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The Joy of Cooking
The classic cookbook by Irma S. Rombauer is perfect whether you are heading to college or heading to your first apartment.
Signing Off in Style
A Cross pen is a signature of a business professional, consider getting them a fine pen and have it engraved with their name.
Keep them Safe
Their safety gives you peace of mind when they travel on their own. A AAA membership gives them roadside assistance and more.
Wishing Wall
The wishing wall is an eco-friendly gift allows everyone to write a personal note wishing them good luck and congratulations!
Money Tree
Money trees are plants thought to bring good luck and prosperity to the new homeowners. For fun hide dollars or lottery tickets in it.
Good Vibrations - iTunes Gift Card
Fun gifts are great too! Give them the music they want with an iTunes gift card perfect with an iPod or iPhone
Make Them a Star!
Is your graduate a star! They will be if you name a star after them. That way you can let them know the universe is theirs.
Silver Fortune Cookie
Send them off with good luck with this Silver Fortune Cookie where you add the fortune.
On The Clock
As they start their career or head to college it is important to be on Time! Give a stylish watch.
Preserve a Precious Moment
Personalized cap and gown Precious Moments figurines are a cute keepsake to remember their accomplishment.
Give the Other Green
For those students for care about the environment, a perfect gift is having a tree planted in their honor. An Eco-Friendly gift.
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Unique Graduation Gifts