We all know kids sometimes spend more time playing with the empty boxes more than the toys. Here's how you can make the box the gift: give the kid in your life a set of cardboard tools, and schedule a playdate after Christmas to put all those boxes to work! Below you'll see a few items you can choose from, to wrap up with the printable gift tag. You can also make your own cardboard kit with tape, nice cutting tools, markers, or paint! Click on any of the images below to snag a small item to wrap up with your experience gift tag:
Experience Gift Ideas
December 12, 2022
Gifts that work last minute, don't add clutter, and make memories?! We're in! Here's a ton of ideas and tips for how to give experience gifts! These will work for Christmas, Birthdays, or any time of year!
Grab these colorful Experience Gift Tags to go with all the ideas below:
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Keep scrolling to see all the Experience Gift ideas and tips for how to present them. You can simply download and print the tag at home, and slip it into a festive envelope! Easy as pie! Or for a little something extra, if you want to recipient to have something to open, click on any of the images below to see small gifts to wrap up with the tags!
Forget screens; go outside and watch the stars! Pull up a chair for the most incredible show you could imagine, full of mystery, discovery, and beauty. Plus, it's all in your backyard. Schedule an evening to watch the stars together. Bonus points if you decide to camp out all night! Click on any of the images below to snag a small item to wrap up with your experience gift tag:
Calling all Picassos! This is idea is perfect for messy play, indoors or out! Wrap up some art supplies and host a creative day together. Try gifting unusual paints (like scented ones!) or mix your own, add some interesting paint brushes or large paper rolls. Put a day on the calendar to make memories and art together! Click on any of the images below to snag a small item to wrap up with your experience gift tag:
Even in the winter months, time outdoors is so physically and mentally beneficial. It can be as simple as an easy local hike or you can really go for a bigger challenge! Either way, toss some trail snacks into a nice water bottle for the gift, and schedule a day with your loved one to get outside and be together! Click on any of the images below to snag a small item to wrap up with your experience gift tag:
Grandparents, dads, and kids will all love some sweet fun! For the get-together, grab your favorite hot chocolate and all the tasty mix-ins. Wrap up a great mug for them to open with the printable gift tag on Christmas! Click on any of the images below to snag a small item to wrap up with your experience gift tag:
#6 GAME NIGHT
Bring back the lost art of game nights. Grab some snacks, and a fun new game (or dust off one from the back of the closet!) Laugh together and enjoy screen-free bonding time with the ones you love! Click on any of the images below to snag a small item to wrap up with your experience gift tag:
The ultimate in winter cozy! Schedule a day to read together! You can wrap up a new book, gift card for their e-reader, or add to the comfy vibes with warm socks or seasonal tea and mug. On the day, pull out all the blankets and curl up together with your To Be Read list. Click on any of the images below to snag a small item to wrap up with your experience gift tag:
It's a classic for a reason. Is there someone in your life who could use a little pampering? Buy the fancy stuff, put on some soothing music, and relax together. Click on any of the images below to snag a small item to wrap up with your experience gift tag:
#9 BAKING DAY
This is an especially sweet date for your youngest and oldest loved ones. Wrap up a few baking ingredients, a new apron, or utensils. Capture those heritage recipes, and make lasting memories in the kitchen! Plus, you get to enjoy something delicious at the end of your efforts together. Click on any of the images below to snag a small item to wrap up with your experience gift tag:
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