Our Gift Guide to Sparking Joy this Holiday Season
not just stuff…joy!
Sparking joy is the ultimate goal of gift giving in the holiday season. Seeing the joy on someone’s face when they see the care and thought you put into it is an incredibly special moment in any relationship. However, it can be difficult to sift through the holidays sales and promotions to find that one thing that will really add to another person’s life.
We like to talk about clutter on this blog and oftentimes gifts are a sore spot in decluttering. It may seem cynical but practice gift giving in a way that reaches for the gift to not become clutter in a years’ time. That extra mile of thought will make any present more meaningful. Here are 18 gift ideas that are sure to spark joy this season:
Something to be used
A Book: Whether it’s a coffee table book, fiction novel, autobiography… you can never go wrong with a book. If they want to declutter it after a year, there are many simple ways to do so and if they read it they already got a lot of use out of your gift!
A Candle: A nice new candle is a great gift that can be used up and decluttered. The receiver of the gift will get excellent use out of the object, and it won’t stick around forever anyways.
A Journal: A nicely bound journal for your friend who loves to write things down is the perfect gift.
Socks/Cozy Clothes: Everybody loves getting some nice cozy socks. They get beaten up after a year of use but will be deeply loved for that time.
Something to be consumed
Cooking supplies: a special oil, spice, or sauce…maybe even some handmade pasta.
Sweets: Getting your friend some nice chocolates, or cake is always a good option especially if they have a sweet tooth.
Special bottle of spirits: Go for something that will be a nice treat!
A basket of specialty fruits, cheese, and goodies: A foodie gift package is almost always a big hit. It feels special and it will be sure to be enjoyed.
Something to be experienced
Tickets to a show: This can be to a movie, a play, a comedy night, a sporting event, a cultural experience etc….
Gift card: If you are at a complete loss everyone loves a gift card. Make it to their favorite restaurant or store so they have a nice activity.
A shared Memory: This can be anything from a tchotchke to a framed photo. But anything that sparks a positive memory for that person is guaranteed to be a hit. Any physical item that reminds a person of happy times is a gift that keeps on giving.
Hope everyone has a nice weekend of shopping the sales. Keeping in mind these ideas this Holiday season is sure to be one full of joy and love.
