The gifts you keep giving this Mother’s Day: subscriptions to services that offer beauty goodies, delicious food, hours of entertainment, and more. (Photo: Harry & David, Netflix, Trade Coffee, FabFitFun, Glossybox)
Tomorrow is Mother’s Day! If you’re looking for something she’ll love but don’t want it to look like you bought it last minute, a subscription can be one of the most thoughtful gifts you can give. They have the power to brighten up Mom’s world all year round – a gift couldn’t be more beautiful! You can even give her a gift card so she can choose what she wants, when she wants it. Because regular treats strengthen the mood.
Imagine a freshly prepared meal delivered to your doorstep week after week. Or a monthly subscription box full of self-care, beauty or fashion goodies. Or even a gift card to redeem at her favorite online store when an exciting new product launches.
Some subscription services even offer digital access to exercise programs, meditation classes, or voice apps anytime, anywhere. The offer this year is better than ever. You can literally do your Mother’s Day shopping right here and now.
We’ve scoured the options and rounded up our favorites below: 60+ brilliant subscription services and gift cards sure to please any mom this holiday – and maybe all year long.
Subscription boxes and gift cards for Beauty & Style
Mom always takes care of her family, so she deserves a gift that will spoil her and help her look good — and feel good. Check out these awesome options that deliver yummy treats every month.
Fabulous fit fun
This popular service lets you choose a plan, choose the type of products you like from the beauty and style (but also home and wellness) categories, and Fab Fit Fun delivers a monthly box of goodies from popular brands like Coach and L’ Occitane To your door. The best way to give them as a gift is as a gift e-card at the start of your subscription. Prices range from $50 to $300.
$50 at Fab Fit Fun
child beauty
Created by Nickelodeon star Daniella Monet and Harry Potter star Evanna Lynch, this subscription service is best suited for lovers of clean, vegan and cruelty-free beauty products. The packaging is also sustainable. Gift subscriptions start at $72 for three months and go up to $276 for a year’s subscription with boxes full of beauty items from makeup to skincare.
$72 at Kinder Beauty
stylish
For those who are oversized and have trouble getting dressed in the morning, Stylogic sends complete outfits to the front door in sizes 12 to 36 – five of each. Just enter the basics and the personalized outfits will be put together by hand. This service allows you to purchase a gift e-voucher for your recipient starting at $25.
$25 at Stylic
Meyuri
Give them their jewels and pick them too! Mejuri balls are the holy grail for jewelry lovers. Here you will find the chicest of things: earrings, necklaces, rings and more pieces that are both trendy and timeless at the same time, many of which can be customised. Digital gift cards range from $25 to $500—a prime example of a last-minute gift.
$25 at Mejuri
glossy box
Choose from a 1, 3, 6 or 12 month gift subscription to this service, which delivers five amazing beauty products each month from a range of big brands including BareMinerals and Glamglow. The Glossybox subscription will be emailed to the recipient along with a personal message. Prices range from $24 for a month to $210 for a full year with monthly gift boxes.
$24 at Glossybox
scent bird
Do you have a perfume lover on your list? Give the sweet scent of Scentbird as a gift. Choose between a three, six or twelve month subscription and have new fragrances sent to you every month. Bonus: You, the gift giver, get a free scent or two when you choose the 6 or 12 month option for your gift recipient!
$48 at Scentbird
Sorel
Known for their stylish, durable and waterproof snow boots, Sorel also make cool and comfortable shoes to wear throughout the rest of the year. Get them Instagram-ready with a $25-$500 Sorel gift card.
$25 at Sorel
Everlane
If they’ve sworn off fast fashion, get them a gift card for sustainable, well-processed staples at Everlane. The brand’s pricing is extremely transparent and styles have been spotted on the likes of Angelina Jolie and Meghan Markle. Choose from $25 to $500 to spend on everything from cashmere scarves and fancy leather bags to chic basics like dresses and cashmere sweaters.
$25 at Everlane
Zappos
For shoe lovers and loungewear lovers, a Zappos gift card is a hit. Choose from more than a dozen gift e-card designs and top up between $10 and $1,000, redeemable for Ugg winter boots, Spanx shapewear, Ralph Lauren sweaters and more.
