With the holidays upon us, it’s now a race against the clock to find something thoughtful, unique, and memorable. But fear not, for the world of subscription services is here to rescue last-minute shoppers with a plethora of options that cater to every interest and passion. In this guide, we’ve curated a list of the best last-minute gift subscriptions that will delight the modern man in your life.
Masterclass
MasterClass offers hundreds of classes taught by the world’s best in various categories, such as arts, business, sports, science, and more. Users can watch or listen to the video lessons, follow the instructor’s guide, complete the interactive assignments, and participate in the community activities. This is a great way to learn from the masters and improve skills and knowledge in your areas of interest.
The Bouqs
Give the gift of fresh flowers every month with a Bouqs subscription. There are 50+ farm-fresh Bouqs to choose from with everything from seasonal arrangements to tried and true classics, plants, and premium upgrades. Customize once and let Bouqs do the rest, or choose the bouquet, recipient, and date for each delivery. You can skip or cancel anytime.
Book of the Month
The monthly selections from Book of the Month help readers discover the best new releases in fiction, especially titles from emerging authors that its members might not have found on their own. Book of the Month prioritizes showcasing the best stories across genres, so there’s a little something for everyone. You can choose from a 3-book, 6-book, or 12-book membership.
The Criterion Channel
A movie lover’s dream, the Criterion Channel offers classics and discoveries from around the world, thematically programmed with special features, on a streaming service brought to you by the Criterion Collection. The channel constantly refreshes selections of Hollywood, international, art-house, and independent movies, plus access to Criterion’s entire streaming library of more than 1,000 important classic and contemporary films. There’s something new to choose from every day of the week on the Criterion Channel.
New York Times
This all-in-one subscription includes online access to news, games, cooking, Wirecutter, The Athletic, and audio. Engage with expert reporting, including culture coverage and analysis. Unwind with Spelling Bee, Wordle, The Crossword, and more. Enjoy delicious recipes, advice, and inspiration daily. Choose products confidently with reviews and real-world testing. Follow in-depth, personalized coverage of your favorite sports, and listen to exclusive shows, narrated articles, and quick tips daily.
DOUGHP Secret Cookie Dough Club
For the cookie dough lovers in your life, the Secret Cookie Dough Club is a monthly subscription to Doughp with some serious perks. Each month, it gets you two 8oz cups of Doughp: – the flavors are rotated to always keep it fresh, and some months the company ships Secret Cookie Dough Club members flavors that aren’t available anywhere else! Whenever new flavors are released, members get to know about them — and buy them — before they’re opened up to the public. To top it off, you’ll get free shipping on all orders!
Trade Coffee Subscription
Unique light, medium, and dark roasts, decafs, espressos, and more are all available with your subscription. Simply answer a few questions about what coffee you like and how much you drink. With over 450+ unique roasts, there’s something for every coffee lover. Trade’s fine-tuned algorithm matches you to new coffees curated to your taste each month. If you don’t love your first match, the second one’s free. With a subscription, new coffees ship fresh, ground, or whole bean, from the company’s network of roasters across the US on your schedule — you just sit back, relax, and enjoy!
Atlas Tea World Tour
Atlas curates unique single-origin teas from the best farms across the world and each order includes tailored steeping tips to help you brew the perfect cup of tea. With each tea box, you’ll get information on the source and history of the tea, from ancient traditions to current farming practices. Each shipment includes two premium teas, 30+ cups per month.
Eater Wine Club Subscription
Get two, four, or six bottles of restaurant-quality wine mailed to your door each month. Each month’s box is curated by an Eater-beloved wine pro, who takes inspiration from the flavors, regions, and trends exciting them right now. You have three choices for your monthly box: red, white-ish — aka whites, rosés, and skin-contact wines — and mixed, which will include a mix of that month’s red and white-ish bottles. You can also change up your choice between months.
Amazing Clubs Hot Sauce of the Month
Each month a mouth-watering selection of small-batch, gourmet hot sauces from specialty, boutique producers across the country will be delivered. Each shipment includes two new and different varieties made with only the finest, all-natural ingredients. In addition, every monthly delivery includes the informative hot sauce lover’s newsletter, Turn Up the Heat, with information about the company’s monthly selections, fun hot sauce facts, serving suggestions, and more.
BREO BOX Lifestyle Subscription Box
BREO BOX is a quarterly subscription box, curated with the coolest and most unique products that you never knew you needed. Discover the latest tech, gadgets, home goods, and more, all to enhance your lifestyle. 5 to 8 unique, high-end items, curated to fit the season (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter) are included in each shipment. Examples of products include Lifestyle, Tech, Gadgets, Home Goods, Fitness, Bluetooth Headphones, Coffee, Tea products and more. It features brands like Fujifilm, Ember, OXO, PhoneSoap, Corkcicle, Blender Bottle, Greater Goods, PhoneSoap, and KeySmart.
Art Crate
Filling your home with art can be expensive and time-consuming. Art Crate makes it easy and affordable. Your curator will help you build a collection that compliments your style and fits your home. Get unique, hand-selected art, shipped to your door each month. Your dedicated personal curator will help you build a unique, cohesive collection from some of the world’s best artists.