I learned after the fact that the November and December boxes would be at that old price-point but jacked up to bigger sizes, and then the price woudl rise to match the box at $29.99, which, to me, is discouraging. When I subscribed, it was $19.99/month - totally worth it. I'm also going to be trying Blissmo, organic and eco-friendly products that I discovered at San Francisco's Green Fest.Ībout my favorite, Foodzie: I squealed with delight when I opened my November Foodzie box, pictured at right. Of the three, I recommend two: Foodzie (written up below) and Birchbox, which is monthly trial-size cosmetics box.

I ordered three to try in November for the purposes of this list. No matter who you're gifting or the price you want to spend, there will be something just right. Forget fruit: these days, there are options for monthly anything. Subscription commerce: This is the new term for '_ of the month' club.

(Yes, I know that's an advertising slogan created for Apple in 1997. I introduce you to theme adopted for this year's Rox and Roll Gift Guide: Think Different. And while I could show a dear friend that I am mad talented by gifting her with that very special carefully-selected something from her pre-approved Amazon wish list, sometimes I like to go off of the menu and show my appreciation differently. But I do love this season in which I can choose little unique somethings to express my appreciation for family as well as for a family of friends who enrich my life experience every day.

Or maybe, as a woman of faith, it is not lost on me that the Reason for the Season is not somewhere in Housewares, or even in Target at all. I'm not sure if it's because I'm approaching 40 and finally rejecting a culture of consumerism, or if it's because my favorite gifts are those of experiences I'd always rather do something than buy something. I have a confession to make: Generally speaking, I'm shopping-averse.

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