Pack includes 5-8 items for $25 per month. Each pack is tailored to your pet’s size.
GIFT IT Last Minute : Choose between four different gift options. Each box ships around the 10th of each month and expires if not renewed.
Check out our Pet Treater details and reviews for more information. Ships to the contiguous US only.
8. Book of the Month - Best Gift for Avid Readers
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THE COST: Subscription boxes start at $14.99 per month. Gift cards start at $49.99 for three months.
WHAT THEY'LL GET: Each month, five curators pick out their favorite new hardcover books ideal for millennial women. Choose which one you want to receive on the first of the month or add up to two additional books for only $9.99 each. (Book of the Month was named one of the best subscriptions under $15 by MSA readers in the 2021 Subscription Box Awards.)
GIFT IT Last Minute: Choose your gift plan.
What Our Readers Say:
"Finished my first book in one sitting. Great shipping. Great book offers. Can’t wait until my next one." - Cassie
To learn more check out our book of the month details and reviews page.
9. Koala Crate by KiwiCo - Best Gift for Your Favorite Kiddo
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THE COST: $19.95 a month + free shipping.
WHAT THEY'LL GET: Koala Crate is the toddler subscription box offering from KiwiCo, featuring 2-3 fun DIY projects designed for hands-on learning and fun every month! KiwiCo offers boxes for different age groups and this is a review of the $19.95 a month Koala Crate, for Pre-K kids ages 2-4.
GIFT IT Last Minute: Give a gift subscription or gift card.
To learn more check out our Koala Crate details and reviews.
10. kencko - Best Gift for Smoothie Lovers
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THE COST: $59.80 per month
WHAT THEY'LL GET: Kencko's instant smoothies help pack more fruits and veggies into your day. Each handy single-serving powdered smoothie contains about 80 calories and gives the same nutritional benefits as 2 cups of fresh produce. No need to freeze or blend, simply shake with water or your favorite milk for a quick, healthy boost wherever you are. They offer personalized monthly boxes with a rainbow of flavors and each blend is created with functional ingredients designed to help support specific health goals.
GIFT IT Last Minute: Give a personalized e-gift card.
To learn more check out our kencko details and reviews page.
11. The Rare Beer Club - Best Gift for Beer Lovers
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THE COST: Subscription prices start at $37.95 per month.
WHAT THEY'LL GET: The Rare Beer Club has one mission, and one mission only: “to deliver the best, most inventive, and most hard-to-come-by beers out there.” This box offers limited-release, unique beers from around the world – some of which are brewed specifically and exclusively for this club. Customers can choose to receive their subscriptions in two-, four- and six-bottle increments.
GIFT IT Last Minute: Start customizing this gift beer lover's gift! You can also send them an announcement via email.
Ships to the US starting at $15.
12. Herb + Stone Apothecary - Best Gift for Self-Care
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THE COST: $52.00 for a one-time purchase or $42.00 for a monthly subscription.
WHAT THEY'LL GET: Shipped the first week of every month, each Herb + Stone box is curated with five healing crystal-infused, spa-related products. Every month features a different crystal healing stone with products that focus on the stone's specific intentions and energy. Products include body butter, body oil, body wash, artisan soap, bath bombs, bath salts, shower steamers, body scrub, and massage candle wax melts.
GIFT IT Last Minute: Learn more and give the gift of relaxation this holiday season.
13. SketchBox - Best Gift for Artists
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THE COST: $25.00 per month for the basic art box or $35.00 for the premium box.
ACTIVE DEAL: Save $5 off your first box!
CODE: SKETCH5
WHAT THEY'LL GET: Each SketchBox comes with four to nine art supplies such as markers, paint markers, watercolors, pastels, erasers, and more to inspire creativity and new art projects.
GIFT IT Last Minute: Check out the gift options.
What Our Readers Say:
"I have always had a great experience with SketchBox...I got this as a gift for a friend and they have loved every box." - Reviewer
Check out our SketchBox details and reviews to learn more. US shipping is $5.00.
