The Joy of Organizing

Practical organizing tips and tricks for busy families from The Joyful Organizer®.

More Education Gifts November 29, 2009

Yoga Classes

Self Defense Classes

Cooking Classes

Computer Classes

 

Consumable Gifts November 26, 2009

Here are some other ideas of clutter free, consumable gifts:

Spices http://www.penzeys.com

Wine of the Month Club http://www.cawineclub.com

Cheese of the Month Club http://www.cheesemonthclub.com

Beer of the Month Club http://www.beermonthclub.com

 

Educational Gifts November 24, 2009

Educational gifts are also another great gift.  Depending on how much you are looking to spend, you can give an additional month’s worth of lessons the recipient is already taking.  Or, you can sign them up for the lessons they have always wanted to take.  Here are some ideas:

Dance Lessons

Music Lessons

Magic Lessons

Personal Training Sessions

 

Consumable Gifts November 22, 2009

Consumable gifts, like food, are great gifts that don’t leave clutter.  If you are a great cook, offer to cook friends dinner, or give them the ingredients to make a recipe.  If not, these are great gift ideas that you can pick up.

Homemade cookies

Gourmet food mixes

Gourmet chocolate

Coffee or tea basket

 

Use Mark Makers to make a difference! November 19, 2009

Mark Makers – Kids can shop at the markmakers store for goods & services in need around the world. They can spread their funds among more than 40 needs/causes such as vaccines, medicine, & eyecare, or saving animals, rain forests & coral reefs. http://www.markmakers.org

 

Support the African Wildlife Foundation November 17, 2009

African Wildlife Foundation – 60 – 65% of all purchases made through this site will go directly back to support AWF’s important efforts to conserve land, protect species, and empower people.

http://www.awf.org


 

Purchase a Gift From Oxfam November 15, 2009

Purchase a gift from Oxfam in the name of your recipient. Your donation will be used where it is needed the most–to help people living in poverty throughout the world.

http://www.oxfamamericaunwrapped.com

 

Participate in a Giving Tree November 12, 2009

Buy gifts for those less fortunate in the name of the recipient.  You can also donate toys and clothes to organizations like Toys for Tots of Coats for Kids.

 

Adopt an Endangered Animal November 8, 2009

Adopt an endangered animal through the WWF’s Online Gift Center. (secure.worldwildlife.org/ogc)  These are great gifts for the animal lover in your life, but especially great for kids.  The adoption also comes with a photo of the animal.

 

Give to Charity November 5, 2009

Make a charitable donation in the name of the recipient.  This is a great way to make a difference in the lives of others, and will not contribute to the clutter in the recipients home.