$10 at Zappos
Columbia
Mother Nature won’t leave Mom at home when she has Columbia’s rugged jackets, shoes and gym clothes in her closet. Keep her toasty and dry all winter long with a gift e-card ranging from $25 to $500.
$25 at Columbia
Health and Wellness Subscriptions and Gift Cards
This time of year it can be difficult to stick to personal self-care routines like hitting the gym, but you can fill in the gaps with a virtual lift for your mind, body and spirit. All these digital subscription services work 24/7 to ensure the health of your loved ones.
headspace
We all know we’re supposed to meditate, but how many of us really do? This meditation app makes it easy to get started – and persevere. It’s the perfect appetizer for newbies—friendly, approachable, and non-intimidating. Gift three months for $39 or a year for just $55. It will change your life. (I’m not even exaggerating.)
$39 at Headspace
apative
Aaptiv is a service that offers expert-led virtual fitness programs – plus playlists – tailored to specific goals. Your recipient can find what she wants, whether she’s looking to lose weight, gain muscle, or get back in shape after giving birth. It offers unlimited access to more than 6,000 workouts in categories ranging from strength training to yoga. You can gift an annual subscription for as little as $50.
$50 at Apativ
moonjuice
Holistic-minded health enthusiasts will love a subscription to Moonjuice, which offers nutritional supplements, natural skincare, collagen powders, and more for the mind, body, and spirit. The popular service doesn’t offer gift subscriptions per se, but you can sign up the recipient for a subscription to a product you think they’ll like, starting at $29 for the first month. You can pause the process in the future to let your recipient decide whether or not to continue.
$29 at Moonjuice
Obe Fitness
Regardless of your interest or skill level, there is an Obé home fitness class suitable for everyone: strength training, dance, barre, spinning, Pilates, kickboxing… the list goes on. Obé has 20 live classes daily and more than 7,000 on-demand workouts available 24/7. So to say it’s customizable would be an understatement. Gift a one-month subscription for $25 or a yearly subscription for $170.
$25 at Obé Fitness
P.volve
These on-demand exercise classes can be tailored to suit your fitness ability and needs, whether you’re looking to build strength, lose weight, or increase your energy levels and overall health. Offer a $25-$300 gift e-card to start the app membership.
$25 at P.volve
The body shop
Gift recipients can go on a self-care spree with an e-gift card at The Body Shop, where spa products, hair care, makeup and more abound. Load a digital gift card from $5 to $200 and send it instantly.
$5 at The Body Shop
Grocery subscriptions, subscription boxes and gift cards
Whether it’s pre-packaged meals, kits that make preparing a gorgeous dinner easier, or easy-to-access grocery shopping, there’s a subscription gift for it. Nourishing and nurturing services are universally appreciated.
butcher box
Meat and seafood lovers have their very own subscription service, Butcherbox, delivering ethically-sourced steaks, ground beef, ham, ribs, fish and more to your door in customized packages, where you choose the content through to to curated packages where someone does it for you. Prices range from $79 for a Mother’s Day Brunch gift box to $239 for a Grill Masters Favorites box. Digital gift cards are also available starting at $50.
$79 at Butcherbox
trade coffee
Take care of the coffee lover on your list. Opt for a subscription that delivers anywhere from two to 24 bags of beans, depending on personal taste. The service itself offers bespoke monthly deliveries of more than 450 types of coffee from more than 55 independent roasters. Subscriptions start at $40 for two pouches and go up to $430 for 24 pouches. Gift recipients can choose the bean types they want and the frequency of delivery.
$40 at Trade Coffee
sun basket
This delicious subscription service is sold in portions, but you can gift Sunbasket for one to three weeks starting at $100, or enter your own amount and customize it. Choose between fresh meals or meal sets that the whole family can prepare together.
$100 at Sunbasket
Blue apron
Each Blue Apron box contains just the right amount of ingredients (responsibly sourced) to prepare an amazing, nutritious meal for a couple or family—no waste (or grocery shopping) required. When mom gets tired of her standard repertoire or wants to save on trips to the grocery store, she’ll appreciate this gift.
