Gift Guide for Modern Minimalism

The most cheerful time of the year is upon us. We are having holiday parties, dinners, going to Christmas shows, ice skating, and after eating a warm meal, we like to head out with our favorite people and go holiday shopping. 

For certain people in our family and friends group, we just know what to get them. But some people are just a bit finickier — especially for this generation of minimalists. We have quickly adapted to a "less is more" world. A world of clutter is no longer the teller of success and fortune, but meaningful memorabilia and smart objects hold the most value.

By 2020, we had all adapted to this practice in some way. Getting rid of clothes that no longer fit our style and downsizing to tiny houses and taking rides in the sharing economy. This is all great, but what does this mean for gift giving in 2022?

We still want to give gifts this season, but we now have to be a bit more creative on what we purchase this holiday season. Challenge accepted! Here is a gift guide for some items that are currently popular, innovative, and thoughtful, to show your loved ones that you care.

Gamers

Shopping for gamers is actually a fun task. Selecting the right gaming gift requires just a little knowledge of the gamer's current space. There are many directions you can take while shopping for gamers, such as accessories, controllers, consoles, and games, and we’re sure they will all be greatly appreciated since they can be won over with these items.

Games: Call of Duty - Modern Warfare II, which was released in late October of 2022. This launch was highly anticipated due to major game updates, including solid gunplay and DMZ mode, which is an open-world where operating squads have freedom to complete missions, side objectives, search for valuable items, and engage with enemies. The return of certain maps like free-for-all and newer maps like prisoner rescue make gameplay exciting. Game reviewers are calling it the most fun COD game in a while.

Console: Nintendo Switch has been a popular gaming system since it was launched in 2017, and it has been extremely popular. Gamers can use the device to game, or they can connect their Nintendo Switch to their television for a console gaming experience. 

Accessories: Backbone One is a very cool piece of hardware that hooks up to your phone to allow a more comfortable gaming experience when using gaming apps on your phone. It's basically a controller that you attach to your phone. All you have to do is launch the Backbone app and start playing. This is a thoughtful gift and is quite inexpensive for the gaming category.

Accessories: Thumbstick Grips  are the perfect stocking stuffer for gamers. During the holidays, the vibe is extended gaming hours. Our gamer grips are engineered with gecko-inspired technology to provide a great grip and they will keep your thumbs seamlessly glued to your controller's thumbsticks. These grips increase comfort, accuracy,  and don’t slip off. They are available in different heights and colors for Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch Pro controllers.

Book Lovers

Buying a gift for a book-loving friend or family member seems like quite an easy task by going on Amazon and purchasing any book, right? Then you find yourself asking questions like, "Did they already read this book?", “What genre do they like?” You could take an easier route and purchase a blanket for them to cuddle up in while reading. If you want to shop for a book-adjacent gift, check out these items.

Hardware: Kindle Whitepaper is the newest addition to the Kindle family. The display is now thinner than traditional Kindle books and has an adjustable warm light, faster page turns, and long-lasting battery life for up to 10 weeks. If you get Kindle Unlimited, you get access to over 2 million book titles and thousands of audiobooks. It can be paired with an Audible subscription and connect to Bluetooth devices.

Accessories: LED Book Lights are pretty common gifts to give book lovers. If you want to stand out, the Vekkia 14 LED reading light is Amazon’s Choice for LED book lights. The Vekkia offers nine brightness modes and types of lighting, such as soft, white, bright, or warm lights. It can bend at 180 degrees, is lightweight, and the durable LED light can survive 100,000 hours without having to be replaced.

Accessories: Banton Frameworks Spectacle Holder are a very fancy and memorable gift for a book lover. The holder can be placed on the desk or nightstand. The sleek design is what people are gravitating toward; it gives that nice, clean minimalist aesthetic. The base is made from heavy recycled plastic. It can be the perfect display for expensive glasses no matter the make, design or shape.

Eyewear Accessories: Nose Pad Grips and Temple Tip Grips are ideal for eyeglass wearers. Nose Pads for glasses provide more grip and better comfort than competing eyeglass nose pads, or bare frames, stop glasses from sliding whether you’re reading or working out. Even a fashionista friend who wears very large frames will appreciate the comfort level of glasses nose pads for plastic frames. They come in different colors and range in three different thicknesses, available also for little noses - nose pads for kids. Think about pairing them with Temple Tip Grips, which provide even more grip and secure your glasses in place.

Music Lovers

There are a lot of gift ideas for music lovers. You can always get posters, vintage band t-shirts, and even vinyl. There are many ways you can go about getting the music lover in your family a gift. Here are just a few ideas to get you started.

Music: Taylor Swift's New Album "Midnights" has been a hit. Taylor Swift recorded her 10th studio album and released it in October. There are 13 songs on the album, and they are warm, soft, and energetic. Music critics are saying that Taylor has outdone herself with this album, as the songwriting is some of the best of all time. Taylor definitely did not disappoint with this album. This will be an appreciated gift.

Hardware: Google Pixel Buds Pro has Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal to adapt to your ear shape and help block out unwanted sounds. The battery life is quite good, with up to 11 hours of listening time and 31 hours with the charging case. These earbuds offer a transparency mode that amplifies the sounds in your environment, which can be helpful when crossing busy streets. They can also operate hands-free and are compatible with most devices.

Hardware: Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Generation can be the perfect gift, but that's only if they aren’t already owned. All generations of Apple AirPods can account for an incredible gift this holiday season. Since the release of the first generation, they have become a hot tech item. Some specs include personalized spatial audio, active noise cancellation, sweat and wet resistance, and long listening hours.

Accessories: Earbud Grips and Airpod Grips are available for all earbud and AirPod generations. If you have someone on your list who complains that Airpods keep falling out, our grips will keep them securely in place. These Airpod grips that fit in the case when charging, will keep earbuds from falling out whether someone is going for a run or bumping the new T-Swizzle album. Never lose an earbud again.

This year, we just have to be a little bit more strategic, especially with the current economic predictions. The new adoption of minimalism should not stop you from having some shopping fun. Instead of buying clutter this year, spend your money on gifts that are functional and essential. We hope you find this guide of help as it includes some of the most popular and trending items.