Holiday GEMS - Reducing waste is especially important during the holiday season. Americans throw away 25 % more trash between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day than during any other time of the year. The average American spends $800 on gifts over the holiday season. Think about your time and energy spent driving all around town looking at so much stuff. It’s no wonder that so many people get stressed out during the holidays!
So during this year’s holiday season, think about any of the following “experiences” when considering a gift for Dad, your sister or your colleague at work.
Valentine’s Day GEMS - Think outside the “chocolate box” and give your Valentine a romantic GEMS experience this year. (Chocolate is allowed, but add tickets to Opera Roanoke’s Gala Fantasy http://www.operaroanoke.org/ to make your Valentine feel extra special and to give him/her a night they will never forget.)
Anniversary & Birthday GEMS - Another year gone by? Celebrate in style with Virginia GEMS that let them know you care (and remembered!) this special day.
Weekend Getaway GEMS - No need to travel far to give Virginia GEMS that extend an experience for a lasting impression. Weekend Getaway GEMS are as close as your backyard or moments away. Visit Jacksonville Center in Floyd (artist and artisan central!) or take a Wine Trail Vacation in Botetourt County.
Weekend Getaway GEMS are not for the faint hearted! The experiences may be intense with breathtaking views, aromatic brews and overwhelming appreciation from your GEMS recipient.
GEMS for Kids - From workshops and classes in theatre, painting or fly-fishing (what about the art of making lures?) to summer camps at the Science Museum of Western Virginia, GEMS for Kids will connect your child to experiences they all remember throughout their lives, while creating an environment for extended learning, exploring and having fun.
