10 Unique Gifts for Kids That Avoid The Usual Holiday Clutter

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Shop smart this holiday season with great gifts that avoid the clutter! These clutter free gift recommendations are sure to be a hit this Christmas.

We’re well into the Christmas shopping season and it’s time to check a few more names off your list. When it come to kids, some are easy to shop for (“buy me all the Lego”) and others can be a bit of a challenge. We’re here to help. I gathered a list of unique but fun and valuable gift ideas that have been proven hits in our house. Of course, we’ve brought The Creek Line House twist and made sure these gifts don’t put a damper on your clutter-free and well-organized home come January. Have a look at our 10 unique, clutter free gift ideas for kids.

10 Clutter Free Gifts for Kids

1. Personalized Water Bottle –

This makes a great Christmas gift for today’s kids. Many children now bring re-usable water bottles to school because water is healthier than pop or juice and reusable containers are so much better for our planet. However, the reusable bottles do get a little worn out when they’re used everyday so providing a new one just about halfway through the school year is perfect timing. Add in the personalized name and graphic and this idea becomes a real winner.

2. Tickets to a Local Attraction –

This is great chance to find out more about your local community by researching attractions or activities to take part in. It could be an escape room or a crafting centre, a high school play or special movie screening; you’ll be surprised what you can find when you take a real good look around. Big tip: use Instagram or other social media to find the young entrepreneurs and organizers who are bringing these activities to your communities but don’t have a budget for traditional media advertising. The added bonus with this gift is getting to spend quality, fun time together doing the activities.

3. Story Cubes –

A classic board game makes a great gift and can provide hours of fun family time. Keeping with our low clutter wishes, this tiny bag of dice stores away nicely using minimum space and is easy to bring over to Grandma’s house for a wacky afternoon of creative story-telling.

4. One-Year Magazine Subscription –

This educational and fun gift that’s new all year long also lands in the recycling box rather that the cluttered toy closet or bookshelf. Important tip: be aware of auto-renewal subscriptions. There is nothing wrong with them, just make sure your little ones are still enjoying their subscription before it renews the following year.

Try these classic titles: Highlights or National Geographic Kids –

5. Local Recreation Access –

Another opportunity to get involved in and support local activities. You’ll be surprised at what your town’s rec centers might offer if it’s something you’ve never looked into before. For example, our city offers annual skating memberships which include unlimited entry to all public skating and open hockey sessions with an added bonus ‘members-only skating’. I know Jack will take full advantage of his pass this year.

More Unique, Clutter Free Gifts

6. Jolly Phonics Work Books –

A great educational and fun gift that can be enjoyed then recycled.

7. Personalized Kid-sized Apron –

Another great personalized gift. This one folds away neatly into the kitchen drawer behind the and towels and oven mitts.

8. Various Vegetable Seeds for Gardening –

Gardening is a fun and useful activity to do with kids. If you’re looking for clutter-free like we are, avoid the full indoor kits that come with dirt cubes and plastic trays. Just go for a fun, dynamic set of seeds and sow directly into the garden in spring.

Don’t forget a cute pair of kid-sized gardening gloves to go along with them.

9. Trip/Fundraiser Contribution –

Stay up-to-date on possible travel opportunities with school or local clubs and get your kids involved. Grandparents, check with your grandkids to see if they have any trips on their wishlist that you can contribute to and make it more feasible for everyone.

Or maybe there is a charity your child identifies with. You can contribute money for a donation in their name or commit your time to volunteer together.

10. Minecraft For PC/Mac –

If your kid is a pro at Minecraft on a tablet or a phone, consider setting them up with a PC or Mac subscription. As I understand, from the pros in our household, there are many more advanced things you can do on a proper computer system than you can on a mobile device.

Bonus Fun: Classic concept and light on the clutter – Minecraft Uno

Share your favorite clutter free gifts for kids ideas in the comments!

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