Comments on: Top Ten Gifts for a Minimalist http://www.missminimalist.com/2009/12/top-ten-gifts-for-a-minimalist/ living a beautiful life with less stuff Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:00:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: S. Smith http://www.missminimalist.com/2009/12/top-ten-gifts-for-a-minimalist/comment-page-1/#comment-209922 S. Smith Thu, 22 Dec 2011 07:36:55 +0000 http://www.missminimalist.com/?p=271#comment-209922 Regarding gifts for children: Several posts mentioned the idea that you don't have to give up gift-giving entirely, but rather choose so that the gifts that you give are in line with your values. How about toys that feed interests or inspire hobbies? An artists kit with a drawing pad, drawing pencils, erasers and a book on how to draw...flower and veggie seeds, a watering can and child-size garden tools...good wooden toys (pricy, but worth handing down to siblings)...A how-to-knit or crochet kit...a children's cookbook with a chef's apron (boys too!). Themed gifts are nice: a DVD of a favorite movie with popcorn (classics- 'The Wizard of Oz', 'Charlie and th Chocolate Factory', etc. that can be donated to a library or given to brothers and sisters later on), a membership to a zoo, Art Museum, Science Museum, gift cards to craft and hobby stores. As others have said, gifts that create memories. You can make a clever presentation, like giving a book on animals with the zoo membership so the child has something to unwrap. I know it's hard to avoid all of the advertising. Hopefully we can teach our children to unplug and entertain themselves in creative ways. Regarding gifts for children: Several posts mentioned the idea that you don’t have to give up gift-giving entirely, but rather choose so that the gifts that you give are in line with your values. How about toys that feed interests or inspire hobbies? An artists kit with a drawing pad, drawing pencils, erasers and a book on how to draw…flower and veggie seeds, a watering can and child-size garden tools…good wooden toys (pricy, but worth handing down to siblings)…A how-to-knit or crochet kit…a children’s cookbook with a chef’s apron (boys too!). Themed gifts are nice: a DVD of a favorite movie with popcorn (classics- ‘The Wizard of Oz’, ‘Charlie and th Chocolate Factory’, etc. that can be donated to a library or given to brothers and sisters later on), a membership to a zoo, Art Museum, Science Museum, gift cards to craft and hobby stores. As others have said, gifts that create memories. You can make a clever presentation, like giving a book on animals with the zoo membership so the child has something to unwrap. I know it’s hard to avoid all of the advertising. Hopefully we can teach our children to unplug and entertain themselves in creative ways.

]]> By: Stuart Dobson http://www.missminimalist.com/2009/12/top-ten-gifts-for-a-minimalist/comment-page-1/#comment-209618 Stuart Dobson Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:16:24 +0000 http://www.missminimalist.com/?p=271#comment-209618 What about gifts for children? I'm as much against the materialist habit as anyone, but children do love to get stuff in the mail and open presents. Are there "things" we can give children that aren't plastic toys made by Chinese slaves? What about gifts for children? I’m as much against the materialist habit as anyone, but children do love to get stuff in the mail and open presents. Are there “things” we can give children that aren’t plastic toys made by Chinese slaves?

]]> By: Michelle http://www.missminimalist.com/2009/12/top-ten-gifts-for-a-minimalist/comment-page-1/#comment-208066 Michelle Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:15:13 +0000 http://www.missminimalist.com/?p=271#comment-208066 this chistmas i'm giving outdoor cinema vouchers...it is summer here in australia and certificates for high tea in the city.also a bokhasi compost bin...a "green" gift. and kindle gift cards or books for the kindle. gourmet teas and teapots and other tea accessories this chistmas i’m giving outdoor cinema vouchers…it is summer here in australia and certificates for high tea in the city.also a bokhasi compost bin…a “green” gift. and kindle gift cards or books for the kindle. gourmet teas and teapots and other tea accessories

]]> By: Joanna http://www.missminimalist.com/2009/12/top-ten-gifts-for-a-minimalist/comment-page-1/#comment-204184 Joanna Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:57:42 +0000 http://www.missminimalist.com/?p=271#comment-204184 I just got a Kindle fire and feel it really does eliminate clutter for books, even on my kindle as I can "park stuff" on the cloud! I love the gourmet idea, but personally I love to bake homemade cookies and wrap in cling film and add a pretty bow. Almost everybody likes homemade cookies! I just got a Kindle fire and feel it really does eliminate clutter for books, even on my kindle as I can “park stuff” on the cloud! I love the gourmet idea, but personally I love to bake homemade cookies and wrap in cling film and add a pretty bow. Almost everybody likes homemade cookies!

