Want to plan a joyful and meaningful event that reflects your lifestyle and values? SoKind is a registry
service that encourages the giving of homemade gifts, charitable donations, secondhand goods,
experiences, time, day-of-event help, and more. Here are 10 gift ideas sure to ensure your celebration has more fun, and less stuff!
[image_1_big]
1. Homemade Gift for…A Retirement Party
Throw the gold watch out the window, and celebrate a long, successful career with a scrapbook full of memories collected over the years.
2. Day-of-Event Help for…Weddings
Weddings are stressful enough, so why not make yours a true “Do-It-Together” wedding by asking for help on the day of the event? From music, to food, to reception sites, friends and family will be more than happy to pitch in. (Check out DIY 'I Do' for more ideas of how friends and family can help with your wedding.)
3. Gift of Time for…New Parents
When you’re a new parent, time is the most valuable commodity possible. Help new parents relax (at least momentarily) with the gift of a night out while you babysit.
4. Charitable Donation for…Graduation
Graduation is a major first step into adulthood, so why not give a gift that will encourage lifelong Good Samaritan skills? A donation to the graduate’s favorite charity is an ideal choice.
5. Gift of Experience for…A Child’s Birthday
The gift of music lessons for a child’s birthday will keep on giving long after the birthday has passed. Who knows, he or she might end up playing Carnegie Hall!
6. Secondhand Good for…Bar/Bat Mitzvah
On this special day for a young girl or boy, the gift of a family heirloom—such as a special watch, piece of jewelry, or trinket—can both help the environment and have an incredible amount of meaning.
7. Gift of Time for…Housewarming Party
Housewarming parties are a great way to break in a new home, but can be major sources of stress for the host or hostess. Instead of a bottle of wine or household item, offer your time before the party to help clean, cook, arrange flowers, and get the house in order for the party. (Also consider the Party Box idea for your party so you can avoid disposable plates and utensils.)
[image_2_big]
8. Skill Share for…Newlyweds
Newlyweds often are looking for ways to spruce up their home. If you’re a skilled handyman—or at least know your way around a hammer and nails—this could be a great gift for a couple renovating or updating their space together.
9. Locally Made Gift for…Anniversary
Why not start an anniversary tradition of only asking for gifts made locally in your town or region? The anniversary can then become a celebration of not only two people, but your fantastic community.
10. Handmade gift for…Christmas
The way to a person’s heart is often through their stomach, and there’s no better time of year to flex your culinary gift muscles than Christmas. Jams, jellies, and simple candies all make great choices. (Check out another holiday idea for inspiration: a donation exchange.)
