Younger children may be more high maintenance when it comes to taking care of them, but they know what they want when it comes to presents and buying for them is pretty straightforward. As your child gets older, coming up with gift ideas that are affordable becomes a harder task every year. If you are someone who celebrates Christmas and birthdays, and/or other celebratory occasions, you will be expected to come up with different gift ideas multiple times a year. If you are struggling with things to come up with, we are here for some inspiration.
Problem-Solving
Nothing is more satisfying than solving something complicated. If this sounds like something your adult child enjoys, then consider it a gift. There are many fun and engaging problem-solving events for adults. These can range from murder mysteries to escape rooms. These are great scenarios to work through and are best enjoyed with at least one friend or family member. Murder mysteries can go on for days at a time, so ensure the recipients of this gift can take time off work or can plan around it. Escape rooms are a great way to use your brain and can be enjoyed as a group made up of friends and family, strangers or both, making it a fun social event as well as a great gift.
Designer Drinks
If you are a parent who doesn’t mind if responsible drinking is a part of your children’s lives, then getting them a fun alcoholic drink related gift is a great idea. One idea is to book a cocktail making class, this is both a fun and creative experience to offer and can be enjoyed alone or with a close friend or relative. Alternatively, if you don’t condone drinking or your adult child can’t drink for any reason, then you could look at a mocktail making class. This means they can enjoy the exact same experience, just without the alcohol. If your adult child enjoys a good glass of wine, then booking them a wine-tasting class is a great gift idea. This is something that can be enjoyed alone or with a family member or friend, making it a good bonding session as well as an exciting gift. If they prefer the taste of beer, then you could get them a homebrew starter kit. If you need some help because you are unsure of how to use a homebrew starter kit successfully, then follow the link for these useful tips.
Thrilling Experiences
If your adult child is an adrenaline junkie, then providing them with a couple of tickets to a theme park can be a fantastic gift idea. You could look for something local, or you can see if you can find some good transport links (if your child doesn’t have a car) to one that is a little further away but has something unique that you know your kid will love to experience. Another great idea if you want to provide a thrilling experience is by booking them something they would never think of, such as a bungee jump or skydive. As the thrills increase, so does the price, so make sure you budget effectively if you like the sound of this gift idea.
Outdoor Adventure
Sticking to the thrilling theme, if you live in or near an area that is blessed with good weather, then you could consider some kind of outdoor adventure. Just to name a few, this could consist of kayaking, ziplining, an obstacle course, a horseback trek, abseiling, raft building or some kind of treetop adventure. These are activities that can be shared with fellow friends or family members and can be a great gift idea that can be combined as a party celebration. Not only does it get your adult child outdoors and bonding with loved ones, but it also gets them some exercise and fresh air. These new experiences can be enlightening because if your adult child enjoys them and doesn’t seem to get out of the office much, then they may want to pursue the activity further into a hobby, which is great for their health and wellbeing.
Sports Games
If your adult child loves their sport, then think about getting them a couple of tickets to a baseball or basketball game. If you feel like you don’t spend much time with them and also enjoy the sport, then you can get extra tickets so you can go together. Watching a game together is a fun and interactive activity that can give you some much-needed quality time together. This gift doesn’t have to be expensive either, especially if you and your adult child follow and appreciate smaller or local games as well as the bigger ones. It just depends on what’s on at the time and how much you want to spend.
Health and Beauty Days
Everyone loves to be pampered, so why don’t you get your adult child a spa day or pamper session. These gifts are lovely and relaxing, which is perfect if you have noticed an increase in the stress levels of your adult child. These spa days can be extended into a weekend if you want to give more to your grown-up child. They can also be enjoyed together or as a group, as mentioned previously; it all depends on your budget. This gift can be so diverse as there are many types of treatment packages available. There are massages, hot stone therapy, saunas, swimming pools, nail treatments, pedicure treatments, a range of facials, seaweed wraps, aromatherapy and mud baths.
When you think outside the box and know your budget, there really are some great gift ideas out there for your adult children. Knowing what they love is helpful when it comes to making your decision. These ideas can be enjoyed by them as an individual, with you (their parent) or with a group of friends and/or family members as a big or small event to celebrate the occasion. With so many fun and exciting gift ideas around, hopefully, we have been able to inspire you.