Vibe Alley

What's in the box: A box typically holds trendy items picked with input from girls her age, plus positive messages, uplifting quotes and encouragement to reach out to the gifter.

Vibe Alley is a monthly gift box service for girls, with two subscription options: a Tween Box for ages 7 to 12 and a Teen Box for ages 13 to 17. The focus is as much on the relationship as on the products. Each box is meant to be sent by a parent, grandparent, aunt or other adult, and the company presents each delivery as a way to stay in touch with the girl who gets it. Boxes include positive messages and uplifting quotes, and the person paying for it gets monthly tips on starting conversations with her. The company says girls in the target age range help choose the products, which makes sense for an age group whose tastes change quickly. Besides subscriptions, there is a shop with one time gift boxes, including seasonal ones such as Halloween boxes priced at $32.00 and $34.00. The site does not clearly say what kinds of items go in a typical box, how many come in each one, or what a monthly subscription costs. If you care about value per item, check those details before you commit. If you want an easy, recurring way to show a tween or teen you are thinking of her, Vibe Alley is a thoughtful choice. If she is picky about specific brands, a gift you choose yourself may be safer.