socks are a fun gift

Why socks are a fun gift

When we were little, we were all pretty disappointed when we saw socks as a gift. However the older we get, the more we all start to appreciate such interesting and practical gifts as socks. Therefore I have made an article for you on why socks are a fun gift for your friends.

Now we all are very happy when we see that someone gave us socks. We know that it is a very practical and useful gift. Here are the rest of the reasons why socks make the best gift.

Socks make you appreciate the little things in life 

fun socks gift

There are so many things that we don’t appreciate, don’t recognize or see. Sometimes in all the everyday rush, we forget that we need to take care of our friends, check-in with them, and appreciated them. The best way to do it is to give them some kind of gift that would show how much we care about them.

Even though socks are a small gift, it is thoughtful and can be a very nice gesture to someone. Socks are there to make us warm and cosy, so this small item will make someone feel special and taken care of. It’s a heartfelt feeling that you know that someone cares about your well-being.

Possibly a DIY gift

socks gift

We all can agree that handmade gifts are the best. The fact that the person was thinking about you while making it and put their time and effort so that something would bring you joy and happiness. There are many gifts that you can make for someone. Some are harder to make and some are very easy. Socks are actually very easy to make, and the best part is that you can make them as you want.

Use the colours that you want, make your own design, and the size or length of the sock that you want. And the fact that you made the gift yourself and put in the effort, will make everything more special and it will also be more unique.

You can never have too many socks

never too many socks

There is one thing that we can be sure about, we can’t have too many socks. Since we use socks every day at work, home or while going out for adventures, there are different kinds of socks needed. For example, we could all use some cosy and warm socks for those cold winter nights.

And since we all wear socks so often, they tend to get worn out very fast or even rip apart. This is one of the reasons why socks are the best gift. You can save time for your friend and get them new socks because most probably they really need them. This will be a very practical gift and you can’t really do anything wrong with this gift. We all wear socks almost daily, so this gift will be 100% used and won’t just sit in the closet.  

Socks can be an eco-friendly gift

socs zee socks

Nowadays many people are thinking more about the environment and about nature, what we use on a daily basis and what is more eco-friendly and what is less. Since socks are handmade, they are pretty much eco-friendly. When they rip apart, you can either fix them or make something out of them.

Most importantly, they are handmade and you don’t need a huge factory that pollutes the environment just to make a single sock. You can also look for some eco-friendly sock business, that specialises in that, and you can help to save the environment.

Socks can bring out some laughter

zee socks gift

The best relationship that we have are with those people that we have inside jokes together and can have a laugh with within any life scenario. Socks are a great gift to them because nowadays they are so colourful, and they have so many interesting and funny designs.

you can try to find the funniest and most creative socks that you can find and make the person laugh. The best part of this is that it will brighten up their day, every single time they see these socks.

These are only some of the reasons why socks are a fun gift. I am sure that you could find many more, for example in the article 5 Reasons Socks Are the Best Gift. It’s a Zee socks brand that creates very fun socks, as seen in the photo above. Check them out for sure!

Let me know what you think!

Meanwhile check out my other articles, such as Why wearing colourful socks is a trend you should follow.

Vegan gift ideas

Vegan gift ideas

It’s always really hard to figure out what to give to your friend on their birthday. You always want to surprise them and so they would love the gift. Sometimes it’s harder if your friend has a special tase or habits that they prefer. It’s even harder if you don’t really know a lot about their habits, for example, veganism – then finding vegan gift ideas can be hard at first.

Most people who aren’t vegans think that they are just people who don’t eat meat. But in most cases, they also try to be eco-friendly and so on.

So I will help you out with this one. Here are some great and very special vegan gift ideas for your vegan friend, that they will absolutely love and enjoy.

Eco-friendly shop gift card

vegan gift ideas shops

Most of my vegan friends like to try very natural and organic products that they can use daily. Either they like to use reusable packaging, bags, or some other products that don’t make a lot of waste and garbage. So easy to say is that if the packaging is reusable or eco-friendly, they would be the first ones who would get their hands on it. There are many small and big businesses that usually work with this type of product and make reusable eco-friendly products.

It’s something like zero waste, but not the same. They make our regular products, just put them in packaging that can be used more than once. Either it’s a shampoo bottle that you can refill every single time that you run out of it or just a shopping bag.

A great gift Idea for your vegan friend would be either a gift card from this type of business or some product. You can get reusable bags that are so beautiful and specially made for any fashion style. Or a shampoo with a conditioner that comes in eco-friendly packaging. You can also get them some other decor for their apartment. Sure, they would be very happy to receive this type of gift that would also help the environment.

Vegan books for beginners or long-time vegans

vegan gift ideas books

If your friend just started the vegan journey, he or she probably has many questions about this, and they want to find out the maximum amount of information about all of this. What you eat, maybe some good recipes or some pieces of advice. And basically, information about vegans and some helpful tips. Of course, you can find that information on the internet, but it will take hours. The best place to find this is a book that is written by a specialist. Am I right?

Your choice of a book that you could give them depends on how long your friend is a vegan. If they are just starting their journey, you are very lucky because here you just can’t go wrong. You can give them a book about going vegan, what it’s like to start this journey, and so on. For someone who has been a vegan for quite some time, maybe the best choice would be a cookbook, that would give them interesting recipes. This would also be an amazing gift for someone who is just starting to be a vegan.

Reusable water bottle

reusable water bottle vegan gift

This gift idea is suitable for almost anyone. It’s so comfortable and practical, that literally, anyone would appreciate this gift. There are so many water bottles that are sold in supermarkets, and they make a lot of waste and pollution. Not all of them are reusable or are being recycled. There are many containers in schools and shops, to motivate people to recycle them, but not always people do that.

Since this is really a huge problem nowadays many businesses are starting to think of a solution. One of them is a reusable water bottle. Now they really are so beautiful and colourful, you can find the best one that your friend would love the most. A vegan, who is thinking about nature and animals, will really appreciate something like this. They would be happy that they won’t have to use these shop water bottles, they will just have to wash and refill the same bottle multiple times. Pluss is very practical.

DIY candle 

Did you know that the best gifts and the most appreciated gifts are those that are made by yourself? If you put extra time and effort into making a gift for your friend, it would make it so much better and so special. You can make literally anything if you are dedicated enough, it doesn’t have to be big, it just must come from a heart.

After a long day, the best and most relaxing thing for some people is lighting up a candle while you are reading a book or doing some other house tours. So here are some ideas of how to create your own candle. You can put those aromas that your friend loves the most, and it will make it so special. You can add some flowers or any other decorations. Anything that your heart wants. You can make it very personal so that your friend would appreciate it even more.

