The Quest to find the Perfect Subscription Box

Come September, we will subscribe to one perfect subscription box. But which one?

[danmew]

A nice breakfast and stuDYING (as usual).

But it’s not that bad because my friend came over and we take our study breaks by tumbling around outside in the sun.

[ladylokid]

Heyyy!!! Welcome to my giveaway!! You guys are seriously the bee’s knees & I love you all!!!

Rules: 

Must be following Lucy (I’ll be checking!)

Reblog as many times as you want, but no likes.

The deadline to enter is April 3rd , 2014, 5pm CST

There will be Four winners!

Winners will be selected at random.

Ask boxes must be open at all times in case you are a winner. If the winner does not respond after 24 hours of being notified, another winner will be picked.

The items are:

Star Trek Earrings

Supernatural Samulet Bracelet

LOTR Print Art

Doctor Who Tardis Necklace

Doctor Who Tardis Ring

Harry Potter Bracelet

The Hunger Games Bracelet

Supernatural “Carry on my wayward son” Mug

(All of the items are from etsy and will be shipped directly. If you have any questions feel free to ask.)

Thank you guys so much and good luck!!! You all are the best!!! =)

[ladylokid]

Last day guys!!!! Sending the messages tomorrow! =)) 

[subscriptionbox]

It's Paper, Dear

A pretty journal for you to doodle, write, and/or collage in. A lovely pen or pencil for you to play in your new journal with,  and pretty tapes and office goodies. Everything from note cards to recipe cards, to book marks to book plates. From templates to create the loveliest envelopes on the planet, to DIY paper projects. From stickers and stamps to labels and collage sheets. From scrapbooking and smashbooking supplies to tons of wonderful stationery to write darling letters. And it keeps going.

Price: $20 for one month of $54 for 3 months. I think. 

Good stuff:

Omg pretty paper notebooks aaaah

So pretty and we could both use and scrapbook and I love stationary so much

Deliver to UK

Shop owner is easy to contact

Bad Stuff

Have to order through etsy 

Advised to email shop owner to get accurate shipping price

Finding it hard to get accurate price info immediately

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Escape Monthly

"The only destination-inspired subscription that’s dedicated purely to pampering you! Each month, you’ll receive the following:

Full-Size Luxury Products

Travel Guides & Secret Tips

Special Offers for Resorts, Spas, & Travel

The Opportunity to win Vacation for 2 to the Destination of the Month, just for being a member!"

Price:$49.95/month

Good Stuff

Full-size items

For someone like me who knows very little about the rest of the world it might help the learning process

Bad Stuff

No international shipping

Might just make you sad about being home

[subscriptionbox]

Conscious Box

Price: $19.94

Good Stuff

Tracking available

Options for Vegan or Gluten free boxes

The boxes themselves are made from recycled in a wind-powered facility and are recyclable

Free USPS priority mail

Points system of rewards

No animal testing

Largely organic

Vegetable ink and BPA free labels

About 9 items in each box - vast majority food 

Claim to ensure sustainable manufacture and shipping

Bad Stuff

Currently only ship to US and APO

They're against GMOS which I don't see as all that ethical of them

Perpetuating that weird "natural = good" idea

[subscriptionbox]

Indie Gift Box

Indie Gift Box curates unique, high-quality items from independent artists and small businesses every month and organizes them into themed boxes available for purchase and delivery to your door.

Price:$20 standard or $25 deluxe, + $6 US shipping or $22 Canada shipping (can't find international shipping). 

Good Stuff

$25-$50 worth of items for only $20 (Standard Box) or $30-$60 of items for $25 (Deluxe Box)

You can skip themes that don't interest you

Ship everywhere

Supports nonprofits and social enterprises

Prev. themes include nature, vintage floral (pictured), paper cuts and pretty boho

It looks like really nice stuff tbh

Bad Stuff

It's not really a subscription box - you have to go to the shop page everytime a box is released. This means you'll see the theme so you can't leave it as a surprise, and it's more hassle. 

They don't hold any boxes back for people

[subscriptionbox]

Umbra Box

Monthly packages of 1-3 modern and whimsical women's handmade products

Price: $25/month + $13 European shipping

Good Stuff

Variety: jewellery, accessories, stationary, bath products

Includes info on artists

They vow to deliver at least $25 worth of products

Ship to the United States (including APO/AFO addresses), Canada, countries in the European Union, and Australia

Bad Stuff

If you live in DC there's a 6% sales tax

[subscriptionbox]

Haute Legs

HauteLegs is a legwear subscription service based in San Francisco.  We are committed to providing our customers across the U.S. with the latest trending tights and leggings so you can Revolutionize Your Wardrobe.

Price: $36 per month for 3 pairs

Good Stuff

I am a bit of a legwear enthusiast. The recent trend of intricate and clever tights/leggings has made me very jealous. 

Tights do snag and ladder a lot so it would be nice to be able to say "never mind, I'm getting a new package tomorrow!"

Size specific

Variety: different designs and mix of hose, socks, tights or leggings

Tailored to individual

Bad Stuff

No international shipping

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Dottiebox

A Dottiebox is a box curated every month for women. We feature high quality handmade items, small businesses, and indie brands.

