About this episode
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. 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. Here's a preview: [2:20] Making (and preserving!) memories through experiences and photos [5:20] 7 personalized DIY gift ideas (that will also be appreciated) [9:15] 2 book-related minimalist gift ideas [13:00] Creating new traditions as a means of buying less junk [16:00] When in doubt, donate [19:00] Thoughts on the "gift in a box" hack Resources mentioned: Yankee Swap rules Heifer International Did you know there's a book based on THIS podcast? (Thank you for supporting my work!) Our Sponsors: * Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists/exclusive-content Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.