Healthy tea

herb tea vegan

Not all of us are coffee lovers, some of us prefer tea. And tea actually is so much healthier than coffee. Nothing can be better than a nice cup of a fresh and tasty hot cup of tea. This is a great way to start a day or before bed, to sleep better. Or just to take a couple of minutes off a busy workday, just relax and drink your nice cup of tea. It sounds just amazing.

An amazing gift for your friend who enjoys these types of moments and of course loves tea, would be a tasty tea. It also can be a tea that you can buy in a supermarket, in beautiful packaging. It can also be a tea mixture which you can buy in a small local market. Or even you can gather the flowers and herbs yourself and make a tasty and healthy tea yourself. But before doing that yourself, better do your research and find out which herbs are the best for teas.

Vegan SPA products

vegan spa products

Also, a great idea for a gift to spoil your friends would be a relaxing SPA product for a bath. An incredible way to relax after a long day or week is to take a hot bath and just have time to yourself. Maybe take a glass of wine or tea, grab a favourite book and just sit there and forget every little stress you have in your life. Literally, everyone would love to do that.

If your friend owns a bath, then you can spoil them a little. There are many small businesses like Farmaesthetics or Stenedrs, that use eco-friendly products and vegan products for their bath and body products. You can get them bath balls, some great and healthy salts, bath foam, some scrubs and so much more. They can have their own small spa treatment at home.

A bike

vegan gifts

It’s very healthy and important to stay physically active and in really good shape. We all must take care of ourselves and of course our friends. Some go to the gym, some work out at home, or just go for a morning run. Also, a really great idea is to ride a bike either you ride it to work, or just on the weekend to go someplace not far. It’s very practical and it’s faster than walking.

A great gift for a vegan friend would be a bike. He or she would be able to take care of health by staying active and even help the environment by not using a car. They would have a great way to ger to work or go out on weekends on bike rides. They would do some exercise and be in the fresh air. Your friend will be happy and grateful for this gift. And even you all would be able to go on a great friend’s trip with bikes if you all have them.

Usually, to stay vegan and strictly follow all the rules and guidelines, is really hard and you have to be really dedicated to doing that. So, I am very happy that you have such a strong and dedicated friend by your side. Hope this article was very helpful for you and you found many interesting and useful gift ideas.

Check out more gift ideas in the article Creative bday gift ideas.

cool mugs

Cool mugs to use everyday

There is joy in the little everyday things all around us. Mugs are the example I want to talk about today. If you are a huge coffee or tea lover, as am I, then you know that having a really cool mug is very special. You use it every day of your life, in fact multiple times per day. So cool mugs are more than just for your drinks – they’re made for your mood and beautiful home, too.

When it comes to choosing cool mugs for my everyday life, I pay attentio to what kind of mug I bring into my home. I want them to be fun and make my day better right from the start – my morning cup of hot coffee.

So if you’re looking for fun and cool mugs to add to your collection, in this article I found some cool options from Amazon. Check them out!

Octopus coffee mug with a coaster

octopus coffee mug

Why not start off strong – with this super fun octopus mug? It’s very cool, and if you’re looking for some cool mugs, then this is your best find for sure. It’s fun to remember about forgotten animas and cretures of the world and especially the deep blue ocean.

This will be an especially good mug to give somebody as a gift for birthdays or other celebrations. It is such a unique mug that I am certain your friends and loved ones do not already own a mug like this one. However maybe somebody is a huge fan of octopuses, then this gift makes even more sense. I love it!

Coffee mugs for true Star Wars fans

star wars mugs

These amazingly cool mugs representing Star Wars are made from ceramic. The designer that sells them has many more designs to choose from. If you love Star Wars or maybe even some other legendary movies and series, such as Marvel, you might find something truly unique in this bunch.

These Star Wars mugs are not only fun to have but they also look sleek and elegant. They will surely look great in your home also when not being used. I would almost love to get a few just to put out as a decor or maybe even a pot for my plants!

Cool cat ceramic mug

If you’re looking for a more simple mug but one that also has some sort of a twist, then I found this one for you. It’s a cute cat coffee or tea mug when you first look at it. However when you start drinking your drink, you will at one moment spot a little kitten figurine at the bottom of your mug.

This cat mug is very cute and will brighten up the day of any cat lover out there, who will get to have a drink from this wonderful mug. It will be super fun to hand your guests a arm drink and not tell them right away that there is a surprise awaiting them at the bottom of the mug.

Ceramic donut mug

Donuts are one of my favorite types of baked goods therefore no wonder I gravitated towards this amazing mug. It is made into a shape of a donut. The one you’re seeing in the photo – that is the back of the mug since I decided to leave the front as a surprise so you can check it out yourself. It has sprinkles on it!

This donut mug is an amazing gift to give somebody who loves donuts, of course. I can only imagine seeing somebody drinking their coffee from a donut mug while also munching on a tasty donut. What a fun life! You can pick the donut mug with either strawberry or chocolate glaze.

Starlight coffee mug in green

starlight coffee mug

While looking for cool mugs, I came acoss this green starlight mug. It comes in a truly unique shape which is what I liked the most. It would be the perfect gift for somebody who loves stargazing. This mug comes in a gift bag therefore it is already calling to be a perfect gift for somebody special to you.

I notice it also has a cover on it. It will be amazing to make your drink, tea or coffee, last hot even longer. Besides it’s espcially great if you love making your tea from natural herbs. Then the lid will make sure your tea is truly soaking up all the flavor and aroma from the herbs.

Coffee mug set with insulated lid

coffee mugs cool set

And finally I chose some less crazy mugs for those who love simple yet aesthetic and beautiful pieces for their everydya life. This coffee mug set is an amazing gift for a couple or your parents. For somebody who love drinking their hot cup of coffee or tea always together.

What’s special about these mugs is not only their looks but also their efficiency. Each of these mugs have an amazing lid that lets your drink stay hot for a long time. That means no more hurrying up to finoiish your coffee while it is still hot. These cool mugs are also made with a cork bottom, therefore no more burning your hands while holding your mug.

I hope you liked these cool mugs I found! Let me know if you find something I should add to the list!

Meanwhile check out my other gift ideas for yourself or loved ones – Why wearing colourful socks is a trend you should follow and Electric scooter – a gift for spending time outdoors.

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Why wearing colourful socks is a trend you should follow?

So recently I got together with my friends from ZEESOCKS.COM to get first hand information about the current trends in the world of wearing and shopping for colourful socks. 

I’ve always liked wearing fun socks because I consider it to be an actual part of the outfit and style. So I was curious to ask a few questions. So here is what the sock experts at ZEESOCKS.COM think!

So what’s trending in funny and colourful socks world? 

We are seeing a steadily growing customer interest for various kind of funny, geeky, individual and colourful socks. Now currently the biggest trends are still fruits, sweets, food and we are seeing a big growth of interest for animal themed socks too!

