2023 Christmas Gift Guide (Practical & Useful Gift Ideas!)

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  • Опубліковано 13 лис 2023
  • Full Gift Guide: amzn.to/3G0eEC0
    Full List of Gifts Under $10: amzn.to/47p8mr9
    Free 5 Days to an Organized Christmas Workshop: www.theminimalmom.com/offers/...
    Diana's Meaningful Gift Guide: • STOP with useless gift...
    Drawstring Gift Bags: amzn.to/47tNYFi
    Sticker Gift Tags: amzn.to/40H0DCK
    WOMEN
    Cheese Board Deck (50 Cards) amzn.to/47rJ0c2
    Cheese Board amzn.to/3sBOUbR
    Vintage Glass Mugs with Lid & Spoon amzn.to/3QUZvIa
    Eyeshadow Palette amzn.to/40DihqQ
    Ziplock Bag Holder amzn.to/3G3rZco
    Trunk Organizer amzn.to/3SGdWB7
    Crossbody Purse amzn.to/3ufhqR1
    Butter Dish amzn.to/3QY3QKR
    Pull Out Cutting Board & Baking Sheet Drawer amzn.to/3SBV9qR
    Pull Out cabinet Drawer amzn.to/3SHj0Wa
    Heated Blanket amzn.to/3FXlw2L
    Overnight Bag amzn.to/47v1vfU
    Shower Steamers amzn.to/3MHPATO
    Utensil Caddy amzn.to/47hs607
    Matte Gold Silverware amzn.to/49sLhpc
    Owala Water Bottle amzn.to/3sHIF6e
    Bamboo Sheets amzn.to/3MJgXNh
    Walking Boots amzn.to/3MJCmGl
    Dansko House Shoes amzn.to/47ujiDQ
    Waterpik Electric Toothbrush amzn.to/468cevy
    Dyson Vacuum (check Dyson website for better deals!) amzn.to/47tw6dG
    KIDS
    Melissa & Doug Memory Game amzn.to/3SFlS5C
    Melissa & Doug Doctor Set amzn.to/40zvukB
    America’s Test Kitchen Cook Book amzn.to/3MJg0ob
    America’s Test Kitchen Baking Book amzn.to/46gYWwR
    Green Toys Sea Copter amzn.to/3FX8Vwr
    Green Toys Ferry Boat amzn.to/49DLB4O
    Green Toys Car Hauler amzn.to/49urBl3
    Sequence for Kids Game amzn.to/3MDpSjd
    Melissa & Doug Cupcake Sand Set amzn.to/47dmh3V
    Guess in 10 Game amzn.to/47cncBE
    LED Lights amzn.to/47B0fYF
    Artwork Frames amzn.to/3SBUXI9
    Kids Camera Instant Print amzn.to/3uobXas
    Warm Pals Stuffed Animal with Lavender amzn.to/3QXhuhf
    God, I Feel Sad Book amzn.to/3SMSeM7
    God, I Feel Scared Book amzn.to/46ikclP
    I'm Glad for What I Have Book amzn.to/3G7smmu
    GIRLS
    Klutz Mini Bake Shop amzn.to/40AXgwQ
    Klutz Mini Pets amzn.to/47zAckj
    Klutz Clay Charms amzn.to/3sx3vFq
    Klutz Sew Mini Treats amzn.to/49DM2vYMini Karaoke Machine with 2 Wireless Microphones amzn.to/40E3Naf
    BOYS
    Klutz Lego Gear Botz amzn.to/3sAHdCU
    Klutz Gadgets amzn.to/40AJwCs
    Kinetic Sand Construction Set amzn.to/3QYgbyy
    Magic Tracks amzn.to/3QvFYwE
    TWEENS & TEENS
    LED Lights amzn.to/47B0fYF
    DIY Journal Kit amzn.to/3sqNxwK
    Exit Games amzn.to/40GEeFE
    Makeup Bag amzn.to/46ftTl8
    Hey Dudes amzn.to/3MHwWM0
    Glow in the Dark Basketball amzn.to/3SIiLKi
    Bluetooth Speaker amzn.to/3sqQddM
    Photo Vlip String Lights amzn.to/47fyZ2a
    MEN
    Carhartt Sweatshirt amzn.to/469rqZfDickie’s Men's Dri-tech Moisture Control Socks amzn.to/3QEWjPv
    Meater Wireless Digital Thermometer amzn.to/3FYG8aX
    100 Drives 5,000 Ideas Book amzn.to/3SzcnoK
    Milwaukee Spin Trim amzn.to/3MHvhG1
    Milwaukee Hedge Trimmer amzn.to/47tB0r5
    Milwaukee Leaf Blower amzn.to/3MJSqYq
    Milwaukee Air Compressor amzn.to/3QZwtr8
    Milwaukee Heated Jacket amzn.to/40zM9V7
    Nail Clipper Set amzn.to/3QXZtPS
    Wrap It Cord Storage amzn.to/3SHki3s
    Hey Dudes amzn.to/3MHwWM0
    FAITH BASED GIFTS
    NIV, Beautiful Word Coloring Bible for Teen Girls amzn.to/40ELXDP
    Decluttering by Faith Devotional www.theminimalmom.com/declutt...
    My Utmost for His Highest Devotional amzn.to/469vBEp
    One Minute Pause Journal amzn.to/47xCEbi
    Bible Highlighers amzn.to/47cvp8G
    Explorer Bible for Kids amzn.to/47efgj8
    Adventure Bible for Early Readers amzn.to/3SJL8rx
    Kids Visual Study Bible amzn.to/3QvmQ1C
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  • @TheMinimalMom
    @TheMinimalMom  6 місяців тому +53

