Does anyone really need more “things” these days? Use our list as a starting point to finding interesting, unique, and fun gifts that won’t add clutter. This terrific array of gifts would be appropriate for any occasion—from birthdays to graduations to retirements!
- Self-care: Get that over-scheduled person in your life some “me” time they can’t resist. A certificate for a spa treatment, a wine-tasting session, a hot air balloon ride—just a few ideas for things they need to be fully present and put their phone away for. Or, hire a cleaning company to take a load off their plate.
- Culture Club: Tickets to a unique event would be so fun and memorable, whether it be Teatro Zinzanni or Broadway at the Paramount, or even something edgy like Café Nordo.
- Go Local: Get them passes for a ghost tour, orca whale watching, go kart racing, or cooking classes. A family would get much use from an annual membership to the zoo or aquarium, or from a Discover Pass.
- Subscriber: For gifts that keep on giving (for awhile, anyway), a subscription to something they love, such as a music streaming service, an audiobook membership, a TV streaming service, or online learning.
- Staycation: A fun day and evening out, followed by a night at a hotel. If there are kids in the picture, arranging for a babysitter would be extra awesome! Sky’s the limit on what to do: dinner, bowling, movies, karaoke, pub crawl, salsa dancing lessons… Staycations are THE best!
- Fancy Feast: Is your special person a gourmand or someone who loves fabulous restaurants but just can’t fit it into the budget right now? A gift certificate to a restaurant would be welcomed by any foodie!
- Members Only: A gift membership to a favorite museum would be such a thoughtful gift that also supports a local organization. The Seattle area has so many amazing museums for every interest—check out this comprehensive list.
Isn’t it great to know you’ve given someone a memorable gift that won’t end up in a shelf or a drawer?