21st birthday gift

a fun party game - i suggest cards against humanity if she doesn't already have it.  maybe WITH a bottle of wine or booze?

x2, I think a fun party game is a great idea.

I'm a big fan of theme gifts, so something like a bottle of wine plus a couple nice wine glasses, or margarita glasses with margarita mix and ingredients.. or she doesn't have a favorite drink, maybe a few of those mini airplane-sized bottles so she can experiment with a small book of recipes.

If she's not really a drinker, maybe a gift card for something she wouldn't normally spend money on like a pedicure or massage (since she's already getting gift cards to restaurants, etc).

I can see it now... a bible... and then Cards Against Humanity in a gift bag! HAHAHAHA! 

I would say a gift card to a restaurant. Eating out was always a treat when I was in college. And she can get herself some alcohol on it, if she so wishes. 

Both my girls finished college in the past few years. Their Aunt often sent them Starbucks (and other) gift cards, both for birthdays and at random times. To say they were grateful is putting it mildly.  IIRC, a gift card to any place that serves food and alcohol was also gratefully received.

Gift Cards?  Easy to give, but really not much of a gesture if you're delivering it in person (IMO).  

Obviously drinking themed items, but I'd suggest a bundle that encourages some responsibility.  A bottle of nice wine and a pair of stemless glasses, or a couple craft brews and a stein.  Maybe some complimentary foods.  Stuff that normal college kids wouldn't spend their own $$ on.  

Something to prepare for job interviews.  A portfolio or organizer along with a few lines about how you successfully interviewed.  

If I may recommend a good party game, look for one called "Quelf"

My GF got it for me for Christmas and it was the highlight of my trip home with the family. We were all laughing our butts off. I imagine throwing a few alcoholic beverages into the mix can only make it more hilarious.

Eh I feel 21st birthday gifts should always be alcohol related if the person drinks.  Maybe an etched wine glass with her initials in the same fashion as the car stickers with initials?  Could get that done in 10 minutes at the mall in Wichita, I'm sure they have some sort of shop like that as most malls do.  Nice bottle of booze also works. 

Thank you all for the suggestions! Definitely checking out that game soon!

I had to move quickly so ended up getting these stemless wine glasses and 2 bottles of wine (couldn't remember which of 2 she liked so I got both - turns out she loves both). Nailed it!

I am definitely planning on taking her out for drinks soon. I actually wanted to take her out at midnight last night after dinner but apparently the laws in my state have changed since I turn 21 and they won't serve you until the next business day rolls around. 

This sounds really good. I know you've already taken care of the birthday gift, but I'm sure she would appreciate any help or tips you can give in regards to job interviews. 

I like that idea for a graduation gift but feels like kind of a downer for a 21st birthday lol! 

This one will be in school a few/many more years with a change in her major and pharmacy school on the horizon. 

Yeah, you're probably right. 

Thanks for the compliments.  

Graduation is too late for this kind of gift...Most graduates want the interview > Job offer by the time they graduate.  

(I included it as an alternative to alcohol related gifts.)