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If you’re hunting for the perfect gift for someone who just needs LESS STUFF, this list has something perfectly practical but also awesome and gift-worthy! These 10 useful gift ideas are not only thoughtful, but they also serve a purpose and won’t clutter up their space. From some time away to useful services to essentials she’ll use daily, there’s something for everyone on this useful gifts list.
10 Useful Gifts for Someone Who Needs Less Stuff
Any gift that makes them feel SEEN and solves a pain point is always a win. So many gift ideas here whether they love quality time or acts of service.
1 // LegacyBox
I actually gifted my MIL with Legacybox for Christmas and she LOVED it, I’ve already bought her ‘more’ for Mother’s Day!
The recipient can load the Legacybox with whatever original photos, VHS, CD, etc & Legacybox digitizes them & sends back the originals.
I cannot WAIT to see some of the old family footage my MIL uncovered that our whole fam can now watch. Such a cool gift!
2 // Spa Day: mani, pedi, facial, massage
Any kind of self-care service is a GREAT gift that adds no clutter.
If you’re in St. Louis, The Only Facial has great little gift boxes when you gift a facial.
3 // Home Organizing or Cleaning or Car Detail
Booking a home organization session, house cleaner, or car detail is an amazing gift to help save time and make life easier.
If you’re in St. Louis, I love Sacred Spaces Organizing for home organization (tell them I sent you!) and WashBoss for mobile car detailing (also tell them I sent you ;)!)
4 // StoryWorth
I adore Storyworth for anyone whose stories you’d want to remember. You buy the recipient a Storyworth subscription and each week the recipient is emailed a question (you can also choose these!) – at the end of the year, their stories are bound into a hardback keepsake book.
5 // Flower Subscription
A recurring flower delivery (even twice a year would be amazing!) is such a thoughtful gift to brighten her week.
6 // Adventure Challenge – Family Edition
Another awesome gift for anyone who loves quality time with the fam. Adventure Challenge is a scratch-off book of adventure dates for the whole family. Amazing reviews!
7 // Color Consult
If you haven’t had your colors read, it’s a game changer for figuring out which hues look most complimentary on you! Created Colorful is female-owned & so helpful!
8 // Avryn Co Keyring & Wallet
Adore my Avryn Co duo – they’re practical but elevated essentials that make life a little easier & more luxurious. Female owned & made in the US!
use code VAL for 10% off all wristlets, wallets, wristlet-wallet sets and key tags! (basically everything except hardware add-ons). Valid through midnight Sunday 4/23/23! 🥳
9 // Tickets for a sporting event, musical, play, comedy show, art exhibit, etc.
If there’s any big show or someone or something she’s been wanting to see, tickets are an awesome gift!
10 // Brightland Artists Capsule
Consumable gifts are great for causing no lasting clutter even though these bottles are pretty enough to hang onto after they’re empty!
Other Non-Stuff Gift Ideas
- Family Photoshoot
- night alone at a hotel / brunch / dinner with no responsibilities
- Donation in their Honor
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