33 tried-and-true gifts for young adults that everyone from tweens to twenty-somethings needs

F*ck I’m Bored Activity Book

Next time your teen dares utter the words "I'm bored," give them something to do! This book is packed with NSFW activities, puzzles, and brain teasers that'll keep them occupied for hours.

$8 .49

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#2

100 Things To Do Bucket List Scratch Off Poster

You'll never hear "I'm bored and I don't know what to do" again after treating a teen or young adult to this poster. It's art and it's activities, all packed into one. They can use the 18"x24" poster as a list of goals to see just how many they can tackle in one year.

$29 .50

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#3

400-in-1 Retro Handheld Game

With 400 pre-programmed 8-bit games packed in this tiny handheld, your teen could play one a week and still have some left to play 8 years later. Talk about a great investment. If handheld isn't their vibe, a console controller is included as well.

$25 .99

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#4

Why Didn't They Teach Me This in School? Financial Help Book

For real though, why didn't "home economics" actually teach the economics of the home and how to run one rather than just how to sew? This book is a gamechanger for young adults that want to see their bank accounts in the black, their careers on track, and maybe, just maybe, have money leftover to invest.

$14 .99

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#5

Culinary Starter Set

If he's gonna eat you out of house and home he might as well cook for you while he does it. A young adult getting started on his own or interested in making things for mom and dad will love this spice set packed with two dozen worldly flavors for him to toy with.

$24 .99

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#6

Autobase Car Organizer

If you've ever seen a teen's or young adult's car you know that things can get a little questionable. The Autobase organizer is their all-in-one go-to to keep things in check. It's got storage compartments around the outside, a trash can in the center, and is portable if they need to take it out to say, a picnic site.

$15 .99

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#7

The World's Softest Blanket

When she needs to hide from the world after a tough practice the world's softest blanket has got her back. The Minky blanket is available in several rich colors that'll fit any style and measures a sizeable 50"x60".

$29 .99

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#8

The Adulting 101 Book

A young adult is gonna have a lot of questions about what it's like to be in that 18-21+ range and instead of googling them one by one they can save some time with this book. From filing taxes to finding a job to acquiring car insurance, the book is packed with info they don't teach you in school.

$10 .05

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#9

Ultimate Peanut Butter Sampler

Now that they've reached an advanced age Skippy just isn't gonna cut it, they need to go gourmet with their PB&J. This sampler set has 10 different flavors of peanut butter for them to sample, either on a sandwich or on a spoon. And with varieties like Blissful Blueberry and S'More Dreams, you know it'll be good.

$21 .24

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#10

The Creative Thinking Journal

High on life or high on something else, the Creative Thinking Journal will help anyone find their next big idea. The book is filled with over 50 guided prompts that'll get the ol' brain cogs turning and thinking of genius ways to improve their life.

$19 .95

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#11

Celebrity Prayer Candles

Hail Harry Styles, full of grace. Or Madonna. Or Spock. Or any number of the other celebrities on display on these prayer candles. Each glass candle is wrapped with your choice of over a dozen modern and classic celebrities.

$22 .99

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#12

A Complete Sushi Making Kit

Young adults that are a little more culinarily curious will enjoy the challenge and delicious result that comes with making their own sushi. This is a complete set of equipment and instructions, all they need to provide is the food.

$14 .99

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#13

BestSelf Planner & Journal Notebook

The BestSelf Planner is, as the kids say, a lifehack. TikTok should be talking about this journal, which maximizes productivity, fires up happiness, encourages personal growth, and puts young adults in a motivated mindset.

$99 .90

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#14

Exotic Meat Jerky Sticks

Packed with protein and flavor that'll get them talking, these exotic meat jerky sticks are just what a dude and his buddies need to have an afternoon of interesting snacking. They'll try such gamey delights as elk and kangaroo.

$27 .99

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#15

Personal Smoothie Maker

A girl that's always on the go doesn't have time to sit her butt down and eat breakfast but she does have time to drink it! And it can be super healthy with this easy-to-clean rechargeable blender that makes iced drinks in just 30 seconds.

$19 .99

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#16

BodyBoss Portable Home Gym

Ladies love muscles and your man will be looking as fit as he ever has after a few sessions with the BodyBoss. It's a whole gym in a flat pack targeting his whole body that uses nothing but his own bodyweight to provide so much resistance he'll swear he's using a weight set.

$129 .95

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#17

Weighted Cooling Blanket

To banish the stresses of adult life and make things feel like being a carefree kid again, a weighted blanket is a must. The added weight in the blanket (which is available in several sizes) feels like a bear hug at bedtime, which lowers stress and anxiety levels and promotes better sleep hygiene.

