It’s always a nice to get a little treat for yourself in the mail, and while Amazon is our favorite go-to for online ordering our favorite snacks and newest items, subscription boxes are becoming more popular! If you search around, you can find subscription boxes for everything and everybody, even your pets (check out Cratejoy for a massive list of subscriptions)! However, the price tags on some of these boxes may scare you off and wondering if the mystery products are worth your investment. Here are some affordable subscription boxes that are highly-rated, and are the perfect way to treat yourself throughout the semester!
Note: The list features subscription boxes that are under $20 at checkout, which typically are the most basic plans. Subscription plans for lifestyle diets (such as vegan or gluten-free), contain more items, or have express delivery will likely cost more.
1. Love With Food
This snack box subscription focuses on delivering healthier snacks that are made with real ingredients and no artificial flavors or added chemicals. The best part: for every box you get, Love With Food donates at least one meal to American families in need!
Plans: Month-to-month, 3 months, 6 months, annual
Boxes under $20:
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The Tasting box is $7.99 – $9.99 a box for 7+ snacks.
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The Deluxe box is $16.50–$19.95 a box for 15+ snacks.
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The Gluten-free box comes in at $19.99 a month, but only if you’re willing to pre-pay for an annual subscription.
Shipping: Free
https://lovewithfood.com/subscriptions?s=top-bar-snackbox
2. Snacksack
Who can say no to a box of snacks to help you power through a study session? So, this snack box doesn’t exactly count as under $20 at first, but with a quick Google search, I was able to find a discount code that made my Classic box subscription drop to $18.36 a box! This box is similar to Love With Food where they also focus on sending out healthier snacks, and you also get a free cotton tote in your first box!
Plans: Month-to-month, 3 months, 6 months, annual
Boxes under $20:
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You can get Classic, Gluten-Free or Vegan with the right code (the one I used for February 2019 is SMART20 that made all boxes just under $20)
Shipping: Free
3. Ipsy
For the makeup lovers out there, Ipsy will help you find the new mascara or moisturizer that you can’t live without! All you do is fill out a quick beauty quiz, and Ipsy sends five full-sized or deluxe-sized beauty products personalized just for you!
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Plans: Month-to-month or annual
Boxes under $20:
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Depending on how you want to pay, month-to-month is $10 a box, or you can pay $110 upfront for an annual subscription
Shipping: Free
4. Book of the Month
For anyone who wants to get in touch with their inner bookworm, Book of the Month lets you pick one of five books that they select to be featured each month. They provide a variety of genres, from historical fantasy to contemporary fiction, and pick titles that are highly-rated. Any of the choices look perfect to curl up, have a cup of tea, and unwind after a long day of classes!
Plans: Ships monthly (you can even skip a month if you don’t find a book you like!)
Boxes under $20:
One book per month for $14.99 (you can add an additional book for $9.99 more, but obviously that puts you over $20).
Shipping: Free
https://www.bookofthemonth.com/
5. Birchbox
Another popular subscription to add to your makeup and skincare stash! Like Ipsy, Birchbox will send you five beauty samples every month tailored to your profile! The perfect size to keep in your backpack or gym bag from always being on the go!
Plans: Month-to-month, 3 months, 6 months, annual
Boxes under $20: Each box comes in at $10 a month
Shipping: Free