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?
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Some ideas we have been discussing:
online cooking classes
magazine subscriptions
A subscription to a streaming service - like disney+
Subscription activity boxes
Camping supplies - even if just camping in the backyard
Tickets or gift card to drive in theater
A family box with new board games, movies, and snacks.
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) -
@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?
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@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
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@Chuckles: week jr is loved by my almost 9 year old! And it feels educational. We also love tinker box so much!
@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.
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@mediagirl: the zoo was overcrowded in areas when we went and not everyone was fully wearing masks.
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.
Maybe magazine subscriptions, subscription boxes.
One neighbor rented a cotton candy machine and made cotton candy for days to give to neighbors -
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.
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@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!
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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!
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@bees_knees: some friends gave us one of those for Halloween. They're so fun!
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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.
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We love board games and those have gotten a lot more use during Covid.
DS4 received a universal yums box subscription as a birthday present. It was a huge hit.
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