Give Some Happiness This Spring by Giving an Experience to Someone Special
Unique experience gifts create joy and lifelong memories - a happy and affordable alternative for Mother's Day and other spring celebrations
Sterling, VA (PRWEB) May 1, 2009
With news abounding of economic, health and other world crises, the need to spread some happiness is greater than ever. Recent research suggests that the purchase of life experiences delivers more happiness than a material goods purchase.
So what better way to celebrate upcoming spring events than with a gift of a life experience? Whether giving mom a walking photo safari or a bride and groom a hot air balloon experience, there are thousands of experiences that deliver fun, adventure and an escape from daily pressures. An added bonus is that the happiness will be remembered for a lifetime.
One of the reasons that experiences create such a positive impact is that they provide "memory capital." "People tend to focus their memories on intense emotions," states Ryan Howell, assistant professor of psychology at San Francisco State University and co-author of a recent study. "So it is natural that lasting memories are created by life experiences, where the vivid images and feelings that you experienced are remembered as the 'souvenirs' of the experience.
Nancy Lamberton, a founder of Excitations, the nation's leading provider of unique experience gifts, agrees with the findings. "We hear all the time from customers about the lasting thrill of getting an experiential gift. My favorite is a 77 year old grandmother who reported that her birthday glider flight was the 'best day of her life' - and a year later, she still grins from ear to ear remembering that day!"
More good news is that experience gifts do not have to be expensive to be memorable. Starting at $50, Excitations has thousands of amazing experiences in 26 states that will provide happiness year round.
Top ten ways to bring a smile to a mom, dad or grad with these affordable experience gifts - all $100 or less:
1. Just for the thrill - Ultimate Stock Car Ride Along
2. Family eco-fun - Wolf Watch
3. A little romance - Picnic at the Vineyard
4. A gift on target - Intro to Archery
5. Fun for kids & young at heart - Indoor Skydiving
6. Spirits will soar - Flying Trapeze
7. New way to see the sights - Segway Tour
8. Reaching new heights - Indoor Rock Climbing
9. Going with the flow - Guided Kayak Tour
10. Ahhh...time to breathe - Massage for Him or Her
Visit excitations. com for amazing experience gift ideas for any special occasion -- Mother's Day, Father's Day, graduations, weddings, birthdays and more.
About Excitations (http://excitations. com (http://excitations. com)):
Excitations is the premier gifting company offering a wide variety of unique life experiences as memory-making gifts. From photo safaris to hang gliding, from llama treks to glass blowing, Excitations is the exciting, reliable and easy answer to every gifting occasion - each 'Excitation' set to thrill, rejuvenate and enjoy. For kids or adults, for friends and family or corporate clients, something can be found to suit all budgets and personalities -- starting as low as $50. Excitations is the exclusive provider of Discovery Channel Experiences and has been featured on ABC's "Good Morning America" and CBS's "The Early Show."
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