sustainable seasonal and holiday: party, decor, and gift ideas
sharing some ideas for unique holiday vibes. sustainability and saving money with decorations you can make yourself. go untraditional. plan a party that will engage you and your guests in community and fun together. helping you choose gifts that are ...
decor
try something new this year and really personalize your seasonal/holiday decor with your handmade creations. creating these decor items might be a great way to get together with your loved ones earlier into the season.
natural elements that can be repurposed can be a good investment for your home decor so your seasonal decor can have an extended life
you can make a garland with dried fruits to bring a little freshness and color to your holiday decor!
try adding a bit of richness to your holiday decor with these rich jewel tones
candles will bring extra warmth and coziness to the dark months
with some paper and scissors you can create whatever shapes you favor and make them into ornaments, garlands, or larger installations ; and this can be a fun activity to do with a group
get together ideas
ideas for parties that might help to further engage your guests and help to create standout, memorable moments.
cocktail hour
themed parties can be a fun way to get your group more involved in the event and with one another
with some canvases, paints, and brushes your group can enjoy creating together and maybe the paintings could be traded in a white elephant style gift trade
mocktail hour or a wonderful accompaniment to talking or other activities
dance party!
use youtube videos or try out a karaoke machine and get vulnerable with your loved ones
gifts
personally, I enjoy most the gifts that are useful to me and that I can actually use (preferably often) or things that I specifically asked for. you can request a specified list (with detail!) from your friends and family. I will also share some gene...
a tote bag is VERY useful. consider the style based on your person. when in doubt, a simple canvas tote is pretty perfect for everyday use.
for your people who you know journal, a new blank journal can be immensely useful.
give a gift that keeps on giving. reusable baking mats are sustainable and highly practical
for your hot drink-loving friends or your people who always need ice in their drink! these cups are very common, but are so useful!! consider the drinks your person likes to drink.
mugs are another common item that most of us probably have too many of, but a super cute mug can boost your mood on any and possibly every day. find a mug that really stands out and will bring joy to your person.
you could go above and beyond for someone you love by removing a large amount of mental and physical load by meal planning and purchasing groceries for them for a week or a couple of weeks. using misfits market will save you money and allow the groce...
a gift basket is admittedly less useful, but can really boost a mood. imagine all of the kinds of treats you might like to receive. this site has allllll kinds of options from food to plants to homewares, based on what your person enjoys most.
good for someone who doesn't want for material items. i think we all know the classic edible arrangements! this is a fun way to receive food that are also flowers.
for your artist friends, art supplies like paint and canvases (choose their preferred medium) are incredibly useful and appreciated!
pottery has multi-uses whether to hold jewlery, keys, plants, etc.
gift wrapping
use paper saved from other products, projects, newspapers, magazines, paper shopping bags; to protect fragile items, use as wrapping paper, or to stuff bags
create your own custom boxes, make decor items