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What Is A Subscription Box?

The idea of subscription boxes is becoming more popular, particularly because it can be applied to many industries. Customers love subscription boxes for several reasons, including the anticipation of waiting for a product they love to come with the mail every month. What kind of subscription boxes are there? Well, there’s probably a subscription box for every interest or product that you can call to mind. Some come from niche manufacturers catering for specific interests, but larger retailers are also jumping into the market with their store subscription boxes for gifting purposes. In this article, learn about what the best subscription boxes have and what you can get/do. In addition, if you’re asking yourself, “What is the best subscription box?” you’ll find your answer in the coming sections. Finally, we’ll highlight Baketivity baking subscription boxes for family and kids. Enjoy reading!There isn’t a single definition for what a subscription box is. The simplest way to define a subscription box is a monthly delivery of something/things that you like according to a specific interest. The common traits of all subscription boxes is that they should be: Physical deliveries – they often come at a specific time of the month with your mail Recurring subscriptions – they should be delivered regularly, often monthly As mentioned, you can find monthly subscription boxes for kids and adults alike. The most popular subscription boxes today deliver ready food or cooking and baking materials, but that is not the only thing you can order. You can get a subscription for kids to get toys and crafts, fun science projects and other DIY or STEM projects, cooking and baking, art activities, among many others.Some of the upsides to getting subscription boxes for the family include:The anticipation of getting a subscription box that often contains one or more mystery items adds to the joy of the experience. Kids enjoy getting surprises, and you can use subscription boxes as rewards for good behavior or gifts for special occasions.Discovery-based subscriptions are complete mysteries – you don’t know what’s in the box, but you can’t wait to open it, because you know you’ll love it.A subscription box comes with everything/almost everything you need for a successful activity, eliminating the hassle of putting things together.AOften, getting a subscription becomes cheaper than ordering a product from month to month. The longer your subscription, the more the savings you make per box. Additionally, the retail value of separate products in the subscription box exceeds the total cost, so you save twice!Getting a subscription box delivered to your doorstep every month increases convenience. You don’t have to go searching and you don’t even have to keep making orders or paying shipping costs. One payment and order for your subscription period.The satisfaction of getting a subscription box surpasses the sum of what it contains. The best subscription boxes don’t necessarily have the best products or activities – it’s about providing unique value and a unique experience for the customers.Baking is a fun activity for children and adults alike, and it is an excellent way to introduce children to the kitchen. A baking subscription box for kids is an excellent way to teach young kids how to bake because it takes away some of the work involved. You can therefore easily teach children about baking in a language they understand. With every kid’s baking box, you’ll get an activity kit, and fun activities and games for the children to keep them occupied while they are waiting. Some of these games can also be used and reused for normal playtime. They can keep your children engaged for hours. Using a kid cooking subscription box increases the enjoyment of the baking process and provides various avenues for the child to learn.You can get your subscription boxes for three periods, which are:

You sign up to pay $32.95 every month, saving $24 every year without the large initial cost. You can cancel or pause at any time you want

Pay $92.85 total translating to $30.95 per month, and save $48 every year

Pay $175.00 total which is $29.17 per month, and save $69.36 every year

Pay $311.40 total which is $25.95 per month, and save a whopping $108 every year!

