Most agree today that the gift of experiences often trumps material objects. That's why I'm focusing on experiences this holiday season rather than lots of objects. What kinds of experiences will I entertain as holiday gifts?
Shared meal
To prepare a meal for loved ones is a great gift.
Celebration
Welcoming loved ones to a celebration that includes good food, music, karaoke, games, sports and more is a lot of fun.
Adventure
Planning an adventure near or far is a great gift. This could be as simple as a woodsy hike or as complex as an overseas adventure.
Theater
Tickets to the theater broaden your perspective and entertain too.
Music
Tickets to concerts of any kind provides a great shared experience.
Travel
A night at a nearby hotel or inn or a few nights in a faraway place are awesome experiences
Art
Admission to an art class is a terrific way to enjoy each other's company.
Museum membership
Buying someone membership to a museum translates into a year of great experiences.
Cooking classes
Learning to cook specialty foods together can be fun.
Gardening
Gardening supplies and classes provide an experience that keeps on giving by way of beautiful flowers, fruits and vegetables.
There are countless ways to give gifts of experience rather than lots of material things that are too often short lived. Gifts of experiences keep on giving and often enrich your life going forward.
Onward.