Subscription box services hit the market more than a decade ago. Although it is still a fairly novel concept, the industry has seen a growth rate of 30-50% annually. The convenience of a scheduled monthly delivery coupled with the excitement of receiving new products makes subscription boxes a great way to reward oneself. These days, there seems to be a subscription box catered to every market, ranging from household essentials to leisure products. Many of these subscription box services also offer a one time trial, which could make a perfect gift! Here are just a few locally available subscription box services.
- For the foodies: Boxsome, offering snacks from around the globe. (https://www.boxsome.co/)
Boxsome is perfect for those who love travelling with snacks. The team at Boxsome sources snacks globally and curates them into a box every single month, perfect for the adventurous foodies who love discovering new treats. - For fragrance enthusiasts: Scentses + co, a monthly perfume subscription. (https://www.instagram.com/scentsesandco/)
Scentses + co aims to deliver designer perfumes to your doorstep monthly, ensuring that you never have a bad-smell day. They offer two options: a monthly delivery of a chosen perfume or a monthly delivery of six different travel-sized designer scents curated by the team. The latter allows perfume lovers to try out new fragrances without committing to a full-priced bottle. - For the bookworms: Dualitybox, a new YA book every two months. (https://www.instagram.com/dualitybox/?hl=en)
Dualitybox is a bimonthly book subscription service and a new theme is revealed every two months on their Instagram page. Not only would subscribers expect a new YA book and exclusive merchandise, they can also expect fun collaborations with bookstagrammers for relevant discussions. These boxes are perfect for those who enjoy reading and are seeking a community of fellow book lovers. - For parents: Atom & the Dot, fun art-science activities for kids. (https://www.instagram.com/atomandthedot/)
Atom & the Dot is the ultimate box for parents who want to keep their kids busy with educational activities. Besides their normal boxes that are for sale, they have a surprise box with 3, 6, or 12 month subscription options. Each box will contain 3 to 4 fun activities based different science topisc monthly. They have even worked with local animal sanctuaries to offer live virtual field trips! - For the joyseekers: Happy Hopscotch, miscellaneous items that spark joy. (https://www.happyhopscotchmy.com/)
Happy Hopscotch’s motto is ‘Be Happy for No Reason’. A new box is released every 3 months, filled with various lifestyle goods such as handmade accessories, locally made artisanal goods, exclusive products from independent brands, or anything that brings joy to the receiver. They also offer a ‘Try It Out’ 1 time box for those who want to test the waters before committing to a plan!