Gift Guide: Experiences and Consumables

As I get older, I find myself wanting fewer things and more experiences, or things I can enjoy and make memories doing but that don’t take up valuable physical space in my home and mental space in my brain.

The holiday season can feel especially like TOO much, especially when it comes to shopping for gifts for loved ones. Plus, I put a lot of pressure on myself to give really thoughtful gifts that the recipients love, and I don’t want to clog up their home with unnecessary things, either.

Enter: experiences and consumables! There are a seemingly endless number of experience gifts to give during the holiday season. I shared 28 ideas below! Some of them are perfect for couples, others for families with kiddos. You can enjoy just about any of them with family members or close friends.

I also rounded up 14 consumable gifts—many of which I’ve given, received myself, or that I would love to give/receive in the future because I’ve heard good things.

Let us know in the comments what your favorite experience/consumable gifts to give and receive are!

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42 of The Best Experience and Consumable Gifts for Anyone On Your List

Experience Gifts for Christmas

  • Cooking class (Korri and I enjoyed our cooking class at Sur La Table!)

  • Paint ‘n Sip class

  • Candle making class

  • Glass blowing class (if you’re local to Boise, check out Boise Art Glass!)

  • House cleaner (I’d love this to be honest)

  • Professional organizer (I’d love this too lol)

  • Professional car detailing

  • Spa day—massage, facial, and/or manicure/pedicure

  • Tickets to a Broadway production or local theater show

  • Concert tickets

  • Tickets to a sporting event

  • Paid app membership (ideas: Flighty, StoryGraph, NYT Games)

  • Zoo membership (great for families with kiddos!)

  • Museum membership

  • Botanical garden membership

  • National Parks annual pass

  • Professional photo shoot

  • Ski/snowboard trip

  • Horseback riding lessons or trail ride

  • Dance classes

  • ClassPass/gym membership (or gift card to their favorite studio)

  • Staycation at a local hotel

  • Disney/amusement park/waterpark tickets or pass

  • Skydiving

  • Airplane flying lesson

  • Airline gift card

  • River cruise (bonus: with dinner!)

  • Wine tasting (Treasure Valley folks: check out Snake River Wine Tours)

Consumable Gifts for Christmas

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