14 Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on things millennials actually want to buy

• Millennials prefer spending money on experiences rather than things.
• Research says this approach makes people happier.
• We put together a list of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on travel and other experiential gifts.

Millennials prefer spending money on experiences rather than things - especially when those experiences can be Instagrammed.

And it turns out there's actually a ton of research supporting the idea that spending money on experiences can make people happier than spending money on material items.

When it comes to something like a concert, movie, or weekend trip, you feel excitement anticipating it, make memories during it, and can reflect on it afterwards. And since experiences are social, you can make connections with others, as well.

Since it's what millennials say they want - and what experts say is best for your happiness - we put together a list of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on travel and other experiential gifts.