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What do lift passes, a box of fine chocolates, a cash contribution to a dream vacation, and a gift certificate to a favorite restaurant have in common? All are consumable gifts that leave nothing to store, clean, or maintain. When you wish to add to one's joy and leave nothing but sweet memories, a consumable might be the perfect solution.

gift ideas  (excerpted from Present Perfect)     

See also: gifts for chocoholics, flowers and plants as gifts, food and candy as gifts, gifts of money

Ideas for gifts that leave only memories include:

• Tickets to a cultural or sporting event

• Lift passes for the skier, greens fees for the golfer, prepaid court time for the racquetball player, and so on

• The services of a personal trainer or tutor

• Art, music, flying, race car driving, scuba diving, or other lessons

• Dessert-of-the-month club enrollment (your own homemade desserts or someone else's)

• Lawn or housekeeping services

• Movie passes and concessions

• Travel (anything from a weekend getaway to a trip around the world)

• Admission to an amusement park, zoo, or another such attraction

• A carriage ride, sleigh ride, or limo service

• A generous supply of the recipient's favorite candy or other snack foods

• A hot-air balloon, parasailing, or scuba diving adventure

Present Perfect: Unforgettable Gifts for Every Occasion is filled with ideas for consumable gifts and many other creative gifts. In addition, you get tips on gifting etiquette, shopping, wrapping, special presentations, and much, much more. To order the book, click here.

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Have any consumable gift ideas you'd like to share?