Anti-Clutter Gift Guide

It doesn't matter if you're a minimalist or a maximalist - it can be overwhelming to recieve more stuff that you have to move, clean, and find a place for. When a gift adds to one's clutter, it doesn't feel as sweet as consumable gift.

As a follower of the KonMari method, I don't want to add to someone's clutter but I also want to give a great gift. Below is an anti-clutter gift guide to help act as a guide when choosing presents. Greeting cards, books, and craft supplies are not included as those are personal based on the receiver or giver on whether they are useful.

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Anti-Clutter Gift Guide

Cash

• The best anti-clutter gift is money but can also feel impersonal.

Experiences

• Gift card to Groupon

• Gift card to favorite concert, theater, or sport venue

  • TicketMaster or StubHub

  • Give the gift card in a card themed around their interest.

• Gift card to an Experience Restaurant

  • Golf - Top Golf

  • Axe Throwing Bars - Throw House or Bury The Hatchet

  • Dinner Theater - Medieval Times

  • Board Game Café - Snakes & Lattes

  • Arcade or Bowling - Main Event or Dave and Busters

• Gift card to cooking classes

  • Williams Sonoma or Sur La Table

• Gift card to massage, nail salon, or other spa

  • Either go with a local salon or choose a spa in nearby fancy hotel

• Gift card to an animal encounter

  • Horseback riding, gift card to zoo, or guided birdwatching hike

• Gift card to art classes

  • Yaymaker, Sip & Script, Pip Coffee & Clay, and Painting With a Twist

• Gift card to escape room

  • Escape rooms and puzzle can be in-person, virtual, or via a kit

• Gift card to state or national park

  • Hiking, kayaking, etc, can all be up to the recipient but parking costs money!

Consumable Goods

• For someone people these can contribute to clutter, but if you know someone often uses a good, these can be great gifts!

In example, someone who takes many baths could use bath bombs but for someone where they are not common users, this will contribute to clutter.

• Candles

• Essential Oils

• Cosmetics

• Perfume

• Bath and shower products

• Skin care products

• Grill wood

• Garden seeds

• Cut flowers

Consumable Foods

• Gift card to a restaurant

• Alcohol

• Coffee

• Tea

• Hot Chocolate

• Candy

• Chocolate

• Cookies

• Meal Kits

  • Can be dry meal kits (such as a spice packet set) or gift card to perishable

• Fruit Basket or Subscription

• Popcorn Basket or Subscription

• Meat and Cheese Basket or Subscription

• Hot Sauce or Subscription

• Make your Own Kits

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I debated adding clothing rental or clothing subscriptions as they're consumable, can wear a fancy dress and then return it. But I was afraid that would give the impression someone needs to improve their wardrobe. What are your thoughts?