As we wrap up this series on Christmas gift ideas, we can still think of so many other great gift ideas that are personal, simple, and clutter-free. In addition to homemade, experiences, and books, here are a few more ideas worth sharing.
Give lessons or classes.
This is different from the idea of experience gifts because it’s solely for the recipient vs. something you do together. I love this suggestion particularly for moms with young children who struggle to make time for themselves. Some ideas include art or other creative classes, fitness or exercise classes like yoga, or even organizing classes!
Give professional services
…like certificates for housecleaning, or a session with a personal chef, personal trainer, or lawn care service. I love this suggestion for people who really need the gift of time, and also for anyone who is aging and needs more help around the house.
Give personal services.
You can create a coupon book for services you’ll give, like baby-sitting, breakfast in bed, washing the car, mowing the lawn, making dinner for a friend and so on.
Give personal indulgence gifts
…like gift cards for dinner out or Starbucks, tickets to performances or sporting events, and certificates for things like massages, manicures and pedicures.
Give to a charitable cause.
We used to give my step-father gift cards to bookstores year after year. So boring! But he loves to read, and he’s just one of those hard-to-buy-for people who seem to have everything. Then one year we made a donation in his honor to a literacy fund and wrote a letter to him explaining that we admired his love for reading and wanted to share that with someone less fortunate in the world. He told us (through tears) that it was the most thoughtful gift he had ever received. If someone on your list has a passion for something, think of ways to translate that into a gift in their honor.
I hope you enjoyed reading the gift ideas as much as Aby and I have enjoyed putting them together. It’s really got me excited over Christmas gift-giving! What are you most excited to give this year?
Happy Holidays,
