Gift Ideas - Family
#What to give?đ€
The holiday season has begun! Christmas and year-end celebrations obviously mean gifts for the whole crowd!Â
Parents, kids, brothers/sisters, cousins, grandparents â everyone gets something. And finding gift ideas for all these lovely people is, to say the least, laborious. đźđšÂ
So to avoid buying a last-minute candle for your sister, a gift card at Club for your mother-in-law, or a pair of socks for Grandpa, hereâs a non-exhaustive list of nice gifts that are always appreciated!
#1. Gift ideas for parents
Socks for dad, jewelry for mom â itâs the same every year! Luckily, they always have the courtesy to pretend they like your shaky gifts when they open them. But this year, everything will change! Thanks to our gift selection, you can be sure to give something special that will make them crack a genuine smile.
An Urban Escape Game : among the themes offered by Coddy, creators of urban adventures, you can be sure the âExploreâ games will please your folks! These are urban treasure hunts where your dad will have a blast finding clues hidden around the city to answer questions, and your mom can marvel at the beauty of the chosen city. On a little romantic weekend, they can embark on the adventure together.
The Kube: a box delivered every month with a paperback or hardcover book and other little surprises. Lots of literary discoveries for the year (or less, you choose)! Or a box set with several books and treats for more immediate enjoyment.
A spa entry: together or solo, itâs always a welcome gift. A relaxing moment between sauna, steam room and jacuzzi. And why not add a massage too.
A gourmet menu: rather than gifting a meal at the usual local pizzeria, give a culinary experience! A multi-course menu at a fine restaurant: some are quite affordable (for lunch, for example).
A ticket to see a play
An Escape Game at home : imagine their house turned into a giant Cluedo? đŻ With "Who Killed Mrs. Duroy?", theyâll have a fantastic time! Mrs. Duroy was found dead in her bedroom... No sign of forced entry, but many elements must be analyzed to solve this mystery. Who could have wanted her dead? Investigate!đ”đ»ââïž
#2. Gift ideas for in-laws
Last yearâs muzzle didnât really make your mother-in-law laugh? Avoid bad hits this year, and be more subtle in how you send messages.Â
Meanwhile, to preserve a friendly relationship with your in-laws, we picked respectable gifts that will make you look like the best son-in-law/daughter-in-law in the family.
An Urban Escape Game: in The Alchemist or Sorcery in Durbuy by Coddy, youâll find a witch story. A subtler way to send a message to your mother-in-law. Otherwise, other themes are also available. With an urban Escape Game, youâre sure to get rid of them for at least 1h30!
Comic books: everyone likes reading, normally! And if long novels arenât your in-lawsâ cup of tea, comics are a cooler alternative.
A tasting basket of local specialties: whether you come from the capital, deep countryside, or the coast, you probably have great local treats to share. Little delicacies are always appreciated!
A wellness weekend. First, it would be a weekend without the obligatory Sunday lunch for you. Second, it would give them a chance to fully rest and come back totally relaxed (and therefore less annoying).
A ticket to an opera
An Escape Game at home : as with the urban Escape Game, letâs stick with the witch theme for the mother-in-law.đ With the Tournament of Wizards, plunge your in-laws into the Harry Potter universe. Various challenges await them to bring the cup back home (come on old folks, gođ¶) đ
#3. Gift ideas for grandparents
Giving four wooden boards to your grandparents wonât move you up in the will and certainly wonât earn you a direct pass to heaven. To please them, stick to the gift list below that we put together to spoil your dear elders.
An urban Escape Game : for example, Coddyâs The Alchemist. A medieval story that will remind them of the good old days! Itâs about investigating whether Josyne, accused of witchcraft, is really a witch or not. And if youâre looking for a family game to do with them and the kids, consider Peter Pan! Two difficulty levels to entertain grandpa, grandma and the little ones.
A visit to a museum exhibition: let them choose the place, but a museum visit with you will surely make them happy.
A vintage collectible item: go searching for a childhood memory, an object that brings back lots of stories! Theyâve probably already told you an anecdote that stuck with them â try using that memory to guide your quest for an exceptional item.
An introductory microlight or hot-air balloon flight: some of our grandparents have never flown or seen their region from above. Why not give them the chance to fly over their area?
A Lush box: full of soaps with different scents that will assault your grandmaâs nostrils as much as her usual perfume. Only this time, you get to choose the scents!
An Escape Game at home : ArsĂšneâs Masterpiece, for example. A fictional character right from their era!đŽđ»Their house turns into a real treasure hunt with the famous Gentleman Burglar, ArsĂšne Lupin. You must find the stolen masterpiece before it disappears for good! đ©
#4. Gift ideas for cousins
You see your cousins three times a year, but you still have to give them something at Christmas? Donât panic, we prepared a small list of gifts to please your kin đ©ž
An Urban Escape Game: itâs a team game! So itâs a chance to suggest a family outing with the cousins. A little family challenge, puzzles to solve, challenges to complete and a city to discover together. Pretty nice, right?
A concert ticket : easy, just check what Karen listens to on Spotify and get her a ticket for her favorite singer!
A video game: for expert or beginner. Just make sure they actually own the console first.
Clothes: thrifted or from Vinted, itâs better.
A skydiving jump, bungee jump or other âadrenalineâ gift: promising to go with them to face the scare of their life, of course!
#5. Gift ideas for uncles/aunts
Letâs not forget that these people probably took care of you as much as your TV did on Saturday mornings. They changed your diapers, gave you bottles, endured sleepless nights or long modeling-clay workshops during babysits, all without asking for anything in return! So, out of love, avoid crappy gifts this year and pick an idea below that might please them!
An Urban Escape Game: multiple cities available, several themes to entertain them, a team game that promises a great time! Give an urban adventure to your uncle or aunt and youâre sure to be a hit.
Decor items. A Maison du Monde gift card is welcome, but not very personal. Choosing the decor item yourself so it fits perfectly in their home is better!
A ticket to a coffee-theater, to see a comedian: because we know uncles/aunts are always the coolest and funniest in the family and this gift suits them well!
Board games : to liven up their evenings with friends.
A weekend getaway in the forest/at the seaside: a little escape to get some fresh air!
#6. Gift ideas for godchildren
For those you love (almost) like your own kids, weâve listed several gift ideas that should delight them!
An Urban Escape Game: depending on the age of these little wonders, different games could fit.Â
Between 8 and 12 years old, opt for Peter Pan: 2 difficulty levels with fun puzzles to help Peter find the lost children.
For teens, go for Crazytopia. A slightly crazy scenario where you face ridiculous phobias.
And if your godchildren are big kids now, other suitable scenarios are also available in your favorite cities. Follow the link for more info.đđ»
A visit to an animal or theme park: animals are always a hit with kids! You can teach them species names, take them on their first rides if there are any, and tire them out easily by walking all day.
A chocolate-making workshop: to satisfy all the sweet tooths. Itâs fun and educational and of course includes a tasting at the end.
An afternoon at a trampoline park: you donât necessarily have to join them, but itâs open to kids and adults alike! And you donât need to be an athlete to bounce everywhere.
A visit to an interactive museum: to teach them things while having fun. Interactive museums are the best way to get them to enjoy a visit. They can actively participate, test things, and understand the museumâs theme in a playful way.
An Escape Game at home : games for the very little ones (from 3 years) or for your pre-teen godchildren who are constantly wired
The Little Princeâs Journey : An Escape Game kit that takes you into the magical world of The Little Prince, created in collaboration with the Saint-ExupĂ©ry family. Ideal for the very young (3-6 years)đ€ŽđŒ
The Four Corners of the World Adventure : Help Jade and MaĂ«l gather the pieces of the vase and discover its secret. Download, print and play! (6-10 years) đ
The Dragonâs Lair : Embark on a knightly adventure by transforming your home into a castle. Rescue the princess from the evil dragonâs claws in under an hour! (8-12 years) đ
#Any other ideas to share with us?
So which idea do you like the most? Is there a nice gift idea we forgot to mention that youâd like to add? Donât hesitate to contact us if thatâs the case. Otherwise, happy shopping!đ€©đ
