Graduation Gifts – 30 Gift Ideas to Celebrate their Achievements

This post is about graduation gifts.

Graduation gifts are an awkward gift to pick out. It is not in a holiday season and usually they are in a different stage of life than anyone else (that is if you are not graduating with them). You want a gift they will actually appreciate and use.

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You could be shopping for a high school, college, or graduate program student. There are so many different avenues you could go down when shopping for a graduate. Biggest piece of advice is to think about their next step. Will they be starting a new job? Are they moving? Once you know their next step, it is so easy to chose a gift (from this list of products)!

There is also the added question of “how much to spend?” on a graduation gift. There are great gift options for a close friend, colleague, coworker, or someone on a budget. If you want to spoil your child, spouse, family member, or just someone who means a lot to you, there are a variety of gifts that will make them feel VERY special, loved, and most of all successful!

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Two Tips to Elevate Graduation Gifts:

1. Personalize. Add the recent graduates name, graduating year, or school to make it a memorable gift.
2. Gift Basket. Combine multiple small gifts to build a Graduation Gift Basket.

Here are 30 Graduation Gifts they will LOVE:

1. Packing Cubes

These are AMAZING! Easy for weekend trips and are a great organizing tool for travel. A gift they will be using very frequently as a post grad.

2. Stainless Steel Water Bottle

Everyone needs a new water bottle, whether they take it to the gym, class, or to the office…..water is a necessity! This gift will be used EVERYDAY!

3. Day Planner

The best part about this planner is that it is undated, so it will last longer! Not everyone uses their planner everyday so it does not have empty pages of days not used.

4. Cook Book

Everyone always needs help with coming up with recipes, why not make it easy for them? Pair this with a bottle of wine (if they are 21!).

5. Charcuterie Board Set

Whether they like to host or not, this is great gift and something they will have and use for a long time!

6. Throw Blanket

This is perfect for the couch or bedroom. They will be cozied up with this blanket every evening.

7. Calendar

This is a fan favorite, I have bought this calendar for multiple gifts. It is perfect as a desk calendar or wall calendar. It can be used at home or at the office.

8. Insulated Cooler Bag

This is great option, it can be used for groceries, going to the pool/beach, or playing golf/tennis. Awesome travel accessory to have that no one buys for themself!

9. Scent Diffuser

For the dorm or new apartment, everyone loves their home to smell good! Pair this with different scents so they can figure out what they like in their space.

10. Tote Bag

So many uses for a quality tote bag. Car, office, travel, it is helpful in all instances. Personalized makes it that much more special!

11. Rain Jacket

This was one of the best gifts to ever receive, it is a gift someone won’t purchase for themselves. Running in the rain is not for the weak, help them be prepared.

12. Journal

This is an amazing journal, so many people love to use this in their morning or night routine! It is very therapeutic and it very useful when trying to navigate post grad life.

13. Belt Bag

These are back in style! Everyone uses this day to day when running errands around town.

14. Apple Airtag

Very useful and easy to keep tucked into a backpack, wallet, or tied to their keys. Safety is so important!

15. Bathrobe

No one buys themselves a robe, that is what makes it a perfect gift! Getting ready or lounging around the house will not be comfortable!

16. Duffel Bag

Great for a college or high school grad, they need all the travel accessories to move from place to place or visit home for the weekend.

17. Card Case or Wristlet

The perfect grad gift for someone who is always on the go. This is great to throw in your work bag, gym bag, or to use for running errands.

18. Backpack

This backpack will last forever and there are so many color options to chose from when purchasing for a new grad.

19. Carry On Suitcase

A piece of luggage is a huge asset to someone graduating. Packing, traveling, moving, there are endless reasons to use a carry on in their new life!

20. Cordless Vacuum

BEST gift if you are looking to spoil the grad. This was one of the greatest gifts to receive for your apartment, dorm, or home.

21. Alarm Clock

Never woken up more peacefully, this is custom alarm clock and perfect if a grad is adjusting to a new schedule.

22. Airpods

This is often an everyday accessories for students and young adults, a new pair is a true gift for them!

23. Airfryer

The easiest cooking appliance on the market. Anything can be thrown in and cooked under 15 minutes. It is truly an amazing gift for anyone!

24. Apple Watch

An everyday accessory nowadays, whether they workout or not, they will love having this to wear everyday to the office or class.

25. Indoor/Outdoor Slippers

The perfect gift for anyone, these can be worn indoor or outdoor making them very convenient for any lifestyle.

26. IPad

IPad’s have been around forever, because everyone loves them. Never go out of style and great to have for trips or to take with you to the office.

27. Bluetooth Speaker

A great gift for anyone who loves to listen to music. This one is waterproof, so it can be thrown in a beach bag, golf bag, or any place they are wanting to jam out!

28. Kindle eReader

For the reader or trying to be reader. Perfect to throw in your bag or if someone does not have room for stacks of paperback books.

29. Nespresso

For the coffee lover, Nespresso brews the BEST coffee combination. Starbucks at home!

30. Sheet Set

Who does not love a fresh, clean set of sheets? This is amazing for anyone graduating and starting in a new space or refresh their space!

Gift Card Options for Graduation Gifts:

There are great if you are completely stumped and don’t know what to get your graduate. They are universal and 100% will be used!

• Uber
• Doordash
• Amazon
• Target

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