14 Gifts For Young Adults Under $30

Need Gifts for Young Adults that they and your budget will love? Check out these 14 great ideas under $30 

Books and Cookbooks 

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Where’s Mom Now That I Need Her?-This classic book with tips on everything that a young person might need from easy recipes to first aid tips to survive when away from home.

Better Homes & Gardens Cookbook–The definitive guide to help get that newly minted adult launched in the kitchen cooking for themselves and others. I have owned my copy of this cookbook for more years than I care to count and I still refer to it often. 

Games And Other Entertainment Gifts For Young Adults

Tiki Toss Ring Toss Game-Your gift recipient will instantly feel transported to the beach with this fun game. Great for individual and group play. 

 Hues and Cues–This TikTok party game sensation will have players really using their craniums to use short word cues to to get others to guess correct colors. This gift will especially appeal to the artists, graphic designers, marketing majors, fashionistas, and other color lovers in your life. 
The Puzzled Patron –This 1,000 piece puzzle has a magic twist at the end and 50 “Easter Eggs” to discover along the way. It is a great example of the types of puzzles that have taken the young adult world by storm. 

Decorative Gifts

Neon Signs-Available in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes, LED Neon Signs are fun, long-lasting and great statement pieces that can be found under $30. Custom pieces may run above that, but you may find them worth the splurge depending on the occasion for the gift.   


Marquee Letters-Along the same lines as the neon signs are these lighted letters that can change into 16 different color shades. Eye-catching as single pieces or, as words, this type of gift is sure to be a hit.  

 
Moon Lamp–Add a celestial glow to with this 3D printed lamp with a moon surface based on astronomical data from NASA. The wooden base adds to the appeal. 

Kitchen Or Dorm Gifts For Young Adults 

Popcorn Popper Bowl– This temperature safe glass container comes with a 3 in 1 lid that helps with measuring and melting butter.  Great to whipping up some homemade popcorn and when done bowl is dishwasher safe. 

Microwaveable Soup Mug–This mug makes prepping some warm comforting soup, noodles, or a hot beverage a breeze. Top-rack dishwasher safe and freezer and fridge safe. Easy to clean and store. 
Milk Frother–Frothy beverages are all the rage. This handy tool can churn out some rich, creamy froth in no time. No need for an expensive coffee shop drink purchase.

 

Pampering Gifts They Will Love 

Himalayan Scrub–This salt scrub is infused with nutrients for the skin.  It is used to detoxify and hydrate the skin to keep it in tip-top shape. 

 Essential Oil Diffuser With Remote Control -Offers time mode, mist mode, 7 different LED lights, classic wood grain looking finish, and easily portable. 

Gift Cards

Google Play and Apple Gift cards are always winners with the young adult crowd who loves to download apps and music.  Fast food restaurant gift cards can be winners, as well. 

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