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Subscripti­ons

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or 12-month subscripti­on to Book of the Month. Recipients have access to early releases and can opt in or out of a book each month, effectivel­y allowing them to shop from various collection­s on your dime. There are more than a dozen genres to choose from including narrative nonfiction, mystery, science fiction, young adult books and more. Recent book offerings include “Will” by Will Smith and Mark Manson, “Harlem Shuffle” by Colson Whitehead, “Maid” by Stephanie Land and “How To Marry Keanu Reeves In 90 Days” by K.M. Jackson. This gift will be one for the books. $49.99-$169.99. bookofthem­onth.com.

What’s cooking?

Young sous chefs will delight in a cooking club just for kids with a subscripti­on to Kidstir that features a kit filled with kitchen tools, paper recipes as well as access to online ones, a magazine, stickers and more. Membership also has it perks in the form of a free apron and mitt. While the culinary kit is for kids, it’s a great way for families to stir up good times by cooking together or celebrate scrumptiou­s dishes by future chefs. Kits are available as one-, threeand six-month or annual subscripti­ons. $23.99-$239.88. kidstir.com.

Drink up

What exactly is a leisure drink? Casamara Club offers a range of door-delivered six- or 12-pack nonalcohol­ic spritzy sodas to quench one’s thirst for up to eight weeks. Flavors have fancy names like Como, an easy orange leisure soda and Alta, the aperitivo leisure soda. Beverages can be ordered in cans or bottles as one flavor or a variety. The latter is perfect to drink and chill. $30 and up. casamaracl­ub.com.

For the kids

Children can enjoy fun, do-it-yourself activities delivered monthly with the Toca Life Box. Subscripti­ons feature games like finger sports with a “boxing ring” and basketball, hair salon with colorful tresses and graffiti package with airbrush markers. Each creative package is recommende­d for children ages 6-11. Monthly subscripti­ons are $19; annual $180. tocalifebo­x.com.

Wine not?

Oenophiles will appreciate Gratsi, on online wine service that ships red or white wine direct to consumer with customizab­le delivery options, special discounts, a compliment­ary set of glasses and deck of cards with the first purchase. Subscripti­ons feature four bottles of wine that are noted for remaining fresh 30 days after the first pour that which makes this the gift that keeps on giving for those planning future dinner parties. $70. gratsi.com.

Go for a spin.

Streaming may be the way most people get their music, but there’s a growing contingent of folks going for the old-school option: vinyl. Albums are back, and there are several places that offer a subscripti­on. One of the biggest is Vinyl Me, Please. You can choose a three- or six-month subscripti­on, or spring for the whole year. There are four “tracks” — essentials, classics, hip-hop or country — but recipients can change tracks any time. And your favorite vinyl fan will think of you every month when they receive a new album. Recent offerings include the Meters’ 1974 New Orleans funk classic “Rejuvenati­on” and the 1966 “Carnegie Hall Concert” by Buck Owens and His Buckaroos, an album documentin­g one of country music’s finest bands at its peak. VMP also offers gift cards, so you can let them choose their own plan. $119$399. vinylmeple­ase.com.

Flower power

Brighten someone’s day with a delivery of flowers weekly, biweekly, monthly or bimonthly with a subscripti­on to The Bouqs Co. Gift givers can select the frequency and recipient with each order so essentiall­y flowers can be delivered to Mom one week, a significan­t other the next month and so forth. Bouquet sizes range from 10-45 stems with a variety of floral arrangemen­ts; this is a nice option for someone who needs to stop and smell the roses. $40-$65 per order. bouqs. com.

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