Gift Guide for Young Adults

It’s that time of year that I am starting to make a few Christmas gift guides here and there! With the threat of supply chain issues and what not, I actually started Christmas shopping in September.

If you want to see some of gift guides from years past, I’ve done one for Dads, 20-somethings, and for a gift exchange.

This gift guide was pretty easy to write, because a lot of these things I have received or I’ve put on my own wish-list! I tried to make these at a variety of price points, so that you can find something in here no matter what your budget is.

Cheeseboard

I received a cheese board last year for Christmas because I love making charcuterie boards. Having a nice board to use when entertaining is so nice. If you’re gifting this, you can even throw in a bottle of wine or some cheese knives.

Unique Mug

I thought these mugs from West Elm were SO adorable. I personally could never have enough coffee mugs, and I especially love unique or quirky ones.

Homesick Candle

I think that gifts that are personalized to your recipient are always a hit, and Homesick makes a bunch of different candles based off of different states, cities, colleges, etc. So you can get one based off of where they went to school, grew up, or just their favorite city to visit!

Plants

(or a fake one if your recipient lacks a green thumb) 😉

I, along with many other people, gained a lot of plants of quarantine, so getting a cute, unique plant might be a great option. Etsy is surprisingly a great place to find unique, rare plants! You can even get a cute pot to go with it and re-pot it for your recipient

Hatch Alarm Clock

I just bought an alarm clock similar to the Hatch one because I love the idea of having some light to simulate a sunrise when I wake up.

A Good Book

This one by Brene Brown is great for young professionals!

Audible Subscription

In that same vein, if your recipient may enjoy audio books more, consider getting them an audible subscription!

An Amazing Blanket (like a barefoot dreams one or a weighted blanket)

Sure, the barefoot dreams blanket is pricey– but it feels AMAZING. Weighted blankets are also soooo relaxing and nice to cozy up under.

A New Tumbler (Stanley or cheaper option)

I almost always have a reusable water bottle or tumbler in my hand. The Stanley tumbler is super popular right now and is literally always sold out. This cheaper option went viral earlier this year too and is still super popular.

Standing Desk

If your recipient is now working from home, they may be interested in a standing desk converter so they aren’t glued to their  office chair all day.

A Party Game like Telestrations after dark

This one is a favorite among my friends. FYI, it’s not kid-friendly (hence the “after dark”). It’s basically a mix between Pictionary and telephone. It is not competitive either: just results in a lot of laughs!

Ember Smart Mug

If your recipient is like me and forgets about their coffee or tea for hours on end, this might be the gift for them to keep their drinks warm.

Catstudio Embroidered State Pillow

This one is pricey (they range from about $150 to over $200 depending on the size and intricacy of the design) but I have 2 that I have received as gifts: A Virginia one and a North Carolina one and they are some of my most prized possessions. They are so beautiful and are literally a piece of art.