    Thank you so much for watching! Here are links to the Full Gift Guide: amzn.to/3G0eEC0 and
    Full List of Gifts Under $10: amzn.to/47p8mr9
    Diana's Meaningful Gift Guide: ua-cam.com/video/OxUob-4OWeY/v-deo.htmlsi=IMh4vhEhjko1dayU
    Free 5 Days to an Organized Christmas Workshop: www.theminimalmom.com/offers/A7DuBBqZ (You can also find individual links in the description!) - Dawn

    • @Michelle-by9fp
      @Michelle-by9fp 6 місяців тому +5

      What if your budget is small? I feel the need to add more on a gift card than I would prefer to spend.

    • @lisameloon1516
      @lisameloon1516 6 місяців тому

      @TheMinimalMom thank you for sharing all these great ideas! I’m feeling a little less stressed, really!

    • @lisameloon1516
      @lisameloon1516 6 місяців тому +5

      @@Michelle-by9fpI either go with a coffee shop, where $5 or $10 is reasonable… or if it’s for a restaurant, you could do $15-$20 as a help with a meal out, not necessarily to pay for the entire meal. Also, you could add a like-new tree ornament (that you declutter) along with a small gift card… or pair the gift card with something you bake at Christmas time, a mini loaf of friendship bread, or a few cookie bars or brownies.. just brainstorming ❤

    • @suzettedorning9113
      @suzettedorning9113 6 місяців тому +1

      OK Dawn - WHAT is the TEA you showed??????? I didn't see it named or listed anywhere. Help!

    • @shannone1471
      @shannone1471 6 місяців тому +1

      Where did you get the drill and battery organizer for Tom?

  • @SparkleNDiva
    @SparkleNDiva 6 місяців тому +523

    This year, instead of presents, we decided to hire a professional organizer to help us get rid of things and start the new year off on the right foot. We've even limited our budget for other people in order to prioritize our household for 1 year and pay for this. I've even asked my family if they wanted to forgo gifts for me and my husband and help to pay for our endeavor. It's a start.

  • @sallyhague5033
    @sallyhague5033 6 місяців тому +273

    Hubby and I have decided to have no presents this year. We are minimalists and really dont need anything. Our kids are grown up and spending it with their partners families. I've done years of hosting, cooking and present buying. This year is going to be amazing, pj's all day and a TV dinner, no Christmas shopping stress. I might even stay in bed all day watching you tube. Total bliss.😊

    • @Chrissyhappy
      @Chrissyhappy 6 місяців тому +27

      We did this last year for the first time. I did 25 years of having everyone from both families for breakfast. 24 people. Then had single relatives for Christmas dinner too. My circumstances changed and last year me and my two adult children decided to have Italian and stay in pjs all day! It’s was sooooo goood! 😂. Doing the same again this year!😊

    • @MyFocusVaries
      @MyFocusVaries 6 місяців тому +10

      Sounds blissful. Except maybe the TV dinner 😂 Though after many years, I'm not hosting an extended family traditional dinner. 😅

    • @susan5661
      @susan5661 6 місяців тому +22

      We started doing no gifts in 2020. It is so liberating. We donate to some of our favorite charities instead

    • @madredetresmocosos9088
      @madredetresmocosos9088 6 місяців тому +5

      Sounds amazing!!!!😂❤

    • @ramonawhisenant2045
      @ramonawhisenant2045 6 місяців тому +8

      Dawn - I am like you -- I am very happy without gifts - but my husband loves gifts. 😬

  • @sanctified1ne902
    @sanctified1ne902 6 місяців тому +44

    I budgeted and saved all year for Christmas gifts this year, but after many years of my husband trying to get me to do no gifts…I am finally giving in this Christmas. I was in tears at first, especially because I saved all year, but now I am seeing more freedom and joy in the Christmas season. We spoke to our children who are 18-23 and to our surprise were completely on board with this decision. One said, heck yeah I am down with that, and another said this is actually a gift in itself and decided to tell her in-laws that they are also choosing to do no gifts this year and the in-laws are following suit. That one surprised me. 😊 Our parents also respected our choice this year without any complaints. I am thinking we may have started a whole new tradition deeper and wider than we ever imagined.

  • @adrianf1969
    @adrianf1969 6 місяців тому +4

    My mom loves puzzles so I did an advent calendar for her where my family put together a 1,000 piece puzzle, then we divided it into 25 sections and put the pieces into little bags with numbered tags. Every day she puts together a section and adds it to the larger puzzle. She’s really enjoying it. I had seen one advertised but it was too expensive, so I diy’d it.