$70 at Blue Apron
Harry & David
Give a sweet and juicy gift in the form of a subscription service from Harry & David called the Fruit of the Month Club. Choose from three months to 12 months with subscriptions ranging from $110 to $400. Each month is dedicated to a fruit: in January it will be Bosc pears!
$110 at Harry & David
Dinner
This service is aimed at busy people who want to prepare healthy meals without the hassle of regular supermarket shopping. Get all the ingredients you need in a weekly subscription box. Choose from two meals for two for $44 per week and up to six meals for four for $102.
$44 at Dinnerly
Gorgeous spoon
Splendid Spoon delivers ready-to-eat meals like roasted Brussels sprouts shells and vegan, gluten-free smoothies right to your door. With digital gift cards—a choice of $100, $150, or $200—mum can choose exactly what she wants.
$100 at Splendid Spoon
Winc
Gift the wine lover in your life with a one to three month Winc subscription and they’ll receive handpicked bottles delivered straight to their door. Gift e-cards start at $60 for a month and go up to a three-month subscription for $150.
$60 at Winc
Walmart+
Walmart+ is a membership service that offers unlimited free delivery, same-day and next-day service and is a great option when weather or illness makes getting to the grocery store difficult. And it only costs $13 per month (after a 30-day free trial).
$1,300 at Walmart+
entertainment subscriptions and gift cards
Streaming services, audiobooks, podcasts, and news services are all-time favorites, with options for every interest. Gift your mother a time well spent.
Netlfix
Pay to start someone’s Netflix account, or offer them a free month or more on their existing account by purchasing a gift e-card, which they add to their account as gift credit. Cards start at $30 and are also available through Amazon, Target, Kroger, and Best Buy.
$30 at Walmart
If mom can’t get enough of CandyCrush or other mobile games, a Google Play gift card is a great option for anyone who owns an Android device. E-Gift Cards start at $25 and go up to $200.
$25 at Amazon
Spotify
Give the gift of Spotify Premium, the ad-free way to listen to music, podcasts and more, by purchasing a digital gift card for a three-month subscription ($30). Annual subscription gift cards are also available for $99.
$10 at Amazon
The Criterion Channel
Gift access to Criterion’s entire streaming library of over 1,000 essential classic and contemporary films. The channel is constantly updating its selection of Hollywood, international, art house and independent films. Anyone who loves classic movies and foreign movies will appreciate memberships ranging from $11 a month to $100 a year.
$11 at The Criterion Channel
CBS All Access
You don’t have to pay for a cable subscription to get network TV. With Paramount+, moms can watch live programming from CBS, including movies and original series, as well as access shows on the Smithsonian channel, Comedy Central and more. Start your subscription with a digital gift card starting at $25.
$25 at Walmart
Disney+
Disney+ is the best companion for moms who love classic Disney pictures, National Geographic documentaries, the latest Star Wars series or the latest Marvel movies. You can gift a whole year of Disney+ for just $110.
$110 at Disney+
Book of the Month Club
You’ll never have to wonder what to read or what books to give away again. Book of the Month allows you to choose from the five to seven best books selected by the service each month. Give three books for $60, up to 12 books if mom is a voracious reader ($200).
$60 at the Book of the Month Club
audible
Audible, Amazon’s audiobook division, makes it easy to venture into the world of deep listening with great membership offers. That would appeal to almost anyone. Not only does it allow someone access to endless audiobooks, but also podcasts through Amazon’s proprietary service. Choose the price that suits you, from 1 month to 12 months starting at $15.
$15 at Audible
Wall Street Journal
Keep your loved ones up to date with an online subscription to their favorite newspaper. Get unlimited access to WSJ.com, apps, and podcasts for 6 to 12 months—and save up to 50 percent as a gifter!
$117 at the Wall Street Journal
Subscriptions and gift cards for learning and creativity
It’s cold outside but we’re ready for some stimulation and challenge. The excitement of learning something new like guitar, knitting, photography, Italian, programming – there is so much to give. Help someone follow their bliss with these educational subscription gifts.
Homemade Luxury
Gift a monthly craft subscription box to a creative friend or family member. Home Made Luxe supplies a new craft kit each month with all the materials needed, as well as step-by-step written, photo and video instructions for the crafts provided. Gift subscriptions start at $30 for a month and go up to $324 for a full year. E-gift cards are also available starting at $50.
