Subscription Boxes Your Teen Will Love
I don’t know about you but I love subscription boxes. If I had more money I know we’d be in trouble, ha!
What’s not to love? A box in the mail filled with surprises with your name on it.
As a working mom who also homeschools, subscription boxes save me so much time!
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Why Subscription Boxes Work For Teens
Teenagers are known to be hard to shop for. You just never know when their interest in something is going to do a 180 and you are left in the dust to figure out what just happened.
I have your “not so normal” teens which can make buying gifts for them even more of a challenge.
This is where subscription boxes come in to play. Every month they get something new delivered to the door with their name on it.
Many can be canceled at any time so if your sneaky kids do a 180 you can be prepared. Keep reading to grab FREE gift-giving planning sheets!
By the way, I shared a whole wish list of gift ideas for your (not so normal) teen here so be sure to check them out for more ideas. After you read this one of course!
8 Subscription Boxes for Teens:
As a busy mom, I love anything that saves me time. Since I was busy researching, I thought I’d create a subscription box list for you.
Most of these we have experience with, and the others are on my wish list.
If you have tried any of these out, please leave me a comment below and let me know what you and your kids thought.
You’ll find I’ve linked to any resources and reviews I have to help you get all the information you need before buying.
1. Science Expeditions from Little Passports:
Perfect for teens who like to build, learn, discover in science. Give your kids the world!
The best kids’ gifts inspire the imagination and keep kids interested and engaged. That’s exactly what you get with Little Passports monthly subscriptions!
They have the perfect gift for all ages.
I am including this information because I get asked all the time which box is best for which age group:
• World Edition: Ages 6-10, explore a new country each month with souvenirs and hands-on activities
• Early Explorers: Ages 3-5, discover a new world theme each month, like Oceans, Music & Dinosaurs
• Science Expeditions: Ages 9 and up, reveal mysteries of the world through science experiments & activities
• USA Edition: Ages 7-12, learn about two new states each month, with activity-packed State Journals
You can shop for all their products here. I can only recommend the Science Expeditions as that is the only one we’ve tried.
You’ll find our written thoughts on this box along with the unboxing videos of all the boxes we have received here: Science Expeditions.
2. Green Kids Crafts
STEM and STEAM learning for kids ages 3-10+ 4-6 screen-free, hands-on projects per box!
- Each Green Kid Crafts box contains 4-6 activities
- Green Kid Crafts is a green and sustainable business
- 2 different options depending on the age of your kids
3. Steve Spangler Subscription Box:
This box has been recommended to me as the “best box out there” among homeschool moms. We have done a few experiments from the site. Perfect for ages 7-14.
In fact, we are testing the STEM Lab Deluxe Box this month. You can see our unboxing video and read more about the 3 different options they offer for you and your family.
Steve Spangler Science Shape Gel Deluxe Kit – Hands-On Science Kit for Kids to Learn About Polymers, DIY Slime Kit for Classroom and Home Learning – STEM Activity for Ages 6+
Steve Spangler’s Mind-Blowing Science Experiments for Kids and Their Families: 40+ exciting STEM projects you can do together (Steve Spangler Science Experiments for Kids)Steve Spangler Science String Slime Deluxe Kit, Includes Pink, Blue, Yellow & Clear (3.4 oz. Each) – DIY Slime Science Experiment Kit for Kids, Learn/Teach Science of Polymers, Exciting STEM ActivitySteve Spangler’s Super-Cool Science Experiments for Kids: 50 mind-blowing STEM projects you can do at home (Steve Spangler Science Experiments for Kids)
A membership to SPANGLER SCIENCE CLUB is the perfect way to prepare your child for a future STEM-based career with hands-on science experiments and design challenges that teach children how to think like scientists.
Each month you’ll receive a box filled with the science tools and resources needed to explore real-world STEM (an integration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) activities.
⇒Shop all their products, including individual products, through Amazon.
Not sure if this is the right box for your family? Click here to read a side by side comparison of Steve Spangler Box vs. Little Passports Science Expeditions.
4. KiwiCo Crate
Kiwico provides subscription boxes for innovators. Including hands-on science and art projects delivered for ages 0-16+.
40% Off Your First Month of KiwiCo with code SPRING40
How it works:
- Pick a Line. They offer projects for every age and interest!
- Delivered Monthly. Choose your plan and the first crate ships in 2 days. Pause or cancel anytime.
- Serious Fun! The science and art projects inspire kids to become creative problem solvers.
40% Off Your First Month of KiwiCo with code SPRING40
5. The Changemaker Series By Rock By Rock
Unboxing RockbyRock subscription box for kids!
This is a brand new subscription box for me. I love subscription boxes as a great way to connect with your kids!
Learn about the change maker series and what’s inside our box. Visit www.rockbyrock.com for more information and get your own box.
Have fun outside the “school hours” that is intentional, fun and impactful. In the parent email, you get a video to help you get started, which I watched.
This email includes: ▶️ A heads up on the focus of the box, projects you can do, and questions to ask. Everything is done for you.
4 tips for getting started:
- ⭐read the mission map and watch the video to get a great foundation laid.
- ⭐Follow the gameboard footprints
- ⭐Take your time, spread it out as needed
- ⭐Partner up, take the time to connect with your kids!
- ⭐BONUS: My personal tip: add food!! Try to make a snack or cookies related to the box. My kids always go for food.
Don’t forget to check out RockbyRock to learn more about their subscription box for kids!
Food Subscription Boxes:
I had to include two boxes I am currently deciding between because:
- Teens are always hungry and
- Its food in a box!
6. Nature Box:
With Nature Box, you can choose Gluten-Free or Non-GMO along with low sugar etc. Oh, and this was interesting, they say, “We’ll credit you for snacks you don’t like.” Hmm, taste testing anyone?
“Eat well. Live better.
Discover delicious snacks made with high-quality, simple ingredients. “- Naturebox.com
They currently ship to all US states, protectorates and territories, Canada, and APO/FPO military addresses!
Please note that there is a $4.95 USD charge for shipping to addresses outside the contiguous US (Hawaii, Alaska, US Territories, Canada, and Military Addresses) Double check at checkout in case this has changed.
Click here to shop all their snacks. Oh and come back and tell me what you thought. 😉
7. UrthBox
From crunchy, to chewy, to chocolaty, in every box you’ll discover fresh new goodies
perfect for home, the office or on-the-go.
UrthBox includes:
- Classic, vegan, gluten-free and keto boxes
- Discover new snacks monthly
- Healthy, natural and GMO-free
- Savory and sweet snacks/beverages
Get 25% Off on any box with 3, 6 or 12 month pre paid plans or gift cards with coupon code HOLIDAY24
Subscription Boxes Your Teen Will Love
There you have my top picks for subscription boxes your teen will love.
I love learning subscription boxes for busy moms as everything you want or need is in the box.
As for the food subscription boxes I think getting to test out new foods is just so much fun plus no more hunting for great snacks!
All of these make great gifts for picky teens 😉
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