Experience the gift, whatever do I mean! Well it’s simple, most of us are used to giving gloves, socks, Christmas jumpers and the lot. Nothing wrong with that but sometimes it’s best to give the special someone chance to experience the gift. An experience gift I want to give my dad which is either golfing or seeing UB40 in concert.
I have fonder childhood memories of going golfing and playing chess whilst listening to UB40 with my dad. These are the two memories I would love to give to him as they mean a lot to me. I know daddy would love to drive a fast car and I have been searching for a good deal with Virgin experiences and Red letter days.
Along the way I also become my mummies baby again and she backs me 💯 percent in my choices. She taught me everything I know, they say you get your brains from your mother I certainly did. Not that I didn’t get brains from my dad. I have realised I can cope with so many things because of the strength I have seen in my mother. I always thought I am her daughter if she can do it so can I. For my mother I would love to give her a spa day or a cooking class. The only problem is trying to get her to sit down and do nothing whilst everyone does it all.
My siblings have a special place in my heart that it hurts me so much when they are sad. When they cry I cry too but we are all the first ones to pick a fight with each other. That’s family for you, they are your first friends and first enemies. They say it’s the thing you feed the most (friendship or enemy) that goes strong. I know I feed the friendship monster with my family and friends.
For my brother since his a parent and husband, I got them a £75 virgin experience gift card to choose what they wanted to do. They went as a couple for a chocolate making day which obviously was the best choice ever for both of them.
More Experience the gift ideas
My sister is a different and difficult one to give a chance to experience the gift. But I think for her the perfect gift would be a Beauty Advent Calendar as she is everything beauty. I have taken her on a staycation getaway to Brighton with Trvelodge and she loved it. She loves spending time together but as I said, your family are your first friends and enemies. My sister has the knack to prick me at my sensitive moods so we always end up arguing about something but then laughing about it later.
To my beautiful nephew I would like to create so many opportunities to experience a gift but I am clueless on what’s there for kids. When you’re a parent you’re more attuned to things available for kids. I have next to no clue apart from visiting the zoo, Disneyland and maybe nature walks as my nephew loves to walk.
For my sister-in-law the chance to experience the gift would come in a form of spa day. Or spa day with a hotel stay or afternoon tea or pampering day at home. I know there are many options I can choose from for her but 99% of the time she would love a spa day.
Giving someone a gift does not need to be limited to buying clothes, personalizing favourite items but also a chance to experience the gift of a life time. I would love to go on London cruise of the Thames or a flying experience over coast.
If you were to give someone a chance to experience the gift, what would it be? If you were to receive and experience day gift what would it be?
*Collaborative*
Anosa says
Exactly an experience is the best
Anosa says
Haha my sister would so join you for afternoon tea in London
Anosa says
Thank you so much Ola I appreciate you saying that that’s so sweet of you
Life Unexpected says
I would absolutely love a gift experience. I think it’s the perfect idea. We all have far too many things. Memories and experiences are so much better. x
Anosa says
Memories and experiences are much better indeed
CourtneyLynne Storms says
Omg love thIs!!! I’m all about experiences over things as well
Anosa says
Thanks Courtney
Valerie CottageMakingMommy says
I love the gift of experiences too. We started doing this with some of the kids we fostered because we felt they had too much stuff.
Anosa says
Awww that’s sweet and I am sure they loved and appreciated that
Roxy Crenshaw says
I love the gift of experiences. So often they are more valuable than an item.
Anosa says
Absolutely I think they are always a winner
Evelina says
This is definitely my favourite type of present. I usually go for spa days or theater tickets
Anosa says
Spa days would be welcome
Ana Ojha says
I wish if I’d be a millionaire and could give a Travel gift getaways to all my loved ones but right now, I’m planning to give my loved ones an experience of a Paint and drink session!
Anosa says
That’s still an awesome experience gift I think
kerry norris says
Looks like they have a lot on offer. Hubby and I always get each other experience presents rather than an actual gift. X
Anosa says
That’s very sweet I am embracing experience gifts more than tangible presents
Sarah Bear =] says
I love the idea of ‘experience gifts’. I’d love to go paintballing!
