Best "___ of the Month" Club Gifts

This holiday season, why not give the gift that keeps on giving... literally? An "of the month" club (or just "month club" in the trade) lets you give your special someone a little treat once a month (or every two or three months) throughout the year. Predominantly food-oriented, these clubs have become a major internet industry. Here are a few of the best you're likely to find. (Prices represent a full year, but all clubs offer a variety of plans, lengths, and quantities.)

Potato Chip of the Month - A year gets your beloved couch potato 72 bags of artisanal potato chips, never from the same producer twice. Recent highlights include Deep River Rosemary Olive Oil Chips, California Earthquake Chips, and North Fork Sweet Potato Chips. $300

Bacon of the Month - Get two pounds of sweet pork product each month from bacon producers you won't find at Safeway. You might get North Country Cob Smoked Bacon (the bacon of choice for the U.S. Olympic team) or Nadine's Hickory & Juniper Smoked Bacon. Mmmmm, bacon. $215

Pie of the Month - I beg you not to visit this site. You won't make it 'til lunch before visiting the snack machine, it's that tempting. This club has the distinction of not offering an actual pie each month but rather a unique pie recipe. Some of them sound unfathomably awesome. Pralined Cicada Pie, anyone? $25

Micro Beer of the Month - Dating back to 1995, this club offers bigger names like Rogue and Full Sail, plus more obscure microbrews like Skagit and Nor'Wester.  I'm sure they all go down easy. $378

Hot Sauce of the Month - Two bottles of the hot stuff that's guaranteed to make your giftee remember you every day of the year. If your loved one is a lightweight, check out the other options at the Month Club Store, a one-stop shop for monthly gifts ranging from chocolates to golf balls. $200 (currently on sale)