Well, it is time to face the truth.
We bid farewell to Fall the minute we stole the last Reese's Peanut Butter Cup from our kid's stash of Halloween candy and now we are faced with the harsh reality that winter has come early to Chicago. The majority of us are now in full holiday planning mode and won't be able to stop until the last gift is wrapped up for Hanukkah or Christmas. Would you believe me if I told you there was an easy way to cut down on all that shopping and wrapping, and still have a memorable holiday?
Giving the gift of "experience" to a child can be a really meaningful way to give something that lasts longer than the hottest toy. Not only will it last longer, but an experience also:
- Never has broken or missing pieces
- Never has to be picked up off of the floor
- Never gets fought over by siblings
- It is always the right size
- Creates memories which will last for a long time
And my personal favorite, a gift of "experience" will not take up valuable space in a small city home! Plus, there are plenty of "experience" gifts which will help cure the "I'm bored" feelings that come on strong in the winter months.
One perfect example is the Golden Experience of swim lessons at Goldfish Swim School. They are currently offering a holiday package that includes 2 months of swim lessons, waived registration fee, family swim passes, and various retail items for $199! (value of $245) Believe it or not, winter is actually the BEST time of year for Chicago families to be thinking about water and swim safety. Your kids will have several months to work at their own pace and build confidence in a controlled environment before a summer of pools, beaches, and waterparks.
A Safer Summer Starts Now!
- Swimming is a sport that requires consistency to see progress. By starting in January, kids can see results in time for pool and beach season in June (or that spring break we are already looking forward to). Plus, each child learns new skills differently and at his/her own pace so starting in the winter is the best way to ensure progress by summer.
- Indoor swimming is a great (and warm) winter activity for kids and parents. Especially in one of Goldfish’s 90-degree pools!
- There’s scientific evidence that play-based learning is the optimal way for kids to learn. The Goldfish Science of SwimPlay® curriculum provides a strong foundation for intellectual and emotional growth, creativity, problem-solving and more!
It’s Always Warm at Goldfish!
Try out Goldfish on us and bring the crew to our “Cookies and Cocoa Family Swim Event” on December 14 at all Chicagoland Goldfish Swim School locations. Visit Goldfish Swim School for more information about the holiday season and prepping for a safer summer at Goldfish!
This holiday, skip the usual presents and gift the Golden Experience of swim lessons at Goldfish Swim School. Kids learn safety skills while having fun, making friends, building confidence and learning life lessons. Kids love Goldfish’s fun, tropical environment and 90-degree pools. Parents get the peace of mind knowing that their loved ones are accomplishing an essential life skill based on our proven curriculum. There's no better gift than that!
ATTENTION CHICAGO SUBSCRIBERS!
You could WIN one of the Holiday Packages which includes:
🐟 2 months of swim lessons
🐟 waived registration fee
🐟family swim passes
and various retail items!
(Value $245. You must live in Chicago to be eligible to win)
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