The longer your subscription, the greater the savings you’ll make, and you won’t have to worry about how to keep your kids entertained (some of the time, at least!). You can cancel, pause, renew, or upgrade your subscription any time you want. You can also sign up for a subscription box and gift your loved ones with these subscription boxes for special holidays like birthdays, Christmas, or Thanksgiving.Each baking subscription for kids includes:
  • Pre-measured ingredients to ensure you get the quantities just right for easy baking
  • Recipe book with kid-friendly, step-by-step instructions and illustrations for the kids to understand
  • List of wet ingredients and quantities for easy buying
  • List of all the baking tools and utensils needed for baking the treats
  • Activity sheet with colorful lessons to keep the child learning and occupied
  • An apron and chef hat for your little baking assistant
All baking kits come with ingredients already measured out should you want to entrust your older children to bake without supervision. Children from nine years and older can use the kits to bake with minimal supervision, although we recommend having an adult in the vicinity for safety reasons. In addition, the activity sheet includes educational games for kids, which they can play while waiting for their treats to be ready. These educational activities will help you get the most out of your baking sessions, and you can also use them when they’re playing throughout the month. Complement your at-home learning and other activities with our easy baking subscription boxes.Our subscription boxes offer delicious baking treats for both boys and girls aged 3-12 years, who will have the most fun with all the parts of the baking kits. The schedule for baking treats is as follows:
  • January – Chocolate Chunks
  • February – Cinnamon Buns
  • March – Granola Bars
  • April – Bug Cupcakes
  • May – Flower Blossoms
  • June – Pudding Pie Towers
  • July – Cake Pops
  • August – Funfetti Muffins
  • September – Whoopee Pies
  • October – Emoji Cookies
  • November – Bagels
  • December – Panda Pull-Aparts
All monthly subscriptions include free and fast shipping, so you don’t have to incur shipping costs as you go. Should you have any questions, you can call on our friendly customer service representatives if you need to order, check on your order, pause, cancel or renew your subscription, or for whatever else that you need. Our products are perfectly packed and heat-sealed to prevent any contamination or spillage. All you need to do is get your wet ingredients, and you’re good to go! It’s that simple!Baking should be a fun activity for the whole family to enjoy together. It provides a unique opportunity for children to learn while having fun. Getting a baking kit subscription box is the best way to teach your children without the hassle of finding your own kid-friendly recipes and instructions. Give your child something nice to look forward to every month – you will never regret it!

Frequently asked questions

What do you put in a kids pretzel baking kit?

No recipe card or pre-measured ingredients that are placed inside any of our baking kit call for or include nuts of any kind. But some of these ingredients have been produced in a facility that also processes nuts, soy, sesame seeds, and gluten. So it's very possible that trace amounts of these potential allergens may be found in some of our baking kit ingredients.

Why should I use a pretzel baking kit?

No recipe card or pre-measured ingredients that are placed inside any of our baking kit call for or include nuts of any kind. But some of these ingredients have been produced in a facility that also processes nuts, soy, sesame seeds, and gluten. So it's very possible that trace amounts of these potential allergens may be found in some of our baking kit ingredients.

Are your pretzel baking kits kosher?

No recipe card or pre-measured ingredients that are placed inside any of our baking kit call for or include nuts of any kind. But some of these ingredients have been produced in a facility that also processes nuts, soy, sesame seeds, and gluten. So it's very possible that trace amounts of these potential allergens may be found in some of our baking kit ingredients.

Do your pretzel baking kits include nuts?

No recipe card or pre-measured ingredients that are placed inside any of our baking kit call for or include nuts of any kind. But some of these ingredients have been produced in a facility that also processes nuts, soy, sesame seeds, and gluten. So it's very possible that trace amounts of these potential allergens may be found in some of our baking kit ingredients.

What equipment do I need for a pretzel baking kit?

No recipe card or pre-measured ingredients that are placed inside any of our baking kit call for or include nuts of any kind. But some of these ingredients have been produced in a facility that also processes nuts, soy, sesame seeds, and gluten. So it's very possible that trace amounts of these potential allergens may be found in some of our baking kit ingredients.

Can I send a pretzel baking kit as a gift?

No recipe card or pre-measured ingredients that are placed inside any of our baking kit call for or include nuts of any kind. But some of these ingredients have been produced in a facility that also processes nuts, soy, sesame seeds, and gluten. So it's very possible that trace amounts of these potential allergens may be found in some of our baking kit ingredients.

What age should a child start cooking?

No recipe card or pre-measured ingredients that are placed inside any of our baking kit call for or include nuts of any kind. But some of these ingredients have been produced in a facility that also processes nuts, soy, sesame seeds, and gluten. So it's very possible that trace amounts of these potential allergens may be found in some of our baking kit ingredients.

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