MKUU TREND ALERT - MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES

Christnas is right around the corner and New Year's is following right up the rear. So if you haven't finished all of your holiday shopping then your going to have to scramble through slim pickings to get it all done.

Now it's never a good look to get into a wrestling match with a grandmother for the last hat & scarf set at J. Crew. So to save the hassle and find the right gift for that special person, whether its your mate or your bestie, you might want to consider purchasing a monthly subscription services. In case you have been living on another planet and aren't aware of what this concept is, let me break it down for you. Basically, it's a monhly gift box that caters to specific likes and interests of the person receiving it. Now they come in various genres for men/ women and adults/kids. And they are very affordable. From your best friend that loves beauty products, there's Birchbox or Ipsy, to your favorite auntie that's a reading aficionado, you have Book Riot, and don't forget your sassy niece that loves doing her nails, ther is the Lacquer Cabinet. And the list goes on and on. The prices range from as low as $10 pr/ mth up to whatever you might want to spend. Some of the subscriptions are as short as 3 months, but usually the discount is the highest when you purchase it for the year. I love this concept because I love trying new products as well as it's always a pleasant surprise to receive a package in the mail filled with goodies. So if you are racking your brain trying to figure out which gift to buy - here is your answer right here. (Birchbox.com/ Ipsy.com - Beauty Products, RenttheRunway.com/Unlimited - Fashionista/ Clothes, FairIvy.com - Artisans, ForTheMakers.com - Crafts, Flickerbox.com - Candles, HealthySurprise.com- Healthy Snacks, and Glassful.com - Wine)....