  • @gopugmama4408
    @gopugmama4408 6 місяців тому +136

    When our two boys were littles, we limited their Christmas gifts to three a piece.🌲 Something they needed, something they wanted, and something small. I explained to them that the wise man gave the baby Jesus three gifts and that's why they were receiving three gifts.🎁 We also supported a Haitian child, so the boys got to pick out something special for him and we always did the Samaritan's Purse Christmas Shoe Box. They really enjoyed shopping for others. To celebrate the baby Jesus' birth, we usually made a small birthday cake for him.🎂 They are grown men now with families of their own and they still think about others before themselves. Blessings everyone!💗

    • @ninnymuggins5159
      @ninnymuggins5159 6 місяців тому

      @@MegInASheathDress Maybe it was a typo, not everyone is perfect

    • @jenniferkennedy3400
      @jenniferkennedy3400 6 місяців тому

      We did the same! And still do. I’ve never regretted it.

    • @shyrellet7252
      @shyrellet7252 6 місяців тому

      ​get a life!@@TheBroccoliFiles

    • @erikapeacock7107
      @erikapeacock7107 6 місяців тому

      ❤❤❤

  • @dkwillrn
    @dkwillrn 6 місяців тому +22

    Consumables are very good gifts that people don’t have to store. Think of their favorite chocolate, coffee, tea, gift cards to a specialty ice cream, lunch place or even grocery stores. These gifts are especially good for seniors.

    • @meganmoore5457
      @meganmoore5457 6 місяців тому +5

      Consumable gifts are my favorite because they're super easy to put away and after a few weeks everything is back to normal without trying to stuff a bunch of new things into places that don't have room for them (looking at you, toybox 😂)

    • @jordie1234
      @jordie1234 6 місяців тому

      That is what I always did for my mother. She also loved getting birdseed for her bird feeders as well as the fancy edible bird wreaths, bells, etc. (made of birdseed). She would hang them on her deck and watch the birds while enjoying her morning coffee.

  • @amandahuff6111
    @amandahuff6111 6 місяців тому +10

    We can't really afford to give gifts, so I make cookies for family instead. They love them and I love baking and gift giving so it's a win-win! Now that we have our daughter, I make a small craft as well. Last year was her footprint on an ornament for her first Christmas. This year I'm doing handprint snowmen!

  • @DH-qz2so
    @DH-qz2so 6 місяців тому +33

    We made the decision and started simplifying Christmas gifts/giving years ago... won't go into all the details of what we do and not do... but I can tell you, it is very very minimal and simple...we are at that point now, in our lives, where it works... it is so lovely and freeing, no expectations, no wasted money, no guilt... Make the decision and STOP...just do it. Period. If you don't stop it now,...you will be still commenting on this channel 5 years from now!

  • @sabl6381
    @sabl6381 6 місяців тому +51

    I've started giving people homemade canned jams for Christmas. It's affordable, consumable, and a surprise because no one expects a millennial to know how to can, haha.
    For our gifts, my husband and I asked loved ones for specific gift cards to help pay for date nights and babysitters. We already have everything we want and need, but offsetting the cost of a regular night out during the toddler trench years is truly what we want. People actually seemed happy that we took all the guesswork out for them.

    • @madelyndwyer8000
      @madelyndwyer8000 6 місяців тому +1

      Oh my gosh!!!!! As a homesteader this made me cry. Has that family died yet? probably not. How horrible for you to trash their endless labors and talent!!!!!!! Just awful.
      And honey is anti Microorganism. It literally cannot carry bacteria, virus of anything living!!! It will last a lifetime.
      How sad you throw this away, as it is probably the best gift you get.

  • @kelliconlan8133
    @kelliconlan8133 6 місяців тому +33

    As a teachers wife and former teacher, 😊gift cards are really the best!!!

  • @grutarg2938
    @grutarg2938 6 місяців тому +50

    Remember to check your local small businesses. A lot of them will have these gifts as well. Many have websites you can order through, for shipping or local pickup. Most bookstores can order any book you want within 1-2 weeks. If you're shopping for someone who lives far away, consider ordering from a store near them to save on shipping.

  • @cynthiaslebodnik6945
    @cynthiaslebodnik6945 6 місяців тому +69

    When you showed the children's cookbook, it reminded me that I have a Betty Crocker cookbook for children from my childhood (I'm 66!) and still use it.

    • @JenOooo
      @JenOooo 6 місяців тому +3

      I love kids cookbooks, so straight forward! 😂

    • @robertkrismeyer5783
      @robertkrismeyer5783 6 місяців тому +12

      I just used my Betty Crocker children's cookbook two days ago and I am 77

    • @marianneperry6924
      @marianneperry6924 6 місяців тому +2

      ​@@MegInASheathDress Turns out it's healthier after all!

    • @ginakinstle6751
      @ginakinstle6751 6 місяців тому

      I love mine & I'm 55.

  • @Candiegirl13
    @Candiegirl13 6 місяців тому +5

    I love practical gifts. If it's something you will truly use, it doesn't become clutter in the corner.

  • @jodimcfarland1280
    @jodimcfarland1280 6 місяців тому +10

    I shifted to experiences as a gift. Concert or sports or dinner out or whale watching or rafting or paint night or... anything builds relationships and less clutter!

