• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Contact
Family Focus Blog Header

Family Focus Blog

Top family blog by Nashville mom blogger

  • Crafts & Activities
  • Home Decor
  • Green Living
  • Family Food
  • Lifestyle
    • Family Fashion Tips
    • Family Health And Wellness Ideas
  • Parenting
  • Family Travel
You are here: Home / Family Lifestyle Tips / Unexpected, Extraordinary Gift Ideas

Unexpected, Extraordinary Gift Ideas

December 2, 2015 by Scarlet

76 shares
  • Share76
  • Tweet

Oh my goodness! It is December and the countdown to Christmas (or Hanukkah) has begun! It is time to make your gift list. For some, just creating that list can be daunting. Sometimes you it hard to know what the people on your list might really enjoy that they don’t already have. This year, think outside of the box – literally – by giving adventure and excitement! From heart-racing activities such as jet skiing, jet flight simulation and race car driving to the more pragmatic fun of cooking or photography lessons, you can easily find unexpected, extraordinary gift ideas with LivingSocial.

This post is sponsored by LivingSocial but all opinions expressed are my own.

5 Unexpected, Extraordinary Gift Ideas

deck the halls

LivingSocial is the go-to destination for experiential gifting, this holiday season and all-year round. And really, who needs more stuff to have to organize? But we could all use some adventure or fun experience. This year, give them something to talk about!

LivingSocial Holiday Gifts

When you go to LivingSocial.com you can search the area near the gift recipient to find local gifts for them and then you can select “events & activities” as the category to narrow down the gift options. There is a huge range of LivingSocial deals in your area and nationally that involve activities or experiences. In Nashville, there are over 50! Hard to choose but I narrowed it down to my top 5 Unexpected, Extraordinary Gift Ideas to help inspire you.

Cake decorating classes

Cake Decorating Class 

Sweet Wise, Nashville, TN
Just as paint transforms a blank canvas into a masterpiece, the secret to an artful cake is all in the icing. Discover your inner cake-decorating Da Vinci with these two-hour classes. The Buttercream I class will teach you how to put together layers of cake and create whimsical designs with buttercream icing. The cake and all tools are provided. You’ll leave with your beautifully iced cake and a starter set of decorating tools, including piping bags, couplers, and icing tubes. During the Fondant I class, you’ll learn to tint, crimp, and emboss fondant, as well as how to cover a cake perfectly — no wrinkles, puckers, or tears. The cake and all tools are provided. You’ll leave with your lovely cake wrapped in a fondant icing bow.  Yes!  This would be so fun. I want it!

Canoeing

Canoe Rental and Trip for Two People

Canoe The Caney, Silver Point, TN
Cruise the river and watch for blue herons and deer along the way.  Drift down the Caney Fork River during this six-mile jaunt.  I love canoeing it is so relaxing and fun to see the wildlife.

Distillery

Distillery Tour

Tenn South Distillery, Lynville, TN
Smell, taste, touch… this Lynnville distillery — one of only a few to produce and sell true Tennessee whiskey — creates truly sensory experiences for spirited customers with a hands-on tour that walks you through each fascinating step of the manufacturing process.  The 45-minute guided Distillery Tour includes tastings of whiskey, moonshine, vodka, and more.

Live Concert

Bridgestone Arena • Nashville, TN
A Madonna concert would be amazing.  I really need not say more!

Hot air balloon ride- extraordinary gift ideas

Hot Air Ballon Ride

Middle Tennessee Hot Air Adventures
Close your eyes and imagine floating high above the treetops or just below the clouds in a colorful balloon, taking in majestic views all around. Yes!  That is a once in a life time opportunity that I would love to get as a gift!

These five unexpected, extraordinary gift ideas are just the tip of the iceberg! There are so many more fun ideas that you can make a reality with LivingSocial- horseback riding, race car driving, paint ball tickets, murder mystery dinner, ziplining and so much more.

LivingSocial Gifting Tips:

  1. Most LivingSocial deals can be gifted – just look for the gift icon on the purchase page.
  2. Whether you want to give the gift immediately or schedule it for a future date, the digital delivery options make “wrapping” a cinch!

Visit LivingSocial.com to to start crossing gifts off your list!

