by Joyce Slaton posted in Life

Our closets are full. The garage doesn't have room for a car. There are toys all over the living room floor. Do you really want more stuff this year" Especially considering it's nearly impossible to halt the flood of toys from grandparents"
IfOnly.com has a better idea -- experiences, not stuff. The site has dozens and dozens of ideas for families in the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, Boston, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, and Napa/Sonoma. A nice bonus: each experience you buy benefits a related charity.
Here are a few things we wish we could do:

1. Instructor-Led Session on BIG Piano: Are you a fan of the scene in Big where Tom Hanks jumps tunefully on a giant piano" In one lesson, you and your kids (up to 4 people per class) can learn how to hop and jump to make tuns like "Heart and Soul" and the "Star Wars" theme. ($105 per person, NYC, benefits A Home Within)
2. Private Circus Party at CircEsteem: Throw a two-hour party like no other for 10 to 50 people, where your guests try their hand at circusy skills at four different party stations: trapeze, juggling, clowning, plate spinning, and tight-wire walking are among the options. You can even hire a face-painter, balloon artist, stilt walker, and/or juggler for extra atmosphere, and bring your own food if you like. ($30 per person, Chicago, benefits Challenges Athletes Association)

3. Parkour-Themed Birthday Party for Young or Old: Parkour, the ar...