Ah…to be 18 again! One day you wake up, and all of a sudden you can drink, vote, and make a whole bunch of decisions without having to consult a Legal Guardian. As exciting as it is to turn 18 and have the world at your feet, it can also be very overwhelming as you make your debut foray into the world. We’ve curated a selection of gifts for an 18-year-old with a variety of interests and life experience, which will hopefully make your gift purchasing experience a little easier!
Get their special birthday off to a great start with this sentimental gift, which can be signed by family and friends at their party. It’s a wonderful keepsake for them to treasure forever. Also available in a Signature Frame, into which you can slip a special photograph.
Celebrate them being able to legally drink with a glass of something special. This is a quality set they will enjoy for many years to come.
3. Help them survive!
This Survival Kit Torch and Tool Set is perfect for any 18-year-old moving out of home, or even just to keep in their car glovebox. They’ll soon learn to expected the unexpected, and by prepared for when it happens.
4. Have some fun
If they’re moving into a shared house, or going off to uni, there’s nothing that brings housemates together like a dartboard and a game of darts. This was a key feature of my husband’s first share house (even though it was poorly positioned behind the front door! DUCK!). Fortunately, this set uses magnetic darts instead of pointed darts.
5. Expand their horizons
If they’re moving out of home or headed to uni, encourage them to try something new, starting with food. This fun 100 Dishes You Must Eat Before You Die Poster with removeable panels is a fun way to explore new cuisine, or even try cooking for themselves!
6. Test their knowledge
Help them expand their general knowledge (whilst having fun with their mates) with the Gentlemen’s Hardware Game Night Trivia card set.
7. Keep a journal
Journaling is a wonderful activity to help you work through your thoughts or any challenges life presents. I have kept a journal since I was a child, and love looking back at my journal entries from when I was 18 and on my gap year overseas. It’s so encouraging to look back and see how far you’ve come and how much you’ve grown. Help them establish a journaling habit while they’re young with this stylish vegan leather journal, which has a replaceable notebook.
8. Take a trip
Your first trip away from home on your own is nerve-racking, but also exhilarating at the same time. Help them travel in style with a good quality bag. This weekender is perfect as it folds down to nothing and can easily be stashed in a suitcase for longer adventures. It’s also reversible, for added fun!
9. Maintain personal hygiene
If they don’t have mum there telling them to shower everyday, the next best thing is a toilet bag, stocked with all the essentials they’ll need to stay fresh. This Gentlemen’s Hardware Weekender Dopp Kit Roll has a spot for everything with lots of handy pockets. It also unrolls and can be hung on the back of a door for easy access.
10. Keep ’em looking their best
If they’re starting a new job, or need to polish up for an interview or event, this handy shoe kit will keep their shoes looking sharp. Unfortunately the rest is up to them!