Actually, one of our most popular product is a bundle that we call “I can’t decide socks set”, that has a little bit of different patterns, so customer can always choose something to wear and match a piece of clothing he or she already has.

zee socks

How is e-commerce trend changing in relation to stores selling colourful socks? 

Actually, it has changed quite a bit lately. People are starting to look for a cool shopping experience and great loyalty progams rather than just cool pair of socks. And we truly want to give it all in a single package.

We are a store that is more youth oriented, so we deliver them extremely fun and engaging experience that includes sci-fi lore, cartoons, space blogs and even a retro styled game!

Besides that, we have a loyalty programme where each customer can complete tasks (such as playing game, shopping, sharing about us in social networks, reviewing products etc.) to unlock achievements to rank up and get higher discount levels. All that can be easily accessed within customer’s account dashboard.

We call this a gamified shopping experience and we are really proud of what we pulled off here.

So your shop is only a good fit for youth audience that you target?

Not only. One of our most popular products is actually our ZEESOCKS gift card. Mostly buyers of those gift cards for colourful socks  are parents, friends, brothers or sisters of people who are our target audience.

Basically, that is a perfect gift for someone that is a young person, enjoying funny socks, games and fun sci-fi experience and as far as we understand – that defines the perfect gift.

zee socks

What does it take to make a colourful socks store that is so tuned for a specific audience? 

First of all, you need to precisely define, who is going to be your target customer, what that customer likes and does in his free time. Secondly, you need to put together a story to build the right shopping experience. To make a story wholesome, it may not be enough with a finely crafted “About us” section on your site. It has to reach every corner of the store – overall design, artwork, product descriptions, blogs, newsletters etc.

For example, why not trying to form a interest club that your customer join, interact, share experiences ? There is also a few good tips on addsearch.com about this. And if you enjoyed zeesocks.com web design, check out this collection of retro inspired designs on webfx.com too!

Yes, for some others that might look unappealing, cringe and even boring. However there will always be those, who will really appreciate what you deliver. And if that group is big enough niche to target, then you might be set for success!

Thank you to ZEESOCKS.COM for this interview.

To check out more of my articles, click on the following links – DIY – create your own candle and Creative bday gift ideas.

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Best gift ideas for mom

I love my mom dearly and when her birthday or the holiday season comes around, I want to make sure I findbest gift ideas for mom. If it only were so easy. 

She’s quite picky so I almost always struggle to find the best gift ideas. It took me a while to realise, but the best gifts are those that come from the heart. Birthday or Christmas gifts don’t necessarily have to be huge and expensive. Sometimes the best gifts are the cute, useful and cozy every-day things.

In this article I’ve compiled a few gift ideas that my mom loved! Maybe you will get some inspiration on the next gift to get your mom, too!

Christmas and birthday gifts for mom

mom at christmas

Mothers are one of the most important people in our lives. They’ve raised us with love and have always given us the best they could have. Now that we’ve grown up, it’s our turn to treat them with love and kindness.

When it comes to gifts, I’ve noticed that the best gifts for my mom almost always are something practical. Something she can use in her daily life around the house, at work or on some outdoors adventures.

You need to think about something that will bring her joy. Maybe it’s a family trip so you can all spend quality time together. Maybe it’s a home baked pie, because mom will definitely appreciate your effort into making a gift rather than buying it. 

Fun and practical gift ideas for mom

Here I’ve put together all the fun gifts I’ve given my mom over the last few years. I hope you’ll find these gift ideas useful!

A cool new recipe book

recipe book

If your mom likes to cook, one of the good gift ideas for mom is to expand her knowledge and skills. A cool recipe book is a great gift idea – especially if she likes experimenting in the kitchen with different ingredients and spices. 

Make this gift even more fun and challenging by choosing a variety of recipes from a different culture. For example, if your mom loves Japanese or Chinese cuisine, try surprising her with something totally different. Get her a recipe book with Italian or Mexican cuisine. She will love trying out new foods!

Matching sweaters or pajamas

pajamas gift for mom

In my experience the best gifts are the comfortable ones. It’s usually pretty hard to buy clothing for somebody else, because you don’t really know their style preferences. Nowadays there is so much to choose from that it’s hard to make that decision for someone else even if you think you know them super well.

Therefore I go for clothing that can easily be oversized, like big sweaters and pajamas. The goal of this gift is to get matching sets, so that’s a both practical and heart warming gift.

Useful kitchen gadgets

blender gift for mom

If your mom likes to cook a lot, then she could probably use some new kitchen gadgets. Since they are evolving with every day, there has to be something that your mom still doesn’t have but would love to own!

Maybe it’s a new blender, measuring spoons, a cool bottle opener, new toaster, ice cream maker or anything else. Whatever your mom would love and use regularly!

Custom family portrait

family portrait

Moms is the one person you can always get a cute gift to. Sometimes the best gift for mom is all the family being together and having a good time. The next best thing to that is a custom made family portrait!

You can find an artist that does drawings, painting or even digital art. It will be a sweet and definitely original gift!

Scented candles

scented candle for your mom

One thing that can make a room feel cozy in no time are scented candles. They’re the ultimate gift, especially for Christmas.

That’s the season with all the cozy scents – vanilla, gingerbread cookies, cinnamon, tangerine and many other scents. It can also be a great gift to put with something bigger – make a whole gift box of cute and useful appliances.

A reusable water bottle

reusable water bottle

Another great gift idea for your mother is a reusable water bottle, especially if she doesn’t have one yet. Getting your own water bottle is not only trendy but very useful these days. It makes you a considerate person who chooses to use a recycled product instead of buying water in plastic bottles.

From a gift perspective, this one really shows how much you care about your mom. Not everybody is good with drinking enough water daily. If your mom is one of those people who struggle to drink enough water, a reusable bottle will surely help. It will serve as a reminder. Especially if you get her a bottle that has motivational markers, so your mom can see how much water she has consumed and how much is still left!

You can add some tips on how to drink more water to make this gift even more special. Get some ideas from our other article called Tips to remind myself to drink water.

A SPA day

spa day

This is one of those gift ideas for mom that will be greatly appreciated. It is always so pleasant to receive a gift that will let you relax from your daily errands and just be in the moment. A SPA day could be an amazing gift idea. All you have to do is find your mom’s favorite SPA place and get her a gift card. Maybe even make a date out of it – let her go together with dad.

If your mom is often busy and scheduling a SPA day just doesn’t feel possible, then who said you can’t make your own SPA day? Get her some bath bombs, lotions and other beauty products. Wrap it all up nicely and gift it all to your mom with one condition – she has to enjoy it all as soon as possible.

Happy gift hunting!

