Whether it’s a handwritten envelope or a box full of surprises, there is something incredibly exciting about receiving something in the mail, especially from a child’s eyes. In this digital era where so many things aret instantaneous, it’s also nice to be able to teach our children that there are things worth waiting for. Bring your child the excitement that comes with receiving something in the mail with one of these four unique subscription services. Whether it’s for a birthday or a holiday, they make a special and educational gift idea that are sure to spark your child’s imagination and love of learning!
Petit Mail
Designed by mom and creative entrepreneur Alison Butler, Petit Mail sparks young children’s imagination and encourages creative play. Each month your child receives a letter in the mail and reads about the adventures of Oliver and Olivia. The letters are designed for young children and are packaged in fun, bright envelopes featuring stamps, embossing & tape. Some months, the letters will also include little extras, like stickers & other goodies. These kits are available in the U.S., Canada, and Internationally.
Ideal age: 3+ (preschooler)
Available Subscriptions: 3, 6, 12
Price: $13.50-$54.00 (U.S. & Canada)
Kids’ Candor
This bilingual Spanish-English kits encourages dual-language learning for infants through preschoolers. Each kit comes with games and activities, an original music cd, books, toys, and guide cards. Everything is in both English and Spanish. Kids’ Candor kits are available in different themes, such as travel, counting, feelings, and colors.
Ideal age: 0-5
Available Subscriptions: Monthly
Price: $25.00-$45.00
Read the full review of Kids’ Candor
Green Kid Crafts
Green Kid Crafts is an eco-friendly “arts, crafts, and STEM science activities that spark creativity, build confidence, and cultivate respect and love for the environment” (as described on their website). It was founded by a mom and environmental scientist with learning, creativity, and sustainability in mind. Each themed box includes eco-friendly art materials and 5-8 STEAM projects around topics such as space, music, and volcanoes. They give back by donating to environmental charities, a partnership to Boys and Girls Club, and mentoring women entrepreneurs.
Ideal age: 3-8
Available Subscriptions: 1, 3, 6, 12
Price: $19.95-$215.40
By the way, now through February 13 you can enter their giveaway for a chance to win a one-year subscription to Green Kid Crafts, as well as $250 Barbara’s Bakery gift card, $50 Dolphins Organics gift card, and $50 Expect Naturals Boutique Gift Card!
Junior Explorers
Junior Explorers sends you on an adventure each month with characters Kia & Kyle to learn about wildlife and nature to better understand our planet. Each kit includes both tangible items as well as sends them on a virtual adventure to a new ecosystem to learn about the animals that live there. As they explain on their website, “We believe in teaching kids about wildlife and nature so that they will spread their love for our planet and its species to their friends and live mindfully, understanding the challenges facing our environment and the actions they can take to help!” Junior Explorers also donate a portion of its proceeds to conservation projects.
Ideal age: 5-12
Available Subscriptions: 1, 3, 6, 12
Price: $19.00-$185.00
For the month of February, save $10 and receive a free eco-calendar.
Which kids’ subscription service would you choose?
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I totally keep hearing about Junior Explorers and keep meaning to look into for my girls. Thanks for the reminder here 🙂
It looks like so much fun! If Eve were old I would totally consider it.
My kids love getting magazines.. we get highlights and the lego junior magazine and the kids always get so excited!
I used to get Highlights! Great magazine 🙂 And getting magazines in the mail is definitely a lot of fun for all ages!
Oh these are great! I’ve never heard of any of them. I’m definitely going to check them out!
I hope you find something you lie, Sue!
These look so awesome. I have always wanted to try one for my daughter.
I definitely want to try some of these for my daughter 🙂
These are awesome! My daughter keeps asking for Stitch Fix, I’ve heard mix reviews on that subscription.
XOXO
I haven’t tried any clothing subscriptions. My friend, Lauren, at Working Mom Magic, actually just wrote a post about making the most of Stitch Fix: http://www.workingmommagic.com/2016/02/5-tips-to-get-perfect-stitch-fix.html
I’d choose Green Kids Crafts if it’s available in Canada!
Good news, it’s available in Canada!
These are cute! I’ve really jumped on the subscription boxes lately for myself, and my daughter has a monthly kids’ magazine subscription. These are great ideas! Pinning so I can reference when I want more subscriptions 🙂
I just got my first subscription box (green products) for myself and for my husband (Love with Food). It’s fun to see what surprises you get!
Love these! I’m excited to get one once Soph’s 3! Right now she gets Ranger Rick Jr in the mail so that’s a special monthly treat.
That sounds like fun! I think it’s so exciting for our kids to get snail mail.
Ah, they all seem awesome! We get Avery and Austin right now and it’s super fun. There are ways to make valentines right now and that’s just in time for us.
I have not heard of Avery & Austin, I’ll have to check them out!
I love these ideas! Oliver and Olivia my daughter would really enjoy! I wish the Kids Candor came in French, because I would order it in a heart beat. We are bilingual in French and English, but our kids need encouragement for the former. Love all of these!
Alison Butler of Petit Mail (Oliver + Olivia) is actually Canadian!
Maybe one day Kids’ Candor will expand to other languages, like French 🙂
I wish these had been around when my kids were smaller! What great options. The only subscription service we get is Gwen’s Ipsy box, which she loves. You have a few years before you have to deal with that…
Haha, I bet! I’m wondering if subscription services will still be all the rage when Eve is old enough to want them 😉
All of these ideas are just darling! I love the junior explorers one… my oldest would be all.over.it!
They are such cute ideas. People are so creative 🙂