The holidays can be stressful, and worrying about what to gift someone you love adds to that. Many of us already have enough stuff, which creates clutter and chaos in our homes. In recent years, there has been a push towards living more minimally. But how do you gift minimally? And where do you find minimalist gifts in Vancouver?
It doesn’t have to be complicated. Minimalist gifts can be anything that comes to your imagination! Unique, useful, and meaningful gifts that can be consumed, are practical and add value to someone’s life are the focus.
Below we’ve gathered a list of where to find the best minimalist gifts in Vancouver for each person on your list.
The Foodie
If you’re stumped on what to get for the foodie in your life, check out Granville Island Delivery. They have an incredible selection of locally curated gift baskets to please even the most indiscriminate tastes and preferences!
For the wine-lover, exploring different wines from local wineries such as LuLu Winery or Pacific Breeze Winery can open up a new world of possibilities.
If you’ve got someone on your list who would enjoy cocktails but doesn’t drink alcohol, Vancouver’s Mocktails Liquor Store is worth checking out! They carry a large selection of non-alcoholic wines, spirits, beers, premixed drinks, bitters, aperitifs and more, so you will be sure to find the perfect gift.
The Busybody
For some, the most meaningful holiday gift is the gift of time. How do you give the gift of time? The most mundane daily tasks, like cleaning, organizing and cooking take up most of our time. Give that time back by gifting:
- House cleaning service – Home Spritz is a local housecleaning company that offers gift certificates.
- Home organizing or decluttering session- let us help you give the gift of organization!
- Meal Delivery Services are a great gift for those who don’t have time at the end of a long, busy, day to cook a nourishing, healthy meal.
- House plants are a simple way to bring life into your home during the long, dark winter days. Unsure which plant to choose? The experts at West Coast Jungle would be happy to help you select the best gift.
The Crafter
Know someone who loves to knit or crochet? Gifting some beautiful yarn, knitting needles, crochet hooks, yarn bowls, or even better, a gift certificate to ensure they get exactly what they need will be sure to warm their hearts.
The Gardener
West Coast Seeds is a local, family-owned company. Check them out for the best flower bulbs, vegetable seeds, herb kits and accessories to create a thoughtful, purposeful gift for the gardener in your life.
The Traveller
These useful gifts are sure to be a hit for the traveller in your life:
- Compression Packing Cubes allow you to pack more into your suitcase while keeping everything organized!
- Organizer to keep your most important items within easy reach
- Universal Travel Adapter
- Book an experience for an upcoming vacation. If they have a vacation booked, research the area and the things to do, then pick the one you think they’ll enjoy most!
The Entertainment Enthusiast
- TV subscriptions, such as Netflix, Crave, Disney+, Discovery+, etc, or Gaming subscriptions such as Apple Arcade, Playstation+ or XBox Game Pass
- Movie Ticket
- Concert tickets
The Knowledge Seeker
- Pottery Class – Claymates offers a variety of class options
- Music Lessons
- Digital or Online Class
For Kids
- Board Games – Rain City Games has a great selection of board games to suit every age, interest and budget.
- Books or Audiobook subscriptions – Books are a great minimalist gift, as they can be regifted. Audiobook subscriptions are great for those who love to listen on the go.
- Art Supplies – Dilly Dally Kids offers a wide array of art supplies designed for the little artist!
The Hard-to-Buy-for
Still stumped? For the person who has it all and is hard to buy for? Consider:
- gifting a family photo session with a local photographer, or
- covering the cost of a membership they already have (so you know they already love it!), such as their gym, yoga, pilates, or Audible or Duolingo membership!
We hope our list of clutter-free holiday presents and minimalist gifts in Vancouver has helped you tackle your to-do list this holiday season!
