The 2019 minimalist gift guide
Need unique gift ideas for the eco-conscious minimalist in your life? Try these consumable, ethically made, and gender neutral ideas.
FOR THE
Socially conscious
Make a donation in their name
With so many people in need, the most meaningful gift is a donation in their name to a charity that’s important to them. Charity Navigator helps you find causes that put funds to the best use.
Keap Candle
Made with the most sustainable and slow burning wax for candles, poured in Brooklyn, NY, with all supplies sourced in the USA. Plus, Keap donates 25% of net profits to SolarAid to help bring solar light to communities in need.
Fresh Coat print by John Ching
Jon Ching is an oil painter whose work focuses mainly on wildlife, specifically birds. Deeply intrigued by symbiosis, Jon looks at the balance and relationship of organisms in the human world and depicts scenes of reflection. He often uses his work to elevate environmental and social causes.
Humans of New York
This photoblog that started in the streets of New York City in 2010 has grown into a worldwide cultural phenomenon. Brandon Stanton has shared stories that bring humanity and empathy to every corner of the world, spurring over $12M in charitable giving.
Bombas socks
Socks are the #1 most requested clothing item at homeless shelters. This fact is the driving force behind Bombas, a sock company that not only makes great socks but has donated over 10 million pairs to people in need. One pair purchased = One pair donated.
The ReCashmere Carpenter Beanie
The classic beanie, now with a lighter impact. Made from premium Italian yarn that's been recycled, the ReCashmere Carpenter Beanie has all of the softness and beauty of our 100% Grade-A cashmere, but with half the carbon footprint.
FOR THE
Foodie
Sightglass coffee
Sightglass is an independent coffee company in San Francisco. They source their beans directly from origin and roast them in a single vintage PROBAT roaster. The beans are roasted, packaged, shipped, and brewed in their headquarters.
Lagusta’s Luscious vegan chocolates
Handmade from scratch using local, fairly traded, equitably price, and ethically sourced vegan ingredients. These small batch chocolates with unexpected flavors burst with life.
Stasher silicone bags
These silicone bags are go beyond perfect food storage. They are dishwasher, freezer, and boil safe. That means you can marinate your chicken, freeze it for later and poach it all in one bag. Then throw it in the dishwasher when you’re done.
Dining In cookbook
Alison Roman’s debut cookbook features 125 recipes for simple, of-the-moment dishes that are full of quickie techniques. Roman’s recipes set today’s trends and will show up as tomorrow’s classics: vegetable-forward with quality ingredients, punctuated by standout flavors.
FOR THE
Homebody
Joy Lane Farm goat milk soap
Joy Lane Farm is a family-run business that uses all-natural ingredients. Their products are sourced locally and produced in their Salmon Falls Upper Mill in Rollinsford, NH. 1% of sales go to Mercy Ships, which brings state-of-the-art hospitals to Africa.
Aesop hand soap
Aesop formulates high quality skin, hair and body care products. They independently investigate widely to source plant-based and laboratory-made ingredients, and use only those with a proven record of safety and efficacy.
Heath Ceramics bud vase
Founded in California in 1948. Heath designs, makes, and sells goods of timeless design and uncompromising integrity — made thoughtfully, honestly, and with pride — to be enjoyed with similar intention.
Food52 wooden match box
Each matchbox is made from American-sourced wood that’s been handpicked for its distinct and beautiful grain, and each has a strike strip on the back for perfect ignition with every match.
Keep It Supple body oil
An alternative to body lotions, it’s a non-sticky, non-greasy, quick-absorbing dry oil. Made with a blend of almond, macadamia, and coconut oils with vitamin E. The subtle yet intoxicating aroma of white flowers comes from ylang ylang oil (likely too girly for most men, but it’s my new fav).
FOR THE
Mindful
Monogrammed stationary set
Notecards with the first letter of their name on top is a classic design that will suit everyone’s taste. Pro tip: include a sheet of stamps.
Moleskine notebook
This basic, yet classic notebook is perfect for calculations, thoughts, and passing notes. It has a cardboard bound cover with rounded corners, acid free paper, a bookmark, an elastic closure.
Adult coloring book
Coloring can be a great way for busy minds to slow down and meditate. The intricate designs are stunning and make everyone feel like an artist.
Coloring pencils
Coloring pencils are a great gift to pair with the adult coloring book above but are also great as a standalone gift for the artistically inclined.
FOR THE
Life of the party
Corckcicle thermos
The Corckcicle 25 oz. Canteen holds an entire bottle of wine! I’ve used to bring cold Rose and hot French Press coffee to the park (but not at the same time). It’s perfect for day hikes and rooftop parties.
Fandango movie gift card
Send your minimalist and a friend out for a movie night to a theater of their choice. The gift card won’t take up any room and it’s redeemable online for thousands of theaters. Bonus: include an individually sized wine and some chocolates to sneak in.
Minim playing cards
Minim is a deck of regulation playing cards that considers how much design you can take away while still maintaining a playable deck. Simple geometric symbols are reductive versions of hearts, clubs, diamonds and spades.
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