19 Practical Subscription Boxes To Make Your Life Easier

Updated by Timothy Paradis

Between work, the gym, seeing friends, and family life, it seems like there are fewer and fewer hours in the day to get it all accomplished. How do you squeeze in chores and trips to the store with such a busy schedule?

It's time to take control and get some everyday items delivered right to you or a loved one with some of the best practical subscription services. Designed to set you up for success by handling household chores, body grooming , your daily cup of coffee , and more, they're sure to be a welcome help from the first box onward.

This curated list of practical month-to-month subscriptions takes care of delivering the essentials so you can focus on the things that really matter. They make great practical gift ideas, too!

Monthly Medium Luxury Candle Subscription Box

Monthly Medium Luxury Candle Subscription Box

From $26.95 per box
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One of the best gifts for those who love to make their home warm and cozy is Wickbox. A simple gift that brings inviting scents and plenty of charm to any space, each scented candle offers plenty of burn time and fragrances that are customized to a personal scent profile. Hand-poured into luxurious jars that can be used around the home once the candle is finished, this box is the perfect gift for your favorite person!

Shipping: For subscribers who sign up after the 20th, your first box will ship the following month. Your subscription will automatically renew on the 23rd of each month for the following month's box. You can skip a month or cancel your subscription by logging into your online account at any time.

Customer Review

“This was a gift for my mom and it was such a hit! She loved the packaging and candles sent each month!” - Bethany D.

The Paper Lover

The Paper Lover

From $20.16 per box
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Box reviews say that it's so much fun to get cute, seasonal and personalized stationery every month from Pretty Paper Club. This monthly subscription brings high-end stationery featuring fun designs that are customized with the name of your choosing, along with coordinated accessories, like gel pens, labels and one-of-a-kind office supplies.

Shipping: A tracking number will be emailed as soon as your custom notecards are prepared to ship.

Customer Review

"I've purchased several kits as gifts for my sister, bff, Mother-in-law, myself, and also my son's teacher. Everyone was very happy with the boxes. Super cute stationary, some of my favorite pens and adorable little extras. I even got some personalized post cards for my kiddo to send mail to his grandparents and cousins." - Reagan H.

DIY Kids STEM & Crafts Kit – Award Winning Kids Science and Art Box

DIY Kids STEM & Crafts Kit – Award Winning Kids Science and Art Box

From $28.95 per box
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This monthly subscription box combines science experiments and art projects to provide educational, imaginative, and creative activities for developing the whole child. All needed eco-friendly materials are included for up to 6 projects per themed box. Boxes also include a 12-page educational magazine jam-packed with puzzles, games, book recommendations, and additional project ideas related to the monthly theme. Green Kid Crafts makes a great gift and is perfect for ages 2 through 10.

Shipping: We are shipping on schedule! Free Shipping for US orders! Your order is shipped from our facilities between 1-4 days of being placed, and you will be notified with details. Subsequent boxes ship monthly from your first order.

Customer Review

“First box was a complete delight for the two 3-year-olds in my care. They were completely engaged with the art/science/exploration materials for several hours. The families appreciated that everything included is recyclable. I loved that everything I needed was in the box and I could see them learning as they played. It's just what I hoped for.” – Tyra M.

The Adults & Crafts Crate

The Adults & Crafts Crate

From $33.00 per box
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There’s no need to get bogged down in project planning when the pros behind the Adults & Crafts Crate have got it covered. Each monthly box sends at least 1 new Pinterest-worthy craft project, including all the supplies, tools, and illustrated step-by-steps to teach new crafting techniques while making one-of-a-kind keepsakes.

Shipping: New orders will ship within five business days! If you need a gift printout before we ship, just message us! Then, will ship around the 25th of each month. If you need a kit by a certain date (i.e. birthday), just message us after you order and we will get that set up for you! You can order now even if you want it to start in the future.

Customer Review

"I received the engraving kit and I love it! I practiced on an old glass weigh scale to get the hang of engraving. I then started the glass coasters using pictures off google. I am sooo happy with how they turned out! It’s very relaxing and is a great stress reliever. I have a few people now wanting me to make them sets of coasters :)" - Megan T.

Yarn Shop Mystery Box

Yarn Shop Mystery Box

From $32.91 per box
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Shipping: We ship on the first Saturday of every month.

Box of Maine Subscription

Box of Maine Subscription

From $41.66 per box
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While famous for fresh-caught lobster, the Box of Maine subscription shows off some of the other culinary delights that hail from this seaside state. Get name-brand products like Humpty Dumpty snacks, Moxie sodas, and Marshmallow Fluff. Enjoy tasting fresh blueberry jams, real deal maple syrup, whoopie pies, coffees, teas and plenty more. With 7-10 handpicked items, the box is packed to delight!

Shipping: Estimated transit time is 2-6 business days. Ships in a branded Box of Maine. Invoice will not be included in box.

