Gift ideas by Me / Part 3

Thinking even more outside the box by gifting from inside the box. Confused? Intrigued? Read on :)

We've all heard the saying "the gift that keeps on giving"- right? It's often attached to something or someone sentimental or even to be a bit sarcastic. In this instance, I want to apply it to gifting. Giving a gift that keeps on giving delight, not just in the moment you give it but long after a special occasion has passed.

“The joy that you give to others is the joy that comes back to you.” - John Greenleaf Whittier

Its one thing to give a single one-and-done type gift, but the occasion always feels like it's over after that. I like the idea that even when a special event is over, gifts don't stop showing up at the door. And each time something additional arrives, it gives a recipient a feeling of celebration all over again, as well as the heart warming reminder of who it's from.

These 5 options below are for gift subscription/membership(s) to a variety of goodies that your recipient can enjoy deliveries of throughout the year. #happymail :)

Curated Box #1

Each box from this subscription sends out 5 to 8 hand-packed items that revolve around everyday essential gadgets in the fitness, health, and tech world for all genders. Each season of the year, everything included follows current trends in the market (totaling 1 newly batched box, every 3 months). Seriously some of the coolest and most unique products you never knew you or your recipient needed!

Curated Box #2

If you've been following my blog you know I'm a TDM addict but there is truly no bias here. I never have to worry about the ingredients in anything I buy from them and its made my shopping experience so much easier having switched to a toxic-free lifestyle. Each box in the subscription you choose will include tried-and-true green beauty favorites (valued at almost $100).

They only send items that are the considered beauty “holy grails”- i.e. products that'll have people complimenting your skin, and ask what you’re doing different. I usually end up swearing by at least 3 out of the 5 products I receive in the box and I love the fact they don't just send creams/serums but actual skin tools you may have otherwise never knew or tried before. They know their stuff!

Curated Box #3

This brand offers offer a 1, 2, 3, 6 or 12 Pop! Vinyls a month in an array of different subscriptions for some of the most iconic figurines out there. If your recipient is a collector or toy, movie, cartoon, animation lover - this will be a huge win for all parties involved. Depending on what you select for them, the thrills will keep on rolling as the subscription will supply a new set at their doorstep every month. Once you transfer the gift subscription over fully, the unique algorhythm will make sure your recipient only continues to receive what they specify (as marked with a thumbs up or down).

Honestly, I've been tempted to start collecting these because it seems like they have a figurine for every character I love under the sun (also they don't take up too much space and due to their cool design I'm much less embarrassed having them as a full grown adult lol - just saying!).

Curated Box #4

Nothing like the smell of fresh coffee and roses in the morning - no?

"Happiness Delivered" indeed, this brand literally mails people happy through stylish seasonal bouquets of flowers (and plants!). Getting fresh flowers always feels like a special self-care treat to me. That energy will definitely translate to your recipient through this type of gift subscription for sure!

Their seamless, one-of-a-kind experience can make anyone's day courtesy of nationwide next day and same day delivery. Subscriptions are a popular gift option to celebrate special occasions, but you can customize your Subscription gift by frequency and duration to choose a subscription best suited to your recipient (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly). You can also choose the number of deliveries for your gift subscription with options of 3, 6, 9, or 12. 

Curated Box #5

When you're on a strict diet or adjusting your eating habits/lifestyle to be a bit healthier, there's only one thing that has helped my transition be easier - snacks. And lots of them. You want a brand you can trust, that's done all the filtering and red tape. Since most "healthy" stuff can all taste like tree bark (in my opinion), having found this much variety in one place (that I can actually enjoy) has made my conversion to organic & clean eating so much more rewarding.

Bonus: Every subscription membership sponsors a free one for a low-income family, student, veteran, first-responder, or teacher. Whether you gift this or lock it down for you & your family, its a win all around to have access/delivery of the best wholesome organic, non-toxic, earth-friendly products around (and that actually won't give you diabetes or heart disease like many well-known mainstream brands out there). That's always a plus;) #themoreyouknow

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"Wildcard" Options

#6.1 - I fought it for awhile because I've always been adamant about reading books the"right way". I used to shake my head at people reading on ipads or listening to podcasts instead of holding an actual book, taking in the smell/feel of a book, highlighting the pages. So....I caved and am currently one-foot-in one-foot-out of the audio book bandwagon lol. I still do my hardcore reading curled up with an actual book but when I go for a walk in the neighborhood or do chores around the house, Audible has been my go-to lately when not listening to music. You can try it for yourself first or gift it to someone and then join us all here on the dark side ;)

#6.2 - The print business needs our help to stay alive you guys! Just in case you haven't noticed....magazine subscription prices are so much cheaper right now (I just got 4 months of The New Yorker for $6 and a cute free tote bag) as many publications are scraping by and having to grapple with people's "Kindle" preferences. Gifting a subscription to someone could be a cool wildcard option & get people to appreciate that form of "relaxation" again. Cosmo, GQ, Forbes, ELLE, Nat Geo, & a number of others are having great deals.

> Note: When you’re in the shopping cart you can indicate that an item is a gift. Later in the checkout process, you'll be able to enter your recipient’s name and address. <

** I'm also revamping my own small business to give you an additional wildcard option in the future - stay tuned for updates!**

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