This blog post originally appeared in Scarsdale10583.com
Holiday celebrations are underway and with that come the usual gift-giving frenzy. As a Professional Organizer I must tell you that the thought of contributing to the volume of unnecessary “stuff” in our homes all under the guise of “holiday gifts” makes me crazy! I know you are thinking I am the world’s shortest Scrooge!!! NO! I love to give and receive gifts, but there is a way to celebrate the holidays without producing more clutter.
Rather than giving things this holiday, think about giving experiences. Below are clutter-free gift-giving suggestions for all the different personality types on your list:
Sports lover: Tickets to a sporting event
Music lover: Tickets to a concert or an i-Tunes gift card
Book worm: E-book or gift card for e-books
Stressed-out loved one: Gift certificate to a spa
Oscar night Enthusiast: Movie theater package that includes tickets and concession, or a membership to Netflix
Health nut: Membership to a health club or yoga studiocookingclass
Drama Queen: Tickets to a Broadway show
Art lover: Membership to a museum or a gallery excursion
Animal Activist: Donate to a local animal shelter in her honor
Thrill Seeker: All expense paid trip for a day at an amusement park
Green Thumb: Membership to a botanical garden or the Garden Conservancy
Wine Connoisseur: Trip to a vineyard or local wine-tasting event
Food Network Fan: Cooking class enrollment
Exhausted Parents: Free night of babysitting and dinner out
Humanitarian: Donate to a charity in her honor
Frustrated with clutter: Sessions with a Professional Organizer (you knew I had to include that!)
