I’m in my practical gifts era – if you or your loved ones are too, here is a list of my tried and true practical Christmas gift ideas you can bundle, put in stockings, or just wrap and give as is!
Space savers, problem solvers, and things that will be used to help us be the healthiest, most creative and at peace versions of ourselves are so appreciated this year.
Living on a 41 foot sailboat as a family of four – going on three years has forced me to edit down and focus on practicality when it comes to possessions.
So, here are a few of my live aboard items that could translate to a land lovers stocking or fun gift package.
Please note that I am an Amazon Affiliate. I make a small percentage of any product from Amazon listed below if you choose to purchase from my links. Thank you so much shopping with the links!
Practical Christmas Gift Ideas 2023 Guide:
Get creative
– Pens https://amzn.to/3GeogJe
– Travel Journal https://amzn.to/47QzRtX
– The Artist’s Way https://amzn.to/3uAEppI
– HP Printer https://amzn.to/3MZtQDc
Get Organized
– This and that hideaway storage bins https://amzn.to/3MXdAm0 (in multiple sizes)
– Bags https://amzn.to/3Ghag1v (Black Friday deal!)
– Hat hangers https://amzn.to/47M1Met
– Command Strips https://amzn.to/3Gezcqo so many options!
Stuff the Stockings
– Electric Cord Organizers https://amzn.to/3sK8IKj
– Dish Cloths https://amzn.to/46p8cyV
Go on Vacation
– Sunglasses https://sunski.com/ (Black Friday Sale!)
– Sunscreens https://amzn.to/3sK8q6b and https://amzn.to/3QWbfsK
Get Well
– Elderberry Syrup
Elderberries https://amzn.to/3QQXzPH, a fun glass jar to store them in https://amzn.to/49NEjeJ, and honey https://amzn.to/3MXtj4D (for making the syrup)
– Sprouting
This is the broccoli sprouts https://amzn.to/46sz8hw and the sprouter https://amzn.to/46tM9qT and the tray sprouter https://amzn.to/3RcvfZo
Process, Blend, Puree
– All in one Blender/Food Processor/Immersion Blender
This one is mine https://amzn.to/46vsVkX and this one looks even cooler https://amzn.to/3Gg6bL4
Battle Condensation with Me
– Vacuum Squeegee https://amzn.to/40WEaBx (it’s on SALE for Black Friday!)
Get Cozy
– Wool Blanket https://eighthgeneration.com/ (Black Friday SALE)
Travel
– Luggage that hides away and is quality https://www.rei.com/product/155772 – I made a full blog post about how much I love my Patagonia Black Hole Duffle and hopefully answered questions you might have – check it out here.
Get Fit
– Stepper https://amzn.to/3RdpE4b (on sale!)
Play Games & Read
– Cards Against Humanity https://amzn.to/40OSBI1
– Exploding Kittens https://amzn.to/46t91GX (on sale!)
– Working Boats https://amzn.to/47KwmF7 (Black Friday deal!)
– Make Your Bed https://amzn.to/3sOj8Zi
– Sidetracked Home Executives https://amzn.to/3us1Z8m
– 12 Week Year https://amzn.to/3Rbbth4
– The Artist’s Way https://amzn.to/3uAEppI
I hope this Practical Christmas Ideas Guide gave you a couple ideas! Or, an idea of some liveaboard hacks you can maybe incorporate into your land life.