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15 gifts for the millennials who are, unsurprisingly, still broke
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15 gifts for the millennials who are, unsurprisingly, still broke

From the The ultimate 2020 holiday gift guide: Here's something for everyone on your list series
  • By Hannah Herrera Greenspan and Adam Lukach, Chicago Tribune (TNS)
  • Nov 19, 2020
  • Nov 19, 2020 Updated Nov 30, 2020

Check out this guide featuring gifts that perpetually underpaid millennials will actually want to receive — and can afford to give.

Weather-predicting storm cloud

Weather-predicting storm cloud

This storm cloud will not only look perfect on any windowsill or night stand, it also predicts the weather with the help of special liquid inside the cloud that crystalizes into different patterns as the exterior air pressure changes. $25, uncommongoods.com

Uncommon Goods

Self-watering dinosaur planters

Self-watering dinosaur planters

Plants have become all the rage among millennials in quarantine. These colorful and self-watering dinosaur planters are perfect for your busy, plant-obsessed friends - or those who can barely take care of themselves. $14, uncommongoods.com

Uncommon Goods

Lulus scrunchie and scarf set

Lulus scrunchie and scarf set

Add some extra flair to a pal's ponytail with this two-in-one hair accessory from Nordstrom. They can wear the scrunchie solo, or with the scarf for a polished look. Bonus points for being cute and trendy. $10, nordstrom.com

Nordstrom

Cold beer coats

Cold beer coats

Keep your beer (or whatever your beverage of choice might be) chill this holiday season with these insulated beer coats. Your buds, taste and otherwise, will thank you. $13, uncommongoods.com

Uncommon Goods

Social Stationery Set

Social Stationery Set

We might not be as close spatially this holiday season, but your loved one can still keep in touch with friends and family by sending some snail mail their way. Rifle Paper Co. has fun and brightly colored stationary sets for any and all occasions. Plus, they'll help save the Post Office - win-win. $22, riflepaperco.com

Rifle Paper Co.

Time For You Sand Timer

Time For You Sand Timer

It's no secret that most of our big 2020 plans have been put on hold. Embrace the pause with this sand timer from Ban.do, perfect for the busy millennials who rarely take time for themselves. $24.95, bando.com

Ban.do

Sunflower Garden Grow Kit

Sunflower Garden Grow Kit

Give the gift of sunshine with this sunflower growing kit, featuring six varietals and a recycled egg carton for sprouting seeds (and, hopefully, a little happiness). $12, uncommongoods.com

Uncommon Goods

MTV pint glass

MTV pint glass

Reminisce about all of your favorite MTV moments, from Lady Gaga's meat dress to the days when the Music Television channel actually played music, with this pint glass from Urban Outfitters. $8, urbanoutfitters.com

Urban Outfitters

Roku Express streaming player

Roku Express streaming player

We're all watching more TV these days, and brands like Roku make simple streaming devices that are easy to set up and use. The Express Roku model streams at an HD clip and should suffice; if you need 4K quality or special features, the Premiere has them for $10 more. $29.99, amazon.com

Roku

Nokabox pill organizer

Nokabox pill organizer

Millennials largely fall in the 25-40 age demo these days, and we've gotta mind our meds. The Nokabox organizes a week's supply of pills in a canvas container that sits pretty on your nightstand - unlike those plastic pill dispenser eyesores. Noka also has larger twice-per-day options and an olive color to suit any aesthetic. $24.95, nokasupply.com

Noka Supply

Boy Smells votive set

Boy Smells votive set

Deliver your man-friends from the cloying aroma of basic, vanilla-scented candles by helping them light up their nights with the original trio of scents from alt-odors company Boy Smells. These candles are made of a coconut-and-beeswax blend with a cotton wick and come in brawny scents like kush, ash or cedar. $48, boysmells.com

Boy Smells

Sunbeam heating pad

Sunbeam heating pad

Heating pads are perfect for many situations: muscle pain, menstrual cramps, regular cramps ... generally being cold. And this one has a strap, so once you find the right spot, it stays there. $26.24, amazon.com

Newell brands

West Elm Pretti.Cool incense holder

West Elm Pretti.Cool incense holder

For those spending most of their time indoors these days, the aroma of your abode has never been more important. Help your loved one's home smell good and look good with this cute incense holder, and they'll never have to sweep up ash again. $28, westelm.com

Pretti.Cool.

Purekana CBD gummies

Purekana CBD gummies

For those who are not psychoactively inclined, CBD gummies will do just fine in helping to reduce certain chronic medical issues. These 25mg doses come from a trusted brand - and they're vegan. $40, purekana.com

Alex Medina

After This We're Getting Tacos Big Canvas Tote

After This We're Getting Tacos Big Canvas Tote

Tacos are life! Whoever you give this totes adorable bag to will be the talk of any and all socially distant activities, plus you can never have too many tote bags. $20, bando.com 

Ban.do
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The ultimate 2020 holiday gift guide: Here's something for everyone on your list

  • Updated Dec 18, 2020
    Under $10: 50 great gifts that fit into any budget
  • Updated Dec 18, 2020
    20 great gifts under $25
  • Updated Dec 16, 2020
    25 gifts under $100
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