I previously covered Edible Gift Ideas for the minimalist in your life, after all once something is consumed it will no longer take up space in their home. But what if your loved one does not care much about food? ...Aside from Edibles there are other gift ideas that would make a minimalist happy if they are not enthusiastic about food related gifts. Below are some ideas for you to consider. Experiences If the gift recipient is someone that loves adventure or experiences with their family and friends, depending on their hobbies and preferences there are plenty of choices they will enjoy whether nature, art and culture or travel related . Here are some, but there are a ton more. 1 - National Parks Pass or membership It will support the local National Park and Wildlife Services, and will offer the gift receiver time among nature to create beautiful memories with whomever they will bring along.Most parks have discounted passes for elderly, disabled and military members so check that before purchase. 2 – Museum Pass or membership Maybe your loved one is not so much into nature but more culture oriented so a Museum seems like something they would enjoy. It depends on your budget and the habits of your giftee, there are plenty of options for you to explore, nowadays there are museums for anything from Art to Ice Cream. 3 – Airbnb Gift Card For those that love to travel and Airbnb is their preferred choice of stay, a gift card will be well welcomed. Vacations are pricey and everything helps. You can get these at Target. Staples, Best Buy, and chose the amount. 4 – Movie Theater, Netflix or other streaming platforms For the Movie buffs in your circles you can choose a Movies Gift card if they enjoy the going out experience, for those that prefer the living room couch there is always Netflix or a variety of streaming services they can enjoy. Discreetly find out their preference :-) 5 - Amusement Park / Farm I know they might have to wait till the warmer months but lots of families enjoy these family outings to amusement/water parks, something to enjoy with family and friends and again make great memories. Similarly there are also Farm experiences, either apple or strawberry picking, or enjoying pet zoos and at times great meals with family. The gift of an experience that can be cherished. 6 - Concert Tickets Everybody has a favorite artist and concerts are a great experience. Depending on your area, and what the gift receiver likes there are plenty of options, special events or shows that might be on their bucket list. Find out what they like and gift accordingly. Other Gift Cards 1 – Barnes & Nobles Gift Card If your gift receiver loves to read, a Barnes and Nobles Gift Card is a great option, they can purchase online or in store and spend a nice afternoon at the cafe` browsing books. I love doing that myself :-) The good thing is they can purchase e-books that will not take up space in their home. You have the option of a physical or an electronic card and pick your amount, just visit their WEBSITE to read more. 2 – Starbucks or similar Gift Card Lots of people stop at Starbucks and similar on a daily basis for breakfast on the go or just a pick me up mid-day. If you know what their preferred chain is, get them a Gift Card that will keep them covered for a little while ….without bringing anything home! 3 – Gas Gift Card Maybe the person you are thinking of is someone who drives a lot or has a long commute to work and this is a very useful gift, considering gas prices can spike up at any moment. You can buy gift cards online from the comfort of your home. Here is where you can buy ExxonMobil Gift Cards These are just a few examples, there are so many options for gift cards that I can't list them all, but chance is whatever you loved one is into, there is a gift card for that. There are more ideas to explore and I am working on it for a future post so stay tuned.
If you have ever bought a gift for a minimalist chance is they have re-gifted it or donated it by now. It’s not out of disrespect to you or because they are not appreciative, most likely it is a matter of clutter reduction. Minimalists appreciate a home that is peaceful and free of all possible clutter, what is not strictly necessary or takes up space and is not often used is considered clutter. I myself have never identified as a minimalist but I tend to follow those same patterns. A house full of stuff is stressful to me. Although I appreciate the thought, I do not like gifts unless really well thought through, as most of the time I would not have chosen to purchase those items myself. As a Professional Organizer I often see people struggle with lots of items they do not use or like or even want but they keep them because of that feeling of Guilt associated with giving away something that was gifted to them by someone dear to them. So think about the guilt feeling and the clutter you are passing on to someone when purchasing a gift, ask yourself: Would they buy it for themselves? Have you ever heard them say that want that particular gift? If the answer is NO or I don't know maybe find a better alternative. So what can you do if you have a minimalist in your life and want to be able to show them you care with a gift? You have choices… preferably of the Consumables or Experience sort. If your “giftee” is something of a food aficionado you can’t go wrong with food related gifts which are consumables and they will not take up space permanently. Gift Giving is not about materials objects, it's about showing love to the people you care about. 1 – Wine A bottle or two of good Wine is a great gift for those who enjoy such beverages… (not me ...lol) if you are not a wine expert ask for advice at the store. 2 – SugarWish Gift Box. This is a customizable consumables gift box that comes in various sizes from Small to Grand, and with multiple options from candy to coffee and teas, including vegan cookies and even dog treats! Still edibles but for your pet :-) You just purchase the size you prefer and the receiver will choose their favorite option, they will then receive a pretty gift box with a customized card from you. They will think of you every time they “savor” their gift and it won’t be REGIFTED. Guaranteed! To read more on how it works visit SugarWish website HERE 4 – Wholefoods, Trader Joe gift cards. You can purchase these at local pharmacies and stores where gift cards are showcased. Trader Joes does not offer them online so you will have to purchase in store. Wholefoods gift cards can be purchased on their website. These are popular high end groceries stores that anyone would love to shop at. Lots of options for healthy, vegan or diet conscious choices. Again you will come to mind when they shop and once consumed it will take up no space. 5 – Costco Membership A one year Costco membership is a thoughtful gift, it gives them access to not only food but anything else they might need, from school supplies to pet supplies and if you feel generous you can add some extra $$$ to enhance their shopping experience :-) They will be able to pick what they want to bring into their home, and they will save along the way.
These are just some ideas but I am sure there are more and that depends on how well you know the person you are buying gifts for, the more thought you put into it the greater the chance they will actually love the gift.
What if your loved one does not cook or is not into food? Come back later for more Gift ideas for the minimalist in your life. We will explore other viable options. |
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