  • @canadiansolomom
    @canadiansolomom 6 місяців тому +9

    We have a tradition with our family that lives on the other side of our country (Canada) We send a box of little things that are locally made or bought for them to open at the beginning of December. Things you would get at craft markets or local vendors etc. It is really fun to see what is in the box and the kids love the surprise better than another toy or trading money.

  • @karenrich9092
    @karenrich9092 6 місяців тому +10

    One year for my birthday (in December) I received the most wonderful gift that keeps on giving -- a son-in-law! He proposed to my daughter on my birthday. I won't forget that day!

    • @susanf4857
      @susanf4857 6 місяців тому

      Love this! ❤️

  • @ilovefountainpens
    @ilovefountainpens 6 місяців тому +9

    Playmobil and Lego are also incredible and stand the test of time. My daughter also absolutely loved Snap Circuts, all of which she played with for years. Another good option is when you look for a toy or game, to look for the ones which have a gold foil sticker, saying that they’ve won toy of the year awards. When I was in a pinch, I’ve bought those and have never been disappointed.

    • @susanf4857
      @susanf4857 6 місяців тому

      Yes to Legos and Playmobil! I'm a 54 year old woman and I love Legos! 🤣

  • @katieallen3927
    @katieallen3927 6 місяців тому +35

    I exchange gifts with my sister and we both have wish lists on Amazon so when I select a gift from her list for her it's something she has selected and wants. This has made our gift exchange so easy.

  • @pattiwarren5531
    @pattiwarren5531 6 місяців тому +48

    My parents love going to the movies so I've gotten them AMC gift cards for several years now and they love it! Practical, consumable and I know it won't be wasted :)

  • @laurenpool8367
    @laurenpool8367 6 місяців тому +3

    For ideas for men, these are things my husband has loved... ammo (or money / gift cards for ammo); music supplies i.e. guitar strings, amp, speaker components; premium tea and coffee; leather wallet; key organizer; gift certificates or passes for fun things like the shooting range; hunting gear i.e. camo; hiking boots; and cozy things like nice slippers or sweats for around the house

  • @deedsh6280
    @deedsh6280 6 місяців тому +17

    Loved all these ideas. I can't name this item exactly, but my husband was blown away (with surprise, and later how much he used it) with this extender slender tool that has a magnet and light on the end of it. You just extend it and slide it in hard to reach places if you've dropped a nail or something. (Sorry I'm not describing it well.) But it was one time I came through on the guy gift list. LOL

  • @MyFocusVaries
    @MyFocusVaries 6 місяців тому +42

    For folks considering gift cards, I just read that in the US alone, there are $21 BILLION (BILLION) in unspent gift cards. I now give cash in a handwritten card "Gift Cash to be spent at XX" or "Gift Cash no expiry, no limits."

    • @MyFocusVaries
      @MyFocusVaries 6 місяців тому

      We should all dig through drawers and wallets and purses and spend old gift cards on this year's gifts for others, just to get those cards spent. Or I bet there's a charity that takes cards with small values. Ok Google.

    • @NLY1WAY4U
      @NLY1WAY4U 6 місяців тому +3

      Yes, I have a few of these gift cards...I have been checking if no expiry date and then regifting.

    • @ShellyNoelly
      @ShellyNoelly 6 місяців тому +5

      I think it's illegal to have an expiry on a gift card

    • @mwahl1686
      @mwahl1686 6 місяців тому +3

      I don't know if this is no longer allowed, but in the U.S. at least, some companies used to deduct annual fees for non-usage of a gift card. Over time, the whole thing could be frittered away if forgotten about or if someone was waiting to use it!!

    • @NLY1WAY4U
      @NLY1WAY4U 6 місяців тому

      @@mwahl1686 Yes, that happened to me on several cards. So passing unused ones right away.

  • @dawnm5834
    @dawnm5834 6 місяців тому +4

    A few years ago we stopped with lots of gifts for our kids. Instead they get their stocking, a few small gifts and the ‘big item’ is a family vacation we take in January or February. So there’s delayed gratification and less ‘stuff’ coming into our house.

  • @sandrawheeler5077
    @sandrawheeler5077 6 місяців тому +3

    Years ago i made my own gift bags using Christmas fabric from the fabric store. I sewed a long ribbon to the back to tie into a bow. We have used these for YEARS. I rarely buy Christmas wrap anymore. There are so many beautiful and fun designs and patterns to choose from. They store flat in my Christmas boxes and help pad my decor. Plus they make a great gift.

  • @katefree9539
    @katefree9539 6 місяців тому +1

    I am a cricket, but this year has been super simple because of life events. The funny thing that I wanted to share is that I carefully wrap several paper crafts that my kids made at very young ages. Think paper plates, traced hand prints on poster board with glitter, and macaroni noodles. It has been the utter horror of my kids when they see them on my tree. To explain their extreme disdain for these adorable treasures of mine, my kids are adults, ages 30 & 34! Lol. I love them and hope to have them on my tree as long as I live. ❤

  • @chey5321
    @chey5321 6 місяців тому +3

    Last year for my husband (who is a huge car guy) I found photos of all his previous vehicles, or as many as I could and ordered him a custom car calendar. He loved it!
    I also have got him a bidet attachment for the toilet and we both enjoy it haha

    • @nancyreyes7373
      @nancyreyes7373 6 місяців тому

      What a great idea!

