Creative and Free 2025 Gift Guide
These are a few of my favorite things:
Gift guides (they save me tons of time)
Giving meaningful gifts
Sharing readers’ work
So I thought, why not wrap them into one amazing 2025 Creative and Free Gift Guide? It’s a combo of some of my faves, features of goods and services my readers have created, and many gifts that support small businesses and fairtrade artisans. Let’s go!
(I have not included kids' gifts in this guide because I find family members usually already know what they want to give the kids in their life.)
Leather Family Traditions Recipe Journal
Write down all your family traditions and recipes in this gorgeous leather journal from MercyHouse Global.
Miujiza Throw Blanket
A gorgeous neutral throw, perfect for the reader or movie enthusiast who cares about style and goods with a purpose and likes to be cozy.
White Pumpkin + Tonka Candle
Pumpkin and Caramel? Yes, please! Creating ambience around the holidays can be as simple as lighting a smelly-good candle (as we say in my house).
Mona Wristlet
Love this for quick errands and travel. Includes a phone pocket, removable pouches, and key attachment. #Survivor-made
Sonu Backpack
THE cutest backpack I’ve seen in a while: check out the Slate blue! Has a laptop compartment and a place for your yoga mat. Goes well with the wristlet above.
The Beauty of Motherhood: Grace-Filled Devotions for the Early Years
With scripture, stories, prayers, and practices, this devotional provides mothers with refreshment and the reminder that they are not alone as they mother. It's comprised of 80 some devotions alternating between two authors. Authors Kimberly Knowle-Zeller and Erin Strybis are both moms, and they explore growing pains, pregnancy, birth, body image, delight, loss, comparison, vocation, friendship, and more. Their honest, heartfelt reflections bear witness to the ways God's grace breaks through in motherhood journeys.
Dwell Bible App
Listen to Scripture anytime anywhere. Their devotionals, lectio divina sessions, and abundance of versions and voices make it my go-to on my walks. (Fun fact: my son is one of the International Children’s Bible version voices.)
Trusted Housesitters
Treat yourself to a free little vacay with a furry friend or two. Or use it for your own pets while you’re away. This is how I do some of my writing retreats. It’s an amazing program! Join with 30% off through Thanksgiving.
Blackwing Palomino 602-12 Count Pencils with Heritage Gray
Contrary to popular belief, pencils can be a luxury item. One of my everyday writing staples. These beauties glide!
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds
I love the Quiet noise cancelling and Aware settings. Perfect for coffee shops, travel, and parents of loud children😁.
Cherry Cross Finger Labyrinth with Lord's Prayer
Made of solid cherry hard wood and finished with an all-natural finish, this handheld finger labyrinth is perfect for prayer, meditation, and contemplation. The labyrinth is engraved with the traditional reading of the Lord's Prayer to help aid in prayer. Designed to fit comfortably in your hand, this is perfect for travel or to keep close at hand in a bag. Use code CHRISTMASSHIPPING at checkout.
Leather Charger Roll-up
Keep all those devices and cords organized. Emboss your recipient’s initials for a special touch.
Gourmet Peppermint Cocoa mix
Need I say more? 10% through the 22nd. No coupon code required. Also grab some of my favorite Mulling Spices to make the house smell heavenly! A winter staple.
Loop Ear Plugs
I take these everywhere when I travel. Great for coffeeshops, restaurants or your own home when you need to adjust the volume or you have noise sensitivies. I love that they’re adjustable to suit your environment. The gold color is so chic!
Monk Manual Gift Set
There had to be a planner! This one has spaces to encourage spiritual reflection. I began with the 90-Day Starter set, which happens to be on sale:) I’ve been recommending it all year.
Advent Three-Session Spiritual Direction Bundle with Spiritual Director Laura Kauffman
Imagine Christmas a little quieter. Imagine a holiday with room to breathe. This three-session spiritual direction bundle invites you to light a candle, close the door, and receive the gift of unhurried time with God. (Sessions good Nov-Feb). I can’t recommend this enough!
The Writing Life by Annie Dillard
A yearly read for me. Dillard’s writing expands my soul.
Dear Memory: Letters on Writing, Silence, and Grief by Victoria Chang
If you like memoir or books on writing or identity, this book is a fabulous read. Chang helped me believe I could do photopoetry as an amateur, and her thoughts on writing resonated deeply with me.
All the Tea from Farmhouse Teas
Hearthside Tea & Treats Gift set: I highly recommend selecting a full-size bag of the Gingerbread, Hazel Not Nog, or Chocolate Conniption tea with this set. Delish!
Holiday Trio Tea set: The holidays in three amazing flavors.
Not Coffee Herbal Tea Sampler Pack: Chocolatey and coffee-ish sans the caffeine. Hands down, my favorites!
Be sure to grab a Clasp Scoop (so cute).
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens
My favorite everyday pens.
Baronfig Squire Pen
Sleek and perfect. I got myself one of these when I published my book this year!
A Seat at the Table (A Christian Redemption Novel) by Michelle Nezat
A contemporary Christian redemption story with Scripture at its core. What does it look like to say we believe the Bible is God's Word, but don't read it? Follow Joy's story where she must decide what winning is worth and how far she'll go to secure her seat at the table.
Camp Snap Camera
Go old school with this adorable screen free digital camera.
WordMingle Game
My mom loved this last year! Kind of like Scrabble, but not. The game’s motto is “A Word Game You Can Touch, Share, and Master.”
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