The number one gift that so many people enjoy receiving is the gift of time. This idea encourages the making of a “giving tree.” Any small artificial or live tree will work. The “tree” is filled with gifts of time that are packaged up however you would like. The tree can be designed to give to a child or for a child to give to an adult. Decide if the “giving tree” is for an adult or a child. Create a list of possible events to share through out the year. Write each event on a card and attach to the tree. Gift cards decorated with stickers can be one way to put on the tree. The receiver redeems a gift card by letting the giver know which card is being redeemed and setting a date.

Here are twelve ideas (one for each month) for a child and adult to share.

Breakfast	You pick the restaurant
Theater	Select movie to watch at the movie theatre
Bike ride	Select favorite bike path
Museum Day	Visit a museum or view a special event
Baking Day	Help create in the kitchen
Library Outing	Participate in special event and pick out books/videos to share
Watch a sporting event	Popcorn included (high school events are wonderful)
Swimming	Time at favorite indoor or outdoor pool – ice cream afterwards
Picnic	Select place and food to bring for picnic
Video/DVD Movie Night	Selected movie to watch at home
Art Day	Paint, use clay, etc. – make something creative
Game Day	You pick 3 games to play