12 Experiential Gifts That Are Way Better Than A Sweater

Remember that cashmere cardigan your mom gave you seven years ago? Um, sure. How about that time she treated you to floor seats at the Lady Gaga concert? Best. night. ever. Let’s all agree: Getting clothes off your wish list is awesome, but getting an experience that you’ll remember forever is priceless. Give one of these awesome ideas and prepare to be crowned the official Queen of gift giving.

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Subscribe to a Dessert of the Month Club

Um, we’ll take two.

Foody Direct ($50 per month)

Learn to Make Poké

Wrap up this book with a few non-perishables, like chopsticks and a decorative bowl. Then ask for the invite to dinner.

Chronicle Books ($20)

Pack a Picnic Basket

Weather depending, fill this adorable case with wine, cheese and your famous (or was that infamous?) homemade cookies.

Picnic Time ($50)

Take a Vacation to Ireland

It’s been on her bucket-list ever since she saw P.S. I Love You. So hurry-up and pull the trigger on this hard-to-beat airfare, hotel and car rental package.

Groupon (from $699)

Sign-Up for a Month of ClassPass

We all know the friend who would love something like this.

ClassPass (from $45)

Plan Dinner and a Movie

Because the Oscar race is on and you both made a vow to see every movie this year.

Groupon ($39)

Learn to Drive a Race Car

Choose between the luxury car of your dreams for a lightning fast and unforgettable experience. 

Cloud9 Living (from $150)

Make These DIY Bath Fizzers

So your nieces might finally stop tinkering with all your perfumes and busy themselves with a beauty project of their own.

Bath Bomb Kit Co. ($40)

Throw a Wine Tasting Night

For your budding sommelier.

Zeneea ($38)

Take a Cooking Class

They’re popular gifts for a reason, you guys.

Sur La Table ($85)

Treat Them to Unlimited Yoga

Give the gift of serenity—anytime, anywhere—with a year of free online yoga classes.

The Yoga Collective ($12)

Explore your Family's Ancestry

Go for a basic breakdown of your heritage or splurge for the full DNA and genetics. Either way, you’ll have a blast going through the results.

23andMe (from $99)

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