There’s so much conversation around millennials, between our habits and how we relate to other generations, it feels like we’re often defined by the year we were born more than anything else. For people who entered the world between 1981 and 1996, there are certain shared experiences that unite us. Pioneering the rise of the internet age, countless changes to the way we consume music: There’s an long list of things that come up when discussing this large segment of the population.
When it comes to holiday gifting, we millennials (now in our 30s and 40s) should probably be responsible adults wishing for practical items we could use in our everyday lives. But what’s the fun in that? We deserve a break from our current reality and an escape back to a simpler time when one of the biggest stressors was whether our favorite artists were going to nab the top spot on “Total Request Live.”
If you’re looking to provide that escape to the millennial in your life, this list of gift ideas should help you whittle down your options. Although many of the items selected could be enjoyed by people of any age, each option was specifically chosen for those babies of ’80s and ’90s looking for a walk down memory lane.
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