12 Experiential Gifts That Are Way Better Than A Sweater
Remember that cashmere cardigan your mom gave you seven years ago? Um, sure. How about that time she treated you to floor seats at the Lady Gaga concert? Best. night. ever. Let’s all agree: Getting clothes off your wish list is awesome, but getting an experience that you’ll remember forever is priceless. Give one of these awesome ideas and prepare to be crowned the official Queen of gift giving.
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Subscribe to a Dessert of the Month Club
Um, we’ll take two.
Foody Direct ($50 per month)
Learn to Make Poké
Wrap up this book with a few non-perishables, like chopsticks and a decorative bowl. Then ask for the invite to dinner.
Chronicle Books ($20)
Pack a Picnic Basket
Weather depending, fill this adorable case with wine, cheese and your famous (or was that infamous?) homemade cookies.
Picnic Time ($50)
Take a Vacation to Ireland
It’s been on her bucket-list ever since she saw P.S. I Love You. So hurry-up and pull the trigger on this hard-to-beat airfare, hotel and car rental package.
Groupon (from $699)
Sign-Up for a Month of ClassPass
We all know the friend who would love something like this.
ClassPass (from $45)
Plan Dinner and a Movie
Because the Oscar race is on and you both made a vow to see every movie this year.
Groupon ($39)
Learn to Drive a Race Car
Choose between the luxury car of your dreams for a lightning fast and unforgettable experience.
Cloud9 Living (from $150)
Make These DIY Bath Fizzers
So your nieces might finally stop tinkering with all your perfumes and busy themselves with a beauty project of their own.
Bath Bomb Kit Co. ($40)
Throw a Wine Tasting Night
For your budding sommelier.
Zeneea ($38)
Take a Cooking Class
They’re popular gifts for a reason, you guys.
Sur La Table ($85)
Treat Them to Unlimited Yoga
Give the gift of serenity—anytime, anywhere—with a year of free online yoga classes.
The Yoga Collective ($12)
Explore your Family's Ancestry
Go for a basic breakdown of your heritage or splurge for the full DNA and genetics. Either way, you’ll have a blast going through the results.
23andMe (from $99)
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