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I’ve been writing about subscription box gifts since the mid-2010s, when I first subscribed to Birchbox. The thrill of receiving a new delivery each month got me through the day, and I loved taking my time going through the box full of products that I had heard of but not yet tried for myself. Since then, I’ve tried out dozens of other subscription boxes as my tastes have changed, from wine and coffee, to chocolate and clothes, and even perfume and hobby-themed subscriptions.
Subscription boxes are, literally, the gift that keeps on giving (and giving, and giving…). They’re an especially good last-minute gift for women who are hare to shop for, and when you’re in a pinch: buy it on your way to see the recipient, pick up a card en route, and you can let them know to expect their first subscription box later in the month.
Whether you’re shopping for your mom, sister, wife, girlfriend or friend, subscription boxes for women are a great way to lean into her interests or hobbies. Some subscription boxes send the same thing out to all subscribers; others allow subscribers to input preferences and receive boxes curated to their tastes.
From wine and coffee themed subscriptions, to books and flowers, there are literally thousands of subscription boxes out there for every type of interest. Below, I’ve highlighted a few of my favorites over the years that would make great gifts for any woman.
For the flower lover
Bouqs
Flowers are a great gift for pretty much anyone — mom, sister, girlfriend, wife — and Bouqs bouquets are some of our favorites. I’ve been ordering Bouqs flowers for years, originally for myself and lately as gifts to American family now that I live abroad.
With Bouqs 3-month subscription plan, you can choose a style of bouquet to send one time a month for three months. Choose from floral styles like roses, farmer’s market flowers or classic flowers in one of three sizes. The original size runs from $45 per bouquet each month — totally just $137 for the three bouquets.
It’s a thoughtful gift that’ll bring a smile each month when she receives her bouquet!
For the book lover
Book Of The Month
Book Of The Month is a great way to gift a book lover something you know they’ll use. But if you don’t know her literary tastes, don’t worry. Once you give the gift, they share their tastes and choose which books they’re most excited to read each month. Your recipient will get to pick from their curated hardcover or audiobook selections each month. If they don’t want a book that month, they can skip without using their credit.
Prices range from $60 for a 3-month subscription, to $200 for a 12-month subscription.
For the coffee lover
Trade Coffee
If she loves coffee, then this coffee subscription gift from Trade Coffee is something she’ll actually use. Choose from 2-, 3- 6-, 9-, 12- or 24-bag subscriptions to brews from some of the nation’s best coffee brands. We recommend the 3-bag plan, which allows your giftee to choose their preferred frequency of delivery for their grounds. Each delivery includes freshly roasted coffee that’s personalized based on her unique tastes, so she’ll always receive a blend she’s guaranteed to love.
For the wine lover
Winc
If her book club mostly just moonlights as a Wine Club, Winc’s wine club subscription is the right gift for her. When given as a gift, Winc allows your giftee to create a flavor profile and order wines each month based on their palate preferences.
Purchase a gift card from $60 to $500 and she can select from red, white, sparkling or rosé wines, delivered monthly or at whatever cadence works for her. Some of my personal favorite wines include the Lost Poet Red Wine Blend, the Field Theory Albariño and Summer Water Rosé.
For the (luxury) skin care lover
Dermstore
If her skin care routine is her favorite part of her day, then a Dermstore BeautyFIX subscription will be the best gift to hit her doorstep. Each month she’ll receive a different BeautyFIX box that features full and travel-size products worth at least $100. Choose from 1-, 6- and 12-month subscriptions and choose to pay monthly or for the entire subscription up-front — whatever works for you.
For the budding beauty lover
IPSY
If she’s a budding beauty lover who’s into trying new brands and testing out products, she’ll love how the IPSY Beauty Subscription lets her test out samples and find her new go-tos. It’s also super affordable at just $14 a box.
The best way to gift a IPSY subscription is to give her a gift card. Then, she can take IPSY’s beauty quiz to ensure she ends upwith exactly the type of products that work for her needs, complexion and preferences.
For the fragrance obsessive
Scentbird
Buying fragrances as a gift can be tricky, but thankfully Scentbird has fixed that problem for you. With a Scentbird gift subscription, she’ll be able to take the lead and choose exactly which fragrances she wants to try for a 3-, 6- or 12-month subscription. She’ll have access to an entire catalogue of best-selling scents, like Burberry Brit Sheer, Light blue by Dolce&Gabbana and Happy Heart by Clinique.
Subscriptions range in price from $48 for three months to $153 for one year.
For the Japanophile
Bokksu
Whether she’s been saving up for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Japan, or still talks about the one time she went in her 20s, a Bokksu gift subscription is a thoughtful idea for the Japanophile in your life.
When you gift a subscription, she will start off with the Cherry Blossom Snack Box that includes 20 to 22 Japanese snacks, candies and a tea pairing. It will also come with a magazine that details each snack’s origin. Each month includes a new themed curation of snacks that’ll leave her excited for the next one.
Subscriptions are quite pricey — they ship from Japan, after all! — ranging from $65 for one month up to $480 for a year-long subscription. Use the code TREAT24 to receive a free gift, for a limited time.
For the tea lover
Art Of Tea
There’s nothing a tea lover loves more than, well, more tea! This six month tea subscription box lets them indulge in a new blend each month for six months. Choose from classic, single-origin teas, non-caffeinated blends. wellness blends or explore a little bit of everything.
For the music lover
Vinyl Moon
If she’s the type of person who’s always ahead of the zeitgeist when it comes to trendy music, a Vinyl Moon record subscription is a great gift you know she’ll use. Each month she’ll receive a deluxe Vinyl Moon mixtape LP, original record art, a lyrics booklet with band info, perks and exclusive discounts for the Vinyl Moon store (and many more deluxe surprises!)
All gift subscriptions come with one or two bonus records that ship immediately to US giftees. Subscriptions range from $99 for a 3-month subscription to $372 for a 12-month subscription.
For the hobbyist
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Some women don’t want more stuff and things. For those women, give them the gift of an experience they can do. With a $15 annual subscription to Masterclass, she can take over 200 digital classes with some of the greatest minds across 11 different categories.
Learn modern middle eastern cooking with Yotam Ottolenghi, or master the art of scientific thinking and communication with Neil deGrasse Tyson. Take a photography lesson with Annie Leibovitz or learn about filmmaking from Martin Scorsese. The lessons are truly endless.
With a $15 annual subscription, she can get access to Masterclass lessons on two devices at a time — and download them for offline viewing.
