Just Because

You don’t always need a reason to spoil someone. A sweet and simple ‘just because’ gift is an easy way to let someone know you care or are thinking about them.

My favorite way to do this is randomly leaving a gift on someone’s porch with a little tag and ribbon. ‘Just because’ gifts do not need to be over-the-top or lavishly wrapped. The more simple and straightforward they are, the better!

Just because gift ideas can be as simple as leaving a bottle of wine on your neighbor’s porch or shipping a little box of sunshine or bringing a ‘doggy bag’ station as a hostess gift. The gifts are simple, but oh so thoughtful.

My favorite tried & true gift ideas

I’ve listed some of my favorite tried-and-true gifts below. Click on each image to be taken to the complete tutorial and/or free printables. My hope is that you can use any of these tutorials as inspiration for gift-giving.

But feel free to reach out to me and ask me for a specific idea if you don’t find what you need below!

CLICK ON ANY OF THE IMAGES BELOW FOR INSTRUCTIONS FOR RECREATING THESE GIFTS:

  • yellow gift bag with the words "Little Bag of Sunshine" and yellow tissue paper
  • woman's hands holding a box with yellow mittens, Ghirardelli chocolates, yellow lotion, Good Morning Beautiful towels, yellow "love" box and a note saying "Little Box of Sunshine"
  • popcorn gift with 'popping by to say hello. We miss you so!' gift tag
  • chai tea latte mason jar gift with gift tag and 'tea-riffic' lid cover
  • girl holding box of donuts with a gift tag "Donut drop! Because we miss you a lot"
  • Free "You've Got This!" gift tag download at www.nataliemenke.com
  • prosecco, orange juice and orange with mimosa gift tag
  • roll of bubble wrap tied with a ribbon and a "pop for instant stress relief" gift tag
  • apple pie with "an apple a day keeps Coronavirus away" gift tag
  • 'Shot in the dark' gift tag with wine, chocolate and cookies
  • Marble “Joy Jar” with instructions for making your own tied on with a purple ribbon
  • iced coffee in a mason jar gift
  • meat wrapped in butcher’s paper and tied with string with 'a cut above' gift tag attached
  • hot toddy gift basket with Jameson whiskey, honey, lemons and tea
  • Chex mix gift
  • Leftover station hostess gift basket with free sign download by Natalie Menke
  • Pink notebook with the text “You can run you can hide, but you can’t escape my love.” - Mommy
  • A framed The Map of Everyone held by a man
  • purple tumbler with the words “fight like a girl” in floral vinyl and tied with a pink ribbon

NOTHING SAYS “I LOVE YOU” QUITE LIKE A HANDMADE GIFT

Gift giving is my love language. And I want to make it as easy as possible for it to be yours too. Check out any of my favorite shortcuts, freebies and printables to make gift-giving a breeze.

WHAT I CAN GUARANTEE WITH MY DIY JUST BECAUSE GIFTS:

ONE | My gift tag printables will turn a simple bottle of wine or bag of Chex mix into a thoughtful gift. Nothing is as easy as raiding your wine fridge or snack cabinet for a last minute gift!

TWO | When in doubt, give some sunshine. My little bag of sunshine (or little box of sunshine) is a versatile gift you can give for literally any occasion or no occasion at all. It’ll brighten anyone’s day – even the happiest of campers.

THREE | Ding-dong dash porch presents are THE BEST! I don’t know about you but I’d be so pumped to open my door and find a box of donuts, mimosas or my favorite cheese popcorn for no reason at all. Apparently food and booze is the way to my heart!

TRENDING GIFT IDEAS

I’d love to hear if you used any of my projects as inspiration! Leave me a comment below or tag me on Instagram!

And…IF YOU NEED HELP BRAINSTORMING OR CREATING A CUSTOM GIFT, PLEASE REACH OUT TO ME! I’D LOVE TO HELP!