Subscription boxes are all the rage these days. They are a lot of fun to buy since they arrive every month and their arrival is met with the same kind of joy you have on Christmas Day when you go to open your presents under the tree. When you find one that is something you are interested in it is a lot of fun to see what is coming next.
The great thing is that there is one for every type of interest you could have. There are even subscriptions for bacon boxes so you get an assortment of different kinds of bacon right to your door on a monthly basis. When you have a family, you can also find some that are ideal for kids and adults alike. In this article, we will go over some of the best types of subscription boxes you can order for your family.
1 – Science experiments
There is a shortage of STEM workers in many fields these days so it is important to inspire kids to be the next generation that fills these positions later on. One of the best ways to do this when they are young is to do some fun and exciting science experiments at home. Rather than have to research new ones to do on a regular basis, you can order one of several monthly science kits for kids. This gives them a new experiment to look forward to every month.
They are usually designed with different ages in mind so if your kids are anywhere between five and twelve years old then they will receive a kit with age-appropriate experiments. The best part about it is that you don’t have to be the one to figure out how it works and what the lesson to learn from it is. There is usually a whole host of information in these boxes so your kids can learn as much as possible from the experiments.
2 – Arts and crafts
There is a lot of pressure put on parents to do a lot of creative activities with their children. Although these activities are fun to do and help your children learn, they are also time-consuming. Finding the right craft idea for your child and then collecting the materials needed to do it can take a lot of time out of your busy day. What generally happens is that these things are put off and they happen too infrequently.
The best part about having an arts and crafts box come to your door every month is that they have everything you need to do some crafting projects with your kids. It is easier than ever to get involved since you have all the instructions right there and all the material that you need.
The kids love doing the projects and especially love having their parents there to do them together.
3 – Garden boxes
Teaching kids where their food comes from is one of the most important things we can teach them these days. It sets them up to live a healthier lifestyle and be more mindful about the things that they eat. The best way to teach that lesson is to get them gardening.
Having a garden box arrive every month with seeds and gardening tools is a great way to get them out digging around in the dirt. They take delight in watching their plants sprout and then are more likely to eat what they grow. Each month they will get a seed packet with seeds that are meant to be grown in whatever season it is when they arrive. They usually have a small greenhouse box where the seeds can be planted and put on a windowsill or outdoors.
4 – Cooking
Another fantastic way to set up healthy habits for life is to cook with your kids. Teaching them to cook gives them the tools to make good choices when it comes to nutrition as well as being self-sufficient. It isn’t easy to include kids in the cooking routine when you don’t have much time to cook as it is. Busy schedules often mean that cooking dinner is usually something thrown together.
That’s why meal prep boxes are great for the whole family. You get a box with ready-to-cook meals with all the ingredients included. This way you don’t even have to bother going shopping. The kids love the excitement of the box arriving and then participating in cooking the recipe.
