Subscription boxes and services have been growing in popularity steadily over the past few years. The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated their popularity as more and more people move to do their shopping online, and avoid supermarkets to help combat rising infection rates.
Subscription services are great for removing the hassle of reordering things you use frequently and eliminate the potential for forgetting to stock up on the essentials, while also supporting small and independent businesses.
Flowers
Brighten up your days by signing up for a subscription of fresh flowers. A plant subscription service is a perfect way to add a little colour and greenery to your life. Whether you choose flowers, herbs or succulents, your house will be a calmer and more welcoming place with some added nature.
Flowers and plants are proven to promote wellbeing and increase happiness. While winter isn’t the ideal time to get outside gardening, it is the perfect time to invest in some greenery. You can receive these boxes on a weekly or monthly basis depending on your preference.
No matter your budget, you’ll find the perfect flower delivery service to suit you, to help bring some much needed colour into the winter months.
Beauty
There are countless subscription box options for beauty. You could get a shaving kit for men or women, hair care or makeup subscriptions. Beauty boxes are perfect for people who want to try out their options before committing to a product. They’re also a great way to add some spontaneity to your life, as many boxes change their contents each month.
If you’ve found the product that you love, there is the option to subscribe to that particular item. There are some fantastic ranges out there that let you choose your favourites then send them to you at an interval that suits you.
Coffee
We all need that extra boost that a good coffee provides this year. Particularly if working from home, having the right coffee can help you focus on your work and keep you productive and energised.
Whether you want to stock up on your favourite or branch out and try new roasts, there will be a subscription out there to suit you. If you don’t have your own coffee maker, you can also find the very best in instant coffee subscriptions, so you never have to run out of coffee again.
Meal Kits
It can be challenging to decide on unique meal plans every day, especially while trying to make sure you get all of the nutrients you need and add variety to your meals. Many of us are limiting the number of times we go to the shops at the moment, thanks to the pandemic. Meal kit subscriptions are a great way to take the hassle out of cooking. They come with all the ingredients you need, along with instructions on how to cook them.
This kind of subscription service is perfect for anyone who doesn’t have the time to put thought into their weekly meal planning. You can find meal kits to suit any dietary needs, for an individual or a family. The great thing is that you will have varied, healthy and delicious meals delivered straight to your door.
Vape Liquid
There’s nothing worse than running out of vape liquid! Particularly during the coronavirus pandemic when we’re all trying to keep our visits to the shops to a minimum, running out between shops can pose a real problem.
So if you need to order vape liquid consider a subscription service from a reliable seller like Aquavape, to have your favourite quality vape liquids delivered directly to your door. You can choose between monthly and two weekly deliveries, meaning you’ll never run out of vape juice again.
Eco Subscriptions
Many of us are trying our best to do our part for the environment. It can be hard to find things that are ethically sourced and sustainable. This is where eco subscriptions come in. You can find eco subscription boxes for anything from biodegradable sponges, to natural wellness products to bamboo cutlery and toothbrushes.
The best thing about most eco subscriptions is that many companies plant trees or other green initiatives to counter the carbon emissions from their deliveries. This makes eco subscriptions a great, guilt-free way to do your part for the planet.
Gin
Gin has been going through something of a resurgence in popularity over the past few years. As we all deal with more time at home (and less time at the pub), many gin lovers are turning to the internet to get their gin fix.
A gin subscription is a perfect way to branch out and try new flavours of gin without breaking the bank. You can choose from bespoke gins, sampler packs and subscriptions that will send you a surprise treat each month. Many subscriptions offer not just the gin but also tonics to go with them and snacks that pair well. This kind of subscription is perfect for anyone to have the pub experience from the comfort of their own home.
Cheese
This type of subscription is any cheese lover’s dream. Having artisanal cheeses delivered to your door is the perfect way to stave off the winter blues and bring some variety into your life. It is a great way to treat yourself while helping to support small businesses.
Cheese subscriptions help artisanal cheese-makers during this challenging time, as many are offering subscriptions to help combat the loss of the hospitality market during the lockdown. So take a look at what kind of cheese subscriptions are out there, and aim to find a smaller business that will genuinely benefit from your investment.
Beer
For beer lovers, a subscription service is the perfect way to try new beers regularly. Whether you enjoy craft beer, ales or lager you will find the ideal beer subscription to suit you.
While supermarkets have a more comprehensive selection of beers available nowadays, there’s nothing better than trying a new or unusual beer. So if you want to inject some variety into lockdown, you can do no better than a beer subscription.
Tea
A tea subscription is a must for any tea fan. Many subscription services offer weekly or monthly deliveries, so you never have to run out of your favourite tea again.
If you’re looking for something different, you can also sign up for tea subscriptions that send you a surprise selection of blends per month. This can be a great way to broaden your horizons and find new teas for any occasion.
Books
Signing up for a subscription book club is perfect for anyone that wants to broaden their reading horizons this year. As we face a winter of lockdown and uncertainty, there’s no better time than now to get stuck into a new book.
Whether you sign up as a pre-existing book club or just for yourself, a subscription book delivery is a perfect way to add some spice to your days. You can choose from fiction or non-fiction, fantasy or romance, or choose a subscription that will send books that are a total surprise.
Many independent booksellers were struggling even before the coronavirus pandemic started. Choosing a book subscription service from an independent seller can be the best way to support small businesses during this trying time.