Best Subscription Boxes for Teens, College Students, Young Adults

No matter how old our teens get, they’ll always be young at heart when opening presents. Cue the magic of subscription boxes and the “unwrapping thrill” they deliver to your doorstep. These monthly boxes are often affordable, customizable, and highly giftable. Think of them as the birthday and Christmas gifts that keep giving throughout the year.

Whatever your teens and young adults are into, we have info on box options they will love. Plus, we love these as terrific last-minute options!

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Best teen subscription boxes

Snack attack packs

Whether you want to be sure your teens have healthy snacks or fun treats, there’s a subscription box for nearly every kind of craving.

CampusCube 

If you’re looking for the perfect monthly pick-me-up gift for a college student, CampusCube is the way to go. They offer several care package plans and themes, including a regular monthly snack box with a gluten and nut-free, vegan option. Plus, there are wellness and birthday boxes. To seal the deal, their quality and customer service are terrific.

Kind Bar

If you can’t decide between a treat pack or healthy snacks, get both with a KIND Bar subscription and save 10% on this popular and high-quality go-to. Receive a free sample with recurring order.

Candy Club

For your sweetie with a sweet tooth, check out Candy Club. Not your basic vending machine snacks, Candy Club partners with small artisans and well-known candy companies to curate each subscriber box with high-quality products.

Snack Sack

If your teen or college student likes all the sweet, salty, and savory snacks, the Snack Sack box is also one to consider.

Bracelet beauties 

Is there ever really such a thing as too many bracelets? We don’t think so. #armparty

LOKAI

LOKAI bracelets help everyone find balance between life’s highs and lows. That’s a tall order, so there is no such thing as wearing too many. Your best bet is to join their membership program, which includes 10% off anything and everything on Lokai.com, access to exclusive designs, monthly themes, and limited edition products. Plus, early access to new collections. 

Pura Vida Jewelry Club 

This is a monthly subscription box with two exclusive bracelets. Sign up for 1, 6, or even 12 months for a fantastic monthly boost from this VERY popular jewelry and accessories line.

Boxes for book lovers

When it comes to book boxes, many come with something extra.

Cratejoy is an excellent first stop for readers searching for varied selection results. 

My Coffee and Book

Older or more sophisticated teen or college-age readers might enjoy a monthly or quarterly box from My Coffee and Book box. Order two new hardcover books in your favorite categories + 12 oz of whole or ground coffee. Who needs sleep, anyway?

Read, Relax and Recharge by Introverts Retreat 

after a stressful day at school and/or work; your teen or young adult might love this subscription. Each box includes a novel, a sweet snack and beverage, an introvert-themed candle, bath salts, and soap.

Peace and Pages

Anyone who savors nights at home with a good book, Peace and Pages offers book boxes that include luxury bath products and aromatherapy items.

Best of 2022!

Beauty and self-care boxes

Like the rest, teens and young adults can always use pampering.

Allure Beauty Box

The best in beauty products curated by Allure editors.

Therabox

Self-care, delivered. Each box includes 1 research-inspired therapeutic activity to wire your brain for more joy + 7 full-size treats to pamper your mind, body, and soul. Reduce stress, enhance your life and unbox joy.

Best of 2022!

Harry’s Starter Set

Sign up your son for a subscription service through Harry’s for his manly grooming needs. Harry’s donates 1% of sales to charitable organizations that provide quality mental health care to men. We love that!

Finds for fashion lovers

Buying clothes for teens is often tricky. Subscription boxes are a fun and easy way to get picks from a fashion expert. Most offer easy returns and a choice of price ranges. 

Amazon T-Shirt Club

There is something here for fans of Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, and more in this clever t-shirt club you can explore on Amazon.

Foot Cardigan

At Foot Cardigan it’s possible to gift a fun sock subscription. With the frequency option of 6 and 12-month plans, you can send one or two new pairs every few weeks.

Outside the box boxes

Finally, here are a few subscription boxes for the most hard-to-buy-for teens on your list.

Scentbird 

A Scentbird subscription provides your son or daughter with a new fragrance of their choosing each month. Glamour calls it “scent-sational.”

Sketchbox

For your artsy and crafty teen, check out Sketchbox which provides the supplies, instructions and inspiration for creating craft projects that produce outstanding works of art.

Palletful Packs

This is another great source for art supplies.

Unbox Boredom

Of course, you can never go wrong with a gift that gives to the whole family, like a board game subscription from Unbox Boredom.

Escape the Crate

Escape the Crate is a Cratejoy’s Best of 2022 subscription box.

Bark Box 

Bark Box is a monthly shipment of toys, treats, and chews for our four-legged besties. 

With so many types of subscription boxes to choose from, you’ll likely find at least one that would be perfect for each member of your family. And maybe even one for yourself too!

More boxes to love

Here is where you can find all of Cratejoy’s crates, including special deals for Christmas.

Subscription Boxes are on Amazon — every price, every interest imaginable.

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