Comments on: 53+ Ways to Give Experience Gifts Instead of Stuff This Year (Even Last Minute)

By: Lyn

Lyn — Sun, 17 Oct 2021 07:06:10 +0000

In reply to Sarah. Wrapping experiences could be fun. Be creative. Ex: a limo wine country trip..you could give a bottle of wine with a custom label stating what the experience entailed or you could wrap a wine glass using a wine map or pamphlets showing the various wineries. This would me a great gift for Mom

By: Melody

Melody — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 18:49:30 +0000

In reply to Jessica. I came here to say the same thing. I’ve had this list saved to my favorites for a couple years but wish it would be updated…

By: Bart

Bart — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 16:47:56 +0000

If you’re concerned about the rampant consumerism that has overtaken our holiday season, consider something different this year. If you’re looking for the best family present try this book – Chess Puzzles for Kids by Maksim Aksanov – It uses a chess teaching method that has been perfected for over a decade, kids will LOVE learning chess through fun stories and exercises. This for sure will be the best experience gift.

By: Katie Wells

Katie Wells — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 14:25:31 +0000

In reply to JD.

This list obviously doesn’t work for everyone, as we’re all so different, but it’s items that I personally love. Some men wouldn’t like the items on the list either, as again, it’s based on things my family prefers, but won’t be for everyone 🙂

By: JD

JD — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 23:12:17 +0000

Seriously…on the gifts for mom?? Seems a little antiquated. I mean, dad recs show skydiving or sports and mom recs are a day of pampering and sleeping in. What is it, 1950?

By: Maria Gutierrez

Maria Gutierrez — Mon, 23 Dec 2019 00:37:29 +0000

In reply to Teresa. Oh my god EXACTLY my thoughts. I was literally going through the comments to see if anyone noticed this ridiculous difference between the gifts for mom and dad. Dad gets to skydive, mom gets a “poop in peace” certificate or some crap like That. Um, does Dad do NOTHING for the house and kids all year around that you need to get sleep as a stinkin’ christmas gift?!? Lol. Do better.

By: Jane

Jane — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 17:28:37 +0000

Hello! Last year I sent my son to a French Summer camp. He spent unforgettable holidays with international teenagers in South of France. The camp is called FIL (Francais Immersion Loisirs) and they offer French original workshops on morning and fun activities in the afternoon. My son made new friends from all over the world and he kept in touch with some. I’m very happy about it because he enjoyed a family-friendly atmosphere and he learnt a practical French! I hope this post helps you to offer a great experience to your kids…

By: NAncy Masopust

NAncy Masopust — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 15:10:38 +0000

My husband and I agree with your ideas on gift giving fir our grandchildren.
They are 3 and 5 1/2.
This year we got tickets fir them, their parents and ourselves to see Frozen on Broadway.
We are trying to come up with a way to present them with tickets and explain our gift of spending the day together.
Trying to find the right words.
Any help will be appreciated.

By: Lesia

Lesia — Sat, 02 Nov 2019 20:06:12 +0000

In reply to Susannah.

Hey – as you are thinking about going through your kiddos toys, consider donating them to a local early childhood education program — materials for young children in. Group setting can be very difficult to maintain.

Our community has options for giving to Salvation Army and other organizations that can “re home” the items to a child who can enjoy them like new .

By: Bernie Bradley

Bernie Bradley — Sat, 05 Oct 2019 20:25:07 +0000

Our family has exchanged names for years. We included the children in the exchange but always felt the responsibility of the purchase, wrap etc,etc, was ultimately left to the parents. Last year we did the exchange as per family, and it was great. Each family bought and received a gift which was a family experience. As it was not stuff, parents and children enjoyed their family gift together. Even as grandparents we were included in this exchange. Memories were made for all. We plan on doing this again this Christmas.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 18:04:15 +0000

I love this post. It inspired me to create an experience gift for my niche, cruising families. Thank you!

By: Lil Snow

Lil Snow — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 23:21:22 +0000

In reply to Heather. Is this age appropriate for 6 and 7 year olds?

By: Natalie

Natalie — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 00:59:16 +0000

In reply to Jessica. I thought the same. Why are the dad gifts all fun and the mom ones so boring? The mom ideas are basically self care and family activities...ugh.

By: Jane

Jane — Fri, 30 Nov 2018 00:05:44 +0000

In reply to Katie – Wellness Mama.

But your partner/spouse should be making sure you get those sleep opportunities and date nights throughout the year. Sleep is great, but it’s not a Christmas gift. As others have already mentioned, it’s a pretty lazy present from a partner.

Moms deserve fun, adventure, and effort put into their gifts too. I sincerely hope this list gets updated with some exciting options for mom in 2018 (instead of 1950). The kiddo and family ideas were helpful, but the stark contrast between suggestions for mom and dad just made me sad.

By: Katelyn

Katelyn — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 13:54:59 +0000

Wow this is really inspiring and very helpful. Thank you for sharing this ideas. I agree that experience will be something that will last more than any toys or material things. Doing something together is also a kind of experience that kids can remember. A great way to bond is by learning together too.

By: Seer

Seer — Sat, 03 Feb 2018 07:53:33 +0000

Wait a second… gifts for mom are a chance to sleep in or a day off? Shouldn’t she be already getting these on a regular basis?

By: Jane

Jane — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 13:28:03 +0000

Together with my husband, we came up with a camping trip for our children. They love nature, so they were happy. We also bought them a real star from heaven from the Kingdom of Universe. They were delighted. Now they tell everyone who visit us that they are the owners of one of the stars in the sky and show everyone who doesn’t believe the certificate and documents that hang in their room.

By: Jennifer Pinsonneault

Jennifer Pinsonneault — Sun, 24 Dec 2017 19:08:45 +0000

I would love to see some suggestions for older kids – i.e. teens or young adults. I have purchased concert tickets for their favourite bands in the past.

By: Tammy

Tammy — Sun, 24 Dec 2017 17:02:03 +0000

In reply to Michael. I agree and I am guilty of letting similar gift certificates expire. But if the gift giver had invited me to enjoy a day at the spa WITH HIM/HER I would have been all about that!

By: Laura

Laura — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 07:00:20 +0000

In reply to Amanda Gibson. Love the puzzle piece idea!