https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 06 May 2026 03:55:47 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asking-for-a-gift-of-an-activity-rather-than-a-toy#post-1223735 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 11:23:16 +0000 mrs.shinerbock 1223735@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would also add that my aunt always took my sister and I to a play/musical/ballet for our birthdays and that is one of my favorite childhood memories. We would get dressed up and go to a "fancy" place for lunch (fancy in a ten yr olds mind) and go see a show. We loved it, so something they could make into a tradition might be fun. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asking-for-a-gift-of-an-activity-rather-than-a-toy#post-1223364 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 09:33:04 +0000 Alivoo01 1223364@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love this idea!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asking-for-a-gift-of-an-activity-rather-than-a-toy#post-1223356 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 09:31:18 +0000 Honeybee 1223356@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We asked people to "gift" DD a month's worth of gymnastics lessons for her birthday. She also got gymnastics clothes fromsome family instead of money for her classes. It's worked out really well! She loves gymnastics, and our family has loved to see pictures/videos of her in class! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asking-for-a-gift-of-an-activity-rather-than-a-toy#post-1223189 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 08:19:33 +0000 bushelandapeck 1223189@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Great idea! We are asking for $ towards gymnastics for LO this year. He has waaaaaaay too many toys and really enjoys activities. I'm glad your MIL was excited about it too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asking-for-a-gift-of-an-activity-rather-than-a-toy#post-1223174 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 08:12:13 +0000 MrsF 1223174@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My parents got us passes to the children's museum for m's birthday and we all went together yesterday. It was fun for them to see her enjoy their gift while we were there! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asking-for-a-gift-of-an-activity-rather-than-a-toy#post-1223089 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 07:01:23 +0000 looch 1223089@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This year, I asked my parents to buy my son's soccer clinic lessons. He really doesn't need more toys, but is at the age where he needs stuff to do.</p> <p>eta: on opening up something, my parents will give my son a soccer ball. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asking-for-a-gift-of-an-activity-rather-than-a-toy#post-1222986 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 00:46:33 +0000 birdofafeather 1222986@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I asked for passes to our zoo for our family but I think the gift is even better because then our families have an excuse to come with us! I could see my mom paying for a ballet class for DD in the future and then getting to watch her take the class too! The joy lasts longer for everyone. @T.H.O.U.: @Bao: if they want LO to open something, it could also be something that pairs with the activity: ballet shoes with the class, a stuffed animal or book for the zoo, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asking-for-a-gift-of-an-activity-rather-than-a-toy#post-1222812 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 21:27:24 +0000 Bao 1222812@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: yeah me too, but like you said she still wants to see her open something, which is totally understandable :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asking-for-a-gift-of-an-activity-rather-than-a-toy#post-1222786 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 21:18:23 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1222786@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bao: glad she went for it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asking-for-a-gift-of-an-activity-rather-than-a-toy#post-1222771 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 21:13:57 +0000 Bao 1222771@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mother in law ended up saying she thought it was a good idea and they would like to join us for a day at the museum since they have never been. She did say she would contribute a little but wants to get her some things to open as well. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asking-for-a-gift-of-an-activity-rather-than-a-toy#post-1222768 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 21:12:59 +0000 cmomma17 1222768@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love this idea and wish I had thought of something like this myself this year! LO already has way too many toys and a music class would have been cool.</p> <p>However, I get what @T.H.O.U is saying too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asking-for-a-gift-of-an-activity-rather-than-a-toy#post-1222763 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 21:09:15 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1222763@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just to play the other side of the coin. This is something my parents and ILs would absolutely balk at. Not because they don't support something like a museum but part of their joy in giving LO a gift is to see her open it, play with it, and enjoy it. They do t get that with a gift like that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asking-for-a-gift-of-an-activity-rather-than-a-toy#post-1222515 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 18:58:47 +0000 QueensBee 1222515@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>All the time! I think it sounds like a great idea and I hope they are receptive to it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asking-for-a-gift-of-an-activity-rather-than-a-toy#post-1222502 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 18:52:14 +0000 mrs.shinerbock 1222502@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used to buy a family pass to the zoo for my brothers family each Christmas. His kids are older now and not really into the zoo, but I still look for activities rather than things. It saves on the shipping costs which was huge when they were living in Canada. