Clutter-Free Holiday Gift Ideas for People Who Hate Things

Date December 13, 2017

Real talk: The holidays are a stressful time of year, and even more cortisol-inducing if you have to buy gifts for people who aren’t into “stuff.” (Let’s face it, we all know that one person.)

Perhaps they don’t actually HATE stuff, though. It could be that they’re downsizing (is KonMari still a thing?) or trying to kick a destructive hoarding habit to the curb. Maybe they’re tired of feigning excitement upon opening up a disappointing gift? Either way, physical gifts are a no-go, so try going the experiential route.

Here, seven thoughtful and fun experiential gift ideas that won’t end up being discarded:

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7 Clutter-Free Holiday Gift Ideas

Music subscriptions
It’s probably safe to assume that most people have Netflix, so this year we’re proposing a Google Play Music subscription.

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7 Clutter-Free Holiday Gift Ideas

Spa treatments
“I hate being pampered!” said nobody ever. Consider giving the clutter-phone in your life a spa treatment, or, if you really want to ball out, a complete spa day. Our pick: the European Classic facial at the Four Seasons.

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7 Clutter-Free Holiday Gift Ideas

Fitness classes
This one is for the fitness junkie in your life. Famed spin-class SoulCycle opened up shop in Toronto earlier this year, and while the classes are, in fact, intense (you’re burning a minimum of 500 cals per sesh, so…) they’re also super fun.

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7 Clutter-Free Holiday Gift Ideas

45 minutes in a rage room
Yes, 2017 was rough, but luckily there’s Battle Sports. This Toronto-based arena offers Nerf-gun battles and archery sessions, but their Rage Room (literally a room where you can smash objects with baseball bats and crowbars) is where it’s at.

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7 Clutter-Free Holiday Gift Ideas

Passes to a co-workspace
If you’re looking to get something for a freelancer or entrepreneur, drop-in passes to a co-workspace are a smart idea. Toronto’s Shecosystem offers an 8-day pass for $100, which is basically a steal.

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7 Clutter-Free Holiday Gift Ideas

Manicures/pedicures
You can’t go wrong with gift card for a mani + pedi sesh. We’re especially loving Naked Beauty Bar’s newest location, conveniently located inside of Toronto’s Union Station.

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7 Clutter-Free Holiday Gift Ideas

Passes to exhibitions, concerts, sports events etc.
If all else fails, getting your friend tickets to something they really like is foolproof. We reccomend checking out the Royal Ontario Museum‘s Christian Dior exhibition before it ends on March 18, 2018.