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The birthday gift we love to give (and receive)

The birthday gift we love to give (and receive)

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The birthday gift we love to give (and receive)

Whether you're on the hunt for a thoughtful gift that's sure to impress or simply a gift that can be delivered, your answer is easy: Go for subscription boxes. 

Whether you're on the hunt for a thoughtful birthday gift that's sure to impress or simply a gift that lets you skip the mall, your answer is easy: Go for subscription boxes. 

They're trending hard in the gift department. So, what are subscription boxes exactly? Basically, there's a company out there (yes—in Canada, too!) that will bundle up specific things you're interested in and deliver them in a package right to your (or your friend's, mother's, brother's) door. No matter what your thing is—beauty, sweets, wine, more wine—there's a subscription box for you.

Think about who you shopping for and narrow down what makes them tick. Beauty buff? Get her a subscription to GLOSSYBOX. Goop-enthusiast? Mama Earth Organics. Coffee Lover? The Roasters Pack. Sweet tooth victim? Bakers Krate. And there's still plenty more subscription boxes to choose from.

Scroll down for some of the best boxes available to Canadians and learn about what each one has to offer.

 

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The birthday gift we love to give (and receive)

For your wine-loving bff

WineCollective sources wine from around the world and delivers a selection of the best that's been curated just for the recipient.

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Image by: WineCollective By: Canadian Living

The birthday gift we love to give (and receive)

For your daughter

Ellebox offers a monthly delivery of pads, tampons, self-care gifts, and treats to help the least-fun time of the month be a little bit easier.

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Image by: Ellebox By: Canadian Living

The birthday gift we love to give (and receive)

For your health-conscious sister

Up to a dozen healthy items–including skincare, snacks, vitamins and lifestyle items—will be delivered to her door in this box by Little Life Box. 

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Image by: Little Life Box By: Canadian Living

The birthday gift we love to give (and receive)

For your mom

This quarterly subscription box by Oh Mother ensures your favourite lady gets some "me" time. The box consists of artisan products including teas, chocolates, bath salts, aromatherapy sprays, candles, and more.

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Image by: Oh Mother By: Canadian Living

The birthday gift we love to give (and receive)

For the craft beer connoisseur

Canada Craft Club has scoured the world to curate a collection of the best craft beers and will deliver top selects to the recipient's door every month.

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Image by: Canada Craft Club By: Canadian Living

The birthday gift we love to give (and receive)

For the Gwyneth in the group

Perfect for the Gwyneth-type—the one who juggles it all and is devoted to healthy, organic goods—will go crazy for this monthly subscription service. Mama Earth Organics offers healthy foods and fresh produce from local organic farms and will deliver right to her door.

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Image by: Mama Earth Organics By: Canadian Living

The birthday gift we love to give (and receive)

For the one who can't come home for the holidays

Ensure your friend who's out-of-the-country doesn't get too homesick with Expack's Canada box. It boasts classic Canadian treats—like ketchup chips, Coffee Crisps, and Flakies—that are beloved by everyone north of the border.

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Image by: Expack By: Canadian Living

The birthday gift we love to give (and receive)

For your No. 1 guy

Keep your guy organized with Harry's subscription service for shaving products. It offers simple items—like razor blades, shave gel, and post-shave balm—in sleek designs and at fair prices.

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Image by: Harry's By: Canadian Living

The birthday gift we love to give (and receive)

For the gourmet coffee adorer

This one's for the coffee snob adorer. The Roasters Pack delivers three amazing coffee roasts from three artisan roasters to the recipient's door each month.

Read more: The Roasters Pack
Image by: The Roasters Pack By: Canadian Living

The birthday gift we love to give (and receive)

For the one with the sweet tooth

She'll probably be equally happy and mad at this gift: Bakers Krate delivers locally-sourced freshly baked goods (including cookies, brownies, and cupcakes), made by Canadian artisans, right to her front door.

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Image by: Bakers Box By: Canadian Living

The birthday gift we love to give (and receive)

For the beauty buff

Help your beauty-loving bestie stay in-the-know with the classic, latest and greatest beauty finds with GLOSSYBOX. It brings makeup, hair, and skincare products to consumers’ doorsteps around the globe.

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Image by: GLOSSYBOX By: Canadian Living

The birthday gift we love to give (and receive)

For the one who could use a little extra love

For the friend who's suffering—whether from a life event or a mental illness—Caring Crate delivers care packages that include mood-enhancing aromatherapy and tea, journals, and healthy snacks.

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Image by: Caring Crate By: Canadian Living

The birthday gift we love to give (and receive)

For your lovely cat lady friend

Full of cat treats and toys that have been selected for each individual feline, Meowbox's monthly boxes will be a fun gift for your cat-loving friend—and for her little cat too.

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Image by: Meowbox By: Canadian Living

The birthday gift we love to give (and receive)

For the one who always makes time for tea

My Tea Box will deliver three new blends of loose leaf tea to the recipient's mailbox each month. Our favourite blend so far? Tiramisu rooibos tea.

Read more: My Tea Box
Image by: My Tea Box By: Canadian Living

The birthday gift we love to give (and receive)

For the bookworm-teen

Fuel your teen's love for reading with the OwlCrate—the company delivers a brand new young adult novel as well as some extra goodies to recipients each month.
 

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Image by: OwlCrate By: Canadian Living

 

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