My oldest graduated in 2019, and we spent a lot of time at grad parties for his friends. Not only did my son get some super creative gifts, but I got some super creative ideas for my grad gift list!
I've spent two years scouring the internet and putting my own spin on some great ideas. I figured that many of you are in the same boat as I am, so here ya go! I've got you covered this graduation season!
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For graduation parties:
Cold, hard cash delivered creatively with a:
Gift cards for:
- A coffee shop (for those late study nights in college)
- A restaurant
- Uber
- Amazon
- Target
- Gas
- Pizza
Things they'll love:
- One-cup coffee maker
- Laundry detergent and quarters
- Candy bouquet or poster
- Movie night
- Office supplies in a jar
- Stationery (Don't forget the stamps!)
- Monthly cookie or treat delivery
- Tool kit
- Microwave cooking supplies
- Ramen cookbook
- Sticker from their college
- Travel coffee mug
- Bottle opener
- Blank journal
- Lock
- Spa basket
- Portable phone speaker
- Pens and pencils (Trust me)
- Address book
- Planner notepads
- Portable phone charger
- Shower caddy
- Bucket o' batteries
- Toiletry kit
- Snack basket
- Gum
- Coupon for a finals care package
- First aid kit
- Travel journal
- Lunch cooler
- Blanket
- Succulent terrarium
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For your high school friends
I have always made sure that my high schooler didn't go to grad parties for his friends empty-handed. Here are some inexpensive ideas that you can even buy in bulk.
- Scratch and win cards
- A framed picture of the friends
- Stress ball
- Lanyard with Card Holder
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For your own kid
Is your own child graduating? Not sure what to get your student? Here are some great (and practical!) ideas!
- Gift cards
- Laptop
- Microwave
- Bed linens
- Towels
- Watch
- College gear or apparel
- Lap desk
- Backpack
- Laundry and cleaning supplies
- Overnight bag
- Budgeting notebook
- Amazon Prime membership
- Netflix or Hulu membership
- Luggage set
- Noise-canceling headphones
- Vehicle emergency kit
- Roadside assistance plan
- Amazon Echo Dot
- "Open When...." letters (for those days they are happy, sad, scared, tired, etc.)
- Bicycle (Don't forget the lock!)
- Airline gift cards
- Concert tickets
Christen Reiner is the publisher of Macaroni Kid Lakewood-Littleton and Macaroni Kid Denver.