Price: $20 + $6 US shipping

Good Stuff

Handmade indie items

Use boxes to promote charitable causes

Support independent artists

Products sound pretty varied and exciting. Home items, beauty/hair, bath products, edible stuff, coupons, candles, jewellery, nail products and eco stuff are all in there. 

Bad Stuff

No international shipping

Bit bored with all the "it's for women! jewllery and make up are for women! women!" what are you not gonna sell it me if I'm a man? 

*pictures from inherchucks.com

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Birchbox

Price: £12.95 + £2.95 shipping per month

Good Stuff

Ships to UK! Services also availible for France, Spain and the US

4-5 cosmetics samples and magazine

Can refund boxes

Points system for referrals etc

Bad Stuff

Neither of us use many cosmetics really

[subscriptionbox]

Julep Maven

Nail products - $40 worth of unreleased polishes and treatments

Price: $19.99

Good Stuff

Colours based on your "style profile" (there are 5)

You have the option of previewing your box each month and can cancel or send to a friend if you don't like it

20% off all the shop's products

Referral program

Bad Stuff

Only ship to US, its islands and Canada

[subscriptionbox]

Period Care Package Subscription Boxes - Master Post

Juniper Box:  $28 per cycle including shipping (doesn't ship to Puerto Rico or outside US). You get mainly tampons (5 brands available) but also backup maxi and overnight pads and pantyliners; gormet snacks; herbal teas and occasional presents like lip balm. If you don't like it you can get 3 months refunded. 

My Cotton Bunny: $13.75 per month. Tampons/pads (5 brands) + treat e.g.mints + gift e.g. coin purse

28 day hug: $3.99 + $1.99 for US shipping only. Chocolate, tea and aromatherapy gift every 28 days. 

Le Parcel: $15 +$5 shipping USA OR $10 shipping Canada. Very customisable. Choose up to 30 hygiene products (4 brands) and get them delivered with a free gift and chocolate every month. You can switch the period start dates if you have a wacky cycle. 

HelloFlo: $14, $16 or $18 depending on what your periods are like. Tampons, nighttime pads, pantyliners and treats. It's $15 for just tampons or just pads. Sent 5 days before period is due. It's the one with the CampGyno advert. 

[subscriptionbox]

Dollar Shave Club

Price: $1, 6 or 9 depending on how deluxe a razor you want. The $6 is recommended for couples

Good Stuff

Very practical and time saving

Most basic package includes 2 blades and 5 cartriges per month with shallow pivot head

There's an every-other-month "not so hairy" option

Recommending a friend gets you $5 credit and 100 friends = lifetime razors

Bad Stuff

Pretty boring - you're getting the same thing every month

The shave butter is $8

I'm pretty happy buying packs of disposables for 50p

Only ship to US, Canada, Austalia and APO addresses

[subscriptionbox]

Ellie's "Fit Fashionista" Club

Every month FFC members are invited to pick any 2 pieces they want for the membership price. Can’t decide what you want or too busy to come to the site? We have you covered! Eight days after the release of every new collection we will bill and ship you a surprise ensemble based on your style quiz preferences.

Price: $49.99 / month + $7.95 US shipping

Good Stuff

I bet it's pretty motivating for exercise

As exercise clothes go these are about as cute and comfy and fancy as you can expect I think

Colourful

Bad Stuff

No international shipping

The surprise subscription service is not the main focus of the site or company

[subscriptionbox]

Hammock Pack

Every month, you’ll receive a surprise pack filled with everything you need to take a much-needed getaway without even leaving your home. Whether it’s as simple as a movie night or mementos from that exotic vacation you can’t find the time to take. So relax and let a little “me time” come to you.

Previous themes have included

July 2013- It’s a surprise! June 2013- Lake House May 2013- Farmers Market April 2013- San Francisco March 2013- Spa Day February 2013- Movie Night January 2013- Sailing

Price: $30

Good Stuff

Doesn't sound like it would get boring as gifts are so varied

Staycations are adorable

Bad Stuff

No shipping outside US ugh that is really upsetting

[subscriptionbox]

The Willoughby Book Club

Based on information provided by you, we'll deliver a new, hand selected book once a month to a gift recipient of your choice. 

Price:

For 3 months it's £29 kids books, £34 contemporary or classic books, £39 Bespoke, £49.99 cookery/gardening/natural history/couples. You make some savings by getting longer subscriptions.

We would probably get the contemporary 12 month one which works out about £8.75 per month

Good Stuff

Each book shipped = one book donated to Book Aid

Bad Stuff

Less flexible than other subs

A visit to the library is free

[subscriptionbox]

Pairings Box

Food and music discovery. Contains 1 limited edition 7inch vinyl single; 1 downloadable digital mixtape; 3 seasonal, themed recipes; 1-2 dried ingredients - enough of each for 2-4 servings of recipe; notes and occasional treats. 

Price: $32 for international subscription

Good Stuff

Food and music is a perfect combo

Vinyl is digitally availible as well so it's a little bit like getting it twice

Bad Stuff

Where am I gonna get the other ingredients for the recipes eh? 

Recipes aren't all vegetarian