Show  Minimalist living discourages us from mindlessly filling our lives with the unnecessary, but encourages us to be intentional with what we consume. Though we want to simplify our household belongings, there's no denying that we will find ourselves in a situation that we'll need to purchase something, even after holding off for a month to make sure we need it. As a minimalist, I do my best to purchase things that fulfill a purpose. This video will go through some of the items I still buy and why I do, which you can find on the left and a summary below. Though on the surface, minimalism appears to be only about decluttering and getting rid of all your belongings, it’s much more. It’s a more responsible mindset shift, allowing you to have a healthier relationship with your consumption, finances and more. I hope this video helps you navigate future purchases, so that you don’t feel tied to not being able to buy anything, but that you are more empowered to shop responsibly and mindfully. Thank you to Shoptagr for also sponsoring this video, which you can find more details about on at the bottom of this post.
Shoptagr is a free browser integration that helps you save money and time while shopping online. It can be a super helpful tool if you’re waiting for a good deal on something from your wishlist, and integrates with some great places to shop online, such as EarthHero, Poshmark, or Etsy. If you love supporting sustainable small businesses, it can be expensive to buy new pieces, so tracking pieces with Shoptagr is a great solution. Use their mobile or browser application to create wishlists, find coupon codes at checkout, and get cash back from select retail partners. What on earth do you get a minimalist!? I mean, the very idea of getting something for someone who practices minimalism almost seems backward, doesn’t it? But they are human just like the rest of the world, and like most people, we love to receive gifts. The trick to giving exceptional minimalist gifts is getting something that will bring them great value. Something they will actually use. Something that they can enjoy. Not something that’s going to bring a moment of joy then sit on a disused shelf gathering dust for eternity. We’ve all received those kinds of gifts at some point in our life. You won’t find any gifts like that on this list, that’s for sure. The 11 gifts that follow have been hand-picked to bring maximal happiness for minimalist minds. Some are practical, others experiential. You know what the person likes, but now you can get them something they will LOVE. Whether it’s for him, for her, or a birthday gift for minimalist, you’ll find something here. Before getting to the list, let’s clarify something first. Having a friend or a family member who is into minimalism doesn’t mean that you can never surprise them with a material gift. You certainly can, but the key factor here is to know what they want or need, so you can get them something that they will actually use. Minimalists tend to like functional gifts. Here are a few gift guides with wonderful, thoughtful presents that are also minimalist-friendly: THE ABSOLUTE BEST MINIMALIST GIFTS FOR PEOPLE WHO DON’T NEED ANYTHING:1. A Memorable AdventureTake this from a fellow minimalist – we may not get as excited for things, but we absolutely love and value experiences. The good news are that you don’t need to spend hours researching of memorable adventures in your city anymore, as Viator has got you covered. Just type your location in the search box, and you’ll get a handful of suggestions with fun things to do in your selected area. Pro-tip: Make sure you book an experience that both of you and your receiver will enjoy. Once I booked an indoor surf lesson for my boyfriend for his birthday and he hated that I didn’t join him. He said that his surf session would have been a lot more fun and memorable if I was there in the water with him, rather than sitting on the bench filming. Oopsie.
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