# Pre-Packaged Chore Seeking to ease stresses, consumers turn to kits that aid everyday chores. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Mar 19, 2015 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/accessible-chore ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.8/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Pre-Packaged Chore trend? **Pre-Packaged Chore:** Seeking to ease household responsibilities and everyday tasks, consumers are turning to subscription services for heightened convenience. Providing kits and packages that help make tasks like parenting and studying easer, these services help make day-to-day obligations more streamlined and efficient. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Sep 2, 2014 to Jun 28, 2016 - Published: Mar 19, 2015 - Patterns: [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity) ## Audience - Gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Pre-Packaged Chore trend ### Subscription Services for Convenience Consumers are turning to subscription services for heightened convenience, providing kits and packages that help make household responsibilities and everyday tasks streamlined and efficient. ### Personalized Deliveries Subscription services are providing personalized deliveries tailored to consumers' exact preferences, targeting different rooms in the home or specific needs such as home organization or toothbrushes. ### Chef-Curated Meal Services 'Real Life Food' is an example of a trend in chef-curated meal services that provide gourmet, sophisticated meals for busy lifestyles, eliminating cooking and clean-up time while using wholesome ingredients. ## What the Pre-Packaged Chore trend means for industry ### For E-commerce E-commerce companies can take advantage of the trend towards subscription services by providing convenience to consumers and personalizing their deliveries. ### For Meal Delivery Meal delivery services can innovate by offering chef-curated meal options that cater to busy lifestyles and use quality ingredients. ### For Home Decor Home decor companies can expand their offerings to include subscription boxes for specific rooms in the home, providing consumers with a simple and stylish way to decorate. ## Trend signals for Pre-Packaged Chore Trend score 3.8 out of 10, from popularity 53%, activity 54%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 53% - Activity: 54% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Pre-Packaged Chore trend 5 featured examples from Sep 2, 2014 to Jun 28, 2016. - [Luxury Survival Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prepster): Preppi's Prepster Survival Kit Comes with Top-of-the-Line Products (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Luxury companies can expand into the survival market by incorporating high-end products into their emergency kits. - [Chef-Curated Meal Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prepped-food): 'Real Life Food' Provides Fresh Prepped Foods for Busy Lifestyles (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The meal subscription industry can capitalize on chef-curated offerings to attract busy consumers seeking convenient and high-quality meals. - [Home Organization Subscription Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-organization-subscription): This Delivery Service Includes Items for Home Organization (Category: Art & Design) Implication: E-commerce and retail industries can capitalize on the trend by offering subscription services and curated delivery options for home organization products. - [Toothbrush Subscription Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quip): Quip Delivers Dental Hygiene Supplies Every Few Months (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The oral care industry could see disruption as toothbrush subscription services change the way consumers purchase and engage with dental hygiene products. - [Room-Specific Subscription Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linen-accessories): These Monthly Deliveries Include Linen Accessories and Home Decor (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The interior design industry can leverage personalized subscription services to offer curated home decor items that cater to customers' unique preferences. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)