Moms are essentially superheroes, and despite what all the asshole dads out there might think, we moms deserve the world, dammit. Or, at least we deserve to go to the bathroom in peace. Or, literally get 60 seconds to ourselves. But since the likelihood of that happening is slim to none, then at the very least don’t we deserve a box of thoughtfully curated surprises that magically appears in your mailbox once a month? Yes. We do.
But because nobody, especially not a mom, has the time or energy to sift through the ridiculous amount of subscription boxes out there these days, we’ve done all the legwork for you and found the best subscription boxes that appeal to all kinds of moms — whether you’re newly pregnant or your kid is about to graduate.
Aside from the always exciting cool-shit-in-your-mailbox aspect, these subscriptions don’t just benefit you. They support local businesses, charities, non-profit partners, help you become more eco-friendly, grow more plants, and besides all that goodness, support your mental health and wellbeing as a mom. Whew! Now if only there were a therapist subscription box, you’d be all set.
Whether you rip this month’s surprise open at the mailbox or you settle into bed with a glass of wine after the kids are asleep to savor the unboxing, this roundup is for you. These monthly boxes will make your life a little bit more luxurious and help you be the best mom you can be. Plus, I’m sure your mail carrier will appreciate your sudden interest in their delivery schedule, because isn’t getting something in the mail besides junk mail and bills kind of like…Christmas? But every month? We thought you’d agree.
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A version of this article was originally published in March 2016.
For Expecting Moms
Finding maternity clothing can be difficult and frustrating while your body is changing, which is where Motherhood Rental steps in. Motherhood Maternity and Pea in a Pod have partnered together to create a subscription box that’ll allow you to choose three outfits for your shape. You can ship the box back (for free) and get three new ones whenever you’re ready. You can also cancel whenever you need to.
For the Eco-Conscious
Earth Love is an eco-friendly lifestyle box to make living sustainably and healing the planet easier. Because while we all want to be greener, sometimes having help delivered directly to your door makes it seem a little more doable. Each box comes with 6-8 full-sized eco-concious items, a book, a themed guide with tips and ideas each season to get closer to nature, and support for a featured seasonal non-profit partner. Choose from an annual subscription for $54.95 per quarter, or a quarterly subscription for $59.95 per quarter.
For the Mom Who Forgets to Take Her Vitamins
Who has time to remember to actually take a multivitamin every day? You try remembering while you’re also getting a toddler dressed and also feeding your baby and also trying to convince your eight-year-old that yes, you want them to put on their shoes but you were supposed to leave the house 20 minutes ago so just jam them in there and run.
Making sure you’re getting the righ daily vitamins in supplements on top of all this is as likely as actually drinking eight glasses of water a day (LOL). But with nurish you get a monthly subscription of vitamins and supplements tailored to your personal health and wellness. Just take a brief quiz so they can learn about your lifestyle, routines and any gaps in your nutrition, and they’ll do the rest.
For Plant Fanatics
Who doesn’t love plants? But if you have, say a very un-green thumb, or your apartment looks like a plant graveyard because you are simply too gosh darn busy to water the dang things until it’s too late — then we have the subscription for you.
Because moms are busy. Crazy busy. And while plants are great, the time and attention needed to keep some of them alive is, well, not always available. Enter The Sill’s “plants for beginners” box, a monthly subscription that sends you an easy-to-care-for plant in a ceramic pot each month. You get a different variety of plant each month, and you probably can’t kill it. Probably.
For Fashion-Focused Moms
Mommy Mailbox is a monthly box of trendy goodies for moms. Each box is curated by a different guest blogger, giving you tips on the hottest blogs of the moment as well as some awesome new things. Items are a mix of fashion, gourmet food, fitness, art, home decor and beauty.
SheKnows checked out a sample of one of the company’s boxes. Survey says: Everything in the box was something you’d absolutely want for yourself. Imagine if your most stylish friend who knows you well filled a box of gifts for you — that’s what opening Mommy Mailbox feels like. And if that weren’t great enough, the monthly subscription fee is way lower than the retail value of the box items (we checked!).
For Moms Who Love Cards
OliveBox is chock-full of paper and lifestyle products. There are four different membership options to choose from: fall (August through October), winter (November through January), spring (February through April) and summer (May through July). Each membership comes with five different styles (Go Bananas!, For the Love of Citrus, Yours Exclusively, You are Loved and the Mother’s Day Box). Or you can opt to be surprised each month.
Computers are great, but sending a hand-written card in this day and age really lets the recipient know you care, and having cards delivered right to you with OliveBox makes it a little bit easier to follow through on your good intentions and actually send the card.
For Moms Who Want to Be Cozy
For plenty of moms, any five seconds of peace and quiet you can scrounge up needs to be epically peaceful and serene. And what better way to do that then learn from the Danish and add a little hygge into your chaotic life? The Hygge Box’s tagline is simply ‘Cozy. Delivered.’ And if that doesn’t already have you sold, each monthly box comes full of hand-picked goods from around the world to make the most of your very limited down time. Each box contains a pick-me-up like a candle, the ingredients for a hot drink, indulgences like chocolate, and several home decor/beauty/bath/self care items. Choose between the standard and deluxe boxes, at a really affordable cost. Sign me up.
For Vegan Moms
Bombay and Cedar is a curated, cruelty-free and vegan subscription box featuring aromatherapy, beauty, wellness and lifestyle products. You can choose between a monthly box (which features five to six full- and deluxe-sized items every month, plus two Bombay and Cedar essential oils) and a seasonal box, which features six to nine.
For Moms & Their Kids
Co-created by mompreneur, actor, singer, podcast host, and SHE Media #BlogHer20 Parenting keynote speaker (so many accolades!) Jana Kramer, the Moms + Babes Box subscription is one you won’t want to miss. Kramer and cofounder Sarah Boyd realized that while there were plenty of mom boxes and kid boxes on the market, they couldn’t find a subscription that catered to both. So they made one, and it’s filled with treats for you both.
For Brand New Moms
The New Mama Box from Elisabeth Ashlie gives you one “Mama Mug,” a lavender musk candle, a trio of elastic hair ties, an initial necklace and a card. Not only is this box full of functional items to keep all you new moms caffeinated (and surrounded by nice smells); it’s also got a keepsake item to honor the newest addition to the family.
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