We’ll be celebrating Christmas in a few days, and the search for the right gift leaves some people hopeless. However, there can certainly be something beautiful about gift giving, especially if they are meaningful and sustainable gifts. And who is gifting the new Certo! A Cembra-paid Mastercard saves 1 percent of the purchase amount at three favorite stores of its choice (from a selection of around 20 providers) each time the card is used.
Lucerne blogger Nina Botzen (29) put together personal gift ideas to make it easier for you to find the right gift just before Christmas Eve. With a great focus on awareness and sustainability. And with the savings potential.
Day trip by train
I find it much more pleasant and personal to give experiences than objects. A trip for two not only strengthens the relationship with the person, but also creates shared memories. So how about a SBB day pass as a Christmas present to explore Switzerland sustainably by train instead of by car? My personal recommendation is Grindelwald, a quaint village at the foot of the north face of the Eiger. In the summer I recommend a trip to the Aare Gorge or to Lake Cresta in Graubünden. A half-day pass is available for as little as 75 francs. If you buy it for yourself, we’ll add up to 150 francs. Savings: CHF 1.50
under one roof
Would you like to spend a whole weekend with your loved one? It doesn’t always have to be mundane in a large concrete complex. My insider tip is Hotel Whitepod, which combines modern hotels in the Valais Alps with the preservation of the natural environment. An overnight stay there, while significantly more expensive than the average hotel, is a unique and special experience. Whitepod is a kind of nomad camp for nature lovers with 18 igloos. The shell of the compartments is made of polyester fabric, which provides particularly good insulation. Energy and water consumption is regulated, each igloo has a wood burning stove, which provides not only warmth, but also romance. In addition, local products are offered by recycling wastes. It can be purchased via Booking for 899 CHF per night and for two people. Savings: 9.00 Fr.
Awareness Magazine
Sustainability is often handled unilaterally, with the focus on the environmental dimension. It is also very important that we take care of ourselves. Only those who are at peace with themselves can affect their environment in a positive way. The 6-minute diary has helped me to live and reflect more consciously. You just need to set aside three minutes in the morning and three minutes in the evening. We should all be able to get them out. The tasks in the book will help you look back and appreciate your life more. For example, write down three things you want to do that day and things you are particularly grateful for in the evening. The 6-minute daily is available from Galaxus for CHF 31.70. Savings: CHF 0.30
Namaste!
Perfect gift for mom, best friend or boyfriend. I think everyone should have a yoga mat at home. We should all live more consciously and mindfully. You can do very good yoga at home by consciously taking time for yourself and your body. I am now a yoga teacher myself and have become much more balanced. Kimjali’s yoga mat is available from Decathlon for CHF 35. Savings: 0.35 Fr.
Subscription related vitamins
Five servings of fruit and vegetables a day is the usual recommendation. With this gift, you will make it easier for your loved ones to take care of a healthy diet. People who are lazy about cooking, need inspiration, and want to eat healthier are well served by a vegetable subscription. You also get to meet new varieties that you would never buy from a store. I think every day is good for a fresh start. But if you think in terms of clichés, now is the time to change your eating habits – just before the New Year.
Do you want a new hobby?
We spend a lot of time in the digital world. Most computer workers have lost the ability to create with their hands. How about waking up your inner child with a new hobby? A pottery class may seem a little unusual at first, but I personally think it makes a great gift for Christmas. Learning a new craft and finally holding a beautiful, homemade product in your hands. You also realize how much work there is behind a pottery mug and you learn to appreciate the little things more again.