This year I published ten gift guides, pinned 150 more gift ideas, shipped what felt like 139479 orders from my own boutique… and yet I think I saved the best for last. The holiday season is about so much more than shopping for the perfect present for every friend and family member — it’s about creating memories and moments you’ll cherish for years to come. That’s why I love gifting activities and experiences in lieu of traditional wrapped presents and decided to share a few of my favorite ideas with you. (Two years ago, I signed my entire extended family up for a private krav maya lesson the morning after Christmas. I don’t think any of us retained much about self-defense, but it made for one of the most hilarious Christmases in recent memory.) I love to partner up with my siblings and brainstorm activities that our family members will love. It’s also really fun to have an activity or event to look forward to in the new year!
Psst! This is also a great tactic for those of you who still have a number of people to buy gifts for. If you’re stressing about either paying an arm and a leg for expedited shipping or duking it out with hundreds of other shoppers at the mall, ask yourself whether there’s a thoughtful experience you could gift instead! No shipping, no wrapping, maybe just a print-out of tickets and a thoughtful note. Without further ado, 35 activities to give as gifts:
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A few resources for booking events like these: Gilt City, Groupon, Ticketmaster, and Vimbly. And if you’ve already finished your holiday shopping, consider getting your family involved in a charitable activity on Christmas Eve! We like to bake cookies for the nurses at the hospital where my mom works and sing Christmas carols to patients. Are there any activities your family participates in each Christmas? What experiences have you given as gifts? I’ll add more as I think of them (I have a feeling I’ll be referring back to this post pretty often!) and I’d love to hear your ideas in the comments!
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