https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:52:56 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/experience-gifts-during-covid#post-2920434 Wed, 04 Nov 2020 10:05:49 +0000 ilovepie 2920434@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We love board games and those have gotten a lot more use during Covid. </p> <p>DS4 received a universal yums box subscription as a birthday present. It was a huge hit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/experience-gifts-during-covid#post-2920433 Wed, 04 Nov 2020 09:45:43 +0000 Corduroy 2920433@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm going to lean into virtual experiences... mainly to avoid accumulating more stuff. I'll probably get the kids some fun online classes. I'm also going to talk to DH about getting a video game or two for the family. Hell must have frozen over because I never thought I'd be suggesting video games for the kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/experience-gifts-during-covid#post-2920424 Wed, 04 Nov 2020 06:44:43 +0000 mediagirl 2920424@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bees_knees: some friends gave us one of those for Halloween. They're so fun! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/experience-gifts-during-covid#post-2920421 Wed, 04 Nov 2020 00:47:28 +0000 bees_knees 2920421@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just gifted a cookie decorating kit from a local bakery! (I actually think someone in here suggested it to me a couple months ago) It was a huge hit! Thinking about doing it for Xmas gifts, too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/experience-gifts-during-covid#post-2920419 Wed, 04 Nov 2020 00:34:22 +0000 poppygirl15 2920419@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Chuckles: Cricket is a wonderful literary magazine. It was my absolute favorite as a child and I'm looking forward to getting my DD a subscription soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/experience-gifts-during-covid#post-2920416 Wed, 04 Nov 2020 00:14:40 +0000 ALV91711 2920416@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Last year DS got a magazine subscription for chickadee and loved it. He gets so excited every time it comes in the mail. His grandma has renewed it for this year. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/experience-gifts-during-covid#post-2920415 Tue, 03 Nov 2020 23:19:07 +0000 autumnleaves 2920415@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: the zoo was overcrowded in areas when we went and not everyone was fully wearing masks.<br /> I heard the local public radio offering state park passes and gift certificates for outdoor stores, free bikes the other week instead of trips overseas.<br /> Maybe magazine subscriptions, subscription boxes.<br /> One neighbor rented a cotton candy machine and made cotton candy for days to give to neighbors </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/experience-gifts-during-covid#post-2920380 Tue, 03 Nov 2020 21:20:35 +0000 bhbee 2920380@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Chuckles: week jr is loved by my almost 9 year old! And it feels educational. We also love tinker box so much! </p> <p>@catgirl: We finally caved on the climbing dome and so worth it. One fun addition I found through reviews was a kid size hammock. Those have gotten a lot of play and it’s simple to take down the hammock so you don’t have to leave it out all the time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/experience-gifts-during-covid#post-2920378 Tue, 03 Nov 2020 21:14:46 +0000 catgirl 2920378@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Chuckles: My DD is a bit younger, almost 6. But some ideas from research I have saved: Ask, ChickaDEE, Animal Tales, National Geographic Kids, Ranger Ricks, ChopChop, and LEGO Life </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/experience-gifts-during-covid#post-2920375 Tue, 03 Nov 2020 21:03:33 +0000 Chuckles 2920375@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@catgirl: These are great ideas! I'm going to follow because we usually ask for experience gifts, too. DS just did his first Tinker Crate and it was a big hit. Any ideas for magazine subscriptions for the 7-9 year old set? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/experience-gifts-during-covid#post-2920369 Tue, 03 Nov 2020 20:54:33 +0000 catgirl 2920369@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Some ideas we have been discussing:<br /> online cooking classes<br /> magazine subscriptions<br /> A subscription to a streaming service - like disney+<br /> Subscription activity boxes<br /> Camping supplies - even if just camping in the backyard<br /> Tickets or gift card to drive in theater<br /> A family box with new board games, movies, and snacks.<br /> outdoor play equipment - still an item but doesn't take up space in the house and can be used again and again (we are looking at a climbing dome) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/experience-gifts-during-covid#post-2920366 Tue, 03 Nov 2020 20:41:33 +0000 mediagirl 2920366@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We were going to do some experience gifts this year but with covid, we just don't feel comfortable doing some of the experiences. We tried the zoo (it was terrible), we don't want to join any museums, we can't travel. What can take the place of experiences during covid? </p>