Anosa says
I have not done paint balling in forever and would love to again
Beautyqueenuk says
I feel like I could do with a Spa day right now, I am just absolutely shattered x
Anosa says
I have been searching for one myself too
Kara says
I have bought hubby a paragliding lesson as he is a bit of a daredevil, I would love to fly in a Chinook helicopter! (I don’t think they offer that but it would be cool if they did)
Anosa says
Paragliding!! Oh wow that’s crazy
Karen Gough says
These sort of presents sound great. I’ve got my girl something in a similar way, when I got their teddies for build a bear I also got them vouchers each because the were on offer so for their birthday they can go and experience making their own teddy
Anosa says
Awww that’s so sweet Karen I am sure they will love that
Jenni Grainger says
I would love a spa day or even just a hotel room by myself for a day to catch up on sleep haha x
Anosa says
Hahaha I can imagine
T-Nicole Johnson says
I love this idea. I would love a gift experience to the spa or a vacation.
Anosa says
A spa is #1 as vacations I do them all the time lol
Sheila says
Actually, we do gift experiences quite often and Groupon is a great place to get a great deal on a gift experience. My husband loves to cook so this year as a present I have hired a chef to come into our home and demonstrate some cooking techniques along with cooking a fabulous meal for the two of us. For my daughter, she loves adventure so I have purchased her a backpack, poles and hiking gear so we can spend time hiking all the trails which are so close to our home.
Anosa says
Oh wow how lovely is that a chef to come home? So cool
Divya @ Eat. Teach. Blog. says
My husband and I decided that we wouldn’t be buying each other gifts this year and pocket away that money for a trip in the near future! 🙂 I love the idea of experiences over tangible items.
Anosa says
That’s a lovely idea I would love to do that too with my spouce
Five Little Doves says
I love gift experiences! Such a lovely idea and the perfect present for someone special!
Anosa says
Thanks and me too, experience gifts are the best
Patricia Conte says
What lovely sentiments and gifts to give! Love the idea of the experience (and love your memory of listening to UB40 w/ your dad)! Have a happy holiday!
Anosa says
Thanks Patricia, one of my best childhood memories, hope to really book something for dad and me
The Travel Ninjas says
We love these ideas for gift experiences too. It’s basically all we ever give to each other for holidays and birthdays. Stuff is cool, but experiences can change who you are.
Anosa says
Oh absolutely and couldnt agree more, experiences can change you and stay with you for a lifestyle, things can get lost of worn out
Ana De Jesus says
I love these ideas, a cruise would be perfect for my friend. For me I always love a good spa experience!
Anosa says
Thanks Ana
Ana De Jesus says
I would love a gift experience. Maybe something like a hot balloon trip I think that would be really unique!
Anosa says
That would be unique indeed, I have considered it before but my fear of heights seems to speak before me
Amber says
I love all these ideas. A spa would be a wonderful gift. I would love to go on a cruise as well!
Anosa says
Thanks Amber me too
Briana Marie says
Such an eye-opening post. I think the gift experience is super important! I would love to go on a Caribbean cruise!
Anosa says
You and me both and thanks so much
Lisa says
Gift experiences are great presents. We got one for a Marco Pierre White steak restaurant in Chelsea and it was fantastic.
Anosa says
Oh wow I would love to visit that place, glad it was fantastic for you guys.
Keely Gallagher says
I’m arranging for my aunt and uncle to go on a gin experience at a nearby distillery!
Anosa says
Oh wow I am sure they will love that especially if they are gin lovers
Imaobong Asuquo says
For me, probably to travel.
I can’t wait to see a lot of beautiful places.
Great post, it made a lot of sense to me.
And most importantly, the holiday should be centered on showing love in the little ways too.
Anosa says
I would love to send my parents and me somewhere but will see. And yes it is important to show our love during these festive season just ike we do all year round