13 Cool Summer Subscriptions
Originally posted August 1, 2016, Parade
UrbanStems
Some people call it a bouquet-of-the-month club, others call it a 3-month insurance policy. UrbanStems 3 Months of Flowers Subscription is the ultimate happiness subscription. They’ll send you (or your recipient) one of their limited-edition, seasonal bouquets every month for three months. It’s a really great way to keep the good cheer coming!
Book of the Month
Get your beach read on! Book of the Month is a great service for summer! Each month’s selections are chosen by recurring and celebrity guest judges who are passionate about books like Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’s Ellie Kemper and How I Met Your Mother’s Josh Radnor. The judges curate and select the best new hardcover titles for members from a broad range of genres and offer a mix of both fiction and nonfiction titles.
Bistro MD
A diet delivery service that actually tastes delicious? YES. BistroMD makes eating healthy over the summer easy, while also allowing you to eat delicious foods. It can be great for people who spend all day at the beach and are too tired to cook dinner when they come home. All you have to do is microwave your meal and eat it, no dirty dishes and virtually no cooking time! Did I mention the meals taste really great? Because they do!
YogaGlo
YogaGlo is perfect for summer on-the-go fitness. Their subscription provides unlimited access to 3,000 HD video classes (taught by world renowned instructors) via laptop/tablet/smartphone. They just launched their app, no need for Wi-Fi, you can store up to 10 classes to access anywhere, for whatever journey you have ahead this summer. Perfect for going to the beach, camping or vacationing abroad. They have easy and quick classes (as short as 5 minutes) to unravel and get your body ready to take on your vacation – some classes include:Unravel From Travel, Jet Lag Recovery Practice, Get Grounded, Pre-Travel Practice for a Long Flight and others.
SweatStyle
Don’t sweat shopping for fitness wear.SweatStyle is a brand-new personalized shopping service designed to change the way you buy premium active wear. Start by filling out a SweatStyle profile and tell us all about your workout routine, size, style preferences and more. They’ll get to work selecting the best fitness clothes and accessories for you. When your SweatStyle delivery arrives, you’ll have five days to try everything on in the comfort of your own home, keep what you like, and send back the rest in our prepaid bag.
Le Tote
Fashionistas and savvy shoppers, take note!Le Tote is a fashion subscription service that allows members to borrow clothing and accessories for $59/month and maternity clothing for $69/month. Each shipment includes three pieces of clothing and two accessories, curated using Le Tote’s proprietary algorithm. Members can choose to swap items ahead of delivery and keep them as long as they like. Once one enjoying the tote, simply return it to receive another. Members also have an option to purchase items for 20-50 percent off retail. Wear, return repeat. As often as you like.
Rocksbox
Jewelry rental service, Rocksbox is the perfect way to dress up for a summer soiree. You rent fashion designer jewelry – three pieces at a time, custom selected for you. It’s $19/month and there’s no commitment to continue or to buy, though you can purchase pieces you love at a reduced member price. It’s all about discovering new styles and having fun wearing jewelry. Featured designers include Kendra Scott, Jenny Bird, House of Harlow and Loren Hope.
Daily Harvest
Daily Harvest smoothie delivery service delivers, pre-portioned, chef and nutritionist-designed superfood smoothie cups directly to your doorstep. (Yes!) With blends ranging from light and refreshing Pineapple + Matcha (pineapple, kale, coconut, lime, matcha tea and vanilla bean) to thick and satiating Cacao + Avocado (zucchini, avocado, pumpkin seed, date, cacao, coconut oil, pea protein, vanilla bean and pink Himalayan sea salt), there’s a blend to please every palate and taste.
BuddhiBox
Need some om in your home? BuddhiBox is a monthly care package filled with a curated assortment of unique and artisanal yoga products to inspire your life, workouts and community. Designed with the yogi lifestyle in mind, each box contains ethically sourced, cruelty-free products that embody the yoga principles of compassion, community and discovery. Added bonus? BuddhiBox donates a portion of its proceeds to a different charity every month, so you can treat yourself and know you’re supporting a good cause.
FoodyDirect
It’s safe to say I’m totally sweet onFoodyDirect’s Dessert of the Month Club. Fresh pastries, cannolis, whoopie pies and more… they’ll ship award-winning desserts from America’s best bakeries every month, for 3, 6, 9 or 12 months. It’s a fabulous way to really taste what’s out there. FoodyDirect is a marketplace that offers a wide selection of delicious prepared food from the best restaurants in the country shipped directly to your doorstep.
Craft Runners
Craft Runners is a craft beer of the month club that delivers excellent craft beer and cider choices each month. They offer several subscription options, and allow you to submit your drinking preferences to receive boxes catered to you. Craft Runners is a hassle-free way to try new and noteworthy brews. Cheers to that!
Fuego Box
Do your summer BBQs need to be kicked up a notch or ten? Fuego Box is the perfect subscription for heating up your culinary adventures this summer. The boxes are created by Mike McAdams, a guy who simply went down the hot sauce rabbit hole. It started with an early Tapatio obsession and advanced with the likes of Cholula, Crystal and Sriracha. After that, things really got crazy…bhut jolokia and African fatalii peppers; locally harvested, hand-bottled hot sauces; and unique and delicious flavors that go with just about every kind of food. This delivery service is truly hot stuff!
Teabox
High time for tea? Teabox picks tea directly from the garden and ships to consumers within a week of harvest (vs. most companies that take 3-6 months to process, package). With a subscription, tea drinkers get a once a month delivery of teas hand-picked and scientifically chosen just for them. Whether you prefer the nostalgic Orange Sorbet, refreshing Pomegranate Swirl Iced Tea, or delectable and crisp Mint Cooler Iced Tea, Teabox will find you the perfect companion for the summer.
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