]]> By: Rachel http://www.missminimalist.com/2009/12/top-ten-gifts-for-a-minimalist/comment-page-1/#comment-188408 Rachel Sun, 27 Nov 2011 05:35:04 +0000 http://www.missminimalist.com/?p=271#comment-188408 I already have a Kindle and I love to get food or experiential gifts, but I loathe bath items because I rarely use as many as I get (I get a ton!) and I'm particular about what I use, so they end up piling up under my sink... ugh. Nothing... nothing is good. :) I already have a Kindle and I love to get food or experiential gifts, but I loathe bath items because I rarely use as many as I get (I get a ton!) and I’m particular about what I use, so they end up piling up under my sink… ugh. Nothing… nothing is good. :)

]]> By: Simple yet Effective.. « lightninginastarrysky http://www.missminimalist.com/2009/12/top-ten-gifts-for-a-minimalist/comment-page-1/#comment-98359 Simple yet Effective.. « lightninginastarrysky Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:21:09 +0000 http://www.missminimalist.com/?p=271#comment-98359 [...] http://www.missminimalist.com/2009/12/top-ten-gifts-for-a-minimalist/ [...] [...] http://www.missminimalist.com/2009/12/top-ten-gifts-for-a-minimalist/ [...]

]]> By: AJ http://www.missminimalist.com/2009/12/top-ten-gifts-for-a-minimalist/comment-page-1/#comment-92687 AJ Sun, 12 Jun 2011 23:43:54 +0000 http://www.missminimalist.com/?p=271#comment-92687 Love the kindle! I'm happy I don't have to buy physical books anymore. Decreases clutter tremendously. I just now have to sell my remaining books. Love the kindle! I’m happy I don’t have to buy physical books anymore. Decreases clutter tremendously. I just now have to sell my remaining books.

]]> By: Jill http://www.missminimalist.com/2009/12/top-ten-gifts-for-a-minimalist/comment-page-1/#comment-33978 Jill Sun, 19 Dec 2010 21:05:46 +0000 http://www.missminimalist.com/?p=271#comment-33978 I think a gas card is a great gift for anyone that travels regularly. I think a gas card is a great gift for anyone that travels regularly.

]]> By: Best Books of 2010 « Life More Lived http://www.missminimalist.com/2009/12/top-ten-gifts-for-a-minimalist/comment-page-1/#comment-30175 Best Books of 2010 « Life More Lived Mon, 06 Dec 2010 23:02:00 +0000 http://www.missminimalist.com/?p=271#comment-30175 [...] of my favorites. Even though my family has decided not to exchange gifts this year, I think books make great presents, especially if it’s something you’ve  already read and can spend time discussing [...] [...] of my favorites. Even though my family has decided not to exchange gifts this year, I think books make great presents, especially if it’s something you’ve  already read and can spend time discussing [...]

]]> By: Celia http://www.missminimalist.com/2009/12/top-ten-gifts-for-a-minimalist/comment-page-1/#comment-28841 Celia Thu, 02 Dec 2010 16:46:54 +0000 http://www.missminimalist.com/?p=271#comment-28841 My husband and I gave each other kindles as our holiday gifts to each other this year. They're both on the same account, so we can immediately share the same ebooks, just like we share hardcopy books. Also, amazon has announced that a sharing feature us in the works! For gifts, I'm requesting amazon gift cards to indulge in new release books; so far, we've been indulging in the thousands of free ebooks available on the web. Yes, digital clutter is still clutter, but I've discovered that one reason I've accumulated so much stuff is the joy I derive from cataloging and organizing things, especially my books! Organizing ebooks will let me clear away huge amounts of physical clutter, while still relishing my inner-librarian. :-) My husband and I gave each other kindles as our holiday gifts to each other this year. They’re both on the same account, so we can immediately share the same ebooks, just like we share hardcopy books. Also, amazon has announced that a sharing feature us in the works!

For gifts, I’m requesting amazon gift cards to indulge in new release books; so far, we’ve been indulging in the thousands of free ebooks available on the web. Yes, digital clutter is still clutter, but I’ve discovered that one reason I’ve accumulated so much stuff is the joy I derive from cataloging and organizing things, especially my books! Organizing ebooks will let me clear away huge amounts of physical clutter, while still relishing my inner-librarian. :-)

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