Are you in on the Christmas Gift Challenge? Whether you are or not, chances are you are thinking about gifts for December 25. Today I want to share some gifts that won’t create more clutter for your loved ones. Gifts that are meaningful, thoughtful, and make the recipient feel loved. Here are 5 Clutter Free Gifts.
5 Clutter Free Gifts
Something the person actually wants
I know this is obvious, but sometimes it’s overlooked. Pay attention to what your loved ones talk about and mention in conversation. This works best when done all year long, but can absolutely be accomplished leading up to Christmas. Notice if there is something a loved one is needing or wanting. Emily Ley from Simplified keeps a running list of gift ideas in the Notes app on her phone. When she needs to buy a gift, she simply opens up the Note and has a list of ideas.
It’s easy to get caught up in trying to surprise or wow the recipient, but many times it’s best to get the loved one something he/she actually wants.
A consumable gift card
Coffee, ice cream, donuts, dinner. Gifting a gift card that is used for consumable items creates 0 clutter while gifting an experience for a friend or family member. If you want to make it extra meaningful, tailor it to your loved one’s favorite restaurant or local coffee shop.
Tickets to an event
As things continue to open back up, tickets to an event is an option again. All the praise hands! It’s easy to get creative with this one. Online wine tasting events, tickets to an upcoming concert or game or play, passes to a local festival or farm to table dinner. Tickets to an event gifts an experience in a creative way.
Fresh flowers, plants, candles
Who doesn’t love a bouquet of fresh flowers…especially in the winter? Send a wreath or some greenery to a family member who lives far away. Show up to Grandma’s house with a bouquet of white and red roses. Gift a plant to a green thumbed friend. Give a local candle to your sister in law. Fresh flowers, plants, and candles give joy without cluttering up a space.
Memberships and Subscriptions
We’ve all heard this one before, but it’s still a good one. Zoo memberships, museum memberships, season passes to the symphony, a magazine subscription or meal prep service. Gift a membership you know your loved one will find value in and use. A few favorites: The Durham Museum, Highlights Magazine, The Magnolia Journal. We live in a world where there is a service, membership, or subscription for just about anything we can think of. Let’s use that to our advantage and give a gift that keeps on giving long after Christmas morning is over.
What can you give this year that will create more joy and less clutter? I would love to hear your ideas for clutter free gifts!