Low-Cost Experience Gifts for Holiday Giving

If you want to break away from traditional holiday gift-giving, you’ve come to the right place. I value experience gifts because the memories last a lifetime.

Experience gifts are a unique and meaningful alternative to tangible gifts. They reduce clutter, offer a personalized expression of your love, and have a low impact on your wallet.

The following low-cost experience gifts are great for holiday giving.

Gift Amateur Hockey Lessons  

If you know someone who wants to try or loves hockey, sign them up for lessons. Many local recreational groups and hockey rinks offer drop-in stick-and-puck sessions for participants of all ages to develop their skills. You might also be able to reserve a local rink and organize casual hockey games to apply what you learn.

Engage in a Holiday Lights Walking Tour

Invite family and friends to admire the holiday lights in local neighborhoods and parks. Consider walking by your favorite hangouts and sharing happy memories to enhance the festivities. You can get your steps in while finding creative decorating ideas for your home.

Plan a Hot Chocolate Hop

Organize a hot chocolate crawl with your neighbors. Ask each participant or family to prepare a unique hot chocolate recipe at their home. Everyone can sample different hot chocolate creations as they move from home to home.

Craft Holiday DIY Decorations

Invite loved ones over to craft DIY holiday decorations while watching holiday movies. Creating memories and beautiful keepsakes enhances the joy of the holiday season. Prepare your materials in advance and choose movies that don’t require much attention, enabling you to focus on your creativity.

Host a Pop Culture Cooking Night

Invite over at least one person on your gift list to watch a movie and recreate a food item from the storyline. Some options include:

• Dark chocolate from Chocolat

• Pizza from Mystic Pizza or Eat Pray Love

• Three-layer chocolate cake from Matilda

Organize a Dinner Swap

Plan a meal exchange with family and friends:

• Use your favorite dinner recipe, or try something new.

• Set a theme to encourage new tastes.

• Gather inspiration to improve your culinary skills.

*This information is for educational purposes only.