Mindful and Meaningful Gift Ideas that Everyone will LOVE… even your kids!
There is a great article on Medium about Minimalist Giving and more Mindful giving and so it got me to thinking… I love giving gifts but I am fully aware that “stuff” is starting to take over our lives. I know… this coming from a Gift Guide site. I want you to buy. Yes, I do. But not mindless buying… but mindful buying.
- I wrote a Resource Guide on living the Minimalist Life. You can download it here for free. No email necessary. Share it with others if you find it helpful… or leave me a comment and tell me what you think.
- Here are some cool links if after reading the article on Medium, you become interested in learning more about the 100 things challenge. (I do NOT recommend you start there. I suggest you start slower and smaller)
- http://bemorewithless.com/my-100-thing-challenge/
- http://www.theminimalists.com/288/
- http://zenhabits.net/minimalist-fun-the-100-things-challenge/
- http://www.ticoandtina.com/6-people-who-own-100-things-less-voluntarily-counting/
- http://www.godownsize.com/100-things-challenge-list/
- http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/6-easy-tips-for-living-with-100-items-or-less.html
- https://100things100days.wordpress.com/
- https://www.becomingminimalist.com/how-to-live-with-100-things/
Buying things you really love, value or find beautiful or useful are the best ways to spend your money and give gifts. I stress consumables, edibles and experiences as the ultimate in gift-giving. I give gifts out of love being very mindful of the recipient, as I want the gifting experience to always be special and not boring or taken for granted.
Also, as much as I love shopping, I hate useless stuff. If it doesn’t bring you (or them) joy and instead more “stuff” stresses you out- it defeats the purpose. So with that in mind… here are my top picks and ideas for mindful and meaningful giving… for this holiday and every holidays. This list of gifts are timeless!
Consumables
Wine Club: Click here to learn more
Beer Club: Click here to learn more
Chocomize Customizable Chocolate Bar: Click here to learn more
Beer Jelly: Click here to learn more
Prize Candle Cupcake Scent: Click here to learn more
2016 Limited Time Holiday 3-Pack Teas: Click here to learn more
Chocolate-Covered Oreos: Click here to learn more
Personalized M&M’s: Click here to learn more
Gourmet Peanut Butter sampler: Click here to learn more
Dried Fruit Platter: Click here to learn more
Jewel Scent Aroma Beads: Click here to learn more
Time
Movies: Click here to learn more
Things to do Locally: Click here to learn more
Venue Kings: Click here to learn more
- Save $5 Off orders $30+ / Code: VKSPOOKY16 (Exp.10/31/16)
ZERO cost activities- giving the gift of time this holiday: Click here to learn more
Experiences
Best Experiences found on Groupon from all over the US: Click here to learn more
Activities are grouped by regions and ranked.
Click your region (or all regions) to see some of the best activities America has to offer!
DIY
25 best DIY gifts that can be made under an hour: Click here to learn more
Photo Luminaries: Click here to learn more
Comic Book Bangle: Click here to learn more
Reuse Old map bangle and other projects: Click here to learn more
Sharpie (Painted) coffee mug projects: Click here to learn more
Subscriptions
Yes! Magazine: Click here to learn more
Netflix: Click here to learn more
Hulu or Hulu Plus: Click here to learn more
Nerd Block Comic Book Box: Click here to learn more
Cooper & Kid activities with Dad: Click here to learn more
Green Kid Crafts: Click here to learn more
My Geek Box: Click here to learn more
Junior Explorers Activity Kits: Click here to learn more
BeachBody On Demand: Click here to learn more
Other great articles you might enjoy!
- Thinking of giving to charity this holiday? I got some great tips for you. Read this before you give!
- My post on getting your kids excited about reading is a MUST READ! haha ? ? ?
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