The Best Gift Boxes for Those Living with Chronic Illness (2024)

Updated by Shawnna Stiver

TLC can be a game changer for anyone who is battling a serious health condition or chronic illness (often referred to as a "Spoonie"). There are times that the weight of it can really hit like a ton of bricks; feeling the heaviness from chronic pain and suffering is a lot to ask of anyone. Fortunately there's something you can do to help: send a chronic illness subscription box to help ease a loved one’s pain.

What are the best care packages and subscription boxes for those with chronic illness?

Bath Bevy Subscription - Monthly

Bath Bevy Subscription - Monthly

From $39.56 per box
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Help them reduce stress and relax with a calming, luxurious bath experience from Bath Bevy. This thoughtfully curated subscription offers handmade bath and body products like bath bombs, soaps, scrubs, bath salts, bubble bath and more. Don’t have a tub? Bath Bevy now has a “tubless” option with shower steamers, lotions, body wash, whipped soaps and more.

Shipping: Subscribe now for the December Home for the Holidays box - shipping ASAP via USPS Priority Following boxes ship the first week of the month.

Customer Review

"I have been subscribed to this box for 5 months and I love it every month! Everything smells amazing and none of the products bother my skin. I have eczema and can’t use most store bought scented products. I love the themes every month and everything is super cute!" - Lauren E.

Hopebox™

Hopebox™

From $58.99 per box
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Curated to deliver an inspirational and heart-warming mix, this bestseller sends a seasonal selection of handmade treasures creating an unboxing experience like no other, that includes artisan-made goodies, crocheted cuddlies, all-natural bath items and sweet treats.

Shipping: New orders ship in 1-3 business days. Now shipping the Christmas Hopebox!

Customer Review

“I absolutely Love Love this Subscription boxes! I haven’t smiled this much in a long time! when I was unboxing and looking at all the wonderful surprises that was in it, It’s like they personally know me.” – Cidney S.

The Adults & Crafts Crate

The Adults & Crafts Crate

From $33.00 per box
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There’s no need to get bogged down in project planning when the pros behind the Adults & Crafts Crate have got it covered. Each monthly box sends at least 1 new Pinterest-worthy craft project, including all the supplies, tools, and illustrated step-by-steps to teach new crafting techniques while making one-of-a-kind keepsakes.

Shipping: New orders will ship within five business days! If you need a gift printout before we ship, just message us! Then, will ship around the 25th of each month. If you need a kit by a certain date (i.e. birthday), just message us after you order and we will get that set up for you! You can order now even if you want it to start in the future.

Customer Review

"I received the engraving kit and I love it! I practiced on an old glass weigh scale to get the hang of engraving. I then started the glass coasters using pictures off google. I am sooo happy with how they turned out! It’s very relaxing and is a great stress reliever. I have a few people now wanting me to make them sets of coasters :)" - Megan T.

Finders Seekers Mysteries

Finders Seekers Mysteries

From $26.40 per box
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Solve puzzles while traveling the world with this thrilling escape room game! Finders Seekers is the perfect gift for puzzle solvers and mystery fans who loves a challenge! Enjoy this game with the family or venture off and uncover complex clues with a single use mystery game inclusive of hands-on and online gameplay.

Shipping: We ship on the 23rd of each month, for all orders placed by the 21st. All subsequent games will ship by the 23rd of each month. For last-minute gifts, we provide a fun PDF gift message that you can personalize and email or print. Shipping is $6 within the US, Canada shipping: $7.95.

Customer Review

“I have been getting Finders Seekers boxes for over a year, and I cannot lie, I'm obsessed. The mysteries are a lot of fun, and they are so much fun to do with friends, especially those that haven't done something like this before. Occasionally, the puzzles are evil (I'm looking at you, Paris box!), but the fact that after a year they can still challenge me is a good thing.” - Rachel C.

BloomsyBox

BloomsyBox

From $53.99 per box
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Nothing shows appreciation and brings good cheer like a colorful floral arrangement. BloomsyBox aims to deliver smiles and delightful blooms to all who enjoy flowers. You pick from subscription options including bouquet size (small, medium, or large) and the delivery option that works best (weekly, biweekly or monthly), and they'll send a handpicked, carefully arranged, cut-to-order deluxe floral design featuring fresh flowers from sustainable flower farms around the globe. (You or your recipient will be in love by the first delivery!)

Shipping: Your box will ship between the 16th-23rd of every month. Please order by the 9th to get the current box.

Customer Review

“I ordered flowers from them. Their flowers are very fresh and beautiful. I like them very much....” – Anjali T.

Peace & Pages Monthly Subscription

Peace & Pages Monthly Subscription

From $24.75 per box
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This peaceful book box includes a featured novel each month, as well as self-care items -- like bath & body products and aromatherapy -- exclusively from small independent businesses. Every individual reader receives a novel specially selected for them from a curated collection of genres.

Shipping: **Orders placed at this time will begin with the January box, shipping the first week of January.** Please note, the "as low as" price is the yearly prepay option cost. Check out the Q & A sections on our website for more info!

Customer Review

“This is the book box I look forward to every month! I get a book in the genres I enjoy and several full size relaxing products. I’m not a fan of the boxes with lots of trinkets I won’t use so Peace and Pages is perfect for me!” – Tanya B.

Anchor of Hope  Box

Anchor of Hope Box

From $32.00 per box
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The Anchor of Hope Box is a monthly subscription box that is committed to ensuring that refugees and survivors of human trafficking can overcome life's challenges through honest, dignified work. From jewelry and textiles, to beautiful handcrafted ceramics, each box delivers 2-4 handmade items that are purchased in partnership with co-ops that directly enrich the lives of the artisans.

Shipping: We ship our boxes on or around the 15th of each month. Subscribe by the 14th of the month to receive that current month's box.

Customer Review

“My first box got lost at the post office, and when I sent a message here on cratejoy the customer service was top notch. Not only did they quickly send out a replacement, the items were worth the wait.” – Jessica M.

Phivi Artisanal Desserts Box

Phivi Artisanal Desserts Box

From $53.95 per box
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Treat your special someone to a themed gift basket of fresh-baked desserts with the Phivi Artisanal Desserts Box. If you're looking for a delivery service to send them seasonal treats made from only the finest ingredients, like ginger cookies, deconstructed strawberry shortcake and even gourmet coffees, this is the box for you! They'll indulge in sweet tooth-satisfying goodies every month.

Shipping: First box ships during the fourth week of the month. Following boxes ship every 4-5 weeks. Please let us know if you need it by a certain date.

Customer Review

"I bought this for my bf for xmas and he loves it! truly the gift that keeps on giving!" - Lindsay B.

What is the purpose of a chronic illness subscription box?

If someone in your life is struggling physically and emotionally, chronic illness subscription boxes are monthly care packages that deliver a bit of hope and joy on the monthly. Curated with thoughtful care products to ease pain or simply take attention away from it, these spoonie gifts help promote wellness and improve mental health while showing your loved one how much you care.

What are the benefits of receiving a monthly subscription box?

Monthly subscription boxes make great gifts for the chronically ill; they bring a happy distraction from the day-to-day pain and show the ones you love that you’re there for them through the highs and lows.

Didn’t find just the right Spoonie gift for those suffering from chronic illness?