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Too often our kids are given Christmas gifts that get thrown to the
side after a few minutes of play. Your child can receive thirty new
toys for Christmas. What is a child to do with so many new items?
Throw them in a pile and move on! This holiday season, give the gift
of an experience! Here are some reasons why:
Provides long-lasting enjoyment: Although
a gift certificate, itinerary or brochure may not seem like a “wow!”
gift for your child, the joy will last longer. A child will have the event
or trip to look forward to after the holidays.
Memories to Last: Although your child may seem to
want that $50 Paw Patrol fire truck, the novelty is short-lived. Years
from now, your child won’t remember who got that fire truck, or the
way it made him or her feel. A trip to the zoo; however, will remain
fresh in your child’s mind for years to come.
It’s a bonding moment: Not only are you giving
your child a memory to last, you’re creating a bond through
the shared experience. Yes, one can have vivid memories
of baking with mom or fishing with dad, but unique experiences
provide one-of-a-kind memories from a new environment. It gives
you an opportunity to play with your child outside of the usual
day-to-day parenting tasks.
It doesn’t need to be expensive: Your child will
love having an experience saved for a day of boredom. Consider a
$20 credit to Chuck E. Cheese or a gift card to a movie theatre. These
kinds of experiences give your child some control of a “day out” and
you don’t have to break the bank.
Experiences can be wrapped: If you’re
concerned your child won’t have a physical gift to open when you
gift an experience, wrap a “clue” or an accessory. For example, if you
gift your child with jet-skiing at the beach, wrap a new bathing suit
or suntan lotion with the certificate.
For a full list of suggestions of local experiences or for a
comprehensive gift guide for all ages, visit our website,
FamilyandKidsGA.com/Gift-Guide.
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