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For the plant Mom in your friend group, we recommend the Horti Plant Subscription. Each box comes with one plant, a puck of potting soil, and tips and advice for caring for them. 📸: Horti wired.trib.al/oUiVHjT 2/8
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The way to someone's heart is always through their stomach; this year score points with the Universal Yums Snack Box. It includes food from a different country each month and a booklet with trivia and games. 📸: Universal Yums wired.trib.al/i99lVfE 4/8
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For the logophile in your life, sign them up for a Book of the month subscription. Each month there are five new books to choose from. The base subscription cost covers one book, but you can add additional books. 📸: Book of the month wired.trib.al/ArF7yn3 6/8
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