10 FREE Gift Ideas!
There are many reasons why you might want to make or give a gift at no cost, not least because it means they require no shipping, labour, or toxic materials. So, how can we show our loved ones we care about them without spending money? I know many of us appreciate time and effort more than anything that can be bought. It is truly the thought that counts. That is why the only thing these gifts will cost you is your time!
A woman’s hand with a ring on the thumb is holding out a pinecone with a bokeh’d forest background
A Watchlist
We all know how frustrating it is to spend more time browsing Netflix than actually enjoying what we watch! Put together a list of TV Shows and Films you know your friend would like! To make it even more personal you could write a synopsis for each of them that the recipient will have fun reading.
For Book Lovers
Lend or give an old book, or create a reading list! You can include quotes from the books that are personal to your relationship, or annotate a book with post it notes and secret messages.
A Monthly Surprise
Schedule 12 monthly emails of encouragement to bring your friend joy throughout the year.
Get Creative
Create a collage of memories together, quotes that either of you have said or wise words from their favourite celebrity, pretty pictures of flowers and cute baby animals, something they can look at and immediately be cheered up. Apps like picCollage or Canva can help you out, but this gift could be made physical by using magazine cuttings.
For Foodies
Design some recipes for them, that you could either make together, or that you know they would enjoy learning to cook.
Nostalgia
Edit together some videos and/or photos of your favourite memories to make them smile.
Vouchers for Quality Time!
Write up a set of vouchers for things you want to do together/ things you can offer- a walk outside, to bake cookies for them, perhaps if it is for a sibling you could promise to tidy their room, or promise a parent to do the cooking every day for a week!
Regift!
It is more than okay to take something you have been given and pass it onto someone you think might appreciate it more!
Game Together!
Organise an online game night, you can use Board Game Arena to play virtual versions of physical boardgames, or websites like skribbl.io, codenames, and scattegories to design a super fun evening!
Create a Playlist!
Whether they enjoy music or Youtube videos, collate some you think they’d love! Some of my favourites are...
Yoga with Adrienne for someone who wants to find more balance within themselves and exercise from home
Crash Course or Kurzgesagt for someone who loves learning new things
Pick Up Limes, Epicurious, or Mythical Kitchen for foodies!
Anna Akana and Vlogbrothers for life advice and comedy
