You read that right. We may no longer be ahead of the holidays, but I’m sure many of you still have family celebrations or gifts to exchange with friends or coworkers. What happens when you’re feeling burnt out but still have some gifting to do? Fear not! This post will help you find those simple solutions in a timely manner!
Whether you’re just gifting something simple or about to give your most expensive gift, this post will inspire ways to make the “small” gifts feel more intentional!
Edible
Raise your hand if you don’t like a Christmas gift you can eat! *crickets* Everyone likes a tasty treat! It’s something that guarantees enjoyment at least twice. Once when they open it, and once again when they get to eat it! These brownies cut into little Christmas trees make the perfect gift for the party host or your friendly neighbor!
Spendable
Perhaps the tradition in your family is to gift money. Why not mix it up this year and surprise them by putting a little extra inexpensive thought into presenting your expensive gift! There are many fun ways to do this, but hiding it inside a mason jar filled with their favorite candy is one you can’t go wrong with. (Hint: roll the money into an empty cardboard tube to give it presentable structure.)
Affordable
Looking to spend less than $5? Try covering the packaging of a simple necessity, such as chapstick, with custom holiday goodness. Create the wrapping yourself if you’d like to personalize the design. Otherwise you can find cute, free printables online! Quick and easy for you to make a smaller gift feel more intentional. Also, embracing the simplicity of your gift turns it from ordinary into extraordinary!
Remember that your gift is not insignificant; a little thought really goes a long way. Keep your idea simple, and the presentation will shine. Share your favorite last-minute gifts you’ve given or received this year using #TheHWP on social media. Happy gifting!
Related: Staying Ahead of the Holidays: Part 1; Staying Ahead of the Holidays: Part 2