Not Your Capitalist Gift Guide
These are a few of my favorite things...
Dear Readers,
We all know I dislike capitalism—like, a lot. Of course, I buy stuff, though. I do like THINGS, you know? And I do really enjoy gift giving, whether I’ve made the gift or bought the gift. I made you two lists here. The first is FREE stuff you can do for others (or mostly free). The second is a list of things that cost money but are mostly locally made by super rad folks.
What would you add to either list?
No Cost (or Low Cost) Gift Giving!
Write a short poem or love note
Make something creative (a collage perhaps?) out of a picture/s of you and the person you’re gifting to
Sign a buddy up to be a pen-pal to someone who is incarcerated (maybe gauge first if they like the idea of being a pen-pal, etc)
Tell a friend you’ll donate any books they have that fit the criteria to LGBT Books to Prisoners project
A book you already own that you think would resonate with a loved one
Bake a yummy treat
Make a snowglobe
Knit/sew something (if you have the resources!)
Make a homemade oracle or affirmations deck
Give the gift of an experience (snowshoeing, ice skating, hiking)
If You Wanna Spend Money Gift Giving!
(FYI: I have no affiliate links or sponsorships from anything listed here)
The Deck of Plenty ($64.99) - I bought this for myself and I really love it. I keep it at my desk at work and change a card whenever I feel like it.
Winter Solstice Bath Tea ($50) - from FreeFrom, a super great org!
Therapy Dough ($15) - Modeled after clay used by art therapists, this dough is infused with essential oils for stress relief.
Central Time Social Club Sweatshirt ($55) - from my friend Margie’s store!
“Fund Abortion” rhinestone hairpins ($30) - super cute from National Network of Abortion Funds.
Herbal Consultation (sliding scale, $90 and up) - I did this and it was so amazing! Working with Jennifer Patterson is pretty magical. Can’t wait to receive my tinctures!
Letterpress Print ($5 and up) - I love Radical Emprints. Nicole’s art is gorgeous!
Polymer clay earrings ($45-$55) - handmade by Zoe Rain
Base Moves TV ($58/month) - super rad pilates and movement digital studio with 3 rad women based in Durham, NC! Get a 7-day free trial!
Give a gift subscription for my Substack ($5/month or $55/yr)
one of the hand made gifts i gave this year were paper crane ornaments: i folded the cranes and strung them with crystal beads i picked up at the local gem faire. not too expensive, and they look super cute. 🎄 this is a great list, lots of great ideas here! 💗
Great giving ideas...I've done similar.....