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An envelope, suitcase, or duffel bag full of cash is by far the gift most people prefer.

Aside from this no-brainer, the following 3 categories are great ways to show care without contributing to clutter.            

Consumables

With consumables, the recipient can enjoy the gift for a time and it won’t add long-term clutter to their life.

Experiences

  • One-Time Experiences
    • Movie tickets
    • Restaurant gift cards
    • Cooking classes, like those held at Sur la Table
    • Dance lessons
    • Whale watching
    • Concert & event tickets
    • Professional photo session
    • Massage / spa package
    • Ski resort lift tickets
    • Round of golf
  • Month-to-Month Subscriptions
    • Audible audiobooks
    • Blue Apron / meal kit services
    • Dollar Shave Club
    • Stitch Fix stylish clothing
    • Winc wine club
  • Year-Long Memberships
    • Theme Parks
    • Museum
    • Zoo
    • Aquarium
    • Botanical garden
  • Travel
    • Plane tickets
    • Vacations / gift cards for Costco Travel, Expedia, etc
  • Babysitting
    • Oprah gave her friend the gift of paying for a nanny’s salary…for 7 years
    • If you can do this because you’re loaded, that’s great. If not, gifting a babysitter for a night out or long weekend is a thoughtful alternative.

Practical Stuff

Being a minimalist doesn’t mean not owning anything – it means not owning useless things.  Cash, consumables, and experiences are safe bets for most minimalists, but everyone has unique views on what is practical for them. If you do get a “thing” for someone – be a good friend and encourage them to return it if they don’t love it. Include a gift receipt!

I travel for work and fun, so these items are practical for me:

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