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Today we caught up with Tanya Fish, teacher and founder of children's subscription box - Octopus Learning. Aimed at supporting the development of pre-school and reception aged kids from the age of 2+, this monthly learning box includes a super selection of activity cards and helpful information for parents looking to inspire learning at home.

If there’s any excuse to celebrate good times, we’ll take it! From cold craft beers to fabulous French wines, there’s an alcohol subscription box here at uOpen to satisfy the connoisseurs, the party throwers, the pub goers and those who simply like to kick back and relax with the tipple of their choice.

Carefully curated by home bar experts - MicroBarBox - the Gin Fizz & Prosecco one-off box is jam-packed with a cracking selection of premium gin and prosecco to get you mixing up four fabulous sparkling cocktails from the comfort of your own home! This week, client development manager and cocktail fiend, Ali, reviews this bubbly box for us.

This week we spoke with Donna Hay, the founder of women's non-fiction book subscription box - WILDWOMAN. The first of its kind in the UK, the WILDWOMAN book club subscription is tailored towards self-care and wellbeing, and is designed to empower women every month through an inspiring non-fiction book and four self-care goodies!

He might be simple or he might be stylish, he might be sporty or even a tad geeky, whatever his quirk or interest, here at uOpen we know exactly what will rock his world with our epic selection of subscription boxes for men.

The Nectar & Bumble subscription box is filled with gorgeous bee-themed goodies for subscribers to enjoy every month. Products range from stationary, candles, beauty products and even edible treats! This week, client services manager, Ruth, reviews this bee-utiful box for us.

Curated by Korean skincare experts - Luckyface, is a one-off beauty box bursting with Korean beauty samples, and four luxurious face sheets like you’ve never tried before. This week, digital marketing executive and beauty lover, Jennie, shares her experience with this innovative skincare subscription.

This week we caught up with Erika Stein, CEO of spicy food and hot sauce subscription club - Flaming Licks. This fiery subscription box delivers an epic monthly selection of flaming hot sauces, condiments, spicy snacks and collectable recipe cards, making it the ultimate box for chilli fanatics.

The Soakbox Bath Bomb Box is a monthly subscription box of dazzling handmade bath bombs. Each month subscribers look forward to a selection of 6 full-sized, vegan-friendly, cruelty-free, SLS-free and Paraben-free bath bombs and bath products. This week, our content and social editor, Ciara, shares her thoughts on this soapy delight!

Santa Claus is coming to town and there’s much to get done before a new year rolls around. So if you’re stuck on what to get your mum, your sister, your wife or your girlfriend, then consider this guide and get ready to seriously impress!

Today we had the pleasure of speaking with Celian Ravel d'Estienne, CEO and co-founder of French wine subscription box - Your Sommelier. This popular subscription box delivers three bottles of fine French wine to your doorstep every month - including white, red and rose so that subscribers can enjoy the very best bottles from France's famous vineyards.

Today we caught up with Kat Trenouth, marketing manager at Pasta Evangelists - the fabulous food subscription box for pasta lovers! Whether it's Spaghetti, tortellini, gnocchi or penne, the passionate team at Pasta Evangelists deliver fresh, artisanal pasta, sauces and garnishes of Italian quality to homes across the UK - an authentic taste of Italy from the comfort of your own home.