What do you give someone who lives in a Tiny House and thinks carefully about what they bring into their home? How about a treat to have with coffee, an afternoon out together or a homemade meal for a busy day? If you’re still looking for something to give on Sinterklaas Eve, here are five fun, eco-conscious gift ideas for Tiny House residents.
1: A new lease of life for a favourite pair of shoes
Is there a pair of boots in their shoe cabinet that they’d happily wear every day, even though the heels are looking rather worn? Give them a voucher for the cobbler. New heels or soles can often give a favourite pair years more wear. Getting shoes repaired is a sustainable choice, too. It keeps the shoes they already own in use for longer and puts off the need to buy a new pair.
2: A tasty treat from close to home
A wedge of cheese from a local farm, a craft beer from a nearby brewery or those fancy handmade chocolates you usually save for guests. One or two carefully chosen treats already make for a personal gift. Something homemade is even better, of course. Even if you don’t grow your own fruit, you can make jam with fruit from a farm shop or a roadside stall. It’s easy, too. Pop on a handwritten label and you’re done! That jar will be empty before you know it.
3: A day out that’s already in the diary
A concert at a small theatre, a guided walk with a ranger or a trip to the sauna together. Pick something you know they’ll enjoy and set a date straight away. That saves them having to come up with a plan or make any arrangements. Write down where you’re going on a nice card so they still have something to unwrap.
4: A helping hand with a job around the house
Most people have a job they keep putting off until next weekend. A cupboard door that sticks. A shelf that still needs putting up. Or a pile of branches in the garden that needs clearing. Offer to tackle one specific job together and set aside a morning for it. Bring something tasty to have with coffee and you can make a morning of it.
5: A homemade meal for a busy day
Know their favourite dish? Make it at home and drop it off on a day when they’re busy or getting home late. Think of a portion of lasagne they can pop straight in the oven, or a generous bowl of homemade soup with some good bread. In a small kitchen, that saves them a worktop full of chopping boards and pans. You can pick up your dish the next time you visit.
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