You probably know someone who's graduating this year and that's how you stumbled here. Well stumble no more because I have had kids around me graduating for what seems like the last 5 years. Starting with my son Keegan's graduation in 2016, I searched high and low for the best graduation gifts.
I thought about getting him things that were useful. I thought about buying him experiences of a lifetime. I thought of buying him the basics that he would need in the world like a tool box, tool sets, cooking ware, bathroom sets, etc. Then I thought well that's all cool but what if he wants to pick his own stuff out MOM! Well then maybe we can look at gift card options instead.
I have put together everything I spent hours searching for into a guide to reference for later and I'm going to share it with you guys!
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For graduation parties:
Cold, hard cash delivered creatively with a:
Gift cards for: You can often find gift cards that will have multiple retailers available on one card.
- A coffee shop (for those late study nights in college)
- A restaurant
- Uber (There are so many reasons for this)
- Amazon
- Target
- Bed, Bath and Beyond
- Gas
- Pizza
Things they'll love:
- One cup coffee maker
- Laundry detergent, baskets and quarters- Create a really cute "Basket" with all laundry OR cleaning supplies in it.
- Candy bouquet or poster
- Movie night- Create a movie night basket to include box of popcorn, candy, 2 liter soda or drink of choice, beef jerky, any other snack item)
- Office supplies in a trash basket- Fill the trash basket full of office supplies- paper clips, stapler, staples, posted notes, highlighters, pens, pencils, erasers, etc)
- Monthly cookie or treat delivery- What kid doesn't love snacks! I set up for the first year away that my son would get a tub a gummy snacks once a month! lol He loved it!
- Tool kit- Basic tool box with hammer, nails, screws, picture hangers, command strips, blue painters tape, duct tape, screwdrivers, wrenches, etc.
- Microwave cooking supplies
- Ramen cookbook
- Items from their college- Tshirts, sweatshirts, etc.
- Travel coffee mug
- Bottle opener- Take it one step further and personalize something they can hang that has a bottle opener on it.
- Blank journal- One to take it up a notch... look into leather journals and a really great calligraphy pen or a nice pen set.
- Spa basket- Anything and everything for the bathroom and beauty care and make sure to include candles.
- Portable phone speaker
- Pens and pencils (Trust me)
- Planner, notepads, daily/weekly calendars, organizers
- 92 Hour Portable Charger
- Shower caddy
- Bucket o' batteries
- Snack basket- loads these baskets up with all their favorite snacks
- First aid kit
- Travel journal- This is a great option!
- Lunch cooler- Get something that can be taken to a park for a picnic (Include a blanket)
- Succulent terrarium (or any plant that is unlikely to die or is very low maintenance
Texas A&M's television station, KAMU-TV, will broadcast each of the Reed Arena ceremonies on KAMU-TV television (KAMU Broadcast & Satellite Coverage Map) and stream to the web for family and friends to view if unable to attend the ceremony. Additional information for KAMU-TV can be found on their website.
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