Holiday gift guide: Gifts that give all year long
Subscription box gift guide
Birchbox
This beauty box is filled with sample sizes of favourite brands, like Benefit and Smashbox, so you can try them out before commiting to the full-size versions (which you can later purchase online). Every month you'll get a new personalized selection of five luxury beauty samples, from hair products to makeup to skincare.
Starting at $15/month, Birchbox.
Foodie Pages Chef's Box
This is the ultimate gift for the foodie on your list. Treat them to a monthly subscription that delivers small-batch Canadian-made foods right to their door. Each month's box is curated by a different Canadian chef, like Jamie Kennedy, Anthony Walsh, Mark McEwan and Lora Kirk, and includes five products, plus recipes.
Starting at $55/month, Foodie Pages.
Lullubee Craft of the Month Club
Embrace your inner crafter with this monthly kit that includes everything you need to make a whimsy project, like an embroidered jewellery box or a flower crown. The box includes all necessary materials as well as detailed instructions.
Starting at $40/month, Lullubee.
Papirmass art subscription
Fill your home with beautiful, unique art with this annual subscription. Each month your print will arrive on your doorstep featuring art on one side and writing on the other. The only problem will be deciding where to display them all!
$69/year, Papirmass.
Pilot Coffee subscription
With this coffee subscription you'll recieve two 12-oz bags of beans either once a month or twice, depending on your consumption habits.
$120/3 months or $210/6 months, Pilot Coffee Roasters.
Socking Behaviour Sock of the Month Club
Who doesn't like a nice pair of socks? With this subscription, the man in your life will be treated to a snazzy new pair, from brands like HS, Unsimply Stitched and Bugatchi, every month.
Starting at $10/month, Socking Behaviour.
Turntable Kitchen Pairings Box
While most would argue it's the food that makes a dinner party, others would say music is just as important. With this subscription box, you get all of the elements that make a great dinner party in one box. Each package includes three seasonal recipes, one to two premium ingredients (like Mediterranean oregano or almond meal), an exclusive 7" vinyl and a digital mixtape.
Starting at $29/month, Turntable Kitchen.
Wine Collective
This monthly club lets you explore wines from around the world in the comfort of your own home. Depending on the package, you will receive two, four or six bottles each month, along with tasting notes and information on how to experience the subtleties of each bottle.
Starting at $58/month, Wine Collective.
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