    • @psyche8187
      @psyche8187 6 місяців тому

      Bidet attachments are the BEST

  • @amygrobelny7031
    @amygrobelny7031 6 місяців тому +3

    I’m all for Minimalist gift giving💕 I am also trying to be intentional about where I purchase gifts, for example if I can find toys on the Marketplace that are gently used why not help out a person? Also local artisans that are selling handmade goods, ex. pottery, soaps, wooden items such as Cutting boards, crocheted items. Yes, they may cost a little more but most of the time the quality is much better and you are helping out a neighbor. I appreciate Dawns support of Trades of Hope as well. We can make such a difference if we really think through our purchases. Love you all!❤

  • @uteme
    @uteme 6 місяців тому +18

    My parents bought 3 small gifts for me, and for my sister, to open on Christmas Eve...they 'represented' the 3 Wise Men. We opened them while my dad read the Infancy Narratives to us. On Christmas morning, "Jesus' friend, Santa" left 1 larger gift for us. Together, as a family, we offered special prayers for our military, our civil servants, and finally for our family & neighborhood. I truly have THE BEST Christmas memories! I'm now old...and have the joy of watching our sons continue these traditions. ♡

    • @Mary-fy3tc
      @Mary-fy3tc 6 місяців тому +1

      @@TheBroccoliFilesthen do what you want. The commenter was speaking of the memories of their own.

    • @susanf4857
      @susanf4857 6 місяців тому +1

      ​@@TheBroccoliFilesYour comments on here have been nothing but awful and unnecessary. However everyone is entitled to their opinion but if I was Dawn I would block you.

  • @mysticquetzal87
    @mysticquetzal87 6 місяців тому +10

    last Christmas I got 4 cheese/wood board from 4 different people 😞 I don’t even need 1

  • @janethunt4037
    @janethunt4037 6 місяців тому +6

    One thing I've learned: there is no perfect gift for everyone. One friend's daughter (a teacher) ended up with over $100 in Starbucks gift cards, and she does not go there. That being said, I often make "soup in a jar" mixes for several women friends. I feel like I help them get a healthy meal on their table for their families.

    • @susanf4857
      @susanf4857 6 місяців тому

      My kids school always had teacher wishlists which were so nice to have when it came to birthdays and Christmas. That way teachers who hate Starbucks wouldn't get a $100 in Starbucks cards!

  • @connied8507
    @connied8507 6 місяців тому +6

    I like to give consumable gifts 🎁. Movie gift cards are big in our family.

  • @ilakaiser3778
    @ilakaiser3778 6 місяців тому +6

    For several years now we have given our adult son cash for his fishing license and conservation stamp. The fun part is presenting it differently each year. Our son-in-law also enjoys getting cash that he can use for hobbies and personal projects. Again presentation makes it fresh every year. Consider crisp bills as book marks in an appropriate book, or a money machine with bills taped end to end to pull through a slot in a box. 💜🐞

  • @kellym7428
    @kellym7428 6 місяців тому +17

    That kids cookbook was a HUGE hit at our house. Our kids have read it at least once a week for over a year! And the recipes they've made have been delicious. (My kids turned 9 in April.)

  • @janellegreene7186
    @janellegreene7186 6 місяців тому +4

    My husband always enjoys getting gifts of the “expensive” shop rags and hand cleaner. For him that means Scott’s rags in a box and Fast Orange hand cleaner 😊

  • @simply.clutterfree
    @simply.clutterfree 6 місяців тому +39

    I've honestly been thinking hard the last few years about how excessive Christmas has become in our society. I'm with you Dawn. I'd be happy with a completely no gift Christmas.
    As it stands - my husband and I don't buy for each other and my kids are only getting a few gifts.
    Hope everyone has a happy and joyful holiday season 🎄❤️

    • @Pajali
      @Pajali 6 місяців тому +3

      Agreed. If we didn’t have kids, we’d probably skip gifts altogether. 😂 As it is, I’m only getting my husband one thing this year-a daily dad joke calendar he can put on his desk at work. i know that terrorizing his co-workers with terrible puns will bring him joy every day. 🤭

    • @simply.clutterfree
      @simply.clutterfree 6 місяців тому

      @@Pajali 😂❤️

  • @ljshaw8516
    @ljshaw8516 6 місяців тому +6

    Consumables are the best gifts if you have to "gift"

  • @shaunaferguson6102
    @shaunaferguson6102 6 місяців тому +43

    Your gift guides are ALWAYS!!!! my favorite! Such practical gifts that are affordable! Everything I've purchased that you've recommended have been a hit! Always appreciate the teen/tween suggestions too and my kiddos are close in age to yours!

  • @mrs.stocky2445
    @mrs.stocky2445 6 місяців тому +4

    My husband is getting me a new cookware set, I know some folks may eye roll, but I’m a stay at home, homeschooling, loves to cook momma who has a really flaky old set….so I picked it out and sent it to him. Our 6yr old son always makes him go shopping for me and I get coffee and yarn from him lol.

