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The Southwest's Best Small Businesses Are Curated in These Boxes

Updated December 11, 2025 by Shannon Ratliff

With amazing sites like the Grand Canyon, delicious food and vibrant art culture, how can you not love the Southwest? With Cratejoy’s Southwest Collection , you can shop directly from small businesses in Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.

From tasty food-themed boxes to female empowerment and even a spooky, paranormal box, the Southwest Collection offers a little something for everybody.

What are the best subscription boxes from the Southwest?

The Preschool Box

From $42.95 per box

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This activity box is perfect for a preschooler or upcoming kindergartener. It features a wide array of activities that can build skill in phonics, counting, shapes, colors, and writing — all of which are incredibly important for a young learner!

Shipping: We ship the week of the 6th every month.

Customer Review

“Fantastic preschool box 📦!! It’s perfect and exactly what my little preschooler needed. Her eyes light up every time I pull out the box. She knows it’s time for some FUN, hands on learning. She’s already showing so much growth in such a small amount of time already.” — Priscilla R.

Matter

From $37.46 per box

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Described as part museum and part lab project, each month brings objects of intrigue such as rare crystals, ancient fossils, wartime artifacts, natural specimens, and items with scientific significance, like authentic NASA computer chips.

Shipping: Free US Shipping! Your first box will ship with our monthly batch. Depending on when you order, there may be a short wait. Need it ASAP? Order our Legacy Box to fill the gap until your first box arrives! International: You are responsible for any import fees, duties, or taxes for your region. Questions? Click the "Contact Seller" button below.

Customer Review

“Probably one of my favorite subscription boxes EVER! If you have kids and they love knowledge and seek out information constantly, this box is an education easter egg that initiates the start of great conversation and exciting exploration into learning. My daughter loved it and my husband and I were kind of jealous, but in a good way.” – Krista T.

The Witches Roots™ by The Witches Moon®

From $27.00 per box

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The Natural Craft is expertly and thoughtfully curated in this subscription box that focuses on the Magick flowing in their life. Altar items like dried herbs, magickal flowers, and spell coins add depth to their daily practice each month.

Shipping: If subscribing in December, your first box will ship between January 1st and 10th. As soon as your label is printed, you will receive an email with tracking information included. Renewals are processed on the 11th of each month following the initial purchase of the subscription. Shipping Cost: $6.00 (Subject to change)

Customer Review

“Received my first witch’s roots box. I got the lunar box. It’s great. Came with a little of this and a little of that. They have inspired me to start my book of shadows and start collecting all the little beautiful things I buy/find along my journey. Beautiful and put together very well for someone experienced or a newb. Thanks for the awesome start to a beautiful beginning.” - Kelly C.

Paranormal T-Shirt Puzzle Subscription

From $19.83 per box

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Shipping: If your order is received during the first week of the month, it will ship with the current batch. If it is received after that shipment has gone out, your subscription will start the following month.

Explore Local Box Monthly

From $45.00 per box

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Take a tasty trip to a new town without leaving the house, thanks to the Explore Local box. Each month, this subscription service spotlights a different U.S. city. They’ll receive a curated selection of artisanal snacks and locally-made treats from that region, along with a beautiful watercolor map and fun facts. It’s a neat way to discover small businesses and local artisans, and it’s the perfect spring subscription box for people who love to travel. With the Explore Local Box, they can sample a little taste of a whole new place.

Shipping: Your first box ships within 3 days of purchase. All subsequent boxes ship the first week of the month. Order by the 14th to receive this month's box.

Customer Review

"GREAT GIFT, GREAT BOX. They support small businesses all around the country and choose the very best locally made items for each month. 10/10 reommend!" - Gene E.