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Suggestions for subscription presents please.

(33 Posts)
kittylester Thu 09-Sept-21 09:02:24

DS1 is 50 soon (I know I don't look old enough!!!) and we are trying to think of a subscription present for him.

To date we have done (or he has had from other people) cacti, meals, whisky, online comedy, coffee and socks confusedto name a few.

He is physically disabled so physical things are out, although he has been in a helicopter, an escape room and that wind tunnel thingy.

He was an English teacher and loves modern music.

Please help! Thank you!

Smileless2012 Sat 11-Sept-21 14:08:58

There are various schemes to adopt an animal which provide monthly news letters, photographs etc. A gift like this benefits the recipient and a good cause.

Hedgehog2908 Sat 11-Sept-21 15:49:54

Stirrd is a fudge/chocolate subscription. Delivered in letter box size parcels monthly or whenever. Handmade in Yorkshire and delicious

notgoneyet Sat 11-Sept-21 16:40:19

As an ex- English teacher maybe he'd like this:
www.allsubscriptionboxes.co.uk/bookishly/
The blurb says: "Perfect for fans of classic literature, Bookishly Book Crate is a bi-monthly subscription box that has a different theme each time. Each box includes a special Bookishly edition of a book and seven other themed items."
And I think it starts at £35

mrsba Sun 12-Sept-21 08:58:58

I have been bought a subscription for a magazine called Ethical Consumer. As well as being absolutely fascinating it's helping me make better choices with things I buy.

Kate54 Sun 12-Sept-21 09:14:06

I was being told just last night about a gift which involves regular e-mails being sent to the recipient which asks a question about the, sometimes trivial , sometimes not. E.g who did you go to your prom with ? (This was bought by a relative in Canada). The answers (as short or as long as you like) are then edited and formed into a book which is then presented at the end of the year. Could be a nice project!

Kate54 Sun 12-Sept-21 09:14:49

Unfortunately I don’t know what it’s called but will try to find out!

FannyCornforth Sun 12-Sept-21 09:52:01

That sounds really interesting Kate, I look forward to your update smile