The Less-Is-More Approach to Gifting

(Psst… They Already Have Everything Anyway)

You know that moment when you’re staring at your gift list thinking, “What on earth do I get the person who already has everything…?”

Yeah. Us too.

Every year, there’s at least one person who sends us straight into the holiday shopping void. But here’s the thing: gifting doesn’t have to mean adding more stuff to someone’s already overflowing life. This year, we’re embracing a calmer, cleaner, more intentional holiday rhythm — and that includes the way we give.

Welcome to the Less-Is-More Gift Era.

Why Less-Is-More Works (Especially During the Holidays)

Between school events, end-of-year deadlines, and the pressure to transform your home into a Hallmark movie set… December gets full fast. The last thing anyone needs is another thing to dust, store, plug in, or pretend they love.

A thoughtful, practical gift — especially one that genuinely supports someone’s everyday wellbeing — feels like a breath of fresh air.

This year at Free Living Co, we’re leaning into gifts that are:

• Useful (aka they won’t sit on a shelf collecting existential dust)

• Intentional (clean ingredients, sustainably made)

• Soothing (because everyone deserves a tiny pocket of calm)

• Actually wanted (because real life > perfect Pinterest aesthetic)

And bonus: practical gifts pair beautifully with our holiday promotions — so less clutter doesn’t mean less cheer.

Gift Idea #1: Everyday Home Essentials They’ll Use Daily

These are the gifts people open and instantly say, “Ohhh, yes. I needed this.” (Which, honestly, is the highest form of praise.)

Think:

• clean home sprays that make your kitchen smell like adults live there

• non-toxic dish soap that doesn’t take 47 pumps to work

• laundry essentials that make the never-ending pile feel slightly less personal

• reusable swaps that simplify the daily routine
  

They’re simple. They’re smart. And they support a cleaner, healthier home without adding more “things.”

And because practical gifts should come with practical savings, we’re offering 20% off all online orders through 11/28 with code CLEANFRIDAY (exclusions apply).

Gift Idea #2: Cozy, Calm-Inducing Self-Care Staples

Because half of us are running on caffeine and holiday adrenaline.
Because the other half are Googling “how to relax in under 30 seconds.”
Because everyone deserves a few small luxuries that make real life feel a little softer.

Our self-care favorites make incredible less-is-more gifts:

• magnesium and sleep-support items that help you stop scrolling and get some zzz's

• body oils, scrubs, and balms that turn your bathroom into a slightly fancier version of itself

• aromatherapy essentials that instantly shift the vibe

• shower steamers for those days when your shower is your only alone time
  

These are the kinds of gifts that get used — not dusted.

Gift Idea #3: A Clutter-Free Gift They Choose Themselves

When in doubt, go with a gift card.

Just imagine the joy on someone’s face realizing they get to choose all their favorite clean-living goodies… on your dime.

It’s the ultimate less-is-more gift: zero clutter, maximum satisfaction. Pair it with a handwritten note, and suddenly it’s the most heartfelt gift they’ll get.

And on 11/28, enjoy our gift card special: Buy a $100 gift card for $75 (one day only — 25% off!).

How to Keep Your Gifting Simple This Year

A few guiding principles:

1. Choose gifts people already use — just better.

Everyday essentials feel luxurious when they’re clean, intentional, and beautifully presented.

2. Let practicality be the gift.

There is nothing boring about a product that makes everyday life easier. Honestly? It’s heroic.

3. Think consumable, refillable, or experience-based.

Clutter-free gifting is a gift to the home as much as the person.

4. Give yourself permission to keep things simple.

No one is grading your holiday performance.
(And if they are, that’s a them problem.)

Less Really Is More

This season isn’t about the biggest gifts — it’s about thoughtful ones. Gifts that support a calmer home, a clearer mind, and a healthier day-to-day rhythm.

When in doubt, choose the gift that’s simple, useful, and rooted in care.
Those are the ones they remember.

Here’s to gifts that get used, loved, and actually make life a little easier.

Happy gifting — the simple way!