  • @mintbutterfly10
    @mintbutterfly10 6 місяців тому

    I love getting gift cards. My little kids love getting gift cards. We would go out less if it weren’t for our aunties who give gift cards! Thank you for our GIFT CARDS! 💓🙌🏻

  • @paisleyduck
    @paisleyduck 6 місяців тому +17

    Your gift guides are the best. I’m getting my 9 year old musical/performer son the mini karaoke set. I might regret it by the end of the night on Christmas Day, but he will love it 😂

  • @randomness777
    @randomness777 6 місяців тому +4

    The way you sectioned everything out in the description box is amazing and thoughtful. Thank you for your ideas and faith based items as well. New sub!!❤

  • @tracyhuckaby5876
    @tracyhuckaby5876 6 місяців тому +8

    Great suggestions. Cash and gift cards are my go-to these days. All my children are adults, and all the grandchildren are teens. I stopped using wrapping paper years ago. If I need wrapping for something, I only use gift bags. I only have neutral bags so they can be used on matter the occasion.

  • @susanf4857
    @susanf4857 6 місяців тому +3

    Great ideas!!! That tea is amazing!! My family loves that stuff! You can also wrap gifts in a reusable shopping bag. They are usually cheap, pretty and can be reused by the recipient.

  • @goconnor0304
    @goconnor0304 6 місяців тому +19

    Love the list of items - especially for tweens. Regarding the kids camera, I decided not to give that one because of the Instant Print feature. The paper gets really costly to purchase after you have run through the sample amount they give you. Regarding men gifts, I will be giving a magnetic wristband for screws etc to my son, as he has started to do a lot of DIY around the home, and this ensures that he doesn't loose something or something falls onto the floor that he can't see, but the baby can - safety!

    • @HisRichBlessings
      @HisRichBlessings 6 місяців тому +1

      I like this idea. What did you search for and do you recommend a particular brand?

  • @lcreager6231
    @lcreager6231 6 місяців тому

    “They don’t get grodie or gross…” 😂😂😂😂I haven’t heard “grodie” since I was a kid in Nebraska!! Love it!!

  • @user-xt6sx2ff9r
    @user-xt6sx2ff9r 6 місяців тому +4

    i buy Christmas material on sale at end of the year and make different sized bags then use ribbon to tie them shut. they last forever

  • @psyche8187
    @psyche8187 6 місяців тому

    For men: some of my most successful: if he is a reader, one of my favorites is an Ex Libris of “from the library of” set of stickers or custom stamp for his books. Also a book weight that keeps the pages open and the book laying flat on a desk. A vintage map of a meaningful place. True Classic tshirts. Some colorful shoelaces to jazz up his shoes. X3 bar travel workout system.

  • @ThKiwi
    @ThKiwi 6 місяців тому +31

    Thanks for the ideas! I was sitting outside of my daughter's preschool last week and one of her friends had a toddler-friendly digital camera. All the kids were super excited about it, taking turns posing and taking pictures with each other. I found them on Amazon for $30 and ordered six for all of the little kids I'm buying for this year. We're a big board game family so I think I'll be picking up Sequence for Kids for our 3 1/2 year old as well.

    • @librarylady11
      @librarylady11 6 місяців тому +1

      My daughter has a camera like this and has lots of fun. She's 5. 🙂

    • @Siures
      @Siures 6 місяців тому

      The cameras from last year are certainly a favorite. They play with it a lot! Mine are 3.5 and 5 now.

    • @-living4jesus4ever-
      @-living4jesus4ever- 6 місяців тому +2

      Do you have a website link? That sounds really cute.

  • @user-vj6xo4fb1l
    @user-vj6xo4fb1l 6 місяців тому +11

    That coffee cup is so cute. It could be used for a few things and make your kitchen look cute. I would use it to store coffee grounds or maybe as sugar or creamer container.

  • @bnzwiebel
    @bnzwiebel 6 місяців тому +12

    Last year we did a cruise after Christmas as our presents and it was amazing. Our kids get plenty things from family so they certainly didn’t miss out on opening gifts and lots gave them money to use on our trip which really made the influx in stuff manageable

  • @aimtok
    @aimtok 6 місяців тому +4

    Idea for husband: I found that there are grill cleaning services! For a guy who works a lot and isn’t into deep cleaning the grill but likes grilling! 🙂👍

  • @jessicacarey441
    @jessicacarey441 6 місяців тому

    I'm right there with you the absolute BEST eyeshadow palette EVER.

  • @d.watkins8302
    @d.watkins8302 6 місяців тому +9

    Literally wait every year for Dawns gift guide… thank you Dawn, it never disappoints!!🎄

  • @jolenemacfarlane7946
    @jolenemacfarlane7946 6 місяців тому +7

    Hey Dawn! I love your suggestions! I’m the world’s worst shopper, so I especially appreciate your reviews! You actually inspired me to make some gifts especially for minimalists. I’m new at Etsy, and I hesitate to put my Etsy shop link here, but if you are curious about the items that were “Minimal Mom” inspired, let me know! You are amazing and a blessing!

