Tired of giving "stuff" for Christmas? Well, experiencing the world outside our doors is a common element in the homeschooling lifestyle. So, the holidays are perfect times to give gifts that will support that lifestyle. In 2013, the LA Times reported that the average American home held over 300,000 items, and there were over 50,000 storage facilities nationwide. Our grandparents had an average of nine outfits. The average American child has over 200 toys but only plays with an average of 12 of them per day. The United States only claims 3% of the world's children, yet those children possess over 40% of the world's toys. What's worse, while we own all this stuff, over 50% of us report being overwhelmed by it. We aren't as happy as were were 50 years ago. And, research shows that while we are less happy with our stuff over time, we are more happy over time with experiences. Our experiences are a bigger part of who we are than our stuff is. Shared family experiences lead to:
So with that, here is a list of ways to give experiences for the holidays: 1. Escape room challenges 2. Museum memberships 3. Science center memberships 4. Orchestra season tickets 5. Theater season tickets 6. Sports team tickets 7. Camping trip 8. A family hobby like bowling 9. Enormous puzzles the family can work on together 10. Local attraction season passes 11. Family day trips 12. Art classes 13. Music classes 14. Sports activity classes 15. Summer camps 16. Workshops 17. Recreational activities like skating or rock climbing 18. Movie tickets 19. Show or concert tickets 20. Magazine subscriptions 21. Learning program kit subscriptions 22. A Family adventure like canoeing or white water rafting 23. Gardening supplies 24. Craft supplies 25. STEM supplies like a 3D printer 26. Skill tools like a sewing machine 27. Zoo membership 28. Aquarium membership 29. Family vacation 30. Outdoor activity supplies like fishing poles or skis
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