Happily (formerly Datebox)

Closed.The website no longer loads. Datebox became Happily in May 2019, and PitchBook now lists the company as out of business; closure date unknown.

What's in the box: When it operated, each box held a themed at-home date activity for two, such as a game, a craft or a guided challenge.

Happily, formerly known as Datebox, is no longer operating: its website does not load and the company is listed as out of business, so you cannot order a box today. When it ran, it was a US subscription for couples who wanted a night in without doing the planning themselves. A box arrived on a regular schedule with a themed activity for two. The idea was to swap another evening of streaming for something you do together, such as a game, a craft or a guided challenge. The service started out as Datebox and became Happily in May 2019, keeping the same basic idea of a ready-made date in a box. The appeal was simple: no reservations to make, nothing to organize, and a surprise theme each time. The drawbacks were common to this kind of box. Whether you enjoyed it depended on whether a given theme suited you both, and boxes could pile up unopened if life got busy. The exact closure date is not known, and there is no sign the service will return. If you want a date night subscription now, choose one that is clearly still shipping and has a working website with clear terms.