It’s giving season. How can you give on a budget?
By Mariana Schuetze
New year, new me, right?
Before the new year comes around, I thought I’d get rid of some clutter in my room. In doing that, and with my Christmas shopping list in mind, I ended up finding some iconic things I might just give some friends in this giving season.
Tote bag
I bet all my left hand you also have at least a handful of tote bags hanging around your room right now. Slightly-loved tote bags, after some well-deserved washing, will make for a great gift to a friend or loved one. They can also be the packaging of another gift but with a little extra touch of you and extra help for the environment.
Journal
An empty journal is another classic staple in my room. I counted at least five when doing this year’s decluttering. You can even fill them up with some little notes, pictures and lovely memories, making it a great, personal gift.
Friendship bracelets
Friendship bracelets are all the rage lately, and I believe they’re a really cute gift, especially when they’re made with the person in mind. This wasn’t the case for these ones, to be honest; these are testers from my do-it-yourself bracelet kit, but I still love them. In a lovely case, and maybe with a handwritten note and some chocolate, this can be a perfect gift.
Fun glasses
Help your friend see the beauty of a last-minute gift through sparkly-coloured glasses! These ones are from a 2022 Elton John concert. They are fun-shaped, and they light up with the push of a button. In all, a really fun gift and perfect for a costume party or for when your friend wants to put on a stadium tour performance in their room.
Glee DVD
I have to admit, I had a Glee phase–some might say I’m still in it– and for some reason, I decided to ship a season four Glee DVD all the way from the United States to Brazil to be able to watch and rewatch this season (why season four, though?) anytime I wanted. I don’t care about Glee that much now, and it’s all available on streaming, so I think I’m ready to part ways with it.
Well, I hope after this journey through some hidden treasures in my room, I’ve given you some ideas on how to turn clutter into love.