These boxes might just convince kids snail mail’s still cool
We may be living in the digital age, but there’s still something super exciting about getting a package in the mail — especially when you’re a kid. Gifting your child with the “gift that keeps on giving,” i.e., a subscription box that shows up without fail each month, can keep them busy and entertained all year long.
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From craft boxes, to book subscriptions or even ideas for the Lego-obsessed, we have rounded up the best subscription boxes for kids.
KidPik: For the fashionista
Got a girl who loves fashion but hates shopping with mom? Then KidPik is right up your alley. Aimed at girls 4 through 14, the subscription service allows little girls to set up a fashion profile (with help from parents) on their site. Then the KidPik team curates a box of goodies for her and sends it out. Each box typically has about six to seven items (tops, bottoms and accessories) at an average price of $12.50 an item. You don’t pay until you get the box and decide what you want to keep, so you can always send it all back if she’s not a fan. The company also offers a 30 percent discount if you decide to keep all the outfits in the box, and a “basics” line that you can buy from separately to complete her wardrobe. Currently KidPiks can be sent monthly, every three months or twice per season (eight boxes a year).
Kiwi Crate: For the crafty kid
Geared for crafty kids ages 3 through 8, the Kiwi Crate arrives each month full of fun hands-on projects that include science experiments, art projects and build-and-play games. Each crate includes two to three projects based on a different theme each month, such as Space Hero, City Adventure and Around the World. I was sent the Rainforest theme, which included cool crafts like a jumping frog game and a craft in which kids create their own rain stick. These little boxes include everything you need for the craft (even the scissors) as well as a Highlights-esque magazine and other activities to further explore the theme. Kiwi Crate subscriptions start at $17/month and shipping is free. (If you aren’t quite sure if you want to commit, you can purchase individual activity packs on the Kiwi Crate website or at Target stores.)
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