$30 at Home Made Luxe
Udemy
Udemy markets itself as a “learning marketplace” and you can gift courses on everything from web development to drawing – there are 213,000 online video courses to choose from, and new ones are added every month. Courses start at $15 each.
$15 at Udemy
master class
Masterclass lives up to its name, with courses in everything you can imagine, all taught by icons like Spike Lee, Annie Leibovitz, Gordon Ramsay, Dr. Jane Goodall and others. Gift an annual membership for unlimited access at $15 per month.
$15 at MasterClass
fender
If Mom always wanted to learn guitar, FenderPlay is the perfect teacher. Yes, you can learn how to shred completely online. Give the gift of a six or twelve month subscription.
$80 at Fender
Rosetta Stone
Give the gift of a new language with the top company’s app. With a Rosetta Stone subscription, Mom can choose from about 25 languages. Choose a gift from one year for $96 to Infinity (a lifetime subscription for unlimited languages is $179).
$96 at Rosetta Stone
For pet moms
Is the mom in your life a dog mom or a cat mom? She will appreciate it when her baby is recognized.
meow box
Order a subscription box for a feline friend and Meowbox will send you five to six items ranging from quality toys to organic food, all based on the theme of your choice or your picky cat’s preferences. Plans start at $26 for a month.
$26 at Meowbox
pet handler
Order an adorable dog backpack with three to four items like chew toys, treats and more. Everything is handpicked for your dog’s size and made in the USA or Canada. Boxes start at $15 per month.
$15 at Pet Treater
barque box
An individual subscription box just for dogs? Yes, Barkbox carefully selects toys and treats for your dog (or a loved one’s pup) and delivers them to your door. (This could change the classic dynamic of dog mail carriers.) You can give away anything from a month to a full year—or you can choose to give away an e-card.
$35 at Barkbox
Tough
Get a gift e-card that you can redeem for dog or cat treats! Chewy stocks everything from groceries to pet supplies to apparel from just about every major brand you can think of. E-Cards start at $25 and are ready to ship right away!
$25 at Chewy
Home subscription boxes and gift cards
Enjoy flowers
A monthly flower subscription is a sweet way to start the new year. Enjoy Flowers ships fresh bouquets of hand-cut flowers from our eco-friendly farms in Colombia. Prices start at $65 for a one-month gift.
$65 at Enjoy Flowers
hygge box
Committed to the Danish art of comfort, Hygge Box delivers cosy, soothing feel-good items such as candles, chocolates, pancake mixes, lavender sachets, incense sticks and even home decoration products such as vases to your door. Choose a standard gift subscription for $54 from one month to one year for $576. Deluxe boxes are also available for a few dollars more per month.
$54 at Hygge Box
pottery
What better way to spend the winter than dressing up the house you nest in? A Pottery Barn gift card, available in values from $25 to $500, is ideal for moms who love to decorate or just want to refresh their home’s basics.
$25 at Pottery Barn
Williams Sonoma
From KitchenAid to Cuisinart to Le Creuset, all your favorite brands for the kitchen and beyond can be found in this homewares haven, complete with the iconic pineapple logo. A Williams Sonoma gift card — ranging in value from $25 to $500 — will be a warm welcome in any home. You can even gift Williams Sonoma Virtual Events.
$25 at Williams Sonoma
Brooklinen
Who can say no to new bedding? And even if mum doesn’t need a duvet or fancy new linens, she’ll love the brand’s luxe loungewear. Virtual gift cards are available in amounts ranging from $50 to $500.
$50 at Brooklinen
western elm
From linens to furniture to mirrors to rugs, modern decor doesn’t get much better than West Elm. The leading retailer offers e-gift cards ranging from $25 to $500.
$25 at West Elm
Shop Anywhere gift card
If mom’s shopping is difficult and you want to give her a gift she’s sure to appreciate, this is a gift card she can use to buy whatever her heart desires.
Visas
You will receive these virtual gift accounts 15 minutes after ordering, so you can order one on Sunday morning. You can also add a message, play around with the design and choose an amount between $10 and $250.
$10 at Visa
Originally published May 13, 2023 at 4:41 p.m