Minimalism is all the rage these days, and many people are wondering how that idea fits in with the holiday gift-giving season. This year, my family is focusing on gifting experiences instead of things.
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We have two December birthdays in our house. Once you throw Christmas in there, December turns into a homier version of Toys R Us. And the thing is, my kids don’t really need more stuff. They have a bunch of toys they love. They have more clothes than they actually wear. As a family, we are sort of drowning in material items. This is actually true of our whole extended family. We always have a hard time choosing gifts for people because we all have what we need. We don’t need any more stuff. So this year, my husband and I are focusing on gifting experiences more than things like toys, gadgets, and clothes.
Family & Kids Gifts
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Family zoo or aquarium membership or passes
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Swim/dance/gymnastic/karate lessons
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Theme park tickets or season passes
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Disney theme park tickets or annual passes
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Concert/theater/orchestra tickets or local events (Disney On Ice, Paw Patrol meet and greet, etc.)
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Online or in-person classes and courses (sewing, painting, pottery, photography, graphic design, MasterClass, etc.)
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Camping reservations (we use Reserve America)
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Sporting even tickets or season passes
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Laser tag/mini golf/roller or ice skating rink passes
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Kids’ gym/bounce house passes
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Movie theater or drive-in tickets
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Local children’s/science/art museum or conservatory memberships
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Kindle gift card (you don’t need a Kindle to read Kindle books – just download the free app on any smart device)
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Weekend trip to a local indoor waterpark
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Local tour passes (get to know your community!)
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Adventure/Escape room tickets
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Helicopter/railroad tours or skydiving
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Netflix subscriptions
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Summer/adventure camp certificates
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Go kart track passes
Adult Gifts
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Winery/brewery/distillery tour passes
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Local food tour passes
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Couples massage
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Ghost hunt tours
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Consumable gifts such as wine, coffee, tea, spirits, or food
If you want to know what’s available in your area, search for “Things to do nearby” in an app like TripAdvisor or Yelp. That should help get the creative juices flowing!
I hope this helps you come up with some fun and meaningful ways to gift experiences and memories this holiday season! Merry Christmas from my family to yours.
Mom on!
Jillian
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