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Best Christmas Gift Subscriptions – Deciding on the perfect Christmas gift time and time again can be a thankless (especially if you get it horribly wrong) task. What do you get the sister who already has everything? What will top last year’s gift for your fussy father? How will mum react to another set of soaps?
To avoid the all too familiar disappointing looks and subtle requests for a receipt, try out a gift subscription this year; a quirky gift that keeps on giving and is sure to gain you some points around the Christmas tree.
The gift subscription world is huge! We are now familiar with the likes of gin, coffee, baking, reading subscriptions etc. which we can all agree, are fantastic gift ideas, but here we share some alternative subscription ideas for the festive season.
For the man who has everything, but always needs socks! Henry J Socks, through ‘Not on the High Street’ offer a monthly subscription where a funky and colourful pair of socks is delivered direct to your recipient’s letterbox. You can choose from a three, six, or 12-month subscription and it makes for a fun arrival.
GeakGear offers a magical monthly gift box, fulfilling subscribers with their Harry Potter™ and Fantastic Beasts™ fix. Enjoy up to ten monthly products you cannot access anywhere else such as collectibles, postcards and wall art. The best part… an exclusively designed t-shirt every four weeks, straight to your door.
Enjoy a fantastic curry every Friday night with The Spicery’s three-month recipe kit subscription. The box delivered monthly contains fresh spices and recipe cards so that you can make a meal for four to match any restaurant or takeaway standards. The box also contains all the ingredients and tools you need to make salads, chutneys, rice dishes and breads.
Geo Journey, an award-winning subscription from Little Bugs teaches children aged four to ten about the world in a fun way. The initial explorer kit contains a personalised welcome letter, large world map, travel journal, passport, activities and much more. From then on, every month, your child will receive a fun package where they can learn about a new country, plot them on the map, stamp the passport and complete the journal.
For tech-loving fans, Gadget Discovery Club’s subscription is the perfect gift. Every month you will receive a new box containing state-of-the-art entertainment, home or lifestyle gadgets. Picked by a team of experts, items may include smartphone devices, music tech and wearables. You are able to share your feedback and rate your products.
We all deserve a little TLC now and then. The Monthly Wellbeing Subscription Box from ‘The Sun and my Soul’ is great for repairing your mind, body and soul and recharging your batteries. Choose from a three or six-month subscription with seasonally-themed items such as candles, body scrubs and chocolate. Filled to the brim with mood-lifting treatments!
For aspiring artists or those curious, ScrawlrBox offer a monthly subscription of mystery art supplies. The box also contains a surface on which to create your artwork, prints from featured artists, collectable stickers and a sweet treat. You are also invited to take part in the #ScrawlrChallenge where you are given a word or phrase to interpret and asked to create artwork from the contents of the box.
This is one really cool gift for music lovers. Venus Vinyl offer a monthly subscription where you will receive a vinyl ‘album of the month’, selected by the company’s music-loving team The box includes a vinyl tote bag and listening cards. You can order this delightful gift as a six-month subscription.
The Bubble Panda Subscription Box is a fun alternative for tea fanatics. The subscription contains ingredients in order to make two different fruit and two different bubble teas, each with complimentary toppings. The only thing the lucky recipient will need is ice, a bowl and a glass. Bubble Tea originated in Taiwan in the 1980s and has grown in popularity over the world, making it a great gift idea.
One maybe not for everyone, but certainly for your fish-loving friends. The Tinned Fish Market offer a monthly box of three tinned fish, all the way from their partner artisan canneries in Portugal, France and Spain. Enjoy the likes of mackeral, tuna and sardines with guest appearances of squid, mussels and pâtés. Beautifully presented and packaged, this is a fish foodies delight.
Boxed Locks is perfect for a problem or puzzle solver. Its subscription box is filled to the brim with clues and tools to help you unlock a mystery chest. Each box is creatively themed and every month is a completely new challenge to tackle. Your box will contain a locked chest, handbook, objects and a hint card helping you to crack the code. A great family favourite!
OS Maps have a fantastic subscription for those more adventurous. Their monthly app subscription will help you discover the most beautiful parts of Britain’s countryside. It allows you to create and share walking, running and cycling routes across the hillsides and afar, with waypoints, markers and places of interest. Enjoy 3D views, Augmented Reality as well as access to over 400,000 routes, including those by The Food Pub Guide, Country Walking and Trail Magazine.
When researching this blog, we came across many extravagent subscriptions for the rich and famous. One that really stood out was NET-A PORTERS’s ‘Ultimate Gift Wardrobe’, a £70,000 collection of sequins, tulle and glitted, chosen by the brands personal shopping team. Where is the subscription you ask? You will pleased to know you can also add on a £5,000 shoe or £15,000 handbag subscription. Feeling generous?
Whatever you decide to gift this year, have a look into the world of gift subscriptions. There are also some fantastic charities offering fun and engaging subscription ideas, giving you and the recipient a chance to give back this Christmas.
Choose something out of the ordinary this year!
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