Non-Clutter Gift Guides

How to Give the Gift of Relaxation

December 22 by Christina Tiplea Filed Under: Clutter-Free Gift Ideas, Holidays

A big thank you to Nature’s Bounty® Earthly Elements™ for sponsoring this post! Their products were gifted to me for review. As always, all opinions are 100% my own.

While we all experience stress throughout the year, the holidays really seem to put us all into a frenzy.

Between the parties, buying and wrapping presents, decorating, cooking, and baking….it leaves many of us feeling a bit frazzled. So often I see my friends and family members stressed to the brink this time of year, and I’m always trying to think of how I can help them to relax a bit more and enjoy the holiday season to the fullest.

While it’s always wonderful to offer your time and lend a hand to help those who are struggling to get everything done, I also think it’s nice to gift them with items that will help remind them to take some time for themselves to just relax and be at peace. [Read more…]

11 Gift Ideas for Minimalists

November 5 by Christina Tiplea Filed Under: Clutter-Free Gift Ideas, Holidays

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! [Read more…]

The Ultimate Clutter-Free Gift Guide

October 28 by Christina Tiplea Filed Under: Clutter-Free Gift Ideas, Holidays, Simple Living

Whether you like it or not, the holiday season is upon us!

I am thrilled, because I absolutely love Christmas and this time of year in general. It’s going to be Little Miss’s second Christmas, but it really does feel like her first because last year she was too young to appreciate any of the fun festivities that surround the holidays.

I’m so looking forward to taking her to see Christmas light displays, the beautiful Christmas tree that is set to music at a mall near us, and of course – seeing her reaction to gifts from Santa on Christmas morning!

While I am all about simplifying and trying to be as much of a minimalist parent as I can be, I still believe in Santa visiting my children on Christmas morning. I am so excited to re-live some holiday magic through her that only a child can truly experience!

That being said, I am definitely trying to limit the overall amount of gifts she is getting and am aiming for as many clutter-free gifts as possible to be entering our home. We are also focusing a lot on making sure the gifts she’s receiving present learning opportunities for her so they aren’t just toys that require a million batteries that don’t facilitate imagination or creative play. [Read more…]

Non-Clutter Gift Guide for Mother’s Day

April 13 by Christina Tiplea Filed Under: Clutter-Free Gift Ideas

I’m getting super excited to celebrate my first official Mother’s Day this year! 🙂 Little Miss came into our lives last June, and being her Momma has brought me so much joy. I have to admit that I appreciate my own Mom more than ever now that I really understand the unconditional love a Mother has for her child. There’s no one that cares for you like your Momma can, and I think that every Mom deserves to be celebrated for the special role she plays in her family. [Read more…]

Non-Clutter Gift Guide: Easter Basket Ideas for All Ages

March 9 by Christina Tiplea Filed Under: Clutter-Free Gift Ideas, Simple Living

Hi Friends!

I’m really excited to share some fun, non-clutter Easter basket ideas I’ve rounded up. I truly had a blast putting this together! [Read more…]

Non-Clutter Gift Guide: Valentine’s Day

January 28 by Christina Tiplea Filed Under: Clutter-Free Gift Ideas, Saving Money, Simple Living

Can you believe Valentine’s Day is only a little over two weeks away? I love holidays (even of the Hallmark variety), and the chance to give gifts to my loved ones. Perhaps this isn’t the most minimalist approach, but I take great joy in finding gifts that I think they will enjoy and put to good use.

The worst kind of gift to me is one that ends up turning into clutter because it just sits around. I tend to gravitate towards consumable items as gift choices since they can either be used up or eaten within a matter of a few months, so they don’t leave a footprint in the receiver’s home for too long. My one exception is for items that aren’t necessarily consumable, but would prove to be extremely useful or very much enjoyed.

I have decided that if there is a good response to this post, I would really love to start up a whole series of non-clutter gift guides for each holiday as the year progresses. I really had a fun time putting this together 🙂 . Please share your thoughts and opinions with me after reading, as I’d appreciate any feedback!

For Valentine’s Day, I’ve put together a list of gift ideas for your Valentine(s) that goes beyond the typical flowers and box of chocolates (not that those wouldn’t be very much appreciated). You won’t find a single stuffed animal or useless knickknack on here. Who really needs more of those? Best of all, each and every one of these gifts ideas are under $10. [Read more…]