Over 50 Clutter Free Gift Ideas That Anyone Will Love

Inside: A list of over 50 clutter free gifts ideas for minimalists or for those who prefer less stuff.

Gift giving occasions happen year round and while that can be loads of fun for both the receiver and giver, there are many people who simply don’t want more “stuff” in their home.

Likely you feel the same. You do not want to be given things (for yourself and your family) but prefer experiences or gifts that are clutter free and more intentional.

It seems many people in the world these days are feeling the same. Stuff and consumerism is taking over our homes and our lives. And the holidays are certainly no exception. While it is valuable to recognize our friends and friends with gifts to express our love, there are ways to do this without buying into the culture of clutter.

If you want to give clutter free gifts this year, consider items that are more service or experienced-based. Try to avoid gimmicky or run-of-the-mill gifts (clothes, home goods, electronics, gadgets, etc) and consider gifts that fulfill a need or goal.

See the list below of ideas for clutter free gifts anyone would love.

8 Clutter Free Gift Categories

1. Streaming Subscriptions

Many people are cutting the cable cord and relying on streaming alone for their entertainment. There is certainly no lack of options for anyone’s favorite type of entertainment. A clutter free gift for movie and TV-watchers would be a subscription to Netflix, Hulu, Disney+ or any of the other online content providers.

This is an excellent gift idea for families with different entertainment interests and can save them money in the long run by not having a cable bill!

2. Digital Gifts

For those who already have the aforementioned streaming platforms, perhaps they’d enjoy another type of digital gift…something creative or educational to do online.

Online art lessons are an excellent creative outlet for kids and adults. For a variety of classes beyond art, take a look at Skillshare or MasterClass (the teachers are major A-listers like Natalie Portman and Serena Williams just to name a few).

For music lovers, a streaming subscription to Amazon Music Unlimited or Spotify Premium is an amazing clutter free gift. It is one of those things you don’t realize you want it until you receive it. Yes, you can get these for free but a paid, upgrade experience is so much better.

Digital Gift Ideas:

• Art Hub for Kids, Art Venture, Deep Space Sparkle
• Skillshare
• MasterClass
• Outschool
• ABC Mouse (younger kids education)
• Amazon Music
• Spotify
• Audiobooks
• Apple or Google Store gift card
• Virtual wine tasting

3. Fitness

For the fitness-junkies in your life there’s no need to overstuff their home with the latest workout accessory, go for a clutter free gift such as time at their favorite gym or exercise class.

Fitness Gift ideas:

• ClassPass (access to many different types of fitness classes in one area)
• Yoga class
• Pilates or barre studio
• Local YMCA membership or monthly pass
• State park pass for hiking and camping
• Rock climbing gym
• A pack of sessions (even just 2-3) with personal trainer
• Monthly pass to a favorite local gym

4. Local Attraction Memberships

Minimalist families especially appreciate clutter free gifts and a membership to a local family-friendly attraction is a perfect gift for them.

Our family has loved receiving family memberships to our local zoo, safari park and children’s museum. It’s so nice to be able to attend these special places without paying admission every single time (which adds up!). Some quick research will let you know what your family friends love in their hometown. No zoo or museum close by? Consider the other ideas listed below.

Local Attraction Gift ideas:

• Theme park (under a 3-hour drive from home)
• Water park
• Membership to YMCA local branch
• Aquarium visit or membership
• Zoo visit or membership
• Children’s museum pass or membership
• Botanical gardens
• Tickets to performing arts center

5. Home Services

This clutter free idea will especially be welcomed by the busy moms and dads you know. Make home life a little less stressful by buying them a housekeeping or lawn maintenance service. Even just a one-time deal will be greatly appreciated.

Amazon Home Services is a great place to start for one-time help. They even offer computer and tech support! Perhaps your parents would love help setting up their new computer or flat screen TV (but would never ask for it). Have friends with little kids? Get them a 3-month membership to Care.com for date nights and ongoing childcare support.

6. Health + Wellness

Everyone loves a little pampering and attention to self care, health and wellness. Health and wellness may include everything from how to relax, lower stress, exercise, nutrition, sleep, connect with others and so on.

Health + Wellness Gift Ideas:

• A gift card to your recipient’s favorite nail salon or spa
• A meditation or yoga class pass
• For nutrition enthusiasts, a monthly box of smoothie packs delivered right to their door (i.e., Smoothie Box or Daily Harvest).
• Membership to a CSA (community supported agriculture) program
• Health + Wellness planner for keeping track of wellness goals and habit
• Online fitness subscription (i.e., Peloton, Tone It Up)

7. Experiences

The ultimate clutter free gift? An experience.

Everyone loves to go somewhere fun. Check out Ticketmaster for local events near your gift recipient. Tickets to an “experience” are a perfect gift for minimalists or those who seem to already have everything.

Experience Gift Ideas:

• A round of golf
• Big arena concert tickets
• Small venue comedy event
• Food and wine festival
• Craft beer, wine or spirit tasting
• Parking pass to state parks
• National park pass
• Cooking class (in-person)
• Personalized nature hike
• Horseback riding
• Tickets to a sporting event
• Movie tickets
• Theme park outing

8. Consumable Goods

Yes, this is an actual item, but consumable goods don’t take up space for very long; thus making them clutter free. There are several categories within this idea that can make truly awesome gifts.

Consumable Gift Ideas:

• Specialty food (i.e., high grade proteins, desserts, chocolate, regional cuisine)
• Food mixes (soup, dips, baked goods)
• Wine (case, curated assortment, wine-of-the-month club)
• Drinks (specialty teas, coffees, cocktail syrups)
• Meal delivery service / subscription
• Makeup products
• Quality skincare sets
• Books / Barnes & Noble Membership
• Art and craft supplies
• Hobby supplies
• Candles or essential oils
• Magazine subscription
• Stationery set
• A planner or journal

Clutter Free Gift Recap

Clutter free gift giving can be fun and often even more special than a materialistic gift. There are plenty of ways to express your sentiment with family and friends without giving things that take up physical space.