Unboxing a subscription box is kind of like opening a little present from yourself every month—everyone loves a surprise! Over the last decade, the subscription box industry has exploded, and it seems like these days there’s a box out there for even the most obscure of obsessions. Like rubber stamps. Or Harry Potter merch. We dug into all of the subscription box recommendations on Fresh Chalk to find the cream-of-the-crop—the member favorites that are making life easier and bringing a little joy to our doorsteps one month at a time.
... moreCleaning: Grove
I absolutely love having my eco-friendly supplies sent to my home. I get a better price and can shop from home and get the best price possible! Also, I love the free Mrs. Meyers set you get when becoming a new customer! - Heather Roduner
Vegan Food: Vegancuts
I love Vegancuts monthly subscription boxes! Every month, they deliver a variety of vegan and cruelty-free items that I never would've discovered otherwise. Awesome as a gift for a friend, or a treat for yourself. - Christina Nelson
Self Care: Lunarly
This is the only subscription box that I currently have and I love it. Designed to arrive just before each new moon, every box contains either a small plant or a candle, a little crystal, and 3+ self care products such as clay masks, keratin spray for your hair, or last month I received a Tibetan singing bowl. When you sign up, they send you a journal so that each week as the moon hits its lunar phase, you can document your thoughts and feelings around the lunar cycle—setting intentions on the new moon, making a plan at the first quarter, releasing that which doesn't serve you at the full moon, and celebrating your accomplishments at the 3/4 moon. It's something simple and centering I can do for myself on a weekly basis, and having a subscription box show up each month is like getting a present from myself in the mail. - Brooklyn Benjestorf
Beauty: Boxycharm
Boxycharm is my favorite cosmetics subscription box. Each box comes with five full-size brand name beauty items. It's my go-to gift for my beauty-loving friends! I always buy a box right before the holidays so I can use the products as stocking stuffers. - Christina Nelson
Kids: Kiwi Crate
I recently began using KiwiCo. With this company, you order a specialty kit for your child's age group. Science and tinkering, art and design, and geography and culture. My 6 year old has built a crane and learned about the pulley system. My 10 year old built an arcade catapult using rubber bands and taught him about potential and kinetic energy. Each kit comes with a Tinker Zine book with additional ideas to make using these newly learned lessons. - Cindy Serig
Dogs: BarkBox
I love this subscription box! My dogs love it and I love how they get to try out new treats every box. So much better than me going to the store and grabbing the same stuff each time. The toys are also super durable and last way longer than the other store bought toys. With my bully pups, toys don't last long all but the Bark Box toys seem to be holding up! - Victoria Grinde
Food: Hello Fresh
Tasty meals that the kids will actually eat and try new things as well. Taking out the grocery shopping and meal planning is a huge stress reliever and timesaver. - Allison Grissom
Beauty Samples: BirchBox
Birchbox is a fun monthly subscription box. They send you beauty product samples every month. Samples include make-up, shampoo, cleaners, moisturizers along with other products you didn't even know you needed in your life. When you sign up you can customize what you are most interested in. I received it as a birthday gift and have given it as a gift several times. It's always a hit! -Molly Pearcy
