production, you won’t regret taking them to a performance.
There are many effective ways to reduce stuttering. Doing nothing is not one of them.
Experience Gifts for Adults Adults need to have fun too!
Whether it’s an experience you “book” or a sort of choose-your-own-adventure, your parents, spouse, and friends will love the thought and effort it took for you to give them a memory-making experience. Date Nights or Dining Experiences – Why not make your gift revolve around food? Try your hand at cooking classes, wine tastings, or a progressive dinner of your own making (or ordering). Try cooking classes at the New Orleans School of Cooking or Langlois Culinary Crossroads. Wellness Packages – My parents have given each other a couples massage for years, but you could also buy facials, fitness classes, hydrotherapy or sauna sessions. • Subscription Boxes – Coffee tastings, books, dinner made easier, and shopping; all gifts that bring small “experiences” home—literally. (Atlas Coffee Club, Book of the Month, Hello Fresh, Fab Fit Fun, Nuuly) Classical Music – Give the gift of music that moves the soul (Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, New Orleans Opera Festival). Creative Ways to “Wrap” an Experience “But how do you wrap an experience?” you might be wondering. There are plenty of creative ways to surprise your people with their experience. Print tickets or membership cards and wrap them with something small that relates (zoo tickets + a stuffed animal, pottery class + a small paintbrush, sports ticket + sports ball). You can also create a homemade invitation to the experience, a photo collage, or a “coupon book” of experience ideas for family members to choose from. Let your creativity loose, and have fun with it! Experience the Magic of Memories That Last Whether you consider yourself a wonderful gift-giver or you dread picking out Christmas presents every year, giving experiences to those you care about will not only elevate your gift-giving, but it will lead to special, unforgettable moments and memories you’ll both cherish. New Orleans has hundreds of possibilities for a magical experience—just figure out which works best for each person and go for it! They’ll be sure to thank you when the wrapping paper is trashed and they still have something to look forward to.
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