Guide
The most memorable gifts aren't things - they're moments. Here's how to give experiences that people actually remember.
Research consistently shows that experiences make people happier than material possessions. A landmark study from Cornell University found that people derive more lasting happiness from experiential purchases than material ones. And yet, most gift-giving still defaults to products - or worse, gift cards to buy products.
The shift toward experience gifting is happening fast, especially among millennials and Gen Z. Here's how to do it right - and how platforms like OneOnMe make it effortless.
We remember experiences far longer than things. That cocktail at sunset? You'll remember it for years.
Experiences are shared. A dinner gift becomes a night out. A drink gift becomes a gathering.
No packaging, no returns, no items gathering dust. Experiences are consumed, not stored.
The world of experience gifting is broad. Here are the most popular categories:
OneOnMe is specifically designed for experience gifting - focused on drinks, meals, and venue experiences. Here's why it's the easiest way to send an experience gift:
According to Eventbrite, 78% of millennials prefer spending money on experiences over things. And the gifting industry is catching up. Experience platforms are growing faster than traditional retail gift markets.
OneOnMe sits at the forefront of this shift - making it possible to send a specific experience, at a specific venue, to someone specific, with a personal message. It's gifting as it should be: thoughtful, personal, and connected to real moments.
The next time you need a gift, skip the Amazon search. Open OneOnMe, find a venue your friend would love, pick something from the menu, and send it with a note. It takes less than two minutes - and creates a memory that lasts forever.
Download OneOnMe and start sending experiences that people actually remember.
