Turning 18 is a huge milestone and therefore we are often searching for special birthday gift ideas for 18th birthday girl , read on for my suggestions.
The balloons have been up and the party was a total hit. We entertained a huge amount of people in our home for Chloe’s 18th birthday party. Chloe wanted a house party with family and friends coming and going throughout the day. It worked out beautifully.
Chloe received some wonderful presents and I wanted to share some of the ideas we loved as birthday gift ideas for 18 year olds. A perfect 18th birthday gift is a piece of jewellery and we love these friendship rings as they are pretty and elegant.
Many of Chloe’s presents were alcoholic and make up related as you might expect on an 18th birthday celebration. However, there were also plenty of quirky and personalised gifts for an 18-year-old which we want to share. It can be difficult to think of ideas as many teenagers already have so much. However we still want to mark the occasion with some pretty cool 18th birthday gift ideas.
Back in the day, an 18th birthday present might have included the key to the door or something crystal to keep. However, times have changed and today’s teens often have higher expectations. We had already bought a car for Chloe’s 17th so it was hard to top that!
Birthday Gift Ideas for 18th Birthday Girl
Electronics
1. Echo Dot (3rd Gen) – Smart speaker with Alexa
Smart speakers have become increasingly popular in recent times and non-more so than the Amazon Echo Dot which generates plenty of sound with its rich stereo sound.
Easily connectable and very useful for gaining information, asking for reminders and hooking up to Spotify. This is the smallest out of the range of smart speakers but perfect if you are starting off in the smart speaker business.
2. Fire 7 Tablet
The Fire 7 is an ideal tablet for browsing and watching TV shows or films. It can also be used to read books on and will last for around 7 hours.
With its 1.3 GHz quad-core processor and 1 GB of RAM, it has no problem in jumping from one app to another. A very good price for a tablet that can be used effortlessly on the go.
3. Razer Kraken – Wired Gaming Headset
A gaming headset like no other as it provides both quality and comfort for a reasonable price. With many headsets pricing many people out of the market, this one does all that you need. Noise cancellation, long batter life and immersive in game audio. You will not go wrong with Razer.
4. AKAI Professional MPK Mini MKII – 25 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
For the musician on the go and travelling around. This keyboard is effortless to carry and allows you to be expressive with your work whilst being immersive with the music. A fantastic gift and one that has plenty of functionality.
5. Bose SoundLink Micro Bluetooth Speaker
Bose offer an incredible sound from such small products. With crisp, deep sounds this Bluetooth speaker is definitely a great purchase especially for an eighteen year old who is revising for exams or moving away from home.
The battery will last for around six hours meaning friends can enjoy it with them without worrying about it cutting out.
6. ION Audio Max LP – Vinyl Record Player
The vinyl is well and truly back so why not treat them to an all-inclusive vinyl player. Vinyl has seen a resurgence and the ION will do any vinyl justice. With the hardwood affect, it will be like you have just picked it up from the 60s. The sound fills the room and has a built in aux cable to plug your phone in.
Kitchen
7. KitchenCraft Living Nostalgia Airtight Cake Storage Tin
For the budding baker out there who just needs this vintage looking cake tin. The tin is made of steel and can store large cakes. However, it is very lightweight and can easily be transferred.
The clever 2-part design, with a flat base and tall domed lid means you can separate the base and use it as a cake serving platter.
8. DeLonghi Nescafé Dolce Gusto Capsule Coffee Machine
Coffee is consumed more and more by teenagers now as they visit various coffee shops around the country. However, now they could have that same experience in their own kitchen by popping in a Nescafe pod and letting the machine work their magic.
9. Russell Hobbs 24180 Chalkboard slow cooker
This might seem like quite an adult present for an eighteen year old but it will be absolutely perfect for them when they head off into the big wide world of living away from home. The slow cooker can be left to cook as long as they need and does four portions of food. They will thank you when they use it!
10. NutriBullet 900W Blender
The NutriBullet is one of the best blenders on the market and makes it incredibly easy to carry on with your active lifestyle. It can make protein shakes, smoothies or juices, it is a great to piece of equipment. If they take this away with them, then rest assured they will be sorted for their five a day!
11. R2D2 Star Wars Egg Cup
Who doesn’t love a boiled egg? Well if you know a Star Wars fan who does love boiled eggs this present is perfect for them. Transform your egg into the beloved R2D2 and have a cracking time with it (sorry, I could not help myself).
12. Fred Pizza Peddler Cutter
It might be presumptuous to say that all eighteen year olds love pizza and if they had their choice they would just eat pizza all day. However, I was an eighteen year old and pizza was the best thing! Now to make it even better there is a funky pizza cutter. Fred the monkey will pedal the pizza cutter as you slice. It’s a gimmick but a great one at that.
Alcohol
13. Upside Down Wine Glass
Now they are eighteen years old and able to drink you can get them a gift related to that! This wine glass is a bit of fun and I am sure it will baffle some people who look on in wonderment as they see wine being drunk upside down.
14. Personalised beer tanker
If you like the idea of a beverage style present but with a more serious tone, then the personalised beer tanker might be more your choice. A great price for something that will last an awful long time and makes drinking beer that much more special.