If you’re still not set on the right gift choice, get some inspiration in our article Find gift by persons birth date. It’s a fun way to find unpredictable and unique gift ideas!

educational wall decals

Educational wall decals

Educational wall decals are a type of vinyl sticker decorations that can be attached to a wall. If applied thoughtfully, they can really make your living space pop! They are also easy to maintain, remove and reuse, so you don’t have to worry about damaged walls.

There are different types of wall decals you can choose from. Some are purely decorative, some might contain a quote you like, and others can be used for educational purposes.

In this article I am taking a look at educational wall decors. These are perfect for very young children who are starting to learn more about the world. You know how it is with practicing – you have keep doing something consistently to become really good at it. It is the same with seeing the same piece of information every day – it will help to cement this information into your memory. And children will quite easily learn from images that are visually attractive to them.

Types of educational wall decals

educational wall decals

Stickerinos.com offers a range of different educational wall decals for you to choose from. With affordable prices, they can teach your child numbers, letters, animal world map and more. These images are designed to help learning through association. Each number, letter or place on the map is represented by a cute illustration.

Learn numbers

Help your child learn numbers through cute illustrations. These come as a collection from numbers 1 to 9. Children can learn which number comes after the other and have a fun way of keeping track of their birthdays!

Learn letters

Teach your child the English alphabet with these wall decals. Each letter is represented by a cute animal that’s name starts with the letter it represents. This way, children can easily learn to associate a letter with its sound.

Learn world map

If you would like your child to learn more about the different parts of the world, you can start with this cute animal world map. The children can learn the names of different animals around the world. See what types of animals live in your area, and how different the animals are in other places. Eventually, your child will memorize not only the animals but will also get an idea of the world map itself.

Therefore you can make the perfect choice for your child by taking into consideration their age and personal interests.

To learn more, take a look at Educational wall decals from Stickerinos to choose the perfect wall decoration for your kids!

While we are still on the subjects of kids, I have more tips that you could fin useful in articles like How to make your water taste better. But for wall decorations it would be useful to also read the article on Flower wall decals by Beepail.com.

birthday gift ideas

Creative bday gift ideas

Birthdays are one of my favorite days to celebrate. It’s a day that revolves only about the birthday’s owner. It’s the responsibility of the rest of the people – friends, family and loved ones – to make that person feel truly special. One way to do so is by having cool gift ideas.

When it comes to looking for appropriate birthday gifts, it can be challenging. To help you with that, I’ve compiled this list of fun and creative birthday gifts.

I’m sure you will find appropriate gifts for both men and women in this list. There’s somegood gift ideas for everybody – for you mom and dad, wife or husband, aunt or uncle etc.

Happy gift hunting!

Personalised necklace

necklace

There’s rarely too much jewellery so that’s exactly why they’re good gift ideas. Any girl (or guy) would love to receive a beautiful jewellery piece. Especially if it’s been personalised. Necklaces will never go out of style, because there are so many variations to them. And it’s nice to have options.

What makes this gift even more special, is the personalisation. Whether that’s choosing the style or color of the necklace, or going as far as engraving it with a personalised message or initials – it’s an amazing gift idea.

Ride with a hot air balloon

hot air balloon ride

Now here’s a gift idea that’s appropriate for big celebrations, because it is rather expensive. It can be a good gift for a special birthday when you turn a significant age – 16, 18, 21, 30, 40, 50 etc. A ride with a hot air balloon is an experience of the lifetime that everyone should definitely try at least once.

It’s a beautiful opportunity to fly high in the sky and completely enjoy the moment. No matter where you live, the view will be something extraordinary. Some try flying with a hot air balloon to get over their fear of heights. It’s a somewhat peaceful way to enjoy a flight because the rising is so gradual you barely notice it.

Everyday planner

planner

If you’re looking for a present for someone who’s birthday is at the end of the year or at the very beginning of it, a good gift could be an everyday planner. It’s a useful gift that is appropriate for anyone, since you don’t necessarily have to be a busy person to own a good planner. 

Check out my article Plan your day and be happy to learn more on ways, how a good planner can improve your daily life.

Film camera

film camera

The more digitised our every-day life is, the more it seems we all want to go back in time. Is it just me? Maybe. But I would love nothing more than to get a cool film camera to take a few pictures on! 

Film cameras just seem to give a different vibe to the photos – a little bit grainy, warm toned with daylight, cool toned with flashlight, vintage-looking ect. If you’re looking for a gift for someone who likes taking photographs, this could be a very cool gift idea.

Relaxing SPA day

spa day

SPA centres are the best place where you can get absolute rest for your mind and body. When it comes to choosing a gift – it can be anything from a relaxing massage to facial, from getting a new manicure to a fresh haircut etc. There are so many procedures that leave you feeling good and relaxed.

This is another gift that will make your birthday boy or girl feel really loved and taken care of. It’s so lovely to receive a gift that’s whole purpose is to make you feel calm and relaxed. This is a perfect gift idea for your mom, wife or girlfriend, your closest friends etc.

Sustainable water bottle

water bottle

Daily humans are supposed to drink around 2 litres of water. For some it’s easier, for some harder. One thing that can definitely help, is always having extra water in your sustainable water bottle. My personal favorite is 24Bottles brand – their bottles are lightweight, stylish and high quality. More on this brand check out my article 24Bottles are my favorite.

It is nice to receive a gift that will not only improve your every-day life, but also your health and well being. Therefore a good quality and sustainable water bottle can really be a nice gift to get someone you care about.

Yoga mat

yoga mat

If you’re looking for a present for someone who likes exercising or would only now like to start, a good quality yoga mat is a must. It helps out a lot and makes working out so much more enjoyable. Besides, if the person you’re getting this gift for has talked about getting healthier for a while now, this will serve as great motivation.

I know that I just couldn’t bring myself to exercising for a very long time. The second I got a yoga mat, now it’s always there and I simply do not have an excuse not to do exercise.

Bath bomb set

bath bomb set

If you’re planning to get a gift for a busy person, who rarely has free time, then it’s a good idea to get something for their home. If they’re living a busy life, they could probably use some time off and relaxation. And since they don’t (probably) have enough time for a SPA day, then you can bring SPA to their home. 

A good start is getting a scented bath bomb set. Nothing a warm and relaxing bubble bath can’t fix! It also makes a good gift because there are so many fun bath bombs to try out – and they all are very pretty. Perfect for a gift! 

Ride with a dirt bike

dirt bike

Now there’s an active gift idea that some of your friends or even family members might enjoy! Riding with a dirt bike is somewhat of an extreme adventure that will give you a chance to fully let go and get loose. 

Best way to get this gift is with a gift card, unless you’re planning to go along with the birthday person. It will definitely be a fun time to remember! And you must not worry, because there are always professional instructors that will prepare you for the ride in well made tracks.