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asking-for-a-gift-of-an-activity-rather-than-a-toy#post-1222368 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 17:21:07 +0000 Bao 1222368@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Glad to hear it, thanks guys! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asking-for-a-gift-of-an-activity-rather-than-a-toy#post-1222338 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 17:00:17 +0000 JerricaBenton 1222338@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like this idea too! We might ask for a music class next year! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asking-for-a-gift-of-an-activity-rather-than-a-toy#post-1222319 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 16:49:53 +0000 immabeetoo 1222319@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I add them to our amazon wish list but so far w eve only received toys and clothes. It's the thought that counts but I wish we had received some fun activity passes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asking-for-a-gift-of-an-activity-rather-than-a-toy#post-1222301 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 16:31:21 +0000 blackbird 1222301@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's a great idea!</p> <p>(btw, we do an activity with SIL and BIL instead of exchanging gifts) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asking-for-a-gift-of-an-activity-rather-than-a-toy#post-1222291 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 16:25:13 +0000 Boheme 1222291@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That's an awesome idea! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asking-for-a-gift-of-an-activity-rather-than-a-toy#post-1222286 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 16:23:18 +0000 emg86 1222286@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Awesome idea! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asking-for-a-gift-of-an-activity-rather-than-a-toy#post-1222282 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 16:21:55 +0000 Ginabean3 1222282@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I personally think that's a great idea! Even for myself, I enjoy getting activity/ticket presents vs. things. My favorite presents that I ever got was tickets to see "Wicked" and then a cooking lesson with my BFF! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asking-for-a-gift-of-an-activity-rather-than-a-toy#post-1222275 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 16:19:59 +0000 mrsbookworm 1222275@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're asking for something similar. I asked my MIL for a music class and my mom for a Gymboree type class. I figured he'll get enough toys from all the aunts/uncles/friends. Neither of them seemed to mind and it's a present that keeps giving! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asking-for-a-gift-of-an-activity-rather-than-a-toy#post-1222241 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 15:58:25 +0000 rawrasaur 1222241@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think that is an awesome option for a gift. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asking-for-a-gift-of-an-activity-rather-than-a-toy#post-1222240 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 15:57:02 +0000 Smurfette 1222240@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it is a great idea!! I want to ask for a pass to the Children's museum for her bday. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asking-for-a-gift-of-an-activity-rather-than-a-toy#post-1222234 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 15:50:15 +0000 .twist. 1222234@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My IL's used to get my step kids zoo passes for Xmas. They don't anymore because we didn't get them enough to use them, maybe they will start it up again now that we have our son. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asking-for-a-gift-of-an-activity-rather-than-a-toy#post-1222232 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 15:48:37 +0000 MamaMoose 1222232@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My hubs and I often ask our parents for experiences rather than things! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asking-for-a-gift-of-an-activity-rather-than-a-toy#post-1222226 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 15:45:21 +0000 Mrs. Confetti 1222226@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love love love this and would ask for the same if we weren't asking parents and it's to go in on a play kitchen. My girlfriend asked her parents for ballet lessons for her daughter and her parents loved the idea. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asking-for-a-gift-of-an-activity-rather-than-a-toy#post-1222220 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 15:39:59 +0000 Bao 1222220@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When asked about what LO wanted for Christmas from our in-laws I suggested money towards a Children's museum pass. The pass is $80, but I said any little bit would be awesome and we would come up with the rest. I'm wondering if this was an ok thing to ask for though, or should I have just stuck with some type of toy? LO has so many toys already, we thought a museum membership would keep her busy all year. </p> <p>Have you ever suggested a gift of a pass/membership rather than a toy? </p>