Need a gift for a recent graduate?

This is the perfect guide to picking out the right gift for the recent graduate in your life…….a gift that they will appreciate and actually use!

These are great gift options for a high school, college, or graduate program student. I was a recent graduate and have had lots of friends graduate.

It can be challenging to find something someone will actually be happy to open. So, I have curated the BEST gift guide for recent graduates. Below are some of my favorite gifts that I received after graduating!

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Recent Graduate Gifts Under $50

Packing Cubes – These are AMAZING! Easy for weekend trips and are a great organizing tool for travel.

Stanley Cup / Yeti Water Bottle / Hydro Flask – Everyone needs a new water bottle, whether they take it to the gym, class, or to the office…..water is a necessity!

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

Cook Book – Everyone always needs help with coming up with recipes, why not make it easy for them?

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!

Blanket – You can never have enough blankets! Cozy for the couch or bedroom!

Calendar – This is one of my favorites, I have bought this calendar. It is perfect as a desk calendar or wall calendar. It can be used at home or at the office.

Insulated 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!

Diffuser – For the dorm or new apartment, everyone loves their home to smell good!

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!

Rain Jacket – The amount of times I have walked from class to class or car to office in the rain, RIDICULOUS! This was one of the best gifts I received as a new grad!

Journal – This is an amazing journal, so many people love to use this in their morning or night routine! Girls can never have enough planners or journals to write everything in their life down. It is very therapeutic and it very useful when trying to navigate post grad life.

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

Apple Airtag – Very useful and easy to keep tucked into a backpack, wallet, or tied to their keys.

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!

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.

Apple Pencil – Already have the IPad? This is a great add on for taking notes or everyday use.

Gifts to Spoil Your Recent Graduate! $50+

Backpack – There are more affordable options, BUT this is great quality brand. The backpack will last and there are so many color options!

Dyson Vacuum – BEST gift if you are looking to spoil the grad. This was one of the greatest gifts I received for my new apartment.

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

Luggage – A graduate might have luggage but not their own luggage, this is a lifetime gift and will be used frequently!

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

Cooler – Yeti is an awesome brand and will last forever! Perfect for travel and summer time!

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

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.

Kindle – For the reader or trying to be reader.

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

This gift guide was for the recent graduate. Graduating is a HUGE milestone and any gift you give will be loved and appreciated!

Grace <3

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