Which extraordinary or fun experiences will you gift to friends and family this holiday season? #Gift2TalkAbout

Related Posts:

Jason Aldean At Pandora Presents Backroads In Nashville

20 Family Activities For Summer Fun

Candy Stuffed Birthday Balloon Decoration Ideas

76 shares
  • Share76
  • Tweet

Filed Under: Family Lifestyle Tips Tagged With: gift ideas

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Alison Gibb says

    December 2, 2015 at 3:46 pm

    I really like the Krystal Cleaning Services deal!! For $100, 2 cleaners come in and clean for two hours!! That is a great deal and a great time of year for a good cleaning before Christmas!!

    • Scarlet says

      December 2, 2015 at 4:52 pm

      Oh my goodness. That is my new fav!

  2. Kimmy Ripley says

    December 3, 2015 at 7:44 am

    I love the dining deals!

  3. ron schnell says

    December 3, 2015 at 8:57 am

    BJ’s Wholesale membership

  4. Margaret Smith says

    December 3, 2015 at 3:21 pm

    I like the offer for BJ’s membership for 19.00

  5. Meghan Malicoat says

    December 4, 2015 at 10:31 am

    They have some fleece lined leggings that I would love to have.

  6. carol says

    December 4, 2015 at 10:39 am

    I like the Restaurant.com gift card

  7. Michelle C says

    December 4, 2015 at 7:49 pm

    I like the Sleep Tight with a Personalized Pillowcase deal! My kids would love these.

  8. Crystal F says

    December 5, 2015 at 9:09 pm

    The Train to Christmas Town Family Four-Pack for $99 looks like lots of fun! Thank you!

  9. Angela Saver says

    December 6, 2015 at 1:30 am

    I also like the Organic Cotton Legging/Capri Combo Pack!

  10. ReggieMann says

    December 6, 2015 at 4:08 pm

    I like the Celebrate Christmas Shamballa Bracelet

  11. Jessica Gengler says

    December 8, 2015 at 9:53 pm

    air duct cleaning sounds good!

  12. Rachel says

    December 9, 2015 at 6:40 pm

    I would get the 4 course dinner at Metro in Milwaukee.

  13. Laurie Nykaza says

    December 10, 2015 at 1:17 am

    $20 to Spend on Sushi
    Yo Sushi sounds like a great deal.

  14. Carolyn Daley says

    December 15, 2015 at 2:47 pm

    I like the deal for Dairy Queen. I could get $2 worth for $12.

  15. Steve S says

    December 16, 2015 at 12:32 am

    I like the Six Flags indoor waterpark for 6 offer. Just the vacation my family will need if the temp ever starts to drop.

  16. Jessica says

    December 16, 2015 at 1:57 pm

    I like tickets to “The Producers” show.

  17. Eugenia Hall says

    December 16, 2015 at 5:15 pm

    I loved the deal on Harry & David Royal Riveria pears so much, I just bought it!

  18. AEKZ2 says

    December 16, 2015 at 7:51 pm

    I like the DNA Self-Discovery Kit from ConnectMyDNA for $25.99

  19. amy deeter says

    December 16, 2015 at 8:10 pm

    I really like the Women’s Monogrammed Hooded Rain Jacket

  20. Richard Hicks says

    December 16, 2015 at 8:16 pm

    I like the services that I find like Green Dry Carpet cleaning

  21. Sand says

    December 16, 2015 at 10:15 pm

    I like the barre3 workout offer. It sounds like a lot of fun!

Primary Sidebar

Let's Be Friends!

Welcome To Family Focus Blog

Family Blogger
Thanks for reading Family Focus Blog, which has been named a top family blog for parenting resources. It was created in 2010 by Nashville mom blogger, Scarlet Paolicchi. She shares tips for better family life, parenting, family fun activities, eco-friendly lifestyle, family food ideas, family travel, and home decor. Family Focus Blog has been named #3 in Cision PR’s 50 U.S. Top Mom Blog list. Scarlet Paolicchi is the author of four books.

LOVE This Sponsor

Amazon Moms

Footer

Popular Posts

Importance of Family In Society
Benefits Of Spending Time With Family
Family Oriented Meaning
Bible Verses About Parenting Responsibilities
Qualities Of A Role Model
Jello Pudding Pie Recipe

Disclosure

Family Focus Blog is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program. We also accept forms of cash advertising and sponsorship. We disclose material relationships and share honest opinions.
Privacy Policy

Copyright

© Scarlet Paolicchi and Family Focus Blog, 2010-2022. Short excerpts of this family blog may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Family Focus Blog with link back to the original content. Duplicating a whole post is strictly prohibited.

Copyright © 2022