Cool Hunting
MerriMail is a creative subscription service that delivers themed surprise gifts four times a year. For Cool Hunting readers, we have their third and latest edition to give away. See below for instructions.
While there are many other gift-of-the-month clubs and print subscriptions, Merrimail is one of the few combining the two. Each issue is a unique gift accompanied by a newsletter that explains the theme of the issue. Highlighting various concepts and ideas related to the theme, provides insight, background and reason for the particular gift item. Another key difference setting MerriMail apart from the usual ad-heavy subscription based services, the quarterly gift program is entirely subscription-driven, leaving you to enjoy the colorful packaging and seasonal treat unfettered by promotions.
The theme of the Spring 2007 issue (now shipping) is "Nature's Bounty." A perfect Mother's Day gift, a year subscription is $88 here. Previous individual issues are also available to view and purchase from MerriMail. Or to try your hand at winning, follow the contact link at the bottom of the page, select "Merrimail Giveaway" from the pull-down menu and send us a message before this Wednesday, 11 April 2007, 11:59pm EST. We'll chose a winner at random from the submissions.
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