Recently there has been an explosion of subscription services. Businesses have realized that if they can make our busy lives slightly easier, we'll pay them the big bucks. And boy are they capitalizing on that. At this point, there's such a variety of subscription boxes that if you didn't want to ever leave the house again, you would've have to.
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11. HelloFresh - Groceries
Lets start with the basics. Everyone needs food, but if you want to take your laziness to the sophisticate level, HelloFresh]is the way to go. Get all the ingredients along with step-by-step instructions for fancy meals like salmon with cuscuz and prosciutto-wrapped chicken saltimbocca delivered right to your door every week.
(Pssst. Intrigued? Get $40 off your first box with the code QY4G5P.)
10. Stitch Fix - Clothes
Enjoy having a personal stylist and getting to go shopping in the comforts of your own home. For $20, Stitch Fix stylists send you 5 pieces of clothing based on your personal preferences. Try them on, see what you think and then send back the ones you don't like. If you buy a piece, your $20 styling fee goes toward your purchase.
9. Warby Parker - Glasses
The OG of delivering unconventional services, Warby Parker sends you 5 pairs of glasses to test out and see which one fits you and your style best. Never again get mad at your best friend for not responding to your frantic texts within the window of time that you were at the optician.
8. Dollar Shave Club - Razors
There's nothing worse than realizing that you're all out of new razors right when you need it most. Dollar Shave Club sends you the blades you want at the frequency that you need them. But I guess if you're not leaving the house you don't need them...
7. Nature Box - Healthy Snacks
If you've ever seen a promo by a YouTuber EVER (ah hem, Tyler Oakley) then I'm sure you've heard of Nature Box. They send you an array of healthy snacks that can fit your dietary preferences and/or needs.
6. Date Box - Dates
Running out of date ideas? Date Box sends you everything you need* for a "fun and creative date" directly to your door.
*Note: Other person not included.
5. Netflix - Movies
Lets not forget that Netflix does more than just streaming. For when RedBox is too far away and your first choice in entertainment isn't easily accessed online.
4. Rocksbox - Jewelry
Rocksbox gives you a chance to rent jewelry from designers based on your style preferences for only $19/month. You get three pieces at a time and get to swap out the pieces whenever you'd like and if you completely fall in love with a piece, you can buy it.
3. Ipsy - Makeup and Beauty Products
Created by Michelle Phan, Ipsy sends you personalized monthly makeup and beauty samples for $10/month. Try out their samples and you may just find you new favorite product!
2. Bark Box - For your dog
And after getting all these things for yourself, how could you leave your dog hanging? Bark Box sends you treats and toys for your dog each month to make sure that they feel just as pampered as you do.
1. Ship Your Enemies Glitter - Revenge
You may remember when a joke-company exploded on the Internet, claiming to send your enemies an envelope full of glitter to make them angry. Well, Ship Your Enemies Glitter is back and now provides a wide variety of revenge-driven products to ship to anyone you can't stand.
Delivering services to your door and easily providing you with a product is an industry that is only getting started, giving you the chance to make your busy life slightly less busy.