Handmade soap

handmade soap

Hand made gift ideas are always more appreciated because you’ve put your time, effort and creativity into making it. One cool idea is to make your own soap – or candle, bath salt or a good scrub. All of these things are fairly easy to make at home and you only need a few ingredients. There are a lot of soap making recipes on the internet.

You can later even personalise this gift with your own chosen colors, scents and decorations. Include a cool message for the birthday girl or boy. Maybe even try out your skills at writing their name on the soap or something creative like that! It will definitely be the coolest soap in their home!

Homemade candle DIY

diy candle gift

Candles are amazing – they fill up the room with light and create such a lovely atmosphere. Especially in the winter when it gets dark so fast in the day. There’s nothing better than watching a fall movie in the candlelit room. What a vibe!

To make a gift more special, it’s always good to create it yourself. For a fun experiment and a good gift idea, create your own candle. I’ve made an article DIY – create your own candle, on steps and ingredients you need to make your own beautiful candle. Hope you try it out!

A fun photoshoot

fun photoshoot

Another fun gift idea could be a photoshoot in a fun location. If your friend or family member feels good infront of the camera, then maybe they would love the chance to get some new photos. Just make sure you find a perfect location that they will love!

Maybe it’s a photoshoot by the beach, in a field of sunflowers or whatever else is in the season at the moment. Make sure you find cool outfits and have a few ideas to let the gift receiver to choose. It will be such a good time well spent together!

Hope you found what you were looking for and these gift ideas were useful! 

anniversary gift ideas

Cute 2nd anniversary gift ideas

Anniversaries are one of the most special events in the whole relationship. It’s the day when you can show your partner how much you truly care about them. That doesn’t mean you have to find crazy anniversary gift ideas. Although it doesn’t make the choice easier.

It’s often enough to show love and appreciation of special days such as anniversaries. Although quite often gifts can be a sign of love. No wonder gift giving and receiving is one of the love languages.

To make this decision a bit easier, here are some cute and meaningful anniversary gift ideas that you could use. Hope you find at least one that your partner will love!

Personalised jewellery

jewellery

One gift that works for almost any and every occasion is jewellery. It’s especially great if you’re looking for a gift for a woman. Men can be tricky since not all of them love accessorising. Women, in most cases, truly do.

Either way you’ve probably noticed if they like wearing rings, earrings, necklaces etc. To make this gift more romantic and sweet, add some personalised details. It can be totally unnoticeable and something that means a lot to you both. Or it can be noticeable like your loved ones initials written on the necklace or something like that. 

Picture album of shared moments

picture album

Another cute gift idea for your 2nd anniversary is an album of all the meaningful pictures you two have together. This gift will definitely make them smile and help especially when they’re having a bad day.

You can simply buy an album and fill it up with cute memories. Or to make this gift even more special, make the album yourself. Glue pictures, write something cute or funny to each and every one. It will be an unforgettable gift.

Customizable wall art

wall art

If your loved one is into the interior and loves getting their space together, then a cool gift idea can be something related to that. For example, get them a super cool wall art. To make it align with the anniversary, create some meaning.

It could be the person’s favorite saying or quote. Or maybe it can be a picture of both of you, but made in a stylish way. You can always just hang a picture of you too by the wall but art should be something more. It should remind them of you and both of your time spent together.

Jar filled with meaningful paper notes

paper notes

A cute gift idea could be a jar of cute memories for your loved one to pick out from whenever needed. It’s a sentimental gift idea that costs almost nothing but pure love and a tiny bit of effort.

All you really need is a pretty glass jar – preferably one that can be closed and reopened. You will also need a bunch of paper notes and a pen. Get small paper notes and write something sweet or funny in every one of them. Then fold them so the receiver doesn’t see right way what’s written there.

Anniversary journal

anniversary card

Another anniversary gift idea is getting your partner an anniversary journal. It’s such a cute idea and a very thoughtful gift. Anniversary journals can be different, besides you can even make them yourself. I think it’s best to go with one that looks like a journal.

Every page is a place for a new anniversary. Since it’s only your 2nd anniversary, there will only be one picture of the first anniversary. If you, the one reading this article, have had more anniversaries, then this gift idea is still perfect. Just print out pictures from all of those anniversaries or write down how it went.

Someday you will both have a book filled with special moments together.

A sustainable water bottle

water bottle

Anniversary can also be a time to gift your loved one a practical item for everyday use. For example, a sustainable water bottle. Plastic water bottles are so out of style, besides they are super bad for the environment. So why still use them?

Find some cool options in the store 9 mugs.

A good water bottle will remind your partner to sip water throughout the day and do so regularly. It will remind them of you. Not everybody can remember to drink enough water during the day. If your partner struggles with that, this is the perfect gift for them.

More on this topic you can read in my other article called Tips to remind myself to drink water.

Time well spent together

picnic basket

The best gift to give AND receive is quality time together. On anniversaries you most likely will be together either way. So make sure you get the best of it and you spend the day truly magically. 

Surprise your partner with a cute date, have a picnic together or go to a fancy restaurant. It really depends on your interests, wants and the appropriate weather. A picnic by the beach or in some gorgeous meadow sounds like a dream date for the 2nd anniversary!

A surprise gift hunt

treasure hunt

If you already have a gift idea or don’t feel like getting much, there is another idea. It can be a surprise treasure slash gift hunt. Many times the couple will agree on not getting gifts but you still want to make that day special. This is how.

Create a map of hidden treasures. That way your loved one has to go on an adventure and find something special at the end. It can be hidden notes with riddles written on them. That way one note will lead to another, and then you can both go to a special place. The key of this gift is perfect planning.

If none of these gifts seem appealing, try to find more anniversary gift ideas by the person’s birth date. It’s a unique way to make sure the receiver will love the gift. More on that in the article Find gift by persons birth date.

Hope you found a good idea!

gifts for grandpa

Gift ideas for grandpa

As in this blog I’m trying to come up with ways to help you find great gifts, this is exactly what I’m going to do in this article too. Today’s main person to show love to and surprise – grandpa.

Grandpas are the best. They are sweet and caring when they have to be, they will always help you and be there for you. And at times they can also be super chill and mind their own business – it’s a win/win! But in all seriousness grandfathers are one of the most special family members, that’s why it’s important to get them gifts that would be useful and that they would also love.

In this article read more on some birthday or even Christmas gift ideas for grandpa.

Cozy home slippers

If your grandpa loves spending time at home and is all about the comfort, then a new pair of cozy slippers could be a well appreaciated gift idea. It would be something that symbolises warmth and comfort, and also be useful in his everyday life. Good pair of slippers is a must for everyone.

Make sure you get a comfortable pair of high quality. You want these slippers to be truly special – grandpa himself probably wouldn’t invest in good slippers. So treat him with a nice surprise and gift him his new absolute favorite slippers in the world!

