18th Birthday Gift Ideas
Eighteenth birthdays are truly special since these are considered as one of the first milestone birthdays. If you're already over 18, then you know the joy you felt at (finally) being able to do a lot of things. And if you know someone who's about to turn 18, then you should take it upon yourself to make his or her birthday as memorable as yours was. How? By giving him or her the best gifts ever! Here are some ideas.
What Girls may Like
- The gifts for girls include a wide range of options starting from clothing, fashion accessories, jewelry, perfumes, cosmetics, spa kits, and so many other things that girls like.
- If you know your girl's taste in music (which you should), then you can buy her favorite music or much better, if there's a band that she absolutely digs, then get her tickets for the show of her favorite band.
- Cosmetics and perfumes are a huge hit when it comes to girls, and an 18th birthday is a perfect time to gift your girl her very own fully-equipped make-up kit, with lip colors, eye colors, liners, glitter: the works.
- Since eighteen is an age where kids start making their choices and opinions, it would be a great idea to introduce your girl to the right brands of fragrances and make-up so that she can experiment and try these out for herself. This way she can even find out what her signature perfume is.
- If you are planning an over-the-top extravagant gift for her, it might be a great idea to invest in diamonds and surprise her with her very first pair of diamond studs.
- Speaking of extravagance, considering that she will be eligible to drive, you can stun her with her very own car, complete with her favorite car accessories.
- In case you are looking for something unusual and unique 18th birthday present, how about a short trip to one of her favorite destinations.
What Boys may Like
- Gift ideas for boys also include a lot of things ranging from baseball cards, video games, skates, bikes or even a fun outing including adventure sports or any of the birthday boy's favorite activities.
- Video games are becoming increasingly popular with boys; so that's definitely one of the best options to explore.
- In case your boy like to collect baseball cards or other sport memorabilia, then things like autographed baseballs, or t-shirts might just make his day.
- If your guy is into bikes (which most guys are), a cool motorcycle, with an equally cool safety helmet (yes make sure he understands that safety helmets are actually cool and necessary) and a super-cool leather jacket can be perfect for a boy's 18th birthday.
- If you know his taste in music, get him concert tickets, or music CDs to add to his collection.
- Car and auto accessories might also be the perfect idea for his eighteenth birthday.
Things to Remember While Picking out the Gift
Think Wise
While picking out a gift for someone's 18th birthday, make sure that your gift is not just extravagant, but also useful for the birthday girl/boy. Think practically while you are picking out a gift for someone's eighteenth birthday. Fancy gifts and keepsakes are cute and lovable and all that, but if you gift the person something that he or she actually needs, it will make for a better gift than the cuddly toys and sweet candies. After all, wouldn't you yourself want something that you could actually use rather than display in your crockery cabinet?
Personalize It
Personalized gifts are generally well received and seem much more thoughtful than the regular gifts. Get to know about the birthday girl's/boy's hobbies and interests to help you find a gift that he/she will love for sure. It is always better to personalize the gift to make the birthday girl/boy feel special. After all, who doesn't want to feel pampered and special, especially on their 18th birthday? The more personal the gift is, the more special the person will feel.
Accessorize
Yes, no matter what your budget is, always leave room for some small additions. A big gift combined with a few small knick-knacks always makes a better impression and is bound to put a bigger smile on the birthday girl's/boy's face for the sheer number of gifts. You can use chocolates, candies, key-chains, stickers, or any trinkets that you think will go well with your gift and add a little more festivity to the gift and the occasion.
Give the Right Message
Eighteen is a very impressionable age; so make sure you send out the right message through your gift. Many parents go overboard with the 18th birthday bash concept and spoil their kids with things that might just be too 'adult' for their teenagers. Do not encourage excessive alcohol or promote unhealthy habits with your gift for a person who is about to celebrate his/her 18th birthday. Be cautious about the message that you send out. While giving him or her a car might seem fine, teaming it with a bottle of (no matter how aged, exotic and expensive) alcohol is certainly not a good idea.
Wrap it Up
Yes, no matter how grand or extraordinary the 18th birthday gift is, if you don't wrap it up, you'll miss out on the look of anticipation followed by utter glee that the person will have on seeing what the wrapping conceals. Use decorative wrapping papers available in the market, or if you want to be really innovative, buy a blank sheet and decorate it yourself to create a customized wrapping paper. By using thumb impressions, fun stamps and hand-written messages you can create a wrapping that the birthday girl/birthday boy can save as a memory. If it is a girl's eighteenth birthday you just cannot skip the decorative flowers, hearts, and satin bows to cover up the gift. Add an element of innovation to the wrapping as well, by looking up different styles of wrapping.
Well, that was our take on some of the simplest, yet creative and thoughtful 18th birthday gift ideas. Every person is different. So make sure you know your 18 year old well enough to decide what you can get him or her.
