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14 Thoughtful Subscription Boxes Under $50 to Gift This Mother’s Day

For green thumbs, artists, beauty lovers, and more.

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Real Simple / Madison Woiten

Although we still have a few weeks before Mother's Day arrives on Sunday, May 12, it will be here before you know it. Like many other holidays, picking out the perfect gift, ideally one that reflects the recipient's style and interests, can be a daunting task. The last thing you want to do is rush to settle on a present for Mom. Instead, opt for a gift that keeps on giving.

What's more convenient than a box of goodies arriving right on her doorstep, or even better, delivered to her every month? Whether your mama is constantly revamping her self-care routine or interested in crafting, we found 14 subscription boxes that will delight her with unique offerings catered to a variety of interests.

14 Subscription Box Mother’s Day Gifts

TheraBox Pamper Party Box

My TheraBox "Mystery" TheraBox

My TheraBox

There's no such thing as too much self-care, and TheraBox's current Pamper Party box is stuffed with treats to help her embrace some me time. Think of it as an adorable monthly care package for adults that will give your mother seven to eight full-sized products worth up to a total of $200 every month. A one-time box costs $40, but you can pay a yearly subscription at $35 a box upfront. This month's sneak peek shows that Mom can expect a K-beauty eye cream from Nuria, Cardea Auset's calming mood mist, a cheery sugar scrub that smells like macaroons from Aminnah, and a soothing hand and body wash from Cuccio Somatology.

Succulents Box Subscription Box

Succulents Box, 1 Succulent Month Subscription Boxes

Amazon

Unleash Mom's green thumb with a monthly live succulent plant you buy right on Amazon. There are options to order multiple succulent plants, up to four, complete with clay pots, at different price points, but your first initial box with one succulent is just $9 for your first month. The starter kit includes a sustainably grown plant in a standard pot, an identification card for the plant, and care instructions to make it hassle-free for those just getting started on their greenery journey.

Ipsy Glam Bag

Ipsy Box

Ipsy

The original beauty subscription box is usually a welcome option. The traditional Glam Bag promises five deluxe-sized samples chosen based on a beauty quiz for $14 monthly and is worth up to $70. However, Ipsy also offers other options, like the BoxyCharm Box, which starts at $30. This beauty subscription provides five full-sized beauty products with up to a $200 value. Then there's the quarterly Icon Box, containing eight full-sized products with a value of up to $350 total for $60. And unlike the other options, you're able to choose three of those products yourself.

Red Velvet NYC Baking Fun Kit

Cratejoy Baking fun! by Red Velvet NYC

Cratejoy

Set your mama up for a gourmet baking experience you can all enjoy with an easy-to-use subscription box from Red Velvet NYC. It could even be a nice hobby you both can share. Every box includes two different baking kits with pre-measured ingredients and a comprehensive recipe card that also provides unique techniques and tricks you can use during your baking session. Past boxes have included fun and delicious treats like crinkle cookies and s'mores-inspired cupcakes.

Haven't found her perfect subscription box gift yet? Scroll through to discover more options under $50 below, from cocktail kits to wellness planners.

Shaker & Spoon Gaelic Garden Kit

Shaker & Spoon Gaelic Garden Kit

Shaker & Spoon

Atlas Coffee Club Gift Box

Atlas Coffee Club Gift Subscription

Atlas Coffee Club

Blueland The Clean Essentials Kit

Blueland The Clean Essentials

Blueland

​​The Paper Crate Card Making Kit

Cratejoy The Paper Crate Card Making Kit by The Paper Crate

Cratejoy

Silk + Sonder Wellness Planner and Journal

Silk + Sonder Membership

Silk + Sonder

FaceTory 7Lux Box

Facetory Best of Seven Collection

Facetory

Scentbird Fragrance Subscription

SCENTBIRD The Front Row Box

Scentbird

BarkBox Subscription Box

BarkBox Monthly Subscription Box

Amazon

Dermstore BeautyFix Subscription Box

Dermstore BeautyFIX Subscription

Dermstore

Cocotique Beauty & Self-Care Subscription Box

COCOTIQUE Beauty Self-Care Subscription Box

Amazon

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