{"id":46997,"date":"2016-04-26T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-04-26T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/46997\/upgrade-your-gifts-alternative-gifts-ideas"},"modified":"2023-08-11T05:06:06","modified_gmt":"2023-08-11T05:06:06","slug":"upgrade-your-gifts-alternative-gifts-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/46997\/upgrade-your-gifts-alternative-gifts-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Upgrade Your Gifts: Alternative Gifts Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":" Feeling clueless when it comes to gift-giving? Sometimes it can feel like any gift you think of is either too lame or over-played, especially when the person you are buying the gift for is particularly special to you.

That’s why we’ve decided to help you out with a few alternative ideas for the next time you\u2019re stuck, here they are!<\/big>


1. A cooking class: for foodies and aspiring chefs<\/b><\/big><\/big>



Sign up your loved one for one or several cooking classes. KitchenLab<\/a> is a great place to start, they routinely offer a variety of cooking classes from beginner levels as well as classes in specific cuisines. You\u2019re giving a life skill as a gift, and that\u2019s pretty cool!<\/big>


2. An experience instead of an object \u2013 For adrenaline junkies<\/big><\/big><\/b>



If you know there is a specific concert , game, or any event happening in town that means a lot to the person you are gifting, why not give them tickets to that event as a gift?

For example, there’s a Bungee jumping event taking place on June 3-5 at Ain El Mreisseh, a solo jump is $60 and a tandem jump is $100. It’s the perfect gift for your adrenaline-junkie friend!

You can learn more ” target=”_new”>here<\/a>. <\/big>


3. A vineyard tour: for drinkers and wine lovers<\/b><\/big><\/big>




Sometimes, giving someone an experience is way better than any material item you could gift. Setting up a full day trip at a winery is a great time for everyone, be sure to pick them up as to not inconvenience them.

For a list of vineyards and wineries in Lebanon, click here<\/a>. <\/big>


4. A subscription\/gift box: for the food\/coffee\/tea\/book obsessed<\/b><\/big><\/big>



So far in Lebanon, the only subscription box offered is \u2018The Box\u2019<\/a> and it\u2019s geared towards foodies. But that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t build your own boxes to gift! Pick a theme, it could be whisky, tea, coffee, wine, comic books, make up, electronic gadgets, or anything at all – and just fill a box with accessories and items relating to each one. <\/big>


5. Personal care: for workaholics<\/b><\/big><\/big>



Many people don\u2019t have the heart to dish out the cash for a full spa day or even a spa treatment, even if they really want to. Book them a full day of facials and massages for a chance to give them some deserved relaxation.

Or how about buying them a gym membership if you know they are in to fitness? It could also be a specific dance class you think they might enjoy.

Here’s a list of most spas<\/a>, gyms<\/a>, and dance studios<\/a>. <\/big>


6. Make a donation to their favorite charity: for the humanitarian<\/b><\/big><\/big>



If you know this person is passionate about helping others or if you are aware of their own efforts to help a specific charity, give them a gift by helping them with that cause. You would be doing a good deed and gifting your friend in the most unique way. True humanitarians would be inspired and very appreciative of someone who thought of supporting their passions. <\/big>
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