New tools for home or garden

I don’t know about you, but my grandpa is known for always being the one that fixes everything around the house. You can’t even start thinking of mentioning having a professional over to fix something. He will get offended at the slightest. His home is his pride and joy, and he takes care of it.

To do so properly, we started gifting him good quality tools. The best tools are timeless, that’s true, but they do tend to get ”worn out”. So it is always nice to have fresh ones. Think of anything he’d need on a daily basis – tools to cut bushes, fix the dripping sink etc.

gifts for grandpa

Screen magnifier

As you get older, so does your vision. Often times grandpas are the ones who do not like admitting that so they keep on struggling during everyday tasks instead of asking for help. Don’t make him ask – just help!

A cool gift idea I came across on the web is a screen magnifier. It can be used for computer or his cell phone. That way grandpa can still browse the web and stay informed. But do it in a much needed comfort.

Sweet picture frame

If your grandpa is more on the soft side, then a sweet gift will be the ones that warms his heart the most. A good idea is gifting him a picture frame of the whole family, of you two or maybe with just him and grandma. It will be such a sweet gift for him that he can always treasure.

To make this gift even more special, make the picture frame yourself. There are many tutorials on the web on how to make a wooden frame, and it isn’t even that hard. He will be able to check out your handy-ness and appreciate it!

grandpa and grandma

Leather bookmark

If your grandpa is a reader then it’s about time you get him a real bookmark! Don’t get me wrong – he might already have one, but he certainly doesn’t have a good quality one. Besides, there are often times when people don’t really invest in bookmarks, they just find something that will do the job – even if it’s an old piece of paper.

I’ve seen a bunch of cool leather bookmarks that are made for the corner of the book pages. And you can personalise it too. If grandpa spends much of his time reading books, then getting him a real bookmark of high quality will be a thoughtful gift.

BBQ set for a real chef

Another specialty of grandpa’s – BBQ! In my family grandpa is always by the grill at garden parties, making sure everyone is fed with yummy food. Grilling some meat, veggies etc! To do so properly, get him a nice set of BBQ tools. If he’s been doing just fine with his old tools, convince him on why the new ones are better.

Don’t just gift them and make him use them. Help him understand why the ones you got are better. Make it a team effort to organise the next BBQ family garden party!

Folding camping chair

And yet again – comfort is the key. I’m sure your grandpa loves being outdoors. Maybe he likes fishing, maybe he’s into camping, building a fire, cooking outdoors, hunting etc. Great gift for him would be a folding camping chair. It is a great way to be comfortable even when there is no place to sit.

It is a super handy thing to have in your truck because you never know when you just want to sit down and watch a sunset. Now he can do so anytime anywhere! How great is that?

Hope you’ve found some good gift ideas!

For more options, chekc out my other articles on gifts – Find gift by persons birth date and Creative bday gift ideas.

Happy gift hunting! 🙂

Find gift by persons birth date

Find gift by persons birth date

Some people choose to believe in magic and some don’t. There is also a different consideration of what magic means of course. For me, magic is anything I can not find an explanation to. And one of those things are horoscopes and star signs. Which can come in handy on many occasions in life.

It’s always fun to read your monthly or even daily horoscope and see what they predict about your future. Similar mindset can be used while choosing a gift for your loved ones. As I’ve recently discovered, you can also choose a gift based on the person’s birth date. 

In this article I will tell you more about how the person’s birth date can help you choose the best present for their birthday.

How to choose a gift based on birth date

Find gift by persons birth date

I found this cool website Tip4Me that is built on the whole purpose of helping you find cool gifts based on your birthday. To show you how it works, I’ll try looking for a gift for myself – that way I will be able to tell if it’s really working and the advice for gifts is good.

Write in the date of birth + gender

The first thing to do is to write your gender and date of birth. I was born on october 10th, therefore I am a Libra. 

Choose the preferred category

So what happens after you type in the previous data, you get referred to a bunch of categories so you can cross out the wrong ones already. That way you immediately choose which category you gravitate towards the most and don’t end up wasting your time going through millions of gift ideas. Here it’s pretty simple and right to the point.

So in my case the first categories I see are The Joy of Being Beautiful and Give Some Inspiration. These are the two I will check out for more ideas.

Look for the perfect gift

Once you pick the right category, it’s time to look for some gift ideas. I’ll give you a little rundown of what kind of gift ideas I found in my chosen 2 categories that I would love to receive.

In category number 1 aka The Joy of Being Beautiful I found these gift ideas:

  • ORGANIC Bath Bombs Set;
  • Massage oil gift set;
  • Aromatherapy Oil Diffuser;
  • Visit to hairstylist;
  • Sound soother;
  • Chanel Fragrance;
  • Natural hairbrush;
  • Oil Painting silk scarf;
  • Handmade Scented Tealight Candles;
  • Wool blanket;
  • Makeup brush set.

As you can see, I’ve found quite a lot of gifts that would make me feel pretty and make me happy.

Let’s see what we can find in the second category.

In category number 2 aka Give Some Inspiration I found these gift ideas:

  • Crystal Ball;
  • Motivating Poster;
  • Spotify for a year;
  • Artistic LED lamp;
  • Natural Gemstone bracelets;
  • Indoor water fountain;
  • Vintage Vinyl player;
  • Grown Up coloring book;
  • World map pin board;
  • Designer sunglasses;
  • Bath caddy.

So here are my gift ideas complete.

I really do recommend checking out the Tip4me.com page since it’s such a fun way to look for gifts.

For more gift ideas check out my article 21st birthday gift ideas.

21st bday

21st birthday gift ideas

The 21st birthday is an important milestone for many young adults. It’s the time to take charge of their independence. And it’s common for young people to want to take on the world and indulge in their new freedoms. 

For this, here are some cool 21st birthday gift ideas!

Airpods

21st birthday gift ideas

Airpods are wireless Bluetooth earbuds. Even though they were originally created for iPhone and iPad, you can use them with almost any computer and smartphone.

Those who still use wired headphones will greatly appreciate this update of technology. It‘s often seen as a status symbol for young adults. And no more tangled wires! 

Bluetooth Speaker

21st birthday gift ideas

A Bluetooth speaker will be a great gift for a music lover. As most wireless technologies, they are compatible with any smartphone, tablet or computer that supports a wireless Bluetooth connection. 

These types of speakers will offer a much better sound quality than you would get from your phone or laptop. Besides that, they are compact and can easily travel with you anywhere. 

Drinking Game

21st birthday gift ideas

21 is the final legal drinking age everywhere in the world. And surely many young adults would like to welcome this new life with a good party! So, this would be the perfect gift for someone who likes to bring more fun to the table.

Besides, there are so many fun drinking games out there. You just have to pick the one that will suit the birthday girl or boy the best. To make it even more fun, maybe try making a drinking game yourself.

