For the life of me, I could SWEAR we've chatted about this before? I searched but couldn't find it!
So as we approach the time of year where we will be scratching our brains for gift ideas, I thought I would resurrect the discussion of consumable gifts. Gifts that will be used up as opposed to adding to someone's pile of stuff!
Sometimes these types of gifts are because the person HAS everything! Or perhaps they are looking to declutter and simplify! Maybe there is an upcoming move! Whatever the reason, here is a nice list to get us started!
What other ideas can you guys come up with?
List of Consumables
Dog Bones/Cookies
Batteries (Attach a note "gift not included")
Candles
Canned Goods (Jams, Fruits, etc.)
Charitable donations in the recipient's name
Coloring Books/Crayons
Computer paper
Tea/Coffee
Fireplace Starters/Matches
Food (Cookies; Quick Breads; Frozen Meals, Nut Butter, Homemade Vanilla, Popcorn, etc.)
Food Mixes (Gifts in a Jar, Soup Mixes, Dip Mixes, Spice Mixes, Brownie Mix, etc.)
Drink Mixes (Hot Cocoa, Spiced Teas, etc.)
Drink (Wine, Beer, Growler of Beer, etc.)
Stationary
Postage Stamps
Assorted Gift Cards w/ Envelopes
Body Wash/Lotion/Body Butter/Bubble Bath
Soaps (Hand, Dish, Bar, etc.)
Sugar Scrubs
Essential Oils
Toiletries (Shampoo, Chapstick, Bath Salts, etc.)
Pre-paid Phone Cards
Light bulbs - maybe the energy-efficient kind... With a note "You light up my life."
Magazine Subscription
Membership
Tickets (Play, Show, Symphony, Ballgame, etc.)
Red Box eCertificate
Classes/Lessons
DIY Coupon Book (for your time! Yard work, babysitting, etc.)
Diapers
Paper Towels/T.P./Tissues (boxes and pocket packs)
Pens
Paper Plates/Napkins/Plastic Silverware/Solo Cups
Disposable Cameras
Film (Color and/or Black & White)
Gift Cards for:
Fast Food
Starbucks
Amazon
Pizza Place
Target
Movie Theatre
Restaurants
Spa
Pet Store
Car Wash
Embroidery Floss, Assorted Colors (for the cross stitcher, etc.)
Yarn (for the knitter, crocheter, etc.)
Solid Color Scrapbooking Cardstock (for the scrapper)
"Blank" of the month club subcription (Chocolate of the Month...mnmmmm... )
So as we approach the time of year where we will be scratching our brains for gift ideas, I thought I would resurrect the discussion of consumable gifts. Gifts that will be used up as opposed to adding to someone's pile of stuff!
Sometimes these types of gifts are because the person HAS everything! Or perhaps they are looking to declutter and simplify! Maybe there is an upcoming move! Whatever the reason, here is a nice list to get us started!
What other ideas can you guys come up with?
List of Consumables
Dog Bones/Cookies
Batteries (Attach a note "gift not included")
Candles
Canned Goods (Jams, Fruits, etc.)
Charitable donations in the recipient's name
Coloring Books/Crayons
Computer paper
Tea/Coffee
Fireplace Starters/Matches
Food (Cookies; Quick Breads; Frozen Meals, Nut Butter, Homemade Vanilla, Popcorn, etc.)
Food Mixes (Gifts in a Jar, Soup Mixes, Dip Mixes, Spice Mixes, Brownie Mix, etc.)
Drink Mixes (Hot Cocoa, Spiced Teas, etc.)
Drink (Wine, Beer, Growler of Beer, etc.)
Stationary
Postage Stamps
Assorted Gift Cards w/ Envelopes
Body Wash/Lotion/Body Butter/Bubble Bath
Soaps (Hand, Dish, Bar, etc.)
Sugar Scrubs
Essential Oils
Toiletries (Shampoo, Chapstick, Bath Salts, etc.)
Pre-paid Phone Cards
Light bulbs - maybe the energy-efficient kind... With a note "You light up my life."
Magazine Subscription
Membership
- Local zoos
- Water Parks
- National Geographic Society
- Sam’s Club
- Satellite Radio
- Netflix, Hulu, etc.
- State Parks
Tickets (Play, Show, Symphony, Ballgame, etc.)
Red Box eCertificate
Classes/Lessons
DIY Coupon Book (for your time! Yard work, babysitting, etc.)
Diapers
Paper Towels/T.P./Tissues (boxes and pocket packs)
Pens
Paper Plates/Napkins/Plastic Silverware/Solo Cups
Disposable Cameras
Film (Color and/or Black & White)
Gift Cards for:
Fast Food
Starbucks
Amazon
Pizza Place
Target
Movie Theatre
Restaurants
Spa
Pet Store
Car Wash
Embroidery Floss, Assorted Colors (for the cross stitcher, etc.)
Yarn (for the knitter, crocheter, etc.)
Solid Color Scrapbooking Cardstock (for the scrapper)
"Blank" of the month club subcription (Chocolate of the Month...mnmmmm... )