10 Gifts for Every Milestone

From new grads to new pet parents, we've got gift ideas for every newbie on your list.

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November 01, 2016

By: Jordan Lawson

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New Homeowner: Tool Kit

Start a new homeowner off right with a basic tool kit. This set has everything you need to fix little things around the house and it does it all in its own, easy-to-store case. $29.99; Target.com

New Mom: Foot Spa

Give every new mom exactly what she needs – a break. Turn a new mom’s home into a spa with this foot bath complete with a waterfall to soothe aching feet and blue LED lights to help with the relaxation. $39.99; Target

New Dad: Diaper Bag

Give the gift of being the coolest dad on the block with this stylish, black diaper bag. It comes complete with a padded shoulder strap, two compartments (one for the baby and one for dad), a changing pad, insulated bottle holder and more making the perfect accessory for on-the-go fathers. $92.99; Diaper Dude

New Grad: Home Bar Set

If the new grad in your life is over keggers and ready to up his or her cocktail game, this 11-piece set makes the perfect gift. Every tool you need to turn into a master home-mixologist is here from a mixing glass with some classic recipes to four glasses to taste your concoction. Cheers! $59.95; Crate & Barrel

New Traveler: Space-Saving Bags

Know someone who has a new job that will take them to the skies? Or maybe an aspiring frequent flier? The F1 Spacepak Set will help you carry two weeks’ worth of clothes in your carryon and includes separate bags for undies, shoes and toiletries. Anyone who gets this will be the most organized person on the tarmac. $98.00; Flight 001

New Job: Light Alarm Clock

Give an alarm clock that’s going to give the rest needed before starting a new job. The Rise & Shine Natural Wake-Up Light helps you get on a sleep rhythm naturally. It simulates natural sunrise and sunset with increasing and decreasing light to wake you up or put you to sleep and similar noise levels for rising or falling asleep. $99.95; Verilux

New Home Cook: Cookware Set

What’s a cook without good tools? This 15-piece non-stick cookware set gives everything a burgeoning home cook needs to start making gourmet meals (or at least some scrambled eggs). Plus, it comes with some essential kitchen tools anyone would find useful. $47.00; Wayfair

New Gym Goer: Fitness Tracker

The Fitbit Flex 2 gives the wearer all-day fitness tracking so they know how they’re doing whether they’re starting a new workout routine or just trying to shed a few pounds. Plus, the sleep tracker can tell you if you’re getting enough quality shut eye. Bonus points: It’s waterproof if the person you’re giving it to prefers water workouts. $99.95; Target

New Dog Parent: Stylish Dog Bed

Give a new dog (and owner) the gift of a stylish bed for the new pup. Instead of a large and unsightly bed, this sofa gives dogs comfort and owners a chic bed they won’t mind having in their living room. $99.99; Wayfair

New Cat Parent: Cat Subscription Box

Give the gift of great cat goodies. It's easy with the KitNipBox -- a monthly service that sends a box of items including toys, accessories hygiene products and treats to the owner's door for the cat to enjoy. Plus, KitNipBox donates proceeds from each month to animal welfare organizations -- win, win! $19.99/month; KitNipBox

10 Gifts for Every Milestone

Related To:

Shop This Look

New Homeowner: Tool Kit

New Mom: Foot Spa

New Dad: Diaper Bag

New Grad: Home Bar Set

New Traveler: Space-Saving Bags

New Job: Light Alarm Clock

New Home Cook: Cookware Set

New Gym Goer: Fitness Tracker

New Dog Parent: Stylish Dog Bed

New Cat Parent: Cat Subscription Box

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