19 Practical Subscription Boxes To Make Your Life Easier

Updated by Timothy Paradis

Between work, the gym, seeing friends, and family life, it seems like there are fewer and fewer hours in the day to get it all accomplished. How do you squeeze in chores and trips to the store with such a busy schedule?

It’s time to take control and get some everyday items delivered right to you or a loved one with some of the best practical subscription services. Designed to set you up for success by handling household chores, body grooming , your daily cup of coffee , and more, they’re sure to be a welcome help from the first box onward.

This curated list of practical month-to-month subscriptions takes care of delivering the essentials so you can focus on the things that really matter. They make great practical gift ideas, too!

SkivvieNIX Box

SkivvieNIX Box

From $17.00 per box
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Skivvie NIX is all about delivering sexy and comfortable underwear in their lingerie subscription box. Each month, they’ll receive two pairs of brand-name, comfortable, and stylish underwear. Subscribers can choose from three subscription options: T-Bone (2 thongs), Rump Roast (2 cheekies), or Tenderloin (1 thong + 1 cheeky).

Shipping: We ship on the 1st day of each month. Please allow 5-7 days for delivery. If you need your order by a certain date (ie. Valentines Day, Christmas, birthday, Anniversary, etc.), please contact us to confirm shipment date.

Customer Review

“Absolutely LOVE the underwear. Super cute and extremely comfortable. I have a big butt so I was a bit worried that the full underwear wasn't going to fit, but it did. I highly recommend trying it out!” – Gina R.

Vegancuts Monthly Beauty Box

Vegancuts Monthly Beauty Box

From $26.99 per box
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Backed by plenty of 5-star reviews, the Vegancuts Monthly Beauty Box is one of the best subscription boxes to get a sampling of the wide world of clean beauty products. With years of experience behind them, let the pros deliver a selection of top-quality, health-promoting products like artisan soaps, serums, mists, and more. Treat a loved one to a box that's guaranteed to be 100% vegan and cruelty-free.

Shipping: $60-$110+ of luxurious cruelty-free beauty in each box. New orders placed before the 10th of a month will ship by the 17th of the same month. Orders placed between the 11th to end-of-month will ship by the 2nd of the following month. Renewals ship by the 17th of renewal month.

Customer Review

“Great customer service! Great subscription box. High quality products.” – Ashley D.

Take-er-Easy : 1lb.

Take-er-Easy : 1lb.

From $30.00 per box
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Shipping: We ship in the middle of every month.

Monthly Medium Luxury Candle Subscription Box

Monthly Medium Luxury Candle Subscription Box

From $26.95 per box
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One of the best gifts for those who love to make their home warm and cozy is Wickbox. A simple gift that brings inviting scents and plenty of charm to any space, each scented candle offers plenty of burn time and fragrances that are customized to a personal scent profile. Hand-poured into luxurious jars that can be used around the home once the candle is finished, this box is the perfect gift for your favorite person!

Shipping: For subscribers who sign up after the 20th, your first box will ship the following month. Your subscription will automatically renew on the 23rd of each month for the following month's box. You can skip a month or cancel your subscription by logging into your online account at any time.

Customer Review

“This was a gift for my mom and it was such a hit! She loved the packaging and candles sent each month!” - Bethany D.

SnackSack Classic

SnackSack Classic

From $26.91 per box
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Looking for the ultimate snacking subscription? This box delivers between 11 and 13 surprise snacks every month centered around a fun or seasonal theme. There are four snacking plans to fit different lifestyles: classic, vegan, gluten-free, or vegan and gluten-free.

Shipping: Secure your April SnackSack today, shipping on April 18th! Act fast – limited quantities available until sold out. Don't miss out on our "Mother Earth" theme, celebrating Earth Day with an array of refreshing snacks and spring flavors! Order now to guarantee your spot in this delicious adventure!

