Alright, what is everyone getting the kids in your life for the holidays? My sons have more than enough toys. I’m asking family and friends to gift them with experiences or “non-toys.” Here is a list of ideas, I generated with the help of some friends (thank you, Instagram Questions feature). Another gift gifting idea is to give the following: Something they want, need, to wear, and to read. If you’re in a similar situation as me, I hope these inspire you to think beyond “more toys.”

Memberships

Zoo

Aquarium

Children’s Museum

Local Indoor Play Gym

Tinkergarten

Experiences

Day Trip

Vacation: beach, mountain, hotel overnight stay

Shopping Spree

Nature Trip

Sports Event

Photo shoot

Gift Cards

Bookstore

Favorite Store

Clothes Store

Amazon

Restaurants

Movie Theater

Lessons

Dance: tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop

Music: piano, guitar, voice

Swimming— Infant Self-Rescue (ISR) course is the best!

Sports: tennis, football, soccer, golf, hockey

Photography

Painting

Cooking

Practical Gifts

College Fund

Photo book of favorite memories of you and the child. // Shutterfly starting at $20

Osmos

Art Supplies

Cooking Supplies

Piggy Bank

Telescope

Camps

New Clothes

Books

Bike, scooter

Pet

Garden

Make something together

Subscriptions

Disney+

Netflix

Hulu

Highlights Magazine

National Geographic Kids

FabKids

Kiwi Co.

Charity

Sponsor a Child

Compassion International Gift Catalog

Volunteer