  • @kathydishon3557
    @kathydishon3557 6 місяців тому +8

    Dawn, you are simply the best! 🥰 I love your cheerful countenance and attitude as well as the joy you share with us! Your hair looks extra darling, too! You make a big difference, so always remember that! 🎁 I really enjoyed this video about gifts and got some wonderfully neat ideas for different people in my life, for Christmas and birthdays, etc. Thank you so much for doing the legwork to share these recommendations with all of us! 📯 Blessings and love to you and your sweet family, Diana’s too, and your dear parents! Happy Thanksgiving and Christmas season, sharing the love of Jesus, who is indeed our ultimately greatest gift! I love you!! 🌟❤️🎄

  • @katharineal1168
    @katharineal1168 6 місяців тому +1

    Bonus: those tea tins make cute vessels for faux or dry flower arrangements 👍🏻 I’ve bought the tea just for the pretty tins, although the tea is good too.

  • @LaikasFriend
    @LaikasFriend 6 місяців тому

    The Jasmine Pearl flavor of that tea is one of my favorites!

  • @sprinklebear2729
    @sprinklebear2729 6 місяців тому +5

    Thank you for sharing! This is the third year my husband gets his Christmas present from your list! We never know what to get him, so my girls and I look forward to your videos for ideas. Last year was the carhart gear. This year we are Goin with the Milwaukee jacket. ☺️
    Thank you from a house full of girls!💖

  • @Sunshine-fy4fz
    @Sunshine-fy4fz 6 місяців тому +2

    Got some great ideas from you today - thanks! Also, I use a Dollar Store magazine rack/notebook holder for my water bottles - they take up less space when stored vertically. And the gift bags - game changer! I work for a Christmas Families nonprofit and these will make gift wrapping go so much quicker for all the donated gifts we receive for those in need each year.

  • @l.w.tomaso6277
    @l.w.tomaso6277 6 місяців тому

    My son has that helicopter. He is 12 now and its a toy he said he will never get rid of. He also has the rocket. They both have been with us for 8 years. Highly recommend them as well!

  • @Pajali
    @Pajali 6 місяців тому +2

    I love giving my kids gifts they can use everyday. Last year, I got my artsy kids some higher quality craft supplies, and this year, I got them each a book (since they’re both readers too) and a book sleeve to protect their books in their backpacks. 📚

  • @amandabrittingham5076
    @amandabrittingham5076 6 місяців тому +4

    I love your gift guides videos!! I have become much more thoughtful in how much and what I buy for folks and my family has cut way back on Christmas gifting, which is so nice! My sweet MIL's love language is gifts. She loves to give and get them. I've tried for 21 years to get her to cut back and gift experiences or way fewer gifts, to no avail. I've figured out I have to be very specific with items I'd like to have as well as things I'd like for her to get my kids. It's been difficult, because some years I just don't have anything I want or need. Your gift guides always help me come up with a couple things to ask for as well as things I think she'd find useful! LOVE your channel!!

  • @JenOooo
    @JenOooo 6 місяців тому +4

    Love all the suggestions apart from the gift cards, cash is king and it doesn't expire 👍

  • @bridget3027
    @bridget3027 6 місяців тому

    Hey Dan, love the suggestion get plenty of us ladies like those power tools

  • @Pinkfong2
    @Pinkfong2 6 місяців тому

    They are definitely some nice gifts. Not too over the top either. Best list I’ve seen.

  • @kelliconlan8133
    @kelliconlan8133 6 місяців тому +5

    The cord wraps are GREAT!!! We have many, my husband loves them (and so do I) ?

  • @juliannefarrey2957
    @juliannefarrey2957 6 місяців тому

    Thanks for the lego kit ideas. My boys will like these 😃

  • @lifewithlarsandsusie8315
    @lifewithlarsandsusie8315 6 місяців тому +4

    We got the green toys too- ours are a lot more used! They are usually floating in the mud hole outside but they have held up well

  • @bernadettelucas9521
    @bernadettelucas9521 6 місяців тому +1

    Even though you kinda of grumble about gift-giving; you always have one of the best gift guides. I love how you know your sister Diana so well and get her the perfect gift each year.❤😊
    As for the guys; yes, they are so difficult to buy for.
    Some ideas would be to get them things that go along with their interests. For instance; if the are golfers, you could get them, golf balls, a golf kit, a new glove, tees, putting practice greens, etc.
    If they are into hiking: hiking boots, socks, backpack, a compass, hand crank radio/flashlight, etc.
    If the are into fishing: a new reel or pole, a basket for their catch or cooler or some outdoor cookware.
    I think you get the idea 😂
    And last, but, not least- gift cards to their favorite restaurant, hobby place, golf range, etc.

  • @marilynmueller5022
    @marilynmueller5022 6 місяців тому

    Love that eye shadow palate. Tarte rocks!

  • @donnapullman1069
    @donnapullman1069 5 місяців тому

    I have some regrets about my big declutter of Christmas last year but my house does look festive and I know I will like it when I put things away after Christmas. ❄️⛄️🎄🕊️

  • @stacyklein2497
    @stacyklein2497 6 місяців тому +4

    I'm surprised you didn't touch more on consumables, a nice bottle of liquor someone's favorite snack. Make up skip care. Candles the stuff that it doesn't stay in the home for too long

  • @wellhavenco
    @wellhavenco 6 місяців тому +1

    great gift ideas!
    I'd love to see a minimal garage video!!

