Less Stuff, More Experiences: Inspiration for Holiday Gifting
We all love a specially-chosen holiday gift, but if you’re seeking more simplicity this holiday season, consider gifts that don’t add more things to your space.
You can go with an experience gift like tickets to a concert or play, but here are some more options to add a little variety.
Let’s start with the little ones:
So this gift will bring items into your space, but it’s for the kids and there’s an intention behind it. The Lovevery curates play sets for the stage a child is in (ages 0-5). This ensures the toys are appropriate and can get use right away.
You choose how long you’d like the gift subscription to last, and it can be activated whenever the recipient is ready to use it. The kits are also theme-based to match the personality traits they see emerging like “The Investigator” or “The Free Spirit”. Their sets are also non-toxic and designed by experts who “link brain science and Montessori to the way you play”.
Now for the grown-ups:
To discover:
Build your connection with a sibling or other family member by investigating your lineage with an Ancestry gift membership. It’s simple to send (even at the last minute) and offers 3 levels. The discoveries end up being a shared gift!
To taste:
In Good Taste sends mini wine tasting flights for sampling. Not only does this allow variety and exploration but the servings are portioned, so bottles don’t go to waste.
To learn:
While online classes sometimes go ignored, receiving one as a gift adds a boost of accountability. An online class from Masterclass has over 200 courses taught by renowned experts. They offer low-cost, annual plans and “gifts can be activated within 1 year of purchase, and last for one year after activation”. Teachers include talents like Joanna Gaines to Stephen Curry and topics range from stoicism to fashion. This could be a great gift for your favorite coworker.
To appreciate:
Brighten a space by gifting a monthly flower subscription with The Bouqs or what they refer to as “the gift that lasts” from EasyPlant - a self-watering plant with a hidden reservoir that only needs to be filled once a month. Check the delivery dates for their holiday editions to ensure they can arrive on time.
Memories to create:
Browse the experiences over at Giftory. Try something new like perfume making or pasta making. Take a donut and history tour of DC, interact with an art installation in NYC, or take a themed weekend trip. Events listed are located in major cities.
Fever also offers immersive experiences, tours, exhibitions, and performances at various price points. These can be great to experience with friends and family during the holiday vacation.
Here’s to a peaceful, meaningful holiday season!
