Experiences, Classes, Services, and More: Gift Ideas for a Sustainable Holiday Season
With Christmas just a few weeks away and shipping deadlines creeping closer and closer, you may be fretting over what to get everyone on your list. Especially the ones who seemingly have everything.
Enter experience gifts.
Some are tangible and some are intangible. They’re meant to be thoughtful and hopefully, more sustainable (we really don’t need so much stuff!).
Experiences
- Concert tickets
- Sporting events
- Movie tickets
- Theater tickets
- Round of golf: golf course, mini golf, Topgolf
- Bowling
- Arcade
- Escape room
- Restaurant gift card
- In-home meal prepared by a chef
- High tea
- Wine tasting
- Summer camp
- Hot air balloon ride
- Skydiving
- Horseback riding
- Animal encounter: swim with dolphins, feed stingrays, etc.
- Airline gift card
- Airbnb gift card
- Marathon race entry
- Convention show: ComicCon, BravoCon, etc.
Classes
- Cooking
- Dance: ballet, ballroom dance, etc.
- Sports: tennis, ice skating, gymnastics, etc.
- Specialty gym class: boxing, spin cycling, yoga, etc.
- Personal training
- Music
- Coding
- Masterclass
- Rosetta Stone
- Painting, drawing, ceramics, art
- Photography
- Home brewing
- Scuba diving, paddle boarding
Services
- Massage
- Facial
- Manicure/pedicure
- Spray tan
- Botox
- Haircut
- Hair coloring
- Eyebrow microblading
- Lash extensions
- Teeth whitening
- Headspace subscription
- Calm subscription
Memberships
- Museums: Children’s museum, art museum, science museum, etc.
- Botanic gardens
- Zoo
- Aquarium
- Theme park
- State parks
- National parks
- Trampoline park, kid’s indoor play spaces
- Country club / social club
Consumables
- Flowers
- Chocolates
- Candy
- Fruit basket
- Alcohol: wine, whiskey, champagne, etc.
- Desserts: cakes, cookies, sweet breads, etc.
- Meats & cheeses/charcuterie board
- Meal subscription service
- Coffee subscription
- Produce box subscription
- Protein box subscription
- Snack boxes
Digital Media Subscriptions
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Conclusion
As the holiday season approaches, consider gifting experiences, classes, services, and consumables instead of physical items. This can help reduce waste, promote sustainability, and create lasting memories. Remember, it’s the thought that counts, not the price tag.
FAQs
Q: What is an experience gift?
A: An experience gift is a gift that provides a memory or a shared experience, rather than a physical item.
Q: Are experience gifts more sustainable than traditional gifts?
A: Yes, experience gifts tend to produce less waste and promote sustainability.
Q: What are some popular experience gift ideas?
A: Some popular experience gift ideas include concert tickets, sporting events, and travel packages.
Q: Can I gift a service, like a massage or haircut?
A: Yes, many services, such as massages, facials, and haircuts, can be gifted as experience gifts.
Q: Are digital media subscriptions a good gift idea?
A: Yes, digital media subscriptions, such as music or video streaming services, can be a great gift idea for those who enjoy entertainment.
