Holiday Gifts that Aren't Clutter

If you are in the stores, shopping for presents, STOP! Here are several ideas with different themes to help you find a meaningful gift that won't add clutter. These ideas will get you thinking about how to gift someone in a less materialistic way and give them something creative and original. AND you can do all this shopping by phone or internet. Think of the time and gas you will save! Here are lots of ideas to help you with your holiday shopping (courtesy of our friends at Farmington Valley Organizing):

DAY TRIPS TOGETHER                                                                        PAMPERING

- A hot air balloon ride                                                                         - Hire a cleaning service

- A workshop or handyman day                                                            - A massage

- Trip to museum followed by lunch                                                      - Flowers

HELP                                                                                                   ENTERTAINMENT

- Get their car detailed                                                                        - Treat to dinner and a movie

- Gift card for home organizing services                                                - Tickets to a show at a local theater

- Have a catered breakfast/lunch delivered                                           - Take in a sporting event

MEMORIES                                                                                         CLASSES

- Book a family photo session                                                              - Take a cooking class

- Create a scrapbook of memories                                                       - Purchase a gym membership

- Organize a family reunion                                                                - Try something new together - yoga, singing, art