Hi Reader,

Giving a gift to someone might feel like a task sometimes. As we get closer and closer to Christmas (yes, I know, I know it's still September), the more it feels that simply buying a gift is the fastest, the least exhausting way to deal with gift-giving: click, pay, wrap, done. Off the task list.

But what if it didn’t feel like a task?

What if you could actually make some of them yourself and enjoy it? I am here to tell you that, though it sometimes feels that buying is faster, some gifts can be made just as quickly—or even more quickly—than they can be bought.

Like coffee and tea blends:

Take some ground coffee beans and spices, mix them together, pack them in a thrifted glass jar, wrap a ribbon around it, and there you go. Simple and beautiful gift that doesn’t break the bank nor add more stuff to the home of the person receiving it.

If you want more specific recipes, try the Moroccan spiced coffee blend or any of my Winter tea blends. I’ll be sharing my Rooibos Chai Tea Blend recipe in early October, so keep your eyes open when the weekly letter drops into your inbox.

But the point is, when you want, there is a way to make more natural choices, also in gifting, like in everything you do.

Handmade doesn’t always mean more work. When you find the things that delight you, you will find time. And that is why I am sending these letters to you, so that you can find new ways, new ideas to make your everyday life a bit more natural, sustainable, and balanced for you.

That’s why I am opening registration to the Natural Christmas Letters again this year. It is a completely free weekly inspiration letter to start gently preparing for Christmas at the beginning of November. During 8 weeks, I’ll send you:

• Thoughtful gift and wrapping ideas from nature.
• Cozy winter inspiration for calm and connection.
• Simple project ideas to make your home feel handmade and warm.

So that you can ease into the holidays and feel prepared and tuned into the season without stress or overwhelm. If you want a more natural, less cluttered Christmas, you can subscribe to the Natural Christmas Letters for free here.

Every day makes a difference ♡

Sonja

Hi Sister, I'm Sonja

I’m a Nordic girl married to a Moroccan husband and mom to a curious little adventurer. After over a decade in fine dining, I left the busy restaurant life to embrace slower, more natural living. Now I help women simplify their routines with from-scratch recipes, natural wellness tips, and sustainable ways to create less waste and more contentment.

Let's connect ♡

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