In the past few years, small businesses have experienced difficult development. Therefore, during this holiday season, please support a small subscription box company based in Texas.
The subscription box is a constant gift, and every month you will receive a box of selected goodies tailored to specific interests. These eight allow you to choose how long you want your subscription to last. From seafood to dog food, everyone on your list can find something suitable.
A box from Groomers Seafood
The monthly subscription box contains 6 to 9 ounces of quick-frozen vacuum-sealed fish, which can be wild-caught or responsibly farmed. Choose from three plans with 8, 16, or 32 plans, starting at $76 to $85 per month.
This month’s catch starts at US$80 and contains two types of fish-red snapper and Atlantic salmon in the December box. The Salmon Lovers package includes heart-healthy king salmon, starting at $80. Texas Trio Shrimp Buns include 2-pound jumbo, jumbo, and boiled wild Texas Gulf shrimps, and the price is US$85. The Build-a-Box plan allows you to choose from more than 20 kinds of seafood, starting at $76.
Part of every item purchased from the San Antonio-based seafood company is used in efforts to remove plastic from the ocean.
groomerseafood.com/subscription-box, 210-377-0951.
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A box from MTX Beef Co..
Every month, the Top Hand Beef Box contains grass-fed grain beef raised in Hill Country, which is vacuum packaged and transported on dry ice. Each month’s box contains ground beef, high-quality steaks (such as ribeye, T-bone or strip steaks), and selected special cuts such as fajitas, Denver steaks or roasts.
This ranch in Mason offers boxes containing 8, 14 or 18 pounds of meat, priced at $99, $169, and $199, respectively.
A box in my carton
For the paper lovers on your list, this subscription will send a box of personalized stationery and paper products according to the theme every month, such as Thanksgiving in November, disco roller skating in August, and tropical atmosphere in July.
This Jonestown-based company provides a $15 mini box that includes three notepads, a desk calendar, and a monthly magazine about the holidays of the month, as well as a $30 big box with everything in the mini version, and A selection of greeting cards and other postcards, diaries, stickers, writing utensils, etc.
A box in The Preschool Box
Box from Young + Wild and Friedman
This subscription box is specially designed for children from 3 to 6 years old and helps develop reading and math skills. Each box packaged by the Hutto-based company contains a book and at least 16 craft and educational activities, each of which builds on previous courses and skills.
Prices range from $32.95 a month to $349.95 a year, including an additional graduation box. In addition to common items such as crayons, scissors and glue, the box contains all the materials needed to complete the course of the month.
Part of each purchase is used to purchase school supplies and other necessities for orphans in Uganda.
thepreschoolbox.com, no phone orders.
San Antonio box in a box
Show someone the culture and flavor of Alamo City by choosing from 45 products mainly produced in San Antonio, including salsa, seasonings, chocolate, cosmetics, candles, etc.
The San Antonio company allows you to create your own subscription by choosing a box of five for $50 each, seven for $60, or 10 for $70. The company also provides pre-made theme boxes, such as Christmas, wedding, carnival, etc., starting at $50.
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A box from Simplicity Teas
Each month’s box contains a selection of medicinal loose leaf teas to relieve various health problems such as digestive difficulties, fatigue and insomnia. All teas are organic and approximately 25% are purchased directly from growers.
The Leander-based company offers boxes in two sizes. The small box contains two flavors of tea, can make about 20 cups, and starts at $11 per month. The deluxe version includes four flavors, can make 40 to 45 cups, and starts at $21 per month. New subscribers will receive a free silicone tea maker.
simpleteas.com, no phone orders.
Willie & Roo's box
Each $34 box contains up to six veterinarian-approved dog health and wellness products, all of which are tailored to the size and health of the dog. For example, an anxious dog with an abandonment problem might get a box containing items such as long-term chews and a bottle of herbal relaxation supplements.
San Antonio-based Wille & Roo also sends monthly gifts to humans of dogs, such as personalized headscarves, sticky pads or dog-themed beverage sets.
Box from Young + Wild and Friedman
These monthly boxes contain various toys, such as dynamic sand and sensory dough, designed to promote language development, cognitive development, fine and gross motor skills, problem solving and social interaction.
The Houston subscription service provides a theme pack every month, or you can choose from more than 75 available kits (flamingo pool party, picnic kit, etc.) every month. Prices range from $15 to $39, depending on the quantity of goods selected.
Youngwildandfriedman.com, no phone orders.
A box in my carton
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A box in The Preschool Box
Willie & Roo's box
Richard A. Marini (Richard A. Marini) is a special correspondent for the San Antonio Express. He previously served as an editor and columnist for the newspaper. The Food Journalists Association once awarded him the best food columnist. He is a freelancer in American archaeology, cooking lights, and many other publications. Reader's Digest sent him to Alaska for a week. He is back.