Buy This “Bucket List” Gift for Your Friend Now So They Have the Best Year Ever in 2026

Isabel Petrou
Isabel Petrou
Isabel is a senior at the University of Vermont studying Public Communication. She is originally from Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Her favorite things to do are going to the beach, reading, and trying new coffee shops. Her favorite thing about writing for Dorm Therapy is being able…read more
published Dec 15, 2025
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Sometimes finding the perfect gifts for your besties or your roommates can stump you more than you think  it should. You want to get them something they’ll actually use, not something they either already have or will just forget about in a week, which can mean finding that niche item they didn’t know they wanted. And I’ve found just the thing: this cool Brooklyn Swenson 2026 Bucket List Calendar. I initially saw it in this “Things I would put on my Christmas List” video on TikTok by @thepixieapothecary, and now I’m eyeing it for multiple people on my gift list. 

What Is the Brooklyn Swenson 2026 Bucket List Calendar?

The $29 Brooklyn Swenson 2026 Bucket List Calendar is a 9×12-inch, vertical, spiral-bound monthly calendar … with a twist. Each month features a beautifully illustrated bucket list designed specifically around that time of year. The ideas are fairly simple activities to accomplish, like “Go window shopping somewhere festive,” or “Take a solo walk and enjoy the quiet.”

Below each month’s bucket list are the actual numbered days. The best part is the stickers the calendar comes with, which correspond to different bucket list items so that when you cross something off the list, you can place a sticker on that day.  It’s a great way to stay organized, get a little crafty, and live each month more mindfully. 

The website states the deadline for receiving it by Christmas as December 15, so make sure to double-check that shipping date when you check out. For me, it says it’s about $6 for 5-8 business days USPS ground shipping.

Why It’s a Great Gift for Your Bestie 

I think this is an especially great gift for your bestie because you could choose to do this bucket list together! It’s a way to spend special time together, even if you’re going to different schools or living apart, and it’s always easier to accomplish life goals when you’re doing it with someone else. 

It’s also great for people about to graduate (in my case) because it shows that there is so much to look forward to post-grad. It’s that extra push of motivation to explore what you’re capable of. No matter what life stage you’re in, though, this calendar is sure to help you (or whoever you give it to!) enjoy each day of each season a little more intentionally. 

Isabel Petrou

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Isabel is a senior at the University of Vermont studying Public Communication. She is originally from Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Her favorite things to do are going to the beach, reading, and trying new coffee shops. Her favorite thing about writing for Dorm Therapy is being able to give advice to young adults embarking on their college journeys. She wishes she had something like this when she first got to college!

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