Over the past several years, I have found that experiences, sharing moments together and the gift of time mean way more than wrapping up more "stuff" under the tree. I have given stylists their favorite coffee shop drink instead of an ornament. I have given my kids overnights alone with me instead of more gadgets. I have given my mom monthly dates with me so that we get something on the calendar. Give more this year, with less.
Here are twenty-five experience gifts that your friends and family will value even more:
Tickets to an upcoming concert or musical
Purchase several small gift cards to local coffee shops for a monthly coffee date together
Give a gift certificate to your favorite local service
Schedule a sledding or ice skating date
Reserve a walking food tour or make up one of your own
Car wash and detailing
Give them the gift of a one-time cleaning service
Voucher for lessons for a sport or talent that they have been wanting to try
Sign-up the two of you up for an event that the were “interested” in on Facebook
Give an annual museum membership
Date to a local arcade or trampoline park
Sign up for cooking classes together
Give a gift certificate to a new supper club
Purchase them a state park pass
Personal training sessions or day passes to their favorite gym
Axe throwing meet-up
A quiet day at home just the two of you without other distractions
Registration for a local 5K or other event
Get your nails done or a massage together
Financial donation to their favorite charity or cause or volunteer your time together
Need more ideas? Check out my full list of 75 experience gifts for everyone on your shopping list.
