Summary: When it comes to giving presents, sustainable minimalists understand that less is more and thoughtful is better. Indeed, minimalist holiday gift ideas don’t manifest themselves when walking the mall; you can’t find them by panic buying in the days leading up to Christmas, either.<br> Need some inspiration? Today I’m thrilled to turn the mic over to you the listeners as you offer up nearly 2 dozen non-consumer gifts for the holiday season.<br> <br> Here’s a preview:<br> [2:20] Making (and preserving!) memories through experiences and photos<br> [5:20] 7 personalized DIY gift ideas (that will also be appreciated)<br> [9:15] 2 book-related minimalist gift ideas<br> [13:00] Creating new traditions as a means of buying less junk<br> [16:00] When in doubt, donate<br> [19:00] Thoughts on the “gift in a box” hack<br> <br> Resources mentioned:<br> <br> * <a href="https://www.secretsanta.com/yankee-swap-rules/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yankee Swap rules</a><br> * <a href="https://www.heifer.org/gift-catalog/animals/index.html?msource=KIK1E21BS0006&gclid=CjwKCAiA7dKMBhBCEiwAO_crFNnHMtQjcfwgWeZ0IegsPgsyWHe8ud4RCw3cfZp1zBytEzcckyCmlxoC3Y8QAvD_BwE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Heifer International</a><br> * <a href="https://amzn.to/3oEkUpS" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Did you know there’s a book based on THIS podcast?</a> (Thank you for supporting my work!)<br> <br> <br> * Thank you to <a href="https://www.greensbury.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Greensbury Market</a> for sponsoring this week’s episode! Use code PODCAST for 10% off your order of $50 or more.<br> * Thank you also to <a href="https://www.tentree.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ten Tree</a> for sponsoring! Use code MINIMAL for 15% off your first order.<br> * Join our (free!) community <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/134165317219800/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.<br> * Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SustainableMinimalists/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook,</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mommyminimalist/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> + <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/mommyminimalist/pins/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pinterest</a>.<br> * For even more minimalist gift ideas, check out <a href="https://mamaminimalist.com/ethical-gift-ideas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">this blog post</a> from the archives.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br>
