There’s a reason why children love goodie bags– whether they’re stuffed with snacks or fun new toys, there’s nothing like the excitement and novelty in not knowing what you’re going to get. As adults, what better way to spruce up your days than indulging yourself and signing up for a mystery pack of goodies, delivered to your door every month?
From makeup subscription boxes perfect for beauty junkies, to surprise flowers, foreign snacks and even wine, there’s a subscription box out there no matter your interest. Below are some great options you should sign up for. Your day will thank you for it.
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If you’re a lover of Asian beauty brands, you’ve probably heard of No Make No Life. Each of these adorable pink boxes typically come with eight to nine Korean and Japanese products. With items ranging from skincare to haircare and makeup products, you may chance upon popular brands such as Etude House and Dollywink. The best part? The subscription prices for these boxes include free shipping to Singapore!
Damage: Subscription plans start at US$31.50 (S$42.90). More info at nomakenolife.com
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Hook Coffee delivers more than just your regular dose of caffeine, they send out fresh and unique blends representing some of the best coffee farms. All coffees are sustainably grown and ethically produced.
With two distinct coffee plans – Classic and Special Edition, and plenty of fun flavours such as Hands Off My Nuts, Berry Berry Nice and Butterfingers, your daily cuppa is about to get much more exciting. Not sure where to start? Customers can take a short quiz on their website to determine the perfect type of coffee for their needs.
Damage: Classic from S$14 per delivery. Special Edition from S$18 per delivery. More info at www.hookcoffee.com.sg
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Having a selection of pretty stationery at your workstation isn’t just aesthetically pleasing, it helps deliver some much-needed motivation too. My Paper Box fuels all your stationery needs with paper goods such as journals, notepads and cards, all personalised with your name of choice. Perfect for those who dislike receiving repeated items, each box has a fresh, new theme. Just take my money.
Damage: Subscriptions from US$10 per month. More info at mypaperbox.xyz
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Love the sight and smell of a fresh bouquet of flowers in your living room? Treat yourself and give Ask A French’s Surprise Bouquet a go. Simply pick from options such as ‘Pastel’ and ‘Tropical’ or select ‘Surprise’ to leave it completely up to the florists’ imagination. No two arrangements are identical, so you can rest assured that each monthly delivery of blooms is unique. Your home will never look or smell the same again.
Damage: Surprise Bouquets from S$68.
More info and e-shop available at askafrenchflowers.com
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Any bookworm worth their salt has been to the immensely popular Books Actually at Yong Siak Street at least once, if not far too many times to count. Beyond romantic poetry books, under-the-radar local works and titles giving off major hipster vibes, the store also offers Book Box – a book subscription service that delivers potential great reads to you. From themes such as ‘Food’, ‘Singapore Literature’ and Travel, to a special edition box (selections are made by the bookstore’s resident cats!), readers will be spoilt for choice. So fun.
Damage: Book Boxes from S$59. More info at www.booksactuallyshop.com/collections/book-box
Grocery shopping can be one of the biggest challenges when it comes to eating healthy meals and keeping a balanced diet. In fact, just thinking about carrying heavy bags home after a long workday is enough to make most of us groan! Simply Fresh changes all that by delivering a weekly box of fresh, organic European produce to your doorstep. While there’s not much ‘surprise’ in these crates, you can select the type of box that carries fruits and veggies you need – effectively eliminating a bulk of your weekly grocery shopping!
Damage: Boxes from S$150. More info at simplyfresh.sg