  • @Dreblueskies
    @Dreblueskies 6 місяців тому

    Sequence for kids is more fun than the adult version.
    Those kids faith books look great.
    Thank you for all the wonderful ideas.

  • @hl1046
    @hl1046 6 місяців тому

    Thanks, Dawn, for these great tips for Christmas!

  • @debdutch1520
    @debdutch1520 6 місяців тому

    I agree with you that the green toys are the best. I am a grandmother and we use them as pool toys. They winter in the garage and are over 10 years old. The kids love them too!

  • @catherineh2630
    @catherineh2630 6 місяців тому

    Great ideas! Thank you! The crossbody purse is adorable! And I love the idea of everyone having their own finger nail clipping set!

  • @haley9303
    @haley9303 6 місяців тому

    Ooooh that charcuterie deck is such a FUN gift!! I will absolutely be getting these for my gal pals!!

  • @ckee8437
    @ckee8437 6 місяців тому

    Our family decided our gift to the adult kids (me and my siblings) is our summer family trip and we just do stocking stuffers. The little kids get a couple of bigger ticket gifts and experience based gifts.

  • @rebeccaplasters2964
    @rebeccaplasters2964 6 місяців тому

    I’m excited about your idea of the charcuterie board cards. I got them for my sister. She will love it !

  • @jordie1234
    @jordie1234 6 місяців тому

    My husband and I buy for our son but keep things really simple for each other because we just don't need anything. Some years we just fill each others stockings with consumable products (treats, toiletries, etc.) and that's it, while other years we will do maybe one or two gifts each. Sometimes I will just buy my own gift and wrap it and put it under the tree lol. For example, my husband needed slippers last year so I bought myself a pair as well. This year I bought him a few much needed shirts and that's it. I keep asking him what he wants but he just says he doesn't need anything or he will treat himself to a new book. We will do Christmas with extended family earlier in the month but it will be just the three of us for Christmas. We will enjoy watching our son open gifts, eat good food and just enjoy spending time together.

  • @kaitiekelly1377
    @kaitiekelly1377 6 місяців тому +3

    We have the green toys that you showed and my boys have LOVED them for 2 years now! Thanks for that recommendation!

  • @thebackpackfamily2836
    @thebackpackfamily2836 6 місяців тому +2

    I love when Dawn does shopping /gift videos!

  • @jencassel7089
    @jencassel7089 6 місяців тому

    Thanks Dawn for your gift ideas! Just the encouragement I needed to have a more relaxing enjoyable Christmas season!🤗🥰

  • @lareelongtin5129
    @lareelongtin5129 6 місяців тому

    I love these Christmas gift ideas, Dawn! Thanks for sharing, this video is so helpful! 🎄❤️💚🕯☃️

  • @jacquelinepetersen9061
    @jacquelinepetersen9061 6 місяців тому

    Dawn, it looks like you've done all your Christmas shopping !! Great gift ideas !! Thanks so much for sharing !!

  • @ashleymcdaniel6188
    @ashleymcdaniel6188 6 місяців тому +4

    I literally love your gift guides every year for all the things! You have made me such a minimalist at heart now lol… and I love it! And I love giving good gifts not junk to clutter up space have been giving experiences like paint classes with nieces and last year we did laser tag a good quality one that was on sale for Black Friday… worth EVERY penny the whole family plays and loves it!!!

  • @christiS907
    @christiS907 6 місяців тому +3

    These are great ideas!! And I have that tea! It’s great. I’m using some of these ideas for the nieces and nephews and guys !!

  • @kimsenn5024
    @kimsenn5024 6 місяців тому

    Thank you, This is by far one the best gift guides I’ve seen! I’m not a religious person but I even am considering a few of your faith based recommendations.

  • @barbcarranza3122
    @barbcarranza3122 6 місяців тому

    Great ideas! Thanks for sharing. I think the world of you, my fellow Minnesotan!

  • @SneakyPete331
    @SneakyPete331 6 місяців тому

    Love you Dawn. Just experiences for gifts in our house this year. And very frugal ones.

  • @ShayneMor
    @ShayneMor 6 місяців тому

    Dedicated nail kits are amazing and very necessary!

  • @myeh1798
    @myeh1798 5 місяців тому

    This was an excellent list! Very well curated - I found something for everyone I was still stuck on . Thank you!

  • @marybaker9401
    @marybaker9401 6 місяців тому

    Thanks Dawn for the great ideas!!

  • @lenasb327
    @lenasb327 6 місяців тому +3

    Great suggestions. Been looking for a cute gift for my niece and the cookbook look adorable and useful. Love your channel. Starting my minimalish journey!

  • @vickibarana7635
    @vickibarana7635 6 місяців тому

    Thank you soooo much for the great ideas! Love several of them for my hubby and some other family members!

  • @clarahand7205
    @clarahand7205 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for your calming, no-nonsense videos. Much appreciated. Thank you

  • @liztefft5312
    @liztefft5312 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing, Dawn! This is helpful.

  • @sharondrown267
    @sharondrown267 6 місяців тому +2

    I love hearing about all your Christian book suggestions Dawn. We have nowhere local to shop for things like this so always great getting suggestions from others and being able to look inside or hear a bit about them and then shop on line with confidence.