Did you know that Buy Nothing Friday falls on the same day as Black Friday? Unless you’ve been on a remote retreat, it’s been hard to miss that at least one of them is happening this week. Unsurprisingly, the whole point of Buy Nothing Friday is to spend absolutely nothing for a day.

But if your mind's already drifting to holiday gifting, the GC team has put together some ideas that are all about thoughtfulness, not spending tons of money. And the best part? They’re free – they just require a little time and effort.