Customer Review

"Love this box. Everything has been delicious. Good mix of items & good quality too. Definitely a winner!" - Connie M.

Monthly Barbella Box

Monthly Barbella Box

From $54.99 per box
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CrossFit has become a lifestyle that makes physical fitness a priority. Commit to healthy living with Barbella Box, a fitness subscription that's packed with handpicked products from well-known suppliers and those that are new on the scene. From supplements and protein blends to apparel and workout gear, this curated box is made by women, for women, to bring an extra dose of motivation.

Shipping: If you purchase your first box BETWEEN 1st-16th of the month, you will receive your first box between the 22nd-30th or 31st. If you purchase AFTER the 16th, you will receive your first box the following month between the 22nd 30th or 31st.

Customer Review

“LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE I can't even say it enough! It's like Christmas every 20th... I am always SO excited to see what's coming. I have never been disappointed in the almost 2 years that I have been a member!” – Kiersten Y.

Seen from above, a woman holds a box that says My Therabox. It contains a pink self care book and several scented items.

TheraBox - Self Care Box

From $37.99 per box
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Shipping: ✨ Reserve your “WINTER” TheraBox today with up to $500+ worth of therapist-curated winter wellness rituals that make the perfect holiday gift for your partner, friends, family, colleagues and of course — you! ✨ Orders placed between November 25 - December 25 will ship within 2-5 business days starting December 1.

Monthly Handmade Luxury Body Butter & Foaming Sugar Scrub Box

Monthly Handmade Luxury Body Butter & Foaming Sugar Scrub Box

From $26.16 per box
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Shipping: Boxes will ship on the 11th of every month

Perfume Rollerball

Perfume Rollerball

From $14.91 per box
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Shipping: Free Shipping to USA. We Ship Worldwide. USPS + GlobalPost.

Box of Blessings

Box of Blessings

From $29.99 per box
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Right from the first box, International Blessings subscribers are wowed by the quality of craftsmanship packed inside. But the beauty doesn't start and stop with the handcrafted jewelry, colorful textiles and intricate handmade goodies. This box is on a mission to help break the cycle of poverty by providing honorable work to talented artisans around the globe.

Shipping: Order by the last day of the month in order to receive the next months box. For example, if you order between March 1st-31st, your first box will ship in April. Orders placed on April 1st will ship in May. Boxes ship by the 6th of every month.

Customer Review

“Out of every single subscription box I have gotten over the years this one stands out among them all by not only being the absolute best freaking box I've gotten to date(and that is A LOT)and what makes it even more spectacular is the fact that subscribing for this one in particular actively and consistently works to help impoverished people throughout the entire world. Absolutely freaking brilliant! 10/10 do recommend.” – Ali T.

Peace & Pages Monthly Subscription

Peace & Pages Monthly Subscription

From $24.75 per box
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This peaceful book box includes a featured novel each month, as well as self-care items -- like bath & body products and aromatherapy -- exclusively from small independent businesses. Every individual reader receives a novel specially selected for them from a curated collection of genres.

Shipping: **Orders placed at this time will begin with the January box, shipping the first week of January. Will not arrive prior to Christmas.** Please note, the "as low as" price is the yearly prepay option cost. Check out the Q & A sections on our website for more info!

Customer Review

“This is the book box I look forward to every month! I get a book in the genres I enjoy and several full size relaxing products. I’m not a fan of the boxes with lots of trinkets I won’t use so Peace and Pages is perfect for me!” – Tanya B.

Single Cup Club Membership

Single Cup Club Membership

From $19.99 per box
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Shipping: We ship all subscriptions the 1st WEEK of the month. Any orders placed on or after the 1st of the month are shipped within the 1st week of the following month. Coffee selections are chosen by our sponsored roasters. We do not allow or accept substitutions or special requests.

Used Books Monthly

Used Books Monthly

From $9.49 per box
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What sets Used Books Monthly apart is the personalization of the books chosen for each subscriber. When signing up, subscribers are prompted with a survey that includes over 20 genres to choose from, plus the ability to send the curators a message with details about reading preferences. Then each delivery is packed with 2 or 4 hand-picked, gently-used books for each subscriber, depending on the subscription chosen.

Shipping: We'll start assembling your order as soon as you subscribe, and we will ship it within 5 business days. Monthly renewals are on the 15th of each month and will ship on or before the 5th of the following month. You will get a tracking number via e-mail every time your books are sent out.

Customer Review

“The selections were perfect in the fantasy genre! I'm familiar with the titles and didn't read them before! Excited for what's to come next. Thank you!” – Tasnuva E.

Journal Savvy

Journal Savvy

From $39.99 per box
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Shipping: We ship on the 5th of the month.

Sacred Space Crate

Sacred Space Crate

From $50.00 per box
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Shipping: Boxes will be shipped before the 10th of every month. Orders placed during the Month will receive their 1st box the following Month. .

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