The holiday season is officially upon us and today I’m back with even more gift ideas for the holiday season in addition to the Ultimate Clutter-Free Gift Guide I shared last week 🙂
As much as we all really look forward to this time of year, I think there can also be a sense of dread that comes with it as well. For those of us who purposefully try to keep our homes clutter-free throughout the year, the impending gift exchanges that accompany Christmas can sometimes leave us feeling a little panicked with all of the excess that finds a way to creep into our homes.
Today I’m sharing 11 fabulous gift ideas that are as clutter-free as gifts get, and are items that anyone would love to receive!
11 gift ideas for minimalists:
1. High quality socks
Some quality cashmere or wool socks can make for an awesome gift! I find that I’m less likely to treat myself to a pair of nice socks and typically don’t want to spend the few extra dollars on myself for that, but I really appreciate it when I receive them as gifts. Isn’t it funny how the gifts you hated receiving as a kid can be your favorites as you get older? 😉
2. Massage gift card
The gift of self-care can be such a wonderful thing to receive. Receiving massage or spa gift cards is personally up there on my list of absolute favorite gifts. The gift of relaxation and taking care of yourself during the holidays is priceless!
3. Concert or event tickets
Tickets to go see their favorite band perform, or spending a night in gut-wrenching laughter by seeing their favorite comedian can be such a fun treat to have a night out on the town. Experience gifts are great because they allow the receiver to create memories that they will cherish forever!
4. Lessons to a class of their choosing
There are so many fun resources available to adults that allow you to either brush up on old skills, or learn something entirely new. Some fun ideas include music classes to learn a new instrument or language lessons to brush up before your next big international trip. Other ideas that might be nice to gift to a couple would be dance or cooking classes that they could participate in together.
5. High quality chocolates or candy
Quality chocolates and candies can be a delicious treat to enjoy as a gift, especially since most people wouldn’t purchase these types of treats for themselves.
6. Soy candles
Being able to light a nice candle and have the aroma drift through the room is such an easy way to make your home feel cozy and warm, especially during the chilly winter months.
7. Restaurant or movie gift cards
Treat someone to a night out on the town on your dime! Restaurant or movie gift cards can be the perfect way to let your loved one experience a fun dinner and movie experience without spending their own money to do so.
8. Favorite bottle of wine
Figure out what their favorite wine or alcohol is, and gift them with a bottle of it to enjoy. If they don’t drink alcohol, perhaps you could give them some hot cocoa mix instead!
9. Luxury bath goodies
Gifting someone with goodies like bubble bath or bath bombs is a great way to encourage them to pamper themselves a bit in the comfort of their own home. The holidays can be a stressful time of year, and giving someone a gift that reminds them to slow down a bit can really help to offset that stress.
10. Gourmet coffee or tea
Having some quality coffee or tea to be able to make in the comfort of your own home is so enjoyable, especially on a cold winter’s night. The gift of a warm beverage can really brighten someone’s day!
11. Books or Games
The gift of a good read is usually appreciated by almost anyone. Books don’t take up a significant amount of space to store, and provide a wealth of information right at your fingertips. Books like The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up might be the perfect pick for a budding minimalist or someone who wants to get more organized as the New Year approached. Click here for more book ideas for the minimalist in your life! Don’t forget about the gamer in your life, if your partner loves playing computer games then you should consider getting them a UnrankedSmurfs account if that is something that they would be in to.
(Bonus Gift Idea) My Savor the Holidays Mini Course
If you’re looking for inspiration to simplify and savor the holiday season, be sure to check out my Savor the Holidays course! It’s a 21 day mini course that will help you slow down and soak up all the joy this holiday season has to offer, and makes a great clutter-free gift for friends or family too ? I would love to have you join us! Click here to learn more.
I hope this list serves as the perfect inspiration for choosing what to give the minimalists in your life this Christmas, or even those people like myself who work hard to keep their homes clutter-free and appreciate gifts that are given with that in mind. Happy holidays everyone!
What are your favorite clutter-free gift ideas for aspiring minimalists?
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Great ideas! I think experiences are great gifts for anyone who doesn’t want any “things”. I’m planning on doing this with my kids by buying them memberships to museums and craft events.
Thanks Sarah! I agree, experiences are at the top of my list. My brother got us a membership to the children’s museum for Christmas last year and we’ve LOVED going there!
Last year we booked a day vacation to an indoor hotel water park. It was awesome and didn’t add clutter to our house! I’m thinking of a concert this year. I love the socks idea lol. It’s kind of a joke my mom always gets me Christmas socks each year. Great ideas, Christina 🙂
That sounds like so much fun Jeniece!!
I especially loved the gift of classes idea. Okay, it was really the chocolate one, but I didn’t want to say that. The classes idea is second though! 🙂
Haha Kay!! The chocolate one might be my favorite too 😉
This is pretty much everything I’ll be gifting for Christmas:D! I have been loving the fact I am able to spend my time doing interesting things and spend my money on life experiences rather than stuff and I can’t think of a better gift to give to those I love :]
Agreed Micha!!
These are great ideas, Christina! My husband and I often choose to buy concert tickets (which can be expensive) for birthday gifts. I also totally agree with the high quality coffee, tea, and candles-so nice to get and you can enjoy them for months!
Thank you Hannah! Aw that’s so awesome that you and your hubby do that, I love it!
I love the idea of a massage or a nice bottle of wine/box of chocolates. For family and good friends, another option I use is to gift a home-cooked dinner. 🙂
Amy, I LOVE that idea of a home-cooked dinner. Oh my gosh, that would be the best gift ever in this season of my life! 🙂
I love “honor giving”, especially for someone who doesn’t need any more stuff — doing something nice for someone in honor of someone else. For instance, my mother-in-law lost her father when she was very young and she has a very tender place in her heart for kids in similar circumstances. So for months, I gathered gifts (and practical items, too) to donate to a local service that supports kids in the foster care system. We took a picture of our donations, and arranged a quick meeting for her with the director of the program who explained what those donations meant for the kids who would be receiving them. If you don’t mind me sharing, I actually just wrote about “honor giving” today … http://www.letsdosomegoodtoday.com/2015/12/03/giving-gifts-that-make-a-difference/
I love that Kimber, thanks for sharing your thoughtful post with us!
We are giving both our boys golf lessons this year
Something they can Learn together and continue to do together as they get older they are 20 & 17 easier in Australia where I
Christmas is in summer ?
Love the candle bubble bath and choccy idea lovely for a busy overworked mum like my sister
That’s fantastic Donna, I’m sure your boys will love the lessons! 🙂
Great gift ideas. As an aspiring minimalist, gifts can be so fraught – both giving and receiving.
Thanks Amy!
I like that you mentioned that buying chocolate or candies for people that don’t often get themselves high-quality candy is a good gift idea. My wife’s birthday is coming up and I’ve been thinking one of the gifts I’ll get for is chocolate. I’m thinking she might like a big candy bouquet.
Hey Christina, These are lovely gift ideas! And I think all of them are perfect gifts. A message gift cards are favorite of my uncle who lives in another country!
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