Special Deliveries
Monthly subscription boxes bring new products to your doorstep, but which to choose? Here’s how a few popular boxes stack up.
POPSUGAR Must Have Box (Above)
The POPSUGAR editorial team curates an assortment of fashion, beauty, home décor, fitness, food, healthy living, and pop culture products to bring together a diverse mix of themed must-haves. This is a high-value box, meaning the suggested retail of the contents exceeds the cost of the box itself. Act fast; boxes quickly sell out each month. musthave.popsugar.com
Frequency: Monthly.
Cost: $35.79-$39.95 per box, depending on the length of the subscription.
Gift Cost: Gift subscriptions are the same price. Special-edition single gift boxes start at $50 per box.
Box Shown: (October) It’s A 10 Miracle Leave-In Product for Hair sample; Why Not Me? by Mindy Kaling; The Honest Company Sea Salt+Sugar Body Scrub; Belgian Boys Stroopwafel; Easy, Tiger brown paper liquor bag set; Savvy Sleepers luxury satin pillowcase; Richer Poorer "Hope" slipper socks; Danielle Stevens Jewelry $40 monogram gift card.
Manlygram
This self-described “manliest gift service on the planet” is made by and for men, but would appeal to any savory/spicy/spirits devotee. Recipients can look forward to an assortment of handsomely packaged condiments, meats, snacks and sauces brimming with a fun dash of bravado. Each package typically contains 5-7 products. manlygram.com
Frequency: Monthly or one-time.
Cost: $55 per box for a monthly subscription.
Gift Cost: $55-$59 each box for a one-time gift purchase.
Box Shown: (Beer Goggles) Chocolate Stout Chocolate Caramel Sauce; Citrus Black Ale Popcorn; Amber Beer Mustard; Beer Brittle; Scotch Porter Caramel Sauce.
Gentleman's Box
This elite subscription box is sure to impress the refined, modern man. The boxes are hand-packed with themed lifestyle items—from special socks and playing cards to beard balm and whisky stones. Each Gentleman’s Box honors a noteworthy gentleman and typically comes with 4-6 high-value products, as well as an issue of GQ magazine that arrives separately. gentlemansbox.com
Frequency: Monthly.
Cost: $25 per box for a monthly subscription.
Gift Cost: Same as regular price.
Box Shown: (November)Happy Socks striped socks; eBarbershop Pocket Combo; English Laundry fragrance; Jack Black shave lather; Woodchuck USA wooden luggage tag; Kiko leather passport holder.
OliveBox
This whimsical box brings back the bygone days of handwritten letters, unique stationery, greeting cards, stickers, letterpress, labels, and other handpicked paper products. Perfect for nostalgic crafty types, bookworms and paper lovers, each box includes 2-4 beautiful finds connected by a central theme. myolivebox.com
Frequency: Monthly or one-time.
Cost: $20.83-$25 per box, depending on the length of the subscription; $35 for a single box without a subscription.
Gift Cost: Same as regular price.
Box Shown: (November) Chronicle Books Pendleton notebook set; Katrina Richard magnet; Idlewild Thanksgiving card; Big Picture Farm Goat Milk Soft Chai caramels.
Little Lace Box
This little luxury box allows recipients to indulge in the best of beauty and fashion. It also sprinkles in a pinch of creativity with surprise themes and items such as a Pride and Prejudice-inspired flower vase, bouquets and delicate porcelain jewelry dishes. Each box includes anywhere from 4-9 products. littlelacebox.com
Frequency: Bi-monthly or one-time.
Cost: $44.99-$59.99 per box, depending on the length of subscription.
Gift Cost: Same as regular price.
Box Shown: (October) Fall Pashmina scarf; OFRA Absolute Face Primer; Travalo Skyline portable fragrance decanter; Tea Forte sample; MintTeas mints; OFRA Liquid Lipstick; OFRA Eye Gel Primer.
Mantry
Each Mantry box contains 6 full-size, high-quality, artisanal American food products. The items arrive packaged in a signature handmade wooden crate and include a beautifully designed “Mantry Manual” featuring product details, a few special stories and recipes. Despite the masculine name and tagline, “The Modern Man’s Pantry” would please any palate. mantry.com
Frequency: Monthly.
Cost: $59-$75 per box, depending on the length of the subscription.
Gift Cost: $75 per box.
Box Shown: (October) Balsamic Nectar; Clif Family Kitchen Lemon Ginger Almonds; Vermont Maple Sriracha Verde syrup; Lawless Pho Beef Jerky; Salty Road Salty Mango Lassi Taffy; Marsala Pop Chai Marsala Popcorn.
Loot Crate
Calling all geeks and gamers! Loot Crate crafts the perfect mix of gear, gadgets and goodies galore—all related to a nerdy theme. The box arrives with 6-8 products ranging from stickers and posters to limited-edition novelty items and officially licensed collectibles from your favorite comic books, movies and TV shows. lootcrate.com
Frequency: Monthly or one-time.
Cost: $11.95-$13.95 per box, depending on the length of the subscription.
Gift Cost: Starting at $18.50 per box, depending on the length of the subscription.
Box Shown: (October) Loot Crate Labs Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure T-shirt; Quantum Mechanix Back to the Future Part II Hoverboard replica; Loot Crate time button; 50/Fifty Doctor Who spork utensil; Funko POP! Back to the Future Dr. Emmett Brown vinyl figure.
Insider Tip
If you’re not ready to commit to a full subscription, consider a one-time gift or trial option if it’s available. You can sample the box and in many cases choose the theme before making your decision.
