A few of my (clutter free) favorite things

Between Covid shopping challenges and folks spending more time at home, there has never been a better time to rethink your gift giving strategies for Christmas this year.  

A good thing that is coming out of this challenging year is I believe/hope/pray is that as a people, we are learning, REALLY learning, that the most important things in life aren’t things.  

So, with that in mind, here are some suggestions.  Even if these don’t work for you, perhaps it will help you generate your own creatives.  

Books!!!  Oh, you know I’m a book lover and I bet if you’re not; you have one on your gift list. How about a subscription to Audible, Scribd, or Kindle?  If you use this referral code yule (yuk, yuk) get two months free for Scribd.  

Language Lessons–Here’s another code for you.  It’s from Busuu and it is the language app I’m using to grow my Spanish beyond the “Necesito vino, por favor” level.  You’ll get a month free trail with that code.  

Health–How about a punch card for Zumba or yoga or a personal trainer? And yes, some of this will be better after we can meet again in the gym.  

WW subscription-That’s Weight Watchers. Okay, use this one with GREAT discretion. Or maybe buy it for yourself. I’m down 30 pounds so far with 20 more to go This program works whether you need to lose 5 pounds or 200. And yup - here’s a code for a free month.

Netflix subscription or some other digital distraction. (I’ll just call it what it is. 😉 )

A helping hand–Pay for a few hours of services for an overwhelmed parent. Get a professional organizer (pst, I happen to know a badass one.  And she’s offering VIRTUAL organizing at a great rate. Other idea includes a housekeeper, handyman services, or errand running. 

A digital subscription to your local newspaper and/or The Washington Post. (WaPo is my favorite news source. Here’s a code for a free 30 day subscription.)

Tickets to events–sports, the arts, brewery tours. Even though it feels like it, the world won’t always be shutdown!

Gifts of time–babysitting, dinner and a movie, game night, helping hands

Consumables–Personally, I love scented candles. Other creative ideas–a dollar shave club membership.  Wine of the month.  

Food–Homemade goodies are always a hit. For the love-of-God, NOT fruitcake.  And besides, what’s a few more pounds in addition to the quarantine weight gain. A gift card to a locally own restaurant will help bring the gift of business to the struggling small businesses.

Buy only once items–Think: cast iron fry pan, tactical flashlight, stainless steel wine glasses, reusable straw, etc.

There you go!  I would love to hear your ideas.  Meet me over at my Facebook page, Unclutter Your Life with the Zany Sage!  This growing community is fun and FREE!