Selecting a holiday gift is about celebrating the tastes and interests of the recipient. But sometimes, it’s about gifting something the person didn’t realize they needed: an opportunity. Let your gifts spark creativity in your colleagues, friends or family. These gifts under $30 won’t break the bank.
Set the mood for creativity
Beverage of choice: Coffee from Eastview Coffee Co.
Coffee is a favorite for many, and so is chocolate. Charge your creativity with a combination of both flavors in a product from a woman-owned company that sources her coffees from organic, fair trade, women producers from Nicaragua. That’s what this Motmot Freshly Roasted Coffee offers the best of all worlds in a medium roast. Price: $18
The other beverage of choice: A bottle of wine from Handley Cellars
Founded in 1982 by Milla Handley, this winery is the first woman-owned namesake winery in the US. Milla’s daughter, Lulu, now runs the winery and remains committed to her mother’s legacy. Handley wines are grown in the Anderson Valley, certified organic since 2005 and available by the bottle or in a club membership. Get a 2023 Pinot Noir Rosé. Price: $28
Turn up the tunes with your beverage: Moondrop Space Travel Earphones
These noise-canceling airpods will energize the listener whatever they enjoy listening to. With adjustable bass and comfortable fit, your recipient will be dancing, relaxing or reading when they open this gift. Shop the retail or Amazon. Price: $24.99
Clean up your beverage of choice with kitchen linens from Made Trade
What seems like a simple gift could be the most creative of all. The gift of kitchen linens is an opportunity for loved ones to gather and make dinner together, have a cookie bake or enjoy concocting something new. (Add a family recipe(s) for some nostalgia with the fun.)
Shop for sustainable products at this woman-owned company. Check out the Ethiopian spun cotton napkin. Price: $18
Do some more creating with adult coloring books by Johanna Basford
These adult coloring books offer intricate designs to challenge and inspire artists of all levels. This gift lets your loved one explore color, patterns and themes while supporting peaceful reflection and relaxation. And there’s no better tool for creativity than a refreshed mindset. Shop on Amazon or with the artist. Price: $17.95.
More creating with Tombow watercolor markers
Do you love colors, markers, and blending? Watercolor markers are a special treat. Tombow offers a variety of color collections, so you can pick their favorite shades. You can pair these with the adult coloring book, freehand or even try neurographic drawing. These markers are a visual and tactile delight. Price: $19.96
Add some inspiration with Magnetic Poetry
For the logophile on your gift list, magnet poetry is the way to unleash their creative energies. They can write more than poems on the refrigerator: they can leave notes, make a list or start a book. And your gift can be the catalyst. Shop on Amazon. Price: $21.95
Want some boozie gift ideas? Check out It’s Wine O’Clock Somewhere.
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