I have a few people to buy for this year and once again thinking how to do this frugally and sustainability (I get a bit sick when I see mountains of plastic crap in the shops). Any ideas?
Some things I have done in the past:
- Little plant cuttings in jars (got some on the go again this year)
- Op shops and second hand gifts - look for unusual things from the op shop. This works well for some but not unless they are a bit quirky themselves
- Buying a bunch of treats/snacks and doing my own hampers up.
- Baked goods - I always make a big batch of spice cookies and a couple of slices. I am crappy at packing them nicely tho, but I can cook.
I am not great at crafts but I will try anything!
The Reject Shop has some good packaging options. I use these bags to wrap individual home made Christmas puddings. Cut up a paper plate disc at the bottom for stability, pudding on top and tie with some christmas ribbon. reject shop bags
For close family - kids and significant others, their gift boxes are sturdy, cheap, and reusable. Had a few for the kids for a couple of years and now they hold the Christmas tree decorations.
Makes it harder for the kids to guess what they’re getting too haha.
Cool. I am good at the cooking bit but terrible at pretties so that’s a great option