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By Emily Blackwood — Written on Feb 25, 2016
Every new advancement in today’s world seems to be done with one goal in mind: never, ever, ever leaving the house.
You can order pepperoni pizza, spiked heels, a velvet purple couch, even ladybugs (hey, no judgment) from the comfort of your bed, delivered right to your front door. Isn't that the definition of happiness?
Convenience is the name of the game, and nearly every industry has tapped into the mindset of instant gratification. So much so, that now we don’t even have to chose what specific thing to buy!
All you need is a credit card and a vague idea of what you want.
Subscription boxes have grown significantly in the past five years, with items ranging from Japanese candy to condoms to apocalypse preparation to pretty much anything else you could possibly think of. All personalized and professionally curated, each box is filled with stuff you didn’t even know you wanted.
And for those who are too lazy to even narrow down the KIND of product they want to buy, there’s The Mystery Box. With random items collected from estate sales and auctions, you'll literally have no idea what you’re getting.
Before you take on the task of searching through the hundreds and thousands of subscription boxes out there, let us make the task a little easier for you. Here at YourTango, we’re decently normal human beings who have fully embraced the idea of total shopping convenience. Below are some of the box services that we've tried - and loved.
Enjoy:
POPSUGAR Must Have Box.
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You're seriously gonna squeal when you open up the box of total cuteness that is the POPSUGAR Must Have. Pretty lipsticks, sassy mugs and everything in between for $39.95 a month. Not too bad, considering every box is valued over a hundred bucks.
Korea Box.
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A little slice of life from one of the most beautiful places in the world. The many versions of the Korea box can include beauty products, K-Pop and snacks. Prices start at $17.99. And they include free shipping. Tango staffers have tried the beauty and snacks varieties and were hooked!
Bark Box.
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The only thing better than getting a box of goodies for yourself, is getting on for your pup! For just $20 a month, you'll have soooo many more opportunities to post cute dog pics to Instagram.
Doki Doki Box.
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Because Kawaii is life. Duh. All the cuteness you could every want for just $30 a month.
The Nooky Box.
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Who knew mail could be so sexy? For $80 you'll get a new theme, original erotic stories, thoughtful playlists, and high-quality toys every other month. Um, yes please? You even get to choose your level of adventurousness.
Carnivore Club Box.
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Turn meat into a form of art with this delicious monthly subscription box. $50 a month gives you 4 to 6 offerings of artisanal and small-batch specialty meats that are guaranteed to make your mouth water. Great gift for dads and boyfriends, too.
Birch Box.
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You know that overwhelming feeling you get when you can't decide what type of eye cream to buy? Never fear, Birchbox is here. For just $10 a month, you get all the best beauty samples so you always have new, pretty-smelling products to try before you buy. Oh, and there's even Birchbox for men!
Little Passports Box.
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Never take your kids toy shopping again!! Okay...maybe that's an exaggeration, but for $12 a month your kids can experience different cultures and places without ever leaving the house. You can also select different age groups, so you child has products just for his or her age group. And NOBODY loves getting a package in the mail more than kids.
Lola Box.
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Even tampon shopping can be convenient. No more late night dashes to the drug store. With Lola, you can get 100% cotton tampons, at EXACTLY the right time. Starting at just $10 a month.
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