21^st birthday gift ideas do not have to come in the form of an inebriating liquid, as there are plenty of gifts that also address the monumental events that happen during this year.

For example, at age 21 many people, get their first place of their own, buy a car or land their first ‘real’ job.  With this in mind, gifts that demonstrate that a child has finally become an adult are just as appreciated.

For a woman that has just reached this landmark birthday, you should aim to give a feminine and sophisticated gift such as a nice bottle of perfume along with a box of chocolates.  You may even decide to add some strawberries and roses.

For a male that has just reached his 21^st birthday, a subscription to a microbrew beer club is not a bad idea and is a gift that will continue to live on for quite some time.  You may even consider also purchasing a monogrammed beer stein which they will probably continue to use for some time as a memento of the event.

Other ideas include personalized gifts such as a journal or an engraved pen so that they can write about this symbolic day.  Engraved jewellery is also a great keepsake for the birthday event.

For those that want to get their friend a fun gift, drinking games such as ‘I’ve never’ or a hangover kit also make great tools that can be used both on the 21^st birthday and for years afterwards since the fun never stops.

Electronics are also great gifts for the young adult such as iPods, video games, mobile phones, and even a GPS if the person is a frequent traveller.