2 Women-Owned Businesses on a Mission to Empower You

In honor of International Women's Day, we’re celebrating the female go-getters, creatives, and renegades that venture out and build some of the businesses that make up the backbone of Cratejoy. The limitless energy, gumption, creativity, expertise, and problem-solving required to start and run these great businesses allow all of us to enjoy these unique, only-found-on-Cratejoy subscription boxes that enhance our lives in little and big ways.

Whether that means picking up a new (or old) hobby, carving out some time for self-care , or giving back to causes that matter, it’s imperative to invest in ourselves as we seek out ways to live our best lives. Luckily, there are plenty of women-owned businesses out there that help empower their subscribers -- and give back, too, from supporting women's causes to helping women and girls embrace their creativity.

We are happy to introduce you to a few female entrepreneurs who are here to help, with girl-powered subscriptions that make it easy to treat yourself while supporting women! We sat down with these small business owners to learn more.

MOOD by Innocent Bones

Innocent Bones has long been known for their funny, feminist cross-stitch kits for the modern woman. But now with MOOD, the company’s new subscription box, women can relax and recharge their creativity with bimonthly curations of luxury craft and stationery supplies .

Founder Grace’s own experience as a creative informs her thoughtfulness when it comes to curation. “Whenever I'm getting ready to take some time for myself and indulge in creativity, there are a few things that I need,” she says. “The first is the right environment; I like to submerge myself in the right setting, the perfect ambience, [and] surround myself by inspiration.” The second, of course, is “stunning materials and tools.”