If you had to shop for some gifts for a family that is near and dear to you what would you choose? Would you buy mom and dad and all the kiddos separate gifts or maybe buy them one big one they can all enjoy?
I was thinking about this today when someone close to me asked me what I wanted for xmas. My response was the same as last year…uhm…something for the kids I guess. :) Then I pinpointed a gift that an entire family could really use. It also happens to be a gift that is has minimal impact on the planet and it is one that will enable a family to spend quality time together. What gift could be better than one that promotes family togetherness? So, I think my top pick for gifting a family would be annual passes to a local art or science museum or the city zoo. In my experience you can get an annual pass to one of these establishments for around $75 and they are such a wonderful thing to have. If you had to buy gifts for your sibling, his spouse, and their kiddos for instance you would probably spend more than that buying separate gifts.
When the weekend rolls around and you want to do something together but money is tight you can always pack a lunch and hit the zoo (or museum) with your annual passes. Seasonal events like Boo at the Zoo, Christmas Lights, and new exhibits are easy to attend when your admission is already covered. So you may want to consider annual passes to kid friendly places when doing your shopping this year for family and friends who have kids. These would even be a great gift for your own kids.
Happy Holidays!