Snack Box

21st birthday gift ideas

A snack box is essentially a box that contains all kinds of snack foods. There are various companies out there that will compile and deliver snack boxes according to your likes, and even food allergies. You will also find options for the more health conscious young people.

If you know the recipients taste well, you might want to compile the snack box by yourself, filling it with all of their favorites. What a delicious way to start your 21’s!  

Adventure

adventure

If they are someone who enjoys a good adventure, you can offer them a gift of an unforgettable and fun day outdoors. It can also be a good opportunity to enjoy new and exciting experiences together, and make great memories.

For some cool daredevil activities you might want to consider bungee jumping, skydiving, cliff climbing or paragliding. For more relaxing adventures – think of a ride in a hot air balloon, scuba diving, boat riding or even hiking. If you are still unsure about the right adventure, a more safe bet would be a fun day at an adventure park.

Powerbank

powerbank

A powerbank is a portable battery charger. No one wants a dead phone so a charger like this can be a real lifesaver. As a versatile tool, a Powerbank can be used for various USB charged portable devices.

This is a perfect gift idea for somebody who already seems to have everything they need. Or if it’s super hard to shop for them. Then something useful like a battery bank will be the best choice. Can’t go wrong with it!

Travel Essentials

21st birthday gift ideas

At 21 years of age, the world is full of opportunities. If they are excited to travel and explore the world, it would be a great idea to provide them with some of the essential tools. 

Think stuff like backpacks, sleeping bags, multi-tool knives, camping cookers and tents.

Backpack

Backpacks are awesome for independent travel. They can offer large storage and are more flexible than a trolley.

Sleeping bag

A sleeping bag is a must-have item for travelers. If you know of a certain trip already in planning, check for good temperature ranges.

Multi-tool knife

A good camping knife will have multiple uses, whether it’s for preparing food, opening bottles, cutting wood or offering the feeling of self-protection. And, you can conveniently keep it in your pocket.

Camping cooker

This will be a more convenient tool than open fire for providing a hot meal or drinkable water.

Tent

A tent will provide cozier nights outdoors and a protection from harsh weather.

These items will be useful not only for camping but for any backpacking trip around the world.

Scratch-Off World Map

21st birthday gift ideas

There’s so much to do, so much to discover. This type of poster is covered with foil, and can be scratched away just like a lottery ticket, uncovering a place on the map. 

If you know someone who is eager to explore the world, this map would be perfect as a cool and visual way to track all the places they’ve visited. 

Online Courses

21st birthday gift ideas

Do you know of something that they have always wanted to learn but still haven’t? Then why not give them a good start by gifting them an online course! It could be for learning a language, dancing or for taking the first steps towards a Rockstar career by taking a guitar class. 

However, make sure to consider the gift recipient’s time and pick a course that can be done without deadlines, at one’ s own pace.

Money

21st birthday gift ideas

As a young adult, they probably know best how to use their money. Especially if they are at the beginning of their new independent life, every bit of extra money will always be helpful.

For that reason money will definitely be a safe choice of gift. 

It is not easy to find the right gift for everyone. Make sure to pay attention to their interests, future plans and the ways in which they like to spend their free time. This age is a rather special one and the right birthday gift can either make it more fun or help support their start in real adulthood.

For more ideas check out the article Creative bday gift ideas.

Secret Santa gift ideas

Secret Santa gift ideas

Secret Santa is a fun way to trade gifts with your favorite people. This way of exchanging Christmas gifts is most commonly used in large families, friend groups or even at work with colleagues. 

It’s both fun and practical, because you only have to get a gift for one person – and they don’t know who it’s from. This is a great way to let everyone get into the holiday spirit and bring a bit of mystery and magic to the table.

If you’re participating in the Secret Santa this year, here are some simple but cool gift ideas to use as your main gift.

Yummy sweets

sweets gift

Everybody knows that Christmas is the best holiday for yummy snacks and sweets. It’s pretty common for people to cook and bake even more during the holidays. So if you have to choose a gift last minute or the person you got just simply already has everything they could ever need, sweets are always appreciated.

To make this simple present just a tad bit more special, think of the person you’re giving the gift to. What are their favorite snacks, scents, tastes, textures? A great way to surprise the person and make them feel loved is to make the sweets yourself. Bake some cookies, put some fun icing on top and the gift is ready to go.

A scented candle

scented candle

Candles are one of the most popular gifts, especially for Christmas. Because who doesn’t love a scented candle, right? It just makes you feel right at home. All you have to do is choose a candle with an appropriate scent. It might be tempting to choose a holiday scent, but keep in mind that the person will get this gift right on holidays.

So in order to not gift a candle with a scent that reminds of Christmas for the next few weeks, maybe choose something for their everyday life. Look into such scents as honey, vanilla, wild berry, coconut, coffee etc. A good quality candle can get quite expensive so it will make a great gift.

Cool Socks

cool socks

If socks aren’t the ultimate Christmas gift, then I don’t want to know what is! Everybody wears socks therefore everybody needs socks – it’s that simple. And Christmas is the best time to find some cool funky socks, such as seen in the picture above.

While choosing this gift, you can take 2 routes. Number one is choosing some comfortable socks for home wear – they can be cozy, soft and cute colored. Option number two is choosing fun socks for everyday wear. Here you have to keep in mind the person’s style and taste. You can go crazy with bright colors and patterns, but you can also think practical. It really depends!

A cute coffee mug

coffee mug gift

A cute coffee mug is another great gift idea that will be perfect for your friends and family. If you’re willing to get one cool mug, keep in mind it has to be very unique. 

To make this gift even more cute, you can always fill the mug with something tasty. Don’t just give them an empty coffee mug. Fill it up with coffee or their favorite snacks. Christmas themed advice would be to fill the mug up with all the ingredients needed for hot chocolate – some chocolate, candy canes, marshmallows etc. So cute!

Lottery tickets

lottery ticket

To spice things up a little bit, choose a lottery ticket as your Secret Santa gift. If you’re about to ask why, I’m here to ask you why not? This is another great gift idea for somebody who doesn’t seem to need anything. We all have at least one friend who always gets themselves everything they need so it makes really difficult to gift shop for them.

Besides, lottery tickets are very different. Choose a bunch of those that almost often let you win at least something. Of course it’s not about the amount that you can win. It’s more so about the whole process and excitement to see how much you’ve won.

Hopefully you found these gift ideas fun! 

If you’re looking for something to write in your Christmas card, check out My favourite Christmas wishes for some ideas!

Coffee mug – a sustainable zero waste gift

Coffee mug – a sustainable zero waste gift

Drinking coffee is a daily routine for a lot of people. Not a lot of them realise that this simple activity actually can cause quite a bit of waste. To prevent that, there’s a sustainable choice to be made – switch over to a reusable coffee mug.

