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Rather Than Giving Toys... 65 Gift Ideas Your Kids Will Never Forget.

Rather Than Giving Toys... 65 Gift Ideas Your Kids Will Never Forget.

Tired of buying your kids toys every year?

It's true that they are overwhelmed with useless objects that accumulate in their room!

But who said that giving a gift necessarily meant giving toys?

Indeed, there are intangible gifts that will bring them much more than just one more object in their room.

These experiences will create memories they will never forget.

Here are the 65 unforgettable gift ideas to offer instead of a toy . Watch:

Rather Than Giving Toys... 65 Gift Ideas Your Kids Will Never Forget.

With the COVID pandemic, some experiments are harder to do right away.

In this case, the best thing is to offer a "GOOD FOR" doing this activity when the health situation has improved.

Other experiences can be realized now provided that you reserve and respect the barrier gestures. So, do not hesitate to inquire before!

65 ideas for experiences to give to a child

1. A subscription to a children's magazine.

2. A visit to a castle or fortified castle with the family.

3. An exit for a trampoline park.

4. A cooking kit with a cookbook (you can even make a homemade children's kitchen).

5. The discovery of an extraordinary natural place:the Verdon gorges, the Hérisson waterfalls, the creeks of Cassis, the Pilat dune, the Canal du Midi, the Ardèche gorges, the Mer de Glace, the Aiguille du Midi...

6. A visit to the bookstore to choose new books.

7. A visit to a national park.

8. A train ticket to visit a special person (grandmother, aunt, cousin, etc.).

9. Entrance to a museum.

10. An online cooking class.

11. A farm stay close to home.

12. An introductory course in meditation or yoga (online or in person).

13. The jersey or cap of his favorite sports team.

14. A plane ticket for a trip abroad + accommodation (if you want to be really generous).

15. A swimming or horse riding lesson or course.

16. An artistic activity:lessons in drawing, painting, pottery, ceramics, singing...

17. A bike for great family outings.

18. Subscription to a music platform (Deezer, Spotify...) or video like Disney+.

19. A colony, a sports camp or a language camp.

20. Family movie night at home (with homemade popcorn!).

21. An outing to the zoo or an animal park (Zoo de Paugres, Zoo de la Flèche, etc.).

22. A climbing or indoor football session.

23. A camera to use for their new adventures.

24. A ride on horseback... or on a donkey!

25. A kit to make a vegetable garden in the garden, on the balcony or in the room!

26. A donation to an association by letting the child decide where to give.

27. A miniature golf adventure - or do it at home.

28. An online music lesson.

29. A voucher for a dance show, a concert, a comedy show or an event of your choice (Hollyday on ice...).

30. A voucher for admission to a local water park.

31. A musical instrument (remember to look on Leboncoin for second-hand musical instruments at attractive prices).

32. Camping gear for a weekend.

Rather Than Giving Toys... 65 Gift Ideas Your Kids Will Never Forget.

33. A hot air balloon ride.

34. A membership for a new sport (gymnastics, football, tennis, dance...etc.).

35. A kit to build a terrarium.

36. A voucher for via ferrata or tree climbing.

37. A voucher for a night of board games or videos.

38. A seasonal subscription to an amusement park (Disneyland, Parc Astérix, etc.).

39. A family pass for a theme park (Futuroscope, Puy du Fou, Vulcania...).

40. A gift card for the local cinema (some offer reservations).

41. A day at the lake, in the forest, in the snow or at the beach.

42. A paint kit.

43. An accessory he/she needs to do his/her favorite sports activity (soccer or rugby boots, kit to brush his pony, dancing shoes, skates, racket...).

44. A discovery course of paddle, kitesurfing, surfing, diving for this summer.

45. A photo album of the last family vacation.

46. A family photo session.

47. A mini cruise by boat or barge.

48. A ticket to go bowling or skating.

49. A voucher for an evening at the circus with the family.

50. Adopt an animal after careful consideration!

51. A day to discover a beautiful monument:Eiffel Tower, Mont Saint Michel, Pont du Gard, Palace of Versailles...

52. An online programming course.

53. A dog sled ride.

54. A voucher for a visit to a magnificent aquarium (Monaco, La Rochelle...).

55. A voucher for visiting an exceptional place:Cité de l'Espace, Cave of Chauvet or Lascaux, Cité des Sciences, landing beaches, Palais du Facteur Cheval...

56. A night under the stars with the family in the garden.

57. A shooting star night in August.

58. A kit for the perfect little budding chemist with a packet of baking soda for experiments!

59. A voucher for go-karting.

60. A snowshoe outing or a toboggan ride.

61. A game of paintball or laser tag.

62. A day in an ornithological park.

63. An outing accompanied by a guide to discover nature.

64. A subscription for the children's theater season.

65. A day alone with mom or dad.

Have a wonderful Christmas... without too many toys;-)

Rather Than Giving Toys... 65 Gift Ideas Your Kids Will Never Forget.