I believe strongly in the happiness that comes from living a minimalist lifestyle! Here are over 50 clutter-free gift ideas!
But first, let me tell you how I became a “minimalist” – really quick, I promise!
How Did I Become a Minimalism?
Here’s a little bit about my personal background. In 2015, my life was flipped upside down. I left my husband in the middle of the night. I grabbed my 2 yr old, my 2 week old and whatever I could pack into my little Nissan Murano. I drove 250 miles away to try to stay with family as I was a newly homeless single mom. Thus jumpstarted my “minimalism journey”. Through living in a small bedroom with my two kids, I learned that my kids and I only need the basics.
Fast forward 4 years. I am married, financially stable but now I’ve chosen to live in a 360 square foot renovated RV/Tiny House with my two kids. I’ve adopted a minimalist lifestyle and l’m happier with less.
There are 5 categories of “clutter-free” gifts, let’s dive right in!
Experiences
I love to give tickets to an event! And don’t you love to received this kind of gift! Examples of experience gifts include:
- concert tickets
- sporting tickets
- movie passes
- theater tickets
- escape room voucher
- symphony
- rock climbing
- bowling passes
- summer camp
- hot air balloon ride
- a cruise
Classes
This is the perfect gift idea for someone who has a hobby but is looking to improve. You know that one person who just bought a guitar or someone who recently got really into painting. This is the gift for the hobby friend. You know they will buy all their own supplies, so gift them a class! Examples include:
- Cooking
- Dance
- Sports
- Swimming
- Music
- Internet Master Class
- Coding
- Painting
- Sculpting
- Pottery
- Home Brewery
- Private Coaching
- Personal Physical Trainer
- Scuba Diving
Time
I wish we could gift time because it would be the only thing on my Christmas list each year. But these types of gifts really benefit the person receiving the gift. Here are some examples of what I mean:
- Babysitting
- House Cleaning service
- Professional Organizer
- Car Wash
- Yard Service
- Date Night Out
- Oil Change
- Pet Sitting
Memberships
These are wonderful kids and older adults! They are also great for families so you don’t have to gift each individual person! This includes but is not limited to:
- Children Museum
- Art Museums
- Science Museums
- Local Zoo
- Theme Park
- Trampoline Park
- National Parks
- State Parks
- Garden Club
- Yayht Club
Consumables
I use this one all the time! It’s the easiest option. Give a desert or favorite snack, and you’re a hero. This is what I get my kids for Christmas every year.
- Restaurant Gift Cards
- Fruit Baskets
- Flowers
- Chocolates
- Coffee
- Local Foods
- Wine / Spirits
- Desserts
- Meat/Cheese
- Massage
- Manicure/Pedicure
Don’t those sound like super fun minimalist options! They can be cheap or expensive depending on your budget, but they are all clutter-free and won’t end up in a landfill somewhere!
I also have a fun article called: 3 Reasons Why Your Kids Don’t Need More Toys This Christmas! Go check that one out!
Thanks for reading! Let me know where you are in your minimalist journey!
If you are interested here’s How to Become a Minimalist | 5 Steps for Success
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