This will be an unusual holiday season given the fact that we're in the midst of a pandemic. With that in mind, I'm taking my typical thematic holiday focus a step further with Experience Boxes. What is an Experience Box, and why is that a good idea?
What is an Experience Box
An experience box is a box of supplies that help a person to create a meaningful experience. For example an enjoyable Experience Box for young child may be a cupcake box that includes ingredients, cooking tools/pan, and decorations.
Experience Box Ideas
Since it's going to be a pandemic winter, the best experience boxes will include items that offer an experience that someone can do inside their homes or in their local environments. Here are a few ideas:
- Sushi Making
- Baking particular recipes such as cookies, cupcakes, cakes. . . .
- Slime making/playing
- Outdoor adventure box w/maps, sports equipment, and more
- Reflection. . including journals, quotes, pens
- Reading
- Creativity
- Pajama Party
- Classic Movies
Items for Each Box
- A note that describes the boxes contents and how to use them
- Related quotes, essays, comics
- Riddles that match the theme
- Response cards to send back to the giver w/pictures, words to describe how the experience went
Each holiday season I try to have a theme that matches positive experiences. We all know that we don't need a lot of things, but our lives become richer when we include awesome experiences. Experience boxes have the potential of making our winter days of hibernation much more interesting, productive, and fun.