On reasons why getting a reusable coffee mug is such a great idea and why it makes a good gift, read this article.

Why get a reusable coffee mug?

There are many reasons to switch from one-time-use plastic or paper cups to a sustainable coffee mug. Those can be saving some extra money and loving our planet a little bit more. More reasons to get a reusable coffee mug down below.

Saves you some time

Many people can’t start their day without a cup of coffee. If you can, you drink it at home, if you can’t – there’s always a coffee shop on the way, right? 

If only there were a sustainable coffee mug that would let you make your own coffee at home and take it with you wherever you go. Oh wait – there is! Besides, a reusable coffee mug will last you for years and years. And if you really love that coffee from that one specific place – go ahead and buy that coffee! Only this time with your own cool coffee mug.

Saves extra money

With that being said, a reusable mug will also save you some money. I probably don’t need to tell you how every little coin adds up eventually, right? 

With going out and buying coffee every day you end up spending a percentage of your paycheck on something you could’ve saved up. With your own coffee mug you will save money either way – both if you’re making coffee at home or getting it at your favorite coffee shops. They often give discounts to those who take their own mugs. 

Coffee mug – a sustainable zero waste gift

Saves resources and creates less waste

Having your own take-away coffee mug is a zero waste friendly way to enjoy your favorite drink daily. 

There is so much waste that comes with buying daily tea or coffee at shops and cafes. You drink your coffee, then toss out the cup and never even think twice about it. And eventually the pile of waste grows huge without you even realising. If we all did such a small thing as switching to our own reusable mugs, the planet would thank us! I truly believe in that!

Convenient for any drink of your choice

Coffee mugs or tumblers aren’t necessarily only made for coffee. They can be used for tea or even smoothies. If you get an isolated mug, it will keep your drinks temperature hot or cold for multiple hours during the day. That way you can enjoy a mug of hot coffee or a refreshing cold smoothie.

A great gift for tea or coffee lovers

Coffee mug – a sustainable zero waste gift

If you are looking for a gift idea for somebody who loves their daily hot beverages, this gift could be it. A sustainable coffee mug is a great way to not change your daily habits too much – only continue doing them in a nature-friendly and efficient way.

Besides, this gift will be greatly appreciated by anyone who is interested in helping out our planet. Even if the person hasn’t necessarily thought about a zero waste lifestyle, they will definitely be glad to participate in this amazing movement. It only does good!

To get ideas on more zero waste friendly gifts, check out my other article Zero waste gift ideas and find something you’d like to gift someone.

I hope you enjoyed this article!

less waste gifts ideas

Zero waste gift ideas

Zero waste is a movement created to reduce unnecessary consumption of a variety of things. The goal of this lifestyle is to use less – ditch plastic, use reusable and sustainable options instead, think more of the planet and the surroundings.

Even though I personally am not living a hundred percent zero waste, this is a movement I greatly support. Especially when it comes to choosing gifts for my loved ones. It’s so fun to create something useful instead of buying.

So in this article I will show you a few ideas on DIY zero waste gifts. 

Let’s begin!

A homemade body scrub

Zero waste gift ideas

Who would’ve thought, but one of your favorite hot beverages – coffee – can also be used after drinking it. The leftover coffee that stays in your mug can easily be transformed into a wonderful, good smelling body scrub. 

Coffee grounds can actually cleanse the skin from the dead cells as well as toning it. Your skin will feel refreshed and smelling wonderful. There are a bunch of different recipes online to choose from so be creative and have patience to find the right one.

You can also experiment on your own and find other ingredients to put to use from your kitchen. For example, cinnamon has some amazing antibacterial properties. Cinnamon enhances circulation and makes the skin softer.

Similar to sugar – it gives skin a healthy glow. That’s why there are so many sugar scrubs out there! 

Besides, scrub is so easy and quick to make. And unlike ones from the store, you will know for sure it will contain only natural and harmless ingredients.

Candles for a cozy feeling

Zero waste gift ideas

Winters can get pretty long and dark. Each and every candle can be a much needed ray of light and coziness. It definitely makes my days brighter and leaves me feeling better all together. 

Although making a candle is a little bit more complicated than making your own scrub, it is still pretty manageable. It will definitely turn into a fun adventure for you and the person who you’re making this gift for will surely appreciate the effort put in.

When I think of candles, I quickly think of a scented one. That’s the best part of candles – lighting one up and filling your whole home with good smelling scents. You can implement a scent of your choosing in the form of an essential oil. 

Healthy homemade snacks

Zero waste gift ideas

In times of celebrations – birthdays, Christmases etc, it’s often hard to not overeat. Food is everywhere and you catch yourself thinking – but we’re celebrating! To compensate for all the yummy food, it’s good from time to time to make something healthy. 

A healthy homemade snack also goes for a great gift idea. Especially if you’re making it for someone who’s always busy or doesn’t cook/bake themselves.

The gift can be homemade cookies, a healthy banana bread or sweet energy balls from dates, for example. You can variate with all these foods and make them for your liking.

Bath bombs

Zero waste gift ideas

If the person you’re making a gift for likes taking relaxing bubble baths, you can give them something useful in this area. For example, a cool bath bomb.

Here you can allow yourself to be completely creative. You can play with different shapes, colors and even scents. While picking ingredients, remember to stick to the most natural ones. Some that will make their skin moisturized and fresh.

A sustainable coffee mug

coffee mug zero waste

Another sustainable gift idea is a reusable coffee mug. This gift is especially great for a real coffee (or tea) lover.

Often we don’t even realise how much time and money is spent getting coffee during the day. Drive-thru’s, stopping by coffee shops on the way to work etc. You can save your time, money AND resources by just getting a reusable coffee mug and making your coffee at home.

That way you can make coffee for the whole day if you’d like. It’s a great way to live your everyday life more convenient and waste free.

More on this gift idea read in the article Coffee mug – a sustainable zero waste gift.

Good quality tea

Zero waste gift ideas

Another great gift idea that will certainly be used a lot by tea lovers – tea! Pick the tea that would suit the best with the person you want to give it to. This gift idea is useful and can be gifted with much love, since there are teas that help with pain relief, stress relief, bettering mood etc.

For example, lately a super popular choice is a chai tea and chai lattes. Chai tea has a bunch of good qualities. The caffeine in the black tea will wake you up on the dark winter mornings when getting out of bed is a challenge itself.

Keep in mind that chai tea also improves the digestive system, prevents nausea and pain, strengthens the immune system and lowers cholesterol. 

And what’s even better – you can make it yourself too. All you need is good quality black tea and various spices – cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, ginger powder, nutmeg etc. There is no doubt that tea lovers will love this gift!

As I hope you loved these gift ideas!