Giving Experiences Instead of Things

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My husband is about to turn 50 and I wanted to do something very special and memorable for his birthday. He is REALLY NOT a party guy and hates attention. So I came up with the idea of kidnapping him and taking him to various locations throughout town (diner, bowling alley, pumpkin patch, hockey rink, coffee shop, pool hall etc.)I matched family and friends with different locations and had them waiting for us to participate in a 30 - 60 minute activity with him. I paid for all the activities (which was way cheaper than a huge party!). All I asked folks to bring was one balloon so he could gather them up along the way. I also bought a bunch of Groucho glasses (with the big nose and fake mustache) so everyone, young and old, could create a funny and memorable picture. At home with the balloons and photos he'll be reminded of all the great people in his life who shared his special day.

This took a lot of planning and coordination on my part (because I also had to have a Plan B for all outdoor activities) but no more than a regular surprise party.

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Kimberly Palmer, senior editor for U.S. News & World Report, writes about making smarter financial decisions. She’s the author of Generation Earn: The Young Professional's Guide to Spending, Investing, and Giving Back.

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