### Types Of Gifts #### Experience Gifts - shared adventures and memories - activities that bring people together - interactive games and activities (board games, sports equipment meant for group play) - scale from small daily moments to large vacation experiences #### Utility Gifts - practical items that support growth and daily life - **needed** clothing and supplies - **needed** tools for learning and development - quality items that serve a purpose #### Consumer Gifts - individual entertainment items - collectibles and toys - personal electronics - items primarily for solo enjoyment ### Examples micro experiences ($0-20): - special playground trip with hot chocolate thermos and homemade cookies - child-led nature walk with special "explorer kit" and picnic - home craft session with fancy snack spread - library visit with café treat after - diy stuffed animal making session with special fabric choices small experiences ($20-50): - local trampoline park (2 hours) + special snack pack - chuck e. cheese adventure pack (tokens + pizza + special badge) - paint pottery session with hot chocolate bar - home pizza-making experience with chef hats and special ingredients - local pool visit with ice cream stop after medium experiences ($50-150): - movie theater vip package (reserved seats, popcorn, candy, drinks) - zoo trip with behind-the-scenes animal feeding - martial arts intro class with shopping trip for chosen outfit - indoor rock climbing with instructor + celebration smoothies - mini golf + arcade + dinner out big experiences ($150-500): - day trip to legoland/waterpark with special access passes - weekend camping trip with new gear and special campfire treats - multi-session cooking class series - horseback riding lessons with gear shopping experience - science center annual pass with special member events huge experiences ($500+): - disney/universal multi-day adventure - beach vacation week - summer camp experience - family cruise - special interest immersion trip (space camp, etc.) ### Communication #### For Kids "we give experience gifts because they make memories and bring us closer together. we give utility gifts because they help you grow and do things. for other fun things you get to chose what gifts to give yourself with your own money" #### For Adults we're intentionally shifting away from traditional gift giving to create a more meaningful and less cluttered family life. experience gifts - whether it's a special outing or a board game we can play together - create lasting memories and strengthen our family bonds. utility gifts serve real needs and support growth. but we're trying to minimize consumer gifts that just add to household clutter and create a cycle of `wanting more`. when well-meaning gifts become a source of family tension or contribute to overwhelming accumulation, they stop being gifts and start being burdens. we'd love your help in giving our children the gift of time, attention, and shared experiences rather than adding to the physical and emotional weight of 'stuff' in our home. ### Selling Points & Implementation: - physical "gift tickets" design: special envelopes for reveal, pictures drawings, clues to figure out what it is - experience enhancement - pre-activity preparation (shopping for special outfit/gear together) - adding special treats/snacks unique to the experience - create memory artifacts together (videos, photo albums, recorded reaction) - experience rituals (special breakfast before, etc.) - building anticipation - make planning part of the gift - create themed lead-up activities - research activities together - build in flexibility for weather or mood