{"id":14827,"date":"2017-05-03T21:13:10","date_gmt":"2017-05-03T21:13:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/blog\/?p=14827"},"modified":"2022-07-06T18:44:24","modified_gmt":"2022-07-06T22:44:24","slug":"mothers-day-gift-experiences-mom-massage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/blog\/lifestyle\/massage-experience\/mothers-day-gift-experiences-mom-massage\/","title":{"rendered":"Mother\u2019s Day Gift Experiences for Moms With Enough Stuff"},"content":{"rendered":"

After umpteen years of raising you, and almost as many years of last-minute Mother\u2019s Day flowers wilting on the dining room table, it\u2019s possible that Mom may not want any more \u201cstuff\u201d as a gift. Why not give her a memorable experience instead?<\/p>\n

Research shows that people (not just millennials) generally value life experiences over material things<\/a>. Not to mention, decluttering is all the rage<\/a> thanks to Marie Kondo\u2019s book, The Life\u2011Changing Magic of Tidying Up<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Here are 14 thoughtful gift ideas for Mother\u2019s Day experiences that don\u2019t take up any room in the house \u2014\u00a0from a relaxing mom massage to a peaceful weekend getaway, to a variety of unique activities that she\u2019s sure to love.<\/p>\n

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    1. Winery tour and tasting<\/strong> \u2014\u00a0Expand Mom\u2019s palate with a beautiful vineyard tour. A wine gift experience is great for anyone who lives on the West Coast or Northeast (over 96% of all US wine production happens in California, Washington, Oregon, and New York State). Most wine tours are reasonably priced, ranging from $10-$25 per person, and often include a complimentary glass (or two) of a fine vintage.<\/li>\n
    2. Relaxing weekend getaway<\/strong> \u2014\u00a0Is your mom the spontaneous type? Book a luxurious escape with on-demand travel services like Airbnb and Zipcar, and take a road trip to Mom\u2019s favorite destination. This one is ideal for families who would like to catch up on quality conversation during the car ride.<\/li>\n
    3. Painting class<\/strong> \u2014\u00a0Give Mom an interactive present with a tangible takeaway. Not only will you get some quality parent-child bonding in, but you\u2019ll also walk away with an actual piece of art that you made together.<\/li>\n
    4. In home massage gift card<\/strong> \u2014\u00a0We\u2019d all agree that Mom deserves a rejuvenating break. And what\u2019s more restorative than a healthy Mother\u2019s Day massage? Work around her busy schedule by giving her a massage gift certificate<\/a>, so she can book a therapy session with the massage technique, date, and time of her choosing. If you want to kick it up a notch and give her the gift that keeps on giving, try a massage membership<\/a> so she can unwind every month.<\/li>\n
    5. Concert tickets<\/strong> \u2014\u00a0Find out what song your parents danced to at their wedding, see if that band is still alive\/touring, and score a couple of tickets. Alternatively, try turning Mom on to new music influenced by her favorite artists. She\u2019ll appreciate the thoughtfulness you put into the idea, and she\u2019ll feel like a kid again at the show.<\/li>\n
    6. Fitness classes from ClassPass<\/strong> \u2014\u00a0Is your mother a fitness fanatic? Is her favorite athletic practice yoga? Pilates? Barre? Kickboxing? Get her a starter membership to ClassPass<\/a> so she can explore her favorite wellness activities, with a selection of classes at dozens of studios. Three classes in a month will run about $30-$45.<\/li>\n
    7. Escape the room<\/strong> \u2014\u00a0Is your mom a problem-solver? Give her the ultimate puzzle to crack with escape the room<\/a> tickets. During this interactive experience, participants are locked in a fake apartment or other \u2018set\u2019 and must work together to decode a series of challenges to ultimately unlock the door in under an hour. There are many variations of this live theatre game in most major cities (NYC, Philly, LA, Chicago, Houston, Atlanta), and it\u2019s quickly becoming a huge hit.<\/li>\n
    8. Dinner and a movie<\/strong> \u2014\u00a0A classic gift idea, and for good reason. Put together your own \u201cdinner and a movie\u201d gift kit for Mom. Buy a gift card from her favorite local restaurant, along with an AMC gift card to your nearby theater (which can be purchased nearly anywhere, including Best Buy), and then assemble it into a nice little basket with a greeting card and voila \u2014\u00a0it looks like you really thought this holiday through.<\/li>\n
    9. Glass blowing<\/strong> \u2014\u00a0For the mom who enjoys getting hands-on with a more obscure (and historic) creative activity, gift her a glass blowing demonstration or class. The Corning Museum<\/a> in Corning, NY is a surprisingly fascinating experience. If you\u2019re looking for something a little closer to New York City, UrbanGlass<\/a> has a lot of options (including the Mother\u2019s Day Flame Weekend<\/a>).<\/li>\n
    10. Waterfall hiking<\/strong> \u2014\u00a0If your family is the outdoorsy type, go for a scenic hike near one of our country\u2019s gorgeous National Parks like Yosemite, Yellowstone, or one of these other 11 amazing waterfall hikes across the US. You\u2019ll have a chance to bond in nature and disconnect from the daily grind. Plus, you\u2019ll both get some nice Instagrams out of it.<\/li>\n
    11. Tickets to the game<\/strong> \u2014 What\u2019s mom\u2019s favorite sports team? This experiential gift can get a little pricey (depending on whether she\u2019s into the NFL or something more obscure like minor league curling), but it\u2019s a special gift if your mother is a die-hard fan. Just don\u2019t embarrass her on the Jumbotron.<\/li>\n
    12. Museum trip<\/strong> \u2014 A calming, inspiring experience for the cultured mom (or anyone, really), the museum day trip will expand Mom\u2019s mind. You don\u2019t have to be in a major city in order to find the best museums, either. There are more than twice as many museums in the US as there are Starbucks locations<\/a>.<\/li>\n
    13. Sailing Trip<\/strong> \u2014\u00a0Nothing says family time like a soothing sailboat excursion on the open seas. There\u2019s even an app that lets you rent your own boat on-demand. Who knew? Disclaimer: make sure your mother doesn\u2019t get seasick before booking this adventure, or at least bring Dramamine.<\/li>\n
    14. Theatre tickets<\/strong> \u2014\u00a0You can\u2019t go wrong on Mother\u2019s Day with two tickets to her favorite Broadway or Off-Broadway musical. There are so many options to choose from \u2014 Book of Mormon, A Bronx Tale, RENT, or a classic like West Side Story. TodayTix<\/a> is a great last-minute service if you\u2019re near Chicago, SF Bay Area, LA, NYC, Washington DC, Boston, Connecticut, Philadelphia, or Seattle. Just don\u2019t tell us if you manage to score Hamilton tickets \u2014\u00a0we\u2019ll be extremely jealous.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Does your mom already have enough “stuff” at home? 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