15. Tanqueray Rangpur Gin 70 cl
A fantastic bottle of gin to start an eighteen year old off on. Tanqueray uses a timeless classic recipe from 1830 and it is a well-established gin that can be used in all sorts of different combinations. The only issue is, that they might become gin connoisseurs at a very young age and struggle with the cheaper options!
16. BarCraft Gin Making Kit in Gift Box, 6 Pieces
If they do not want a bottle of gin they can instantly pour then they could create their own gin! With this gin making kit they could have any type of gin they want by adding different spices to make it subtle or bold. A great bit of kit to explore the world of gin.
Games
17. Cards Against Humanity
The game feels like a rite of passage when you turn eighteen years old. Filled with obscene words and dark humour the popular game has hours of enjoyment. The tagline is a horrible game played by horrible people. If you own a version of the game you will be asked to bring it with you to all social gatherings.
18. Game of Thrones Monopoly
Ever wanted to own King’s Landing or Winterfell? Well now you can! Game of Thrones fans will enjoy this game as you can move around the board landing on all the great places from the books and TV show. If you know a Game of Thrones fanatic then this is the purchase you need to make.
Arts and film
19. The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
The bestselling book of 2020 is perfect for the book loving eighteen year old. Richard Osman, yes the tall guy from Pointless, has written his first novel and it is spectacular. A very English style tale that many can relate to with the affable nature of the characters.
20. La Haine, (2-disc Blu-ray, 25th Anniversary Edition)
This French classic film from Mathieu Kassovitz will be loved by any young film enthusiast. A story about three young French males, all from different backgrounds, and how they fit into Parisian life after riots in their neighbourhood. An iconic film that an eighteen year old needs to see.
21. Goodfellas (25th Anniversary Edition)-Blu-ray
A cult classic. This amazing gangster film should be viewed by everyone and it will keep an eighteen year old on the edge of their seat. It is possibly Martin Scorsese’s best work and if you were able to pass this onto someone you should.
Food and Drink
22. The Exotic Teapot
Taking tea into your own hands. These teas add colour to your pot and come in five different flavours to try (10 available to choose from). Brew these in a teapot and watch as a Jasmine Fruity or a Green Tea blossoms and brings punching flavours to your mouth.
23. Reese’s Peanut Butter Big Cup, Pack of 16
This is for the Reese’s fan out there. Aesthetically, it looks great as you get a giant box full of the same chocolate that you love. Reese’s peanut butter big cups are delicious and if it was me that box would not be lasting that long.
24. Retro Sweets Hamper
They might be eighteen years old but there is never a time when you do not want some good old sweets for your birthday. With 60 different sweets crammed into the box there is an abundance of sweets to enjoy including parma violets, candy necklaces and many more awesome sweets.
House
25. Yankee Candle
Yankee candles are one of the best candles on the market and when people see the name Yankee they all make the same noise “ooohhh”. With a burn time of 150 hours, that is plenty of time to enjoy the flickering of the candle and the magical scents that Yankee manage to squeeze into their jars.
26. An Amazon gift card
For the person you know will be indecisive about what they would like for their birthday. You can load up the card with an amount you see fit.
27. Game Boy Tin Money Box
A retro feel to collecting those much needed pennies now that the person is eighteen years old. It can hold plenty of spare change and looks very much like the original Gameboy. If you know a gamer then they will love the vintage feel of the Gameboy money box.
28. Scratch the World Travel Map
With the world your oyster at eighteen years old and many eighteen year olds prepping for a year of travelling this scratch off map is a great addition for when they return. They can scratch off each country they have been to and show off to their friends about how much of the world they have travelled to.
29. Tivoli Large refillable Recycled Leather Bound Journal
A beautiful leather journal can be ideal for an eighteen year old who wants to take care with their note taking or wants to use it as a diary. The journal is A5 size so it is not so dominating and the leather is environmentally friendly. When you are finished it can be refilled with fresh paper
30. Herschel Supply Company Casual Daypack Settlement
Herschel are a make to be relied on as their bags are made to last. This casual daypack is not only stylish but also full of room with two zip compartments, two side holders and a separator in the main part of the bag.
Watches
31. Skagen Women’s Analog Quartz Watch
This stylish watch is a perfect present for an eighteenth birthday person as it offers sleekness and simplicity all in. In the Rose Gold colour, there is a subtle style where it is not too striking on the eye but blends in well on the wrist.
With no numbers on the watch, Skagen lives up to expectations of being cool. The Danish brand has done well here for a reasonable price.
32. Fossil Men’s Analog Quartz Clock
This Fossil timepiece is fantastic and a very memorable eighteenth birthday present. With a lovely brown strap alongside a case of stainless steel your receiver will be more than grateful for their present. Elegant and simple but also hardwearing with the watch water resistant and showcasing a thick case.
33. Fitbit Ionic Health & Fitness Smartwatch
A FitBit is a nailed on guarantee for someone who is into their sports and wants to monitor what they are doing. With precise GPS and heartbeat monitoring, the FitBit will give the information needed. The sleek design also enables it to look great wearing casually and very comfortable.
One Response
I love the frame! Do you have a tutorial on how to create your own print for free?