Unusual Gifts for 18th Birthday

The eighteenth birthday is a major milestone in the life of any youngster, a rite of passage, an entry point into the world of adults. It is an emotional time and is one of the most memorable moments of their lives. Now, how does one pick the most unusual gift for their special day? What if you get it wrong? How can you be sure that your gift is well received and appreciated? Well, this my friend, is no ordinary project and it needs a step by step analysis. We need to think differently, creatively and go beyond the ordinary. We need to examine our resources, and plan our every move, every second counts. So let's quickly begin our mammoth task of picking out the most unusual gifts for an 18th birthday.

Step 1
Think of the person you are going to give your gifts to. Now ask yourself, "What are his/her likes and dislikes?" Each person is a unique individual and the more you know about the birthday boy/girl, better are your chances of being able to find the most unique gifts for them. Do some research (now, now... that doesn't include invading their privacy). A little bit of thoughtfulness goes a long way. If you are not sure, or are unable to contact them, you could check out their social network profiles for some clues. Ask people who might have an idea, but make sure it's a reliable source and always double check to be sure. Make sure you get this part right because if you don't, your gift might just make it to the worst gifts of all time list!

Step 2
Look at your available resources. I am talking about time, money or just plain old creativity. If you have all the above you are indeed bestowed, my friend. But most often than not we always fall short in one of the above resources when it comes to giving gifts. So what do we do? If you have a big wallet and an even bigger heart, go ahead and splurge on any of the latest goodies on the market, from gadgets to holidays to jewelry, you my friend shouldn't have too much of a problem. It would be an added advantage if you get them personalized gifts. If you still do, then please read step one properly. It will help you decide. For the rest of us who do not have money, but do have a lot of time to spare, you could try making gifts for the birthday boy/girl, again keeping Step 1 in mind. Remember to keep their personal tastes in mind, and also try to give them something that they could use. You could couple it with a unique handmade birthday card. You can also buy something simple but useful and personalize it according to their tastes.

18th Birthday Gifts for Girls

• Clothes are an excellent option but instead of buying them for her, get her a gift voucher from a mall or fashion outlet she always prefers or would like to shop at. It could be one of her most memorable gifts. Women love shopping and she would definitely love the opportunity of picking a dress for herself. If you are up for it, you could find out about her favorite brands and then pick out something in her favorite color by yourself. Clothes are usually a tricky gift to buy and should be brought only if you have a good knowledge of what he/she likes and also more importantly the size and fit.
• An alternative to clothes could be jewelry which is always a favorite among most girls. You could buy her a necklace, bracelets, earrings, rings or even anklets which make great jewelry gifts. Just make sure the jewelry suits her attitude and style.
• Another creative 18th birthday gift idea for girls could be to gift her a holiday to an exotic destination that you know she would love. This is sure to have her screaming with joy.
• She has now reached the legal driving age and it is but obvious that getting her a car will drive her crazy. Go that extra mile and customize it to include her favorite colors, with added accessories like a DVD player with her favorite movies and music.
• If you can, you could arrange for her to meet or at least, watch one of her favorite celebrities performing.

18th Birthday Gifts for Boys

• Get him a classy customized car with the latest accessories or a motorcycle with full racing gear and watch his face light up with joy.
• Find out about the latest gadgets and gift one to him. Music players, laptops, mobile phones or gaming devices make excellent gifts.
• Arrange a chance for him to participate in an activity he enjoys, and if possible, meet a celebrity or famous personality from that field.

Another unique birthday gift for both females and males is to create a collage or video montage of earlier years showing how and why they are special to you and depicting their unique characters and qualities. It could contain testimonies from their friends, parents, relatives, teachers and other people who have been associated with them.

Funny Gifts

If you know that the birthday boy/girl is good humored and wouldn't mind a good joke, you could get them one of the many 18th birthday gag gifts, that are easily available in most stores. You could go for prank gifts that scare the person only for them to realize later that it was just a prank. Another thing you could get them are weird clocks or funny decorative items that are cartoon related or humor related. It could range from subtle humor to downright outrageous, but always keep the receiver in mind before you give them the article, and make sure they are not offended by it. Remember to get something that they wouldn't easily figure out about. You could get it for your boyfriend or girlfriend too, but if he/she isn't too good humored and you want to gift him something else, (which is always safer), you could get one of the normal gifts for your boyfriend/girlfriend.

Good luck then, on buying your gift. Now go ahead and do what must be done and don't waste too much time thinking, because - "You can't change the past, but you can ruin the present (pun intended) by worrying about the future."- Anonymous.