14. EarFleek - Best Gift for Teens and Tweens
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THE COST: $3.49 per month.
ACTIVE DEAL: Get your first box for $1.75!
CODE: MSA50
WHAT THEY'LL GET: EarFleek is an inexpensive monthly earring subscription that delivers a new pair of earrings to your door for $3.49 each month. Choose from three subscription options: “Minimalist but Groovy”, “Boho Babe”, or “Silly and Fun.” If you want a mix of all three, choose the “I Don’t Give a Hoot” subscription!
GIFT IT Last Minute: Give the gift of ear candy.
What Our Readers Say:
"I love EarFleek the earrings are fun, trendy, no reactions to the ingredients, on time, customer service is awesome, never had any problems, love every pair." -Susan
To learn more check out our EarFleek details and reviews page.
15. The Craft and Tea Box - Best Gift for the Cozy Crafter
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The Cost: $38.90 + Shipping per month or discounted rates for three, six, and 12 month subscriptions.
ACTIVE DEAL: 10% OFF
CODE: MSA10
What They'll Get: Each Craft and Tea Box comes with a high quality DIY craft and everything. you need to complete the project, plus a loose leaf tea to sip while you craft, good for up to 30 cups! Past crafts include macramé, mandala dot art painting, and embroidery.
Gift It Last Minute: Send your crafty loved one a box for the holidays for $39.69/box. It will ship within three business days. Alternatively, give the gift of a recurring subscription to The Craft and Tea Box starting at $38.90.
Ships to the US for $9.95 and Canada for $7.95.
16. Urban Organic Gardener - Best Gift for Green Thumbs
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THE COST: $5.00 per month for the Monthly Mystery box, $15.00 per month for the PRO Membership.
WHAT THEY'LL GET: The Urban Organic Gardener subscription is a fantastic source for high-quality seeds for small gardening spaces. Your seed selection is customized based on your experience, sunlight, location, and growing medium. You’ll also receive plant care instructions and tips for starting seeds, plus some small gardening supplies. This gardening subscription box is an awesome option for beginners as well as seasoned urban gardeners with an established green thumb.
GIFT IT Last Minute: Give your home gardener the perfect subscription box.
Read our Urban Organic Gardener details and reviews for more info. Shipping to the US is free.
17. Nurse RX Box - Best Gift for the Nurse in Your Life
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The Cost: $42.99. per month or a discounted rate when pre-paying for a six or 12 month subscription.
What They'll Get: Give the medical worker in your life practical gifts they'll appreciate on their long shifts at the office or hospital. Each box contains 4-6 items that include self care items, tech, educational, and functional tools retailing for over $60. Past boxes have included blue light glasses, books, scrub-swag, and more.
Gift It Last Minute: Check out the link to this thoughtful gift here.
18. The Jolly Hour - Best Gift for the Enthusiastic Mixologist
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The Cost: $50.00 per box or $47.99 for a year of Jolly Hour boxes.
What They'll Get: The Jolly Hour Box is a monthly craft cocktail box that includes seasonal recipes, alcoholic or non-alcoholic. Each box makes 12 cocktails, four per recipe. Every month Jolly Hour releases five new craft cocktail boxes based on a list of different spirits you get to choose from. All of the ingredients are fresh, seasonal, and local, so your cocktail fits the time of year and tastes great, too. Note: alcohol is not included.
Gift It Last Minute: Give the mixologist in your life this gift for the holidays!
19. Foot Cardigan - Best Gift for the Stylish Sock Lover
THE COST: Boxes are $12.99 per month or you. can. pre-pay for a six or 12 month subscription.
WHAT THEY'LL GET: Foot Cardigan is a sock subscription company that was featured on ABC’s Shark Tank! They have a variety of differently themed subscriptions for Men, Women, and Kids, including Crew, Luxury, and Boring styles.
GIFT IT Last Minute: Give the gift of socks with a gift card! Perfect for last minute gifting.
To learn more check out our Foot Cardigan details and reviews page.
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