The gift of trying something new Has your child always wanted to try a particular activity or sport but the cost of lessons was not in the budget ? Consider purchasing this gift for your kids . This will give them the opportunity to try something new and will also let them know you were considering their interests . Families may also want to purchase a membership to a local zoo , amusement park , community center , or museum . This will be something the family can enjoy together over the year ahead . You don ’ t have to get rid of gift giving all together , but being intentional about buying things that you can enjoy as a family and taking the time to purchase a few gifts that are really special to your child will help them see the importance of presence over presents . Your child will likely agree that the best gift is time spent with you . •