Please note some of the links on this post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission for your willingness to support Today’s The Best Day.
Last week we were talking as a Bestie Squad about Christmas gifts. Gift Guides Galore have been all around the internet to help us find the “BEST” gifts for our families this year, but a handful of you had some incredible other ideas that are a little different.
Forget the toys that will be played with for a week and then sit in the closet collecting dust – and say hello to the gift of EXPERIENCES this season.
We surveyed members of our Bestie community and asked YOU what are some of YOUR favorite “experiences” to give your families this year and I have compiled the most popular answers right here…right now! Are you ready?!
1. DISNEY TRIP – You can CLICK HERE for discounted tickets & Vacation Packages too! Just use code: BESTDAY at check-out and you get an additional $10 OFF too!!
2. A HOTEL STAY – Staycations are our FAVORITES! You don’t even have to travel far! Get a hotel room close to your city and enjoy swimming at the pool, eating yummy food, playing games & feeling like your on vacation! You can also CLICK HERE to check out one of our family’s FAVORITE hotels in Southern California if you are looking for a hotel close to Disneyland or the Beach or Los Angeles! Use code: 1000022077 for 15% off!
3. POGO PASS & GET OUT PASS – These passes are UNREAL! If you live in or travel to: Las Vegas, Phoenix, Kansas City, Texas or Chicagoland – CLICK HERE! If you live in or travel to: Utah, Colorado, Washington, Idaho, Sacramento, Nebraska, Oregon, Tennessee, or Wasington DC – CLICK HERE! Both of these passes get you into the hottest places & attractions and make THE PERFECT Christmas gift that you and your family can use all year long! Use code: BESTDAY for both Pogo Pass & Get Out Pass.
4. SPA DAY – Who doesn’t love a relaxing day of massages, facials & pedicures!
5. GO KARTING – SO so fun!! Find a location near you – our family highly recommends this too!
6. ANNUAL ZOO PASS – We never lived by a zoo, until recently and are taking full advantage of living so close to one now. Zoos are so fun for ALL ages and by getting an annual pass you can go anytime!
7. WATER PARK PASS – Coming from Las Vegas, this was a hit! If you have a water park near you, these are so fun! Also, refer to Number THREE for one of those passes if you are interested in this one, because most of those passes include a day at a water park!
8. A 3-DAY CRUISE – We love cruises!! They are SO fun!! You can check out a few of our favorite cruises HERE!
9. AMUSEMENT PASS – Depending on where you live, find a close amusement park and enjoy it year round with a pass!
10. NATIONAL PARKS PASS – SEVERAL Besties suggested this! I haven’t ever gotten one, but they sound amazing and I would definitely recommend looking into it!
11. A LIMO RIDE – Isn’t that such a fun idea?! My kids would FLIP!!
12. A CAR RACE – Every mans dream right?! To race around a race track driving a Ferrari?!
13. RENT A CABIN & GO SKIING – Such a fun idea! The Utah Get Out Pass for all of you Utah Besties, does include a Night Skiing Pass for Brighton! CLICK HERE to check that out. Code: BEST DAY
14. DO AN ACT OF SERVICE/VOLUNTEER – Some of our favorite family memories are from when we have SERVED together! Volunteer in your community and spread kindness for the day. Your kids will remember it forever!
15. SEA WORLD SAN DIEGO PASSES – SEVERAL of you guys mentioned Sea World & attractions in San Diego. CLICK HERE to check out all the passes Get Away Today offers like LegoLand, Sea Word, the Zoo and others! Code: BESTDAY
16. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM PASSES – Children’s museums are always such fun ways to get out of the house and having a pass gives you the freedom to go anytime you want!
17. BUILD A BEAR GIFT CERTIFICATE – This is such a fun activity for the kids to get to do. They get to make their own bear by stuffing it, kissing a heart and putting it inside, recording their voice and picking out an outfit!
18. LESSONS – This is such a great idea from a Bestie. Gift your child piano, swim, sports, or skiing lessons and let them find talents that they have and can learn! I love this!
19. A SUBSCRIPTION BOX – Who doesn’t love getting happy mail!? By getting a fun subscription box for kids, they get a gift all year long delivered to their doorstep!
20. THEATER OR BALLET TICKETS – I absolutely love musicals and shows so this one made me so happy! Such a great gift idea!
21. A SPORTS GAME – Does your child or husband like sports? Find where their favorite team is playing and grab some tickets for a family outing!
22. A SHOW – Disney on Ice or Paw Patrol LIVE were two of the most suggested shows for kids. Family friendly shows like these make them feel so big and they are happily entertained!
23. ROAD TRIP – Nothing is better than a road trip with some junk food and music! Hop in the car and go somewhere fun or relaxing, not too far from home!
24. FAMILY FUN DAY – Let the kids choose what you will do ALL DAY LONG! It’s a “YES!” day and mom and dad aren’t allowed to say NO. You have to do EVERYTHING the kids say!
25. STOCKING OF GIFT CARDS – Such a fun idea to fill up a stocking with gift cards to dinner, the movies, iTunes and even some change for arcades! They will be set to make TONS of memories as a family!
Join the newsletter
Danielle is the owner of Today's the Best Day. She strives to provide creative and uplifting content in order to enrich the parenting experience for women everywhere. Danielle hopes to help you and your family to make every day the best day! 
Google+