Best Subscription 2021 - MadeforMums
February's theme: 'Safari'
Join hundreds of families and encourage an early love for books by joining our popular Story Sack Club. Contained in a handmade sack in themed fabric, you will receive a beautiful board book with themed props to help bring the book to life! We have been developing our story sacks for over a year and they keep getting better, offering excellent value for money and hours of play and learning potential!
Great for:
- Fostering an early love of reading
- Speech and language development
- Encourages imaginative play
- Bonding time & social skill development with adult.
- Fine motor skills
- Opportunities to explore with senses
- Open ended learning opportunities
- Taking out and about with you.
We have included photos of some previous story sacks to give you an idea of what you can expect your story sacks to look like! Previous sacks have typically included; a book, the puppet company finger puppet, Lanka Kade figures, wooden toys, unique cards designed by J and I Drawn Designs, and much more.
| Month | Theme | Sign-ups Open |
| January | Out of this world | 2nd Dec - 1st Jan |
| February | Safari | 2nd Jan - 6th Feb |
| March | Jack and the beanstalk | 7th Feb - 1st Mar |
| April | Baby animals | 2nd Mar - 1st April |
| May | Colours | 2nd April - 1st May |
| June | Construction | 2nd May - 1st Jun |
| July | Little Red Hen | 2nd Jun - 1st Jul |
| August | Under the sea | 2nd Jul - 1st Aug |
| September | Day and night animals | 2nd Aug - 1st Sep |
| October | Magical creatures | 2nd Sep - 1st Oct |
| November | TBC | 2nd Oct - 1st Nov |
| December | Gingerbread man | 2nd Nov - 1st Dec |
| * - all themes and advertised items are subject to change and availability | ||
FAQs
How long do I have to subscribe for?
You can cancel your subscription at any time. You can manage your subscription easily using the subscription portal in the 'My Account' section of the website.
Can I skip certain months?
Yes. We understand that little ones have varying interests or you may wish to only receive sacks every 2 or 3 months, which is why you can set your subscription to skip certain months. This can be done via the 'manage subscription' link in the 'My Account' section of the website.
Do you still do one-off purchases?
No. However, you can subscribe and cancel at any time.
When will my Story Sack arrive?
Your story sack will be delivered by the end of the given month. I.e if you have purchased/signed up for a June story sack, it will arrive before the end of June.
Can I order additional items with my Story Sack Club?
No, any additional items will require a separate order. We do this so your additional items are dispatched as soon as possible and not held until your Story Sack Club order is ready for dispatch.
What age is the Story Sack Club recommended for?
Each item has it's own age recommendation and can be accessed/played with in different ways throughout different stages of development. However, the items included in our story sacks come with their own individual manufacturer's recommended age, this can be from 36 months which is why is our recommended age for the Story Sack Club is 3 years.
Are themes ever repeated?
Themes will not be repeated for at least 12 months but when they are, the fabric, book and items will always be different. Combine your sacks to extend the fun!
How will my Story Sack Club be presented?
We take great pride in the presentation and unboxing experience of our Story Sack Club. Your items will arrive in a Story Sack Club branded box and little ones will love hunting through the themed colourful shredded paper, uncovering each item one-by-one. Recycle your shredded paper by including in sensory play, build bird nests, decorate your treasure baskets... the possibilities are endless!
** Please note, your first payment will be taken on the date of purchase and then every 1st of the month thereafter. For example, if you sign up on April 12th, you will be charged on April 12th and then every first of the month from 1st June onwards **