Clutter Free Holiday Gift Guide

With the holidays vastly approaching deciding what to get  loved ones, friends, or co-workers, is on everyone’s mind. Throwing a wrench in things are the recent supply issues we have had in the country.
So the question becomes what do we get as gifts? This holiday gift guide is not only clutter free but will also increase the happiness of the receiver, which is the best part about the holidays!  

Experiences: 

Gifting experiences is not only an easy task (many can be purchased online), but it will help the receiver of this gift create memories that they can have forever, opposed to something that is used a few times then forgotten. Some examples of experiences to gift are as follows: ​

• Concert tickets
• Travel Vouchers
• Amusement Park tickets
• Theater tickets
• Amusements such as bowling, rock climbing, horseback riding, River Tubing, escape rooms, ski lift tickets, zoo/aquarium, mini golf, etc.
• Sporting Events

• Weekend getaways with a stay at a hotel, AirBNB, Verbo, etc.
• Orchestra Tickets
• Movie passes
• Dinner gift cards
• Retreats
• City Tours
• Round of Golf
• Sunday Brunch 
• Donation to a charitable organization

Personal Services: 

Gifting a personal service shows the receiver that you care about their wellbeing and creates an excuse for them to take time for themselves. Some examples are as follows: 

• Manicure/Pedicure
• Massage
• Spa Days
• Facials
• Tattoos
• Hair stylists
• Make up artists
• Car detailing 

Classes: 

Gifting a class for someone to try something they have always wanted to do or something new will creates a wonderful memory and skill they can use in the future. You also might help them find their true passion in life! Some examples are as follows: ​

• Yoga or Pilates
• Photography
• Cooking
• Floral design
• Interior design
• Motorcycle License
• Art
• Acting
• Voice
• Training sessions
• Knitting 
• Embroidery

• Sewing
• Dance
• Karate
• Baking
• Foreign Language
• Cake decorating
• Home brewing
• Improv
• Private Coach
• Master Classes
• Coding

Time:

This gift CAN cost no money if you choose to offer the service or you can get a gift card for a time service. Offering someone a time gift can help assist someone in your life with an area they can use a break from. Some examples are as follows: ​

• Babysitting
• Date night out
• Family photography session
• Pet sitting
• Dog walking
• Yard work
• House cleaning​

• HOME ORGANIZATION!!- Simply Zen Organizing along with many other organizers does offer gift cards
• Parent/Child Date
• Meal Prep/Personal Chef
• Chore performance
• Snow Shoveling 

Memberships: 

Gifting someone a membership is a great way to provide a service for someone that they may have either not been able to purchase themselves or just didn’t think of. Some examples are as follows: ​

• Subscription boxes- there is a membership box for almost every person you can think of, ranging from the outdoorsy person to a tea lover
• AAA
• Meal delivery
• Streaming service
• Museums
• Audible

• Theme parks
• National parks
• Amazon Prime
• Magazines​
• YMCA
• Gym
• Yoga/Pilates studio
• Professional organizations
• Community pools
• State parks

Pay a Bill:

The average American spends $1,250 on Christmas gifts, sometimes even putting themselves behind for bills come January, paying a bill for someone can relieve some of that stress and they will greatly appreciate it. 

Consumables:

These are items that a person can enjoy without taking up any space in their home, you can hand-make them or get them from a local business. Some examples are as follows: ​

• Cookies
• Cakes
• Pies
• Specialty coffee beans
• Coffee gift cards
• Specialty teas
• Meat & cheese
• Wine/Liquor
• Local foods
• Fruit baskets 
• Edible arrangements

• Desserts
• Olive oils
• Flowers
• International Snack boxes
• House plants
• Specialty pet treats
• Downloadable gifts- these allow the receiver to download video games, music, movies, books, etc. 

Giving one of these gifts can make the receiver happier and can provide a once-in-a-lifetime experience for them. As always consider supporting a small business when shopping. And don’t forget the holidays are more about spending time with family and friends, not how much you spend on their gifts! 

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