The Best Gifts & Stocking Stuffers for Minimalists
I find the hardest people to shop for are the people that buy what they want throughout the year instead of waiting for Christmas AND equally as hard to shop for… minimalists.
Josh's great-grandpa falls into the first category, and if I get a gift idea for him I can never bring it up or he will buy it for himself. My brother and his family are the latter. With two adults, four kids, and two dogs in a three-bedroom house, they don’t have room for more stuff. The best gifts for both categories of people are consumables.
We originally made soap dough as a gift for our nephews because:
- it’s fun!
- it’s consumable.
Handmade bath products are a great gift for the minimalist in your life for the same reasons. They don’t take up more space and are a luxury that is enjoyed daily (at least we hope they wash regularly).
Josh and I on the other hand are neither minimalist nor self-gifters, but we both prefer practical gifts. Things that are a higher quality version of an everyday thing or something we wouldn’t normally buy for ourselves, but really enjoy.
A Few of Our Favorite Gifts
Here are the top gifts/stocking stuffers Josh and I have received from each other in years past. Every item has a story behind it so next time you see us feel free to ask.
Whitney's Favorites
- Terrarium
- Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter Cups
- Prana Kilimanjaro Trail Mix (premium trail mix we discovered at the Lamb Shop in Huchinson, MN)
- Wood Wick Wax Melts (I like the tobacco and leather scent)
- Catana Comics and Sarah Scribbles comic books
- Soap Making Supplies (before we started Simply Bliss)
- Burt’s Bees Chapstick
- Tea Infuser Bottle
- Silicone Baking Mats
- Reusable Makeup Remover Pads from Bamboo Switch in Rose&Loon in Roseville Mall
- Basic Essential Oil Set
- Paprika recipe organizer app for my phone and laptop
- Running Shoes filled with motivational quotes that Josh clipped and stuffed inside
Josh's Favorites
- Chocolate Orange (seasonal from Trader Joe’s)
- Handmade socks
- Car washes
- Microwavable pork rinds (yes, and they’re really good)
- Our Brown Sugar Latte Coffee Scrub
- InfiniteMoon Pillow
- Cooking Class
- Special Teas
- Toasted Ravioli Popcorn Seasoning
- High-Quality Whiskey
- High-Quality Flannel Shirts
- Cookbook of Favorite Family Recipes
- Photography Class
- Hair Clippers ( We started pre-covid 😉)
We hope this gives you some unique gift ideas for the loved ones in your life.
We Were Featured!
Midwest Handmade - We will be there in May 2022.
Twin Cities Family Fun - Check out this list for local holiday gift shopping.
Owner & Maker
Whitney Wyss