Customer Review

“I am enjoying everything that came in my monthly box, there wasn't a bad snack in the entire selection! Also, I love the cute bag to keep my snacks in; it's a really nice touch. I can't wait to see what other delights are in the other months to come.” — Kareema B.

The Paper Lover

The Paper Lover

From $20.16 per box
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Box reviews say that it's so much fun to get cute, seasonal and personalized stationery every month from Pretty Paper Club. This monthly subscription brings high-end stationery featuring fun designs that are customized with the name of your choosing, along with coordinated accessories, like gel pens, labels and one-of-a-kind office supplies.

Shipping: A tracking number will be emailed as soon as your custom notecards are prepared to ship.

Customer Review

"I've purchased several kits as gifts for my sister, bff, Mother-in-law, myself, and also my son's teacher. Everyone was very happy with the boxes. Super cute stationary, some of my favorite pens and adorable little extras. I even got some personalized post cards for my kiddo to send mail to his grandparents and cousins." - Reagan H.

Monthly Bath & Body Ritual Box - Up to $120 retail value in every box!

Monthly Bath & Body Ritual Box - Up to $120 retail value in every box!

From $30.99 per box
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Treat them to high-quality body and skincare with the Bath & Body Ritual Box from Modern Skyn Apothecary. They'll unbox handcrafted, all-natural pampering products that are good for body and planet––everything from bath soaks and salts to facial mists, toners, and masks––all packaged in beautifully designed, sustainable containers.

Shipping: We are thrilled to announce that our current boxes are now being shipped within a swift timeframe of 24 to 48 hours your order is placed. Your upcoming box will be promptly shipped out during the transition between the last week of the current month and the first week of the following month. Subscriptions auto-renew on the 11th-15th of each month

Customer Review

“I love that I can pick my products! Everything looks so pretty and fancy. Although that wouldn’t matter if the products weren’t great, and I really think they are. And everything is cruelty-free. I’ll be resubscribing.” – Amanda A.

Piquant Post Flavor Kits

Piquant Post Flavor Kits

From $12.99 per box
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It's no secret that flavorful healthy recipes require high-quality, freshly-ground spices. Piquant Post Flavor Kits is the perfect way to nudge them out of their cooking comfort zone, and create exciting and delicious meals. Each box delivers 4 spice mixes and 4 chef-developed recipe cards inspired by different cultural cuisines. Making everything from Vietnamese pho to Indian tandoori chicken is easier than ever!

Shipping: Now taking orders for the Oct box! An order today ships ~Oct 10** Subsequent months always ship on the ~15th of each month.** Use Cratejoy gift email feature to select a date to send a gift message. Join 10's of 1000's of customers across the globe with best spice club on the market and take your home cooking global!

Customer Review

“This is by far my favourite spice subscription, I’ve tried a few different ones. The recipes are extremely easy to follow and delicious & I love that they have the spices for sale on their website in case you want to buy more for future recipes! I’m basically a pro chef now thanks to Piquant Post!” – Sarah S.

DIY Kids STEM & Crafts Kit – Award Winning Kids Science and Art Box

DIY Kids STEM & Crafts Kit – Award Winning Kids Science and Art Box

From $28.95 per box
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This monthly subscription box combines science experiments and art projects to provide educational, imaginative, and creative activities for developing the whole child. All needed eco-friendly materials are included for up to 6 projects per themed box. Boxes also include a 12-page educational magazine jam-packed with puzzles, games, book recommendations, and additional project ideas related to the monthly theme. Green Kid Crafts makes a great gift and is perfect for ages 2 through 10.

Shipping: We are shipping on schedule! Free Shipping for US orders! Your order is shipped from our facilities between 1-4 days of being placed, and you will be notified with details. Subsequent boxes ship monthly from your first order.

Customer Review

“First box was a complete delight for the two 3-year-olds in my care. They were completely engaged with the art/science/exploration materials for several hours. The families appreciated that everything included is recyclable. I loved that everything I needed was in the box and I could see them learning as they played. It's just what I hoped for.” – Tyra M.

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