Too often, we find ourselves giving Christmas gifts that take up space in the homes of our loved ones. In pursuit of a clutter-free lifestyle, we should also aim to avoid burdening our loved ones with gifts they are unlikely to use.
Gathering dust on shelves or tucked away in drawers is not how you would like to see your hard-earned money either. So how do you give gifts that provide utility to your loved ones?
In this article, we will share 20+ ideas for Christmas gifts that will add to your loved one’s homes rather than take away from them.
20+ Last Minute Gift Ideas for a Clutter-Free Christmas
1. Gift Cards
We know that people sometimes feel like gift cards are lazy, but one of the top reasons gifts go unused or underused is that the gift was not tailored to the intended recipient. Certain areas of our lives are filled with very individual choices, and a gift card might be a better option depending on how picky your loved one is for these areas and more.
Some categories that work great for gift cards are:
- Clothing
- Makeup
- Skincare
- Travel
- Home Decor
These gifts can still be charming. Think of giving gift cards as saying, “I know that you want these things, and I want to help you purchase the things that you want.” In this way, too, gift cards are more personable.
2. Experiences
Another way to show your love through a Christmas gift without adding clutter to your loved one’s home is to gift them with experiences. Memories and adventures are great gifts for people and are often overlooked when the thrill of purchasing Christmas gifts comes around. Instead of getting lured in by the bright wrapping paper and the prospect of spoiling people with physical possessions, gift them an experience.
Ideas for gifts that are experiences include:
Experiences for the Whole Family
- Zoo passes
- Movie passes
- Sports lessons
- Concert tickets
- Family getaway
- Family photo sessions
These gifts will allow families to spend more time together while spending less money and less hassle. These gifts are gentle nudges to your friends to get out more and explore the world with their little ones.
Experiences for the Adventurous Ones
- Skydiving
- Helicopter tours
- A night far away from home
- Snorkelling
- Tickets to a sporting event
- Hot air balloon rides
- Ziplining
Your fun-loving loved ones who are always thrill-seeking will need little encouragement to add to their long lists of life experiences, but why not help them cross another activity off their bucket list? These gifts will surely get your adventurous friends excited for their next big adrenaline rush.
Experiences for the Foodies
- Wine tasting
- Pasta making class
- Baking class
- Other cooking classes
- Food tours
- Charcuterie subscription
- Coffee subscription
Foodie friends love to pair experiences with food, so why not take care of some of the planning and purchasing for them? These ideas all focus on either teaching your foodie friends how to make food or allowing them more opportunities to enjoy food!
Experiences for the Art Lovers
- Pottery class
- Wine and Paint night
- Crocheting class
- Tickets to a symphony
- Art museum tickets
3. Life Improvement Gifts
With Christmas coming just ahead of the new year, your friends or family likely have big goals for 2024. With these gifts, you can help your loved ones to better reach their goals by giving them thoughtful gifts.
Those with Goals to Lower Stress
- Professional organising
- Spa services
- Closet de-clutter services
- Bath bombs/bath items
- Yoga classes
- Pantry de-clutter services
- Stress relief journal
- Aromatherapy kit
These gifts will help to contribute to goals to lower stress. Home organising and de-cluttering presents can make a huge difference in starting off the new year on the right foot. Helping your loved ones to relax is an excellent gift idea!
Those with Goals for Financial Success
- Budget planner
- Online finance course
- Finance books
- Finance professional consultation
- Investment app gift card
For your loved ones trying to get their finances in order in the new year, some help with their goals will be greatly appreciated. Finance-focused friends will love these gift ideas to help them reach their goals!
Those with Goals for Self-Improvement
- Manicure/pedicure services
- Hair appointments
- Fitness classes
- Stylist consultation
- Self-improvement books
- Fitness tracker
The gifts on this list will help those with self-improvement goals start making the changes they may feel they need to make. Anyone focused on being the best version of themselves in 2024 will love these gifts!
4. Useful Gifts
At Christmas time, people tend to forgo purchasing gifts that they know their loved ones need because it seems cheap or not fun to open. However, the recipients usually appreciate these gifts for being so functional. Don’t shy away from giving gifts that you know will be used!
Some examples of useful gifts are:
- Refills of products they use
- Socks
- Swimsuits
- Purses/bags
- Water bottles
- Pens/pencils
- 2024 Planner
- Sunscreen
- Power cords
- Kitchen gadgets
- Candles
- Chapstick
- Coffee and tea
- Sweet treats
In this section, certain items may or may not be used depending on the person. You should only buy these gifts if you know the specifics of this person’s preferences. If you don’t know what size and type of products they like, this probably isn’t the best gift to give them. Instead, focus on items you know your gift recipient uses and uses often. For example, give them their favorite coffee, not just any coffee.
The key to giving presents that do not add clutter to a home is to avoid gifts that provide no utility to the recipient. Finding the perfect gift for your loved one can be difficult, but we hope that our list has helped you find some great ideas for this Christmas.
If you are interested in gifting professional organising and de-cluttering services, we are happy to help! Our organising sessions are the perfect gifts for those interested in living a clutter-free lifestyle or who find themselves overwhelmed by the current state of their home. Contact us for home organising sessions!
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