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November 4, 2016 By Tina M Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.

50 Creative Ways to Give Experiences and Memories Instead of THINGS

Christmas became 100 times better when we started giving memories instead of things. It's a win-win for everyone and it's still really fun!

I've tried the last couple years to start giving experiences and memories for Christmas each year. This is why (in case you missed it).

This year I want to do more of it and every year after. We have too much stuff in a world where families aren't spending enough time together. One year my husband and I only gave each other date nights for Christmas. I was suprised how many date ideas I came up with just off of Groupon and Living Social. To see some of my ideas, see: Date Nights For a Year

Date NIghts for a Year


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Even if you have a teenager daughter that insists that all she wants for Christmas is clothes, give her a gift card for a shopping trip together rather than just giving her clothes. Make it a family memory. Certificates.com has what's called a “Super Gift Certificate” which lets the recipient choose whatever store they want and the amount can be divided among multiple restaurants or stores.

And just because you give your kids gift cards, or certificates, doesn't mean that you can't give them ANY “things” it just means you are drastically limiting the amount of things. See this post to see some fun ways I have packaged gift certificates in the past.

Creative ways to give experiences instead of "THINGS"

Here is a fun idea my friend posted on her Facebook last year. You know those fun subscription boxes for kids that have craft and learning projects and such in them? Well her husband got on Pinterest and found a bunch of fun activities/crafts his little daughters would enjoy, and made them himself! 1 for each month of the year. What a great way to bond with your kids!

Make your own "subscription boxes" for your kid's Christmas! What a great way to spend time with your kids, and a gift that keeps giving!

LEARNING AND GROWTH

Hello Fresh – For the future chef in the family or as a date night gift

Michaels.com– Great for someone that likes to craft

Fabric.com – Great to give for sewing projects, or as a gift with a sewing machine

24-Hr Fitness – Not just exercise, but also for classes Or Total Gym for at-home equiptment!

LYNDA.COM which offers a huge variety of self-paced online courses for everything from design to music to photography. For language learning

PETCO– Gift card for your kid to learn how to take care of a new pet

ANCESTRY.COM- For your kid to learn about their family history

BARNES AND NOBLE  and Audible.com- Anything that will get your kid to read and learn more!

GROUPON– Many times you can find certificates for classes on Groupon

EVENTS, CONCERTS OR THEATERS

Gift Certificates.com

GROUPON

LIVING SOCIAL

TICKETNETWORK

SCOREBIG

SEATGEEK

FUN NIGHT OUT

ENTERTAINMENT Coupon book– Great Gift for Families!

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RESTAURANT.COM

FANDANGO

DARDEN RESTAURANTS (which includes several chains such as Seasons 52, Yard House, LongHorn Steakhouse, Olive Garden, and Red Lobster)

PAMPERING AND WELLNESS

GROUPON

LIVING SOCIAL

SPAFINDER- you can book not only spas but salons, dry bars, fitness classes (Crossfit, Barre, and more), acupuncture, and even chiropractors

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CITY PASS

TOURS4FUN

CLOUD9 LIVING

GREAT AMERICAN DAYS

TRUSTED TOURS AND ATTRACTIONS

TRAVEL

Get Away Today (Use code MOTHERSNICHE for an extra $10 off a vacation package)

VRBO AND HOME AWAY

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I'm six-foot tall mother of three and I'm enjoying the view! I'm currently fighting a battle with Lyme disease and am determined to come out victorious. I enjoy warm summer rain, peanut butter everything, having dance parties with my husband and kids, natural remedies and healthy living. Most days I'm just looking for another excuse to avoid the piles of laundry.
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I'm six-foot tall mother of three and I'm enjoying the view! I'm currently fighting a battle with Lyme disease and am determined to come out victorious. I enjoy warm summer rain, peanut butter everything, having dance parties with my husband and kids, natural remedies and healthy living. Most days I'm just looking for another excuse to avoid the piles of laundry.

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