Great Gift Ideas When Shopping for Millennials
Holiday Gift Ideas for Millennials
Istock Great holiday gifts for the millennial in your life Still searching for a holiday gift for your millennial child? You can stop scratching your head. Here are some trendy ideas gathered from young adults and Kansas City, Mo.-based millennial marketing expert to help you out. More For You
Exciting experiences Many millennials would on experiences than "stuff." Not only do they want to grab all that life has to offer, Fromm says, but they want to share it, too. For this generation, "if it's not on Instagram, it didn't happen," he says. Beyond the usual concerts and sports events, Fromm suggests gift certificates for action-packed outings such as , where friends are locked in a labyrinth and scheme how to break out. If they like to get dirty, try a physical challenge such as a obstacle course. For exercise and dance enthusiasts, there's , an early morning, alcohol-free electric dance party that gives both a workout and a literal jump on the day. Food fixations If your kids are coffee-loving foodies, put a French press coffeepot on your list. Some like it hot, but many prefer year round. One millennial wanted a "fancy iced coffeemaker" and a bagel-making kit because it's "a fun way to make the foods that I never thought of making at home." Our sources mentioned time-saving gadgets such as slow cookers and blenders, both economical (no need to spend $8 on a smoothie) and efficient. Along the same lines, another millennial asked for plastic bento-style boxes to take lunch to work. AARP Discounts
on travel, shopping, dining, entertainment, health needs and more Satisfying subscriptions Several millennials mentioned that they'd be happy to receive Netflix, Hulu or HBO subscriptions. One suggested packaging it with a gift certificate to a local pizza place that delivers for "those Friday nights when I'm too tired to go out and want to watch a movie and eat pizza." Another idea is , ranging from $10 to $200 monthly, which bring a new gift for as many months as your budget allows. Examples of popular clothing subscriptions include the personal styling service at and designer fashions at . Beyond clothes, you can have everything from soaps, cosmetics and crocheting packages to craft beers, video games and books delivered monthly. Tantalizing travel The Blue Lagoon geothermal spa in Iceland, the Great Pyramids of Giza in Egypt and the Great Wall of China top the list of coveted travel experiences in a . Few parents may be able (or willing) to foot the bill for their kids' exotic vacation, but gifts of frequent-flier miles or hotel points can help offset trip costs. For some parents, taking a family trip is a gift that everyone gets to enjoy, both in terms of a vacation and time together. Fromm, the parent of a 20-year-old son and 24-year-old twin daughters, is taking his family to Thailand for the holiday. "We asked them what they wanted, and it was travel. The girls picked the place, and we're all going along for the ride." Mary W. Quigley, a journalist and author, has written two books about motherhood and work. A New York University journalism professor, she is the mother of three adult children and blogs at Also of Interest Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures
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