What's the Deal: Save money with subscription boxes

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Subscription boxes have become a big retail trend where you get a curated box of fun things to try delivered right to your door.

And while some are for novelty, others are about necessity and if you choose those services wisely, you could save yourself money.

Paige Wolf is the author of "Spit That Out." She's all about being green and saving it too. She says these practical boxed subscription services save you time, gas and cash.

"These are basic necessities that you can get cheaper and more conveniently, right at your door," said Paige.

And it doesn't get more basic than toilet paper.

Bamboo Loo is sustainable and also reduces your carbon footprint because you don't have to drive to the store and lug it home.

"You get a huge case and it comes down to 80 cents a roll right to your door," said Paige. "I used to spend an hour and a half to do a grocery shop and now I can get the things I need right to my door."

Lil' Ponderosa Beef in Carlisle, Cumberland County ships sustainable, grass fed beef. You just choose the cuts and the frequency.

"And I know what I am getting, it comes straight from the ranch, the farmer, the butcher straight to my door," said Paige.

For women through all stages of life, Penn fertility nurse Suzie Welsh created the Binto Box. Everything from vitamins to probiotics to fertility support is tailored to you and delivered to you.

And finally, the guilty pleasure box.

Winc saves you a trip to the liquor store by tailoring each box of wine to your taste

"The great thing is if you live in Pennsylvania, we didn't used to be able to have wine delivered to our homes. This is a fairly recent thing in the past few months. so take advantage it," said Paige.

And you can get just about everything as part of this subscribe and save model, from clothes to razors to cleaning supplies. Do the math and save money.

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