$29 .99

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#18

The Ultimate Snacks Care Package

There's a saying that goes "there's no greater danger to a parent's refrigerator than a hungry teen." We made that up but it's still true. Protect your food by giving your teen this box packed with over four dozen chewy, crunchy, sweet, and salty snacks.

$29 .95

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#19

Before You Drink Gummies

Turning twenty-one is lots of fun unless you're not hip to the phrase, "beer before liquor, never sicker." Enjoy the booze but skip the hangovers with these unique gummies, which are packed with botanicals and natural ingredients that stamp out terrible feelings before they start.

$22 .49

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#20

Bluetooth Sleeping Eye Mask

When the roomies are boozin', they'll be snoozin' thanks to this miracle mask. The super-soft mask covers their eyes and forehead to block out ALL the light while the earphones pump gentle sounds or songs into their ears to lull them to sleep and block out noise.

$20 .99

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#21

100 Must Play Video Games Scratch Off Poster

Hanging out with friends levels up after getting this scratch-off poster. The creative piece of art is as much a decoration as it is #goals. Beneath each of the silver squares is a tiny icon of a video game that a teen simply has to play.

$23 .97

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#22

The Bedside Shelf

There's not a lot of room in shoebox apartments for things like nightstands, which is where the bedside shelf comes in. The wood shelf holds all the necessities and clips securely onto a bed frame.

$34 .99

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#23

The Smartass Party Game

Yelling out the answer even if it's not your turn is totally okay in the game of Smartass. The card game is a great fit for roomies looking for a night of fun. It'll get wild, it might get a little NSFW, and they can count on tons of laughs and lots of bonding.

$19 .98

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#24

A Giant Box of Cookies

There is no age, young or old, that anyone would have the sense that they should turn down cookies. Especially not a giant box of them. Give a guy out on his own for the first time something delicious to chow down on with this pack of 56 sweets.

$22 .58

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#25

Hands-Free Amazon Alexa for Cars

No texting and driving is like, obvs, but get help with some of those other tempting no-nos with this Amazon Alexa for cars. It can send messages, call people, order a pizza, get directions, turn on the lights at home, and more, all with a simple request.

$67 .00

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#26

LED Window Curtain String Light

Her bedroom will be decidedly more aesthetic after adding a charming curtain of string lights. These are LEDs so they'll last for 40K+ hours and there are over 300 in the strand that glow a warm white to set a soothing mood.

$16 .14

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#27

Moon Lamp

Basking in the natural glow of the moon is easy to do indoors with this clever lamp. Its smooth surface mimics the craters and the LED inside gives it a moon-like warm white glow. For more nature vibes, it sits on a bamboo stand.

$19 .99

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#28

Movie Night Popcorn Tasting Set

Enjoying a movie night with the roomies will be better than ever with this popcorn-tasting set on hand. There are three kinds of popcorn for them to sample and five zesty flavorings for them to dress up the kernels with.

$20 .00

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#29

Snap N Strain Strainer

The young adults of today are all about that simple minimalist life. They don't want the massive colander that mom had from Tupperware, they want this easy-to-use beauty. Just clip on the edge of the pot and BOOM the pasta is ready to eat. It's adjustable and can fit on several kinds of pots.

$9 .99

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#30

That's What She Said Card Game

Even if they don't know the origin of the "that's what she said" phrase, you can bet that a group of young adults will come up with some clever rips and sick burns playing this card game. Great for a group and easy to learn, the outrageous game is one they'll reach for again and again.

$22 .51

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#31

Smokeless Indoor Grill

You can cook up a whole darn party on this smokeless grill. Landlord says you can't have a barbecue? This one doesn't count! It's totally safe to use indoors and can fit a whole rack of ribs, eight steaks, and has the capacity to spatchcock a chicken. The nonstick tray saves you from lots of dishes, too!

$269 .88

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#32

Dash Air Popper Popcorn Maker

When you give this to a young adult be sure to remind them how hard it was in the old days with Jiffy Pop and a stovetop. The Dash Air Popper makes up to 16 cups of popcorn in a flash, making it great for large groups of people. It can even add butter.

$18 .69

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#33

Grow Your Own Succulent Kit

Succulents are so aesthetic. This kit has seeds, pots, and starter soil for a young adult to grow four different types of succulents and cacti. The plants are nearly impossible to kill after being grown, making them ideal for someone that might forget to water them.

$21 .99

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#34

Extra Large Cold Brew Maker and Dispenser

Most young adults run on caffeine and you can make sure their coffers are full with an extra-large cold brew dispenser. This one is double the fun because it brews the drink, too, and has a super fine mesh strainer that will never let a coffee ground through.

$28 .89

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#35

The Avocado Hugger

Avocadoes are simultaneously a very small and very large fruit. It's almost impossible to finish a whole one by one's self in one sitting, but thankfully there is the avocado hugger. The silicone cover keeps the fruit from browning.

