Remember when you were a kid and picking out holiday gifts for your friends or siblings was fun? As you get older, it’s harder to figure out what your loved ones actually want or need, so holiday gift shopping feels more stressful and time-consuming than fun.
You can avoid the scavenger hunt for the best holiday gift by gifting your loved ones with an experience instead of a material item. The thrill of the experience lasts longer than the fun of opening a physical gift, and it inspires them to try something fun in the new year.
We might be biased, but we think that a puzzle subscription is the perfect experience gift that everyone on your list will love.
Just like gift-giving was more fun as a kid, actually having fun was easier when you were younger. You had tons of time to carve out for play and creativity, which fostered growth and development.
Unfortunately, it’s harder for adults to carve out time to do things that are purely for fun. We all bear a ton of responsibilities in our day-to-day lives, and it seems like there aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done.
Making time for fun is more important than you realize. Research shows that fun, play, and creativity are vital for adults to maintain good mental health. Puzzling is a great way to inject more fun in your life, and we bet that everyone on your shopping list this year needs to make more time for fun, too.
Like we said, it’s hard to know what gift to get your loved ones that they will actually use. No one buys DVDs or CDs anymore thanks to streaming, and picking out clothes for someone else is a challenge. Your other options are practical gifts like dishes and socks, and where’s the joy in that?
Instead of a physical gift, you can give your loved ones hours of entertainment with a puzzle subscription. Since it’s a subscription, it lasts even longer than a one time experience. Your friends and family members will think of you every time a new puzzle arrives at their doorstep, which will basically solidify you in their minds as the best gift giver ever.
Another benefit of a subscription program as an experience gift is that the receiver doesn’t have to do anything. They don’t have to schedule an appointment or show up anywhere, they simply wait for their puzzle to come to them each month.
Another challenge with picking out gifts as you get older is that everyone already has enough stuff. Getting them a gift that they won’t use just adds clutter to their home.
With a Completing the Puzzle membership, your loved ones can ship their puzzles back for free after they finish them, so they don’t have to gather dust in a closet. Our circular model guarantees that they always have a new puzzle to work on without dealing with the physical burden.
It also saves them time on shopping for their next puzzle. They can request the types of puzzles they want to complete through their wishlist, and we will surprise them every month with the perfect delivery.
Plus, this method is extremely eco-friendly since our puzzles get reused over and over again. Not only are you giving the best holiday gift, but you’re also being kind to the planet.
Not only do adults need more fun in their lives, but they also need more time to relax. Let’s face it: adults are terrible at carving out downtime for themselves. When you gift your friends and family members a puzzle subscription, you aren’t really giving them a choice. They have to make time for it, which is good for them in the long run.
Something cool happens when you put together a puzzle. Your brain finally has a moment to check out. All-day long, teens and adults are bombarded with distractions from their devices. Puzzling is a rare opportunity to get away from screens and do something with your hands.
When your mind has a chance to relax, it begins to wander. Research shows that letting your mind wander can make you feel happier, more creative, and even help you perform better in your daily responsibilities.
For the loved ones on your gift list who are always doing things for others, a puzzle subscription is a perfect way to give them permission to relax and do something for themselves.
The value of shopping from local brands and small businesses has never been more evident than it is today. People prefer to receive gifts that are thoughtfully designed and crafted rather than mass-produced. They also like to know that their gifts support a real person or family.
Completing the Puzzle is a family-run business and everything we do is done with our customers and the planet in mind. Our subscription program uses compostable packaging, and a portion of every subscription goes towards planting trees. We also buy back old puzzles to prevent them from going to landfills.
When you give a Completing the Puzzle subscription to a loved one, they will know exactly who is behind their monthly puzzle delivery. We also include small-batch puzzle brands in our catalog, which is another great way to support a small business.
The holiday season should be a time of joy and generosity, not stress. You can make your shopping easier and still give the best holiday gift ever in a few clicks. All month long, take 15% off of our gift cards when you purchase one for a friend or family member.
With all three and six-month gift card purchases, we’re also throwing in a free gift! Shop our gift cards today.
