Why do subscription boxes make a great last-minute gift for the holiday season? Because you can arrange it all online.
So no trips to the crowded malls. Be it food and drink or hobbies and pets, you can easily tailor the boxes to the recipients and their interests. And it’s a gift that keeps on giving — literally. You choose the length of the subscription, and maybe best of all, the recipient will never know that you purchased such a cool present mere minutes before the gift exchange.
Groupon is also well-stocked with coupons for subscription boxes and similar gifts. Many of the merchants offer express and overnight shipping to get those boxes to your family, friends and colleagues on time.
Birchbox
Geared towards both men and women, Birchbox gifts feature sample products ranging from beauty and skincare to grooming and lifestyle, tailored to your personal profile. Full-sized versions of the sample products can be bought on the Birchbox website, and subscribers can earn reward points towards free items. Sample boxes are $10 a month. Groupon specials range from six free products with a three-month subscription to 15% off any order over $35.
Japan Crate (Kira Kira)
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From beauty products and toys to candy, each Japan Crate subscription box revolves around a particular theme and contains six to eight full-size products. Groupon coupons range from a one-month subscription for $23 to a three-month premium package for $74.
FaceTory
Created by a group of self-proclaimed “face mask junkies” based in Southern California, FaceTory offers seven handpicked Korean hydrogel and multistep face masks delivered monthly. This fun, convenient and affordable skin-care routine features ingredients like green tea, rose and rice extract. They can be used daily or a few times each week. Groupon rates vary from $16.89 for a one-month subscription to $50.70 for three months.
Wine of the Month Club
America’s oldest mail-order wine company offers a subscription box with two pre-screened bottles of wine in a beautiful linen burgundy box with a personalized gift card. Each shipment also includes a newsletter, cellaring suggestions, recipes, history and more. Prices range from $79.99 for a two-month subscription to $409.99 for a 12-month package with Groupon.
Winc Wine Club
This California-based wine club offers a wide variety of vintages from chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon to little-known Blaufränkisch. Wines are curated by Winc experts according to individual tastes and delivered to your doorstep. The club also encourages feedback from recipients to improve their rating system. Groupon prices range from $30 for four bottles to $75 for a dozen.
Bright Cellars Monthly Wine Club
Created by two MIT grads, the club’s Bright Points algorithm scores each wine by comparing 18 attributes to recipients’ preferences. Only one in 12 wines tasted at Bright Cellars make it into monthly collections. The club focuses on finding unique, hidden gems from small vineyards worldwide, including Italy, Spain, Portugal and South America. Groupon deals range from a $45 credit coupon to 50% off your first month’s subscription.
BarkBox
Dog owners howl for monthly deliveries that include five-to-six innovative new toys, treats and pet-care products for the pooch in your life. All boxes are tailored to the size of dog. To top it off, a portion of BarkBox proceeds support canine shelters and rescue initiatives to help dogs find their forever homes. Subscriptions range from $29 for one month to $79 for three months with a Groupon coupon.
Rescue Box
RescueBox gift packages cater to dogs or cats of all sizes. In addition to a curated selection of toys, treats, chews and accessories, each box comes with the promise of donating crucial vaccinations and food to animals in need via charities like Rescue Bank and A Shot for Life. Groupon coupon boxes start at $23.45.
Coupaw
Boxes from this pet gift-of-the-month club revolve around a toy hand-picked by the Coupaw team to ensure value and quality. Subscribers can also browse and buy discounted items for their pets, and they can even share their favorite deals and get cash credit toward future purchases. Additionally, every order made on Coupaw provides six meals to hungry pets in need. Groupon is offering a subscription for just $5 for one month.
Blue Apron
Pre-measured portions of farm-fresh, seasonal ingredients can be shipped to you with chef-designed recipes; vegetarian options available. Groupon coupon deals range from three delivered meals (for two people) for $29 to a Family Plan of four delivered meals (for four people) for $83.
Gobble.com
Delicious homemade meals that can be prepped and cooked in just 15 minutes featuring fresh, simple, healthy ingredients perfectly portioned and delivered to your doorstep. With a Groupon coupon you can order one week of meals (for two people) at $35 or two weeks of meals for $70.
The Vegan Garden
A single delivery of five fully prepared healthy smoothies, lunches, dinners and light desserts. Vegan Garden also offers two-month, weight loss, gluten-free and juice cleanse plans. You can order the five-day Slim & Trim Meal Plan for just $79 with Groupon.
Stitch Fix
Women, men and children (2T to 14) can share their style, size and price preferences with a personal stylist who will then curate outfits delivered to your door. Keep what you want, return the rest. Free shipping, exchanges and returns on all orders. Groupon offers range from a $25 credit for each friend you refer after creating a Stitch Fix account to a coupon for keeping one item and getting a $25 styling fee applied to your order.
Elizabeth & Clarke
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Elizabeth & Clarke delivers elegant and affordable shirts directly to your doorstep. Their tees and blouses are available in sizes 00-18, and many styles are designed using unstainable technology which repels all water, oil and alcohol-based stains. In addition, any design featuring a knit lining includes sweat-proof and odor-free technology. Shirts are sent four times yearly, based on new spring, summer, fall and winter collections. One-shirt subscription for $39 to three-shirt subscription for $75 with a Groupon coupon.
EarFleek
EarFleek sends members a surprise set of nickel and allergy-free earrings based on that subscriber’s specific style selection. From cute studs to bold drops, all of their earrings feature the latest fashion trends. Three-month subscription for $6 to annual subscription for $24 with Groupon.
Rather send a one-off gift box? Here are a few options that you can still get shipped in time for the holidays.
Omaha Steaks
16 delicious steaks for just $5 each when you buy the Griller’s Choice Steak Package. Comes with eight 4-oz top sirloin cuts and eight 4-oz filet mignons.
Harry & David
Beautifully packaged gourmet treats from orchard fresh fruit to cheese and gourmet popcorn start at just $15.
Shari’s Berries
Gourmet chocolate, dipped strawberries, cake pops, gift baskets and cookies can be purchased for as low as $15.
– Joe Yogerst for Groupon