$14 .99

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#36

The COMFY Blanket Sweatshirt

Give them something to collapse in after a long day at work with the Comfy blanket sweatshirt. The knee-length, uber soft, oversized sweatshirt has a pocket for snacks, a soft shearling lining, and a hood to hide the world when things get to be too much.

$38 .99

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#37

Flavored Latte Kits

They don't have to go to their favorite coffee shop to enjoy a creatively flavored latte when they've got one of these kits. Choose from Ruby, Matcha, or Golden and drop one cube from each vial into the coffee. It'll quickly be transformed from a drab drip to a mouthwatering sip.

$69 .99

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#38

Plasma Ball

Everyone had one of these in the '90s and now everyone should have them again. Whether you've been hitting the reefer or wanna freak out your cat, the plasma ball is a playful toy that provides hours of entertainment and an infinite amount of mood lighting.

$23 .99

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#39

Tea Drops Loose Leaf Tea Sampler Box

You don't need to save time to steep with Tea Drops, just plop and go! The unique pressed loose leaf teas need only hot water to turn into a lip-smackingly good cup of tea. There are four varieties to choose in this sampler box, and sweetener is built into the tea drops to give them a bit of sugar.

$16 .99

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#40

DIY Felt Succulent Kit

A girl that could forget to water a cactus for so long that it dies will still be able to enjoy greenery in her home thanks to this kit. She'll craft a whole garden of soothingly colored succulents from felt and display them in a frame she can hang on the wall.

$19 .62

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#41

The Ultimate Content Creator Starter Pack

TikTok isn't just what the clock does anymore, it's a place where success could mean a lucrative career in content creation. Treat a burgeoning creative to a kit that gives the audio and visual equipment they need to make stunningly pristine and infinitely shareable videos.

$899 .99

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#42

Touchscreen Smart Toaster

They'll never have to guess how brown their toast will be again after getting this miracle machine. Not only does it toast bread 35% faster than the average toaster, it does so while preserving moisture to ensure that toast is never dry.

$459 .99

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#43

Bowflex Adjustable Dumbbells

Get fit, get chicks, that goes for both guys and dolls. Getting swole in a small space is easy with this Bowflex dumbbell set. The weight of each can be adjusted from 5lbs all the way up to 52.5lbs, giving them plenty of room to enhance their skills.

$399 .00

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#44

Vintage Victrola Turntable

Everything old is new again to today's generation and that's why they'll totally vibe with this vintage turntable. It only looks old, and in addition to spinning records at their choice of three speeds, can also be synced with their phone via Bluetooth to play music there.

$54 .99

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#45

At Home Latte Maker

Make mom and dad happy by making your coffee at home with this latte maker. The multi-functional device does everything for you, including brewing the espresso and frothing the milk. Need a drink in a pinch? It's compatible with K-cups so you can make caffeinated beverages fast.

$199 .99

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#46

Plant Shelfie Puzzle

Shelfies are all the rage on Insta, but this puzzle takes things offline for an afternoon of simple fun. The 1000-piece puzzle features a captivating design that'll make a grand piece of art once complete.

$15 .97

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#47

Death Wish Coffee

Young adults are known for turning coffee into productivity and with Death Wish coffee it'll be like they cranked that meter up to eleven. The always smooth, never bitter blend has twice the caffeine as an average cup.

$16 .48

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#48

Sierra Smart Wireless Essential Oil Diffuser

Adding some fresh scents to an apartment is never a bad thing and with this diffuser, it's practically effortless. Cover up months of "forgetting" to clean with up to 8 hours of diffusion time, set the mood for a Netflix binge with a soft LED glow, and enjoy humidified air that'll help boost your immune system.

$39 .95

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#49

Apple Watch

Challenge a teen to close his rings all day every day with the Apple Watch. In addition to tracking fitness, sleep, and activity goals, the watch tells them when they have messages, can make calls, and can even help them find a lost phone. And, of course, it tells time, too.

$259 .99

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#50

Instant Pot 7-in-1 Pressure Cooker

When they're new to this whole cooking thing, make it a little easier on them with the Instant Pot. The pressure cooker makes everything from rice to yogurt to pulled pork, all with the touch of a button. The 6-quart device even comes with a recipe book to get them started.

$99 .99

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#51

Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones

Whether it's for studying or trying to block out whatever the f*ck is happening behind the door with a sock on it, Bose headphones are a must. These have a 17-hour battery life, active noise-canceling, and soft ear cups that make wearing for hours A-OK.

$379 .99

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#52

Nintendo Switch

You're never too old to play video games and the Switch seems like it was made for grown-ups. It's a console and it's a handheld, it has a battery life that goes on for what seems like forever, can connect with other consoles for multi-player games, and has a 6.2" screen.

$319 .00

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