We all love to snag freebies and deals whenever we get the chance (i.e. Sephora samples, am I right?). So when I looked into all the subscriptions to boxes of goodies out there, I knew I’d have to write about it. There’s pretty much a box for everything you can think of that gets delivered right to your doorstep, such as healthy snacks, makeup, and candles (don’t worry, none of them contain Gwyneth Paltrow’s head). I’ve created a list of the boxes that I thought would be most appealing – especially to those of us with a major student budget. So now let’s answer Brad Pitt’s longing question of what’s in the box!
$10 a month
For $10 a month, you receive a unique limited edition phone case! They offer phone cases for almost every type of iPhone and Samsung phone. You’ll easily have everyone questioning where you get your new phone cases every month.
$6 a month
For those foodies out there, this box subscription is essential. Raw Spice Bar delivers freshly ground, global flavoured spices right to your doorstep every month. The spices are ground just days before it reaches you, so you are guaranteed the freshest products. A few examples of their spices include Pink Peppercorn, Vadouvan, and Shichimi Togarashi. It is perfect for a collegiate looking to make fancy dishes for a low cost!
$40 a month
This box is made for all the world travelers who are craving a taste of international cultures while you’re cooped up in your student house. This box provides beautiful products from around the world with a different theme every month and supports distant artisans and farmers.
4. Club W
$39 a month
Tell them about your palate, get recommendations, subscribe, and voila – a bottle of wine at your doorstep every month. Make that 3. Yes, you read that right, 3 bottles of wine delivered at your doorstep every month. If this is not a collegiate dream come true, I don’t know what is.
5. Graze
$11.99 a month
Need a health kick? Too lazy to go get on a health kick? Look no further. Graze provides you with all the healthy snacks you need! Choose from over 100 options that you would enjoy and receive a hand-picked box with 4 inspired snacks right to your home.
$29.99+
If anyone is a bookworm, but totally over being head-first in textbooks, Owl Crate is definitely something to look into. Owl Crate sends a box to a chosen Young Adult theme (for example: paranormal, romance, dystopia) and each box contains one new novel, along with 3-5 other book worm-esque items to set the tone for your literary indulgence. Definitely beats memorizing your biochem textbook.
7. Plated
$12+ per plate
If getting snacks delivered to your doorstep spoke to you at all, then this next box is right in your ballpark, or should I say box park? Plated lets you choose from original recipes that are inspired by the seasons, and then sends you exactly what you need from the recipes you select so you can create new and exciting dishes without having to leave the house! Some examples are whole-wheat pizza with figs, caramelized onion and taleggio cheese, or pork tacos al pastor with pineapple salsa. Drooling over the sound of these dishes is definitely not helping my temptation of hitting subscribe for this box.
8. Vella Box
$10 a month
The Vella Box contains a combination of the highest quality candles and handpicked products that complement your candle. Perfect for the relaxation you need after a long day of class.
9. Fab Fit Fun
$49 for 4 per year
Every 3 months, subscribers to this box receive all the fashion finds, beauty secrets, and fitness gear to keep them “fab, fit and fun!” This box also contains full sized premium products, which makes the subscription totally worth it for the cost.
10. Ipsy
$10 a month
If you love Sephora samples as much as I do, then sign up for this bag! Every month, you receive 5 cult favourite beauty products that come in an adorable makeup bag. Every bag is unique, so if you get a few friends to sign up as well you can trade for your most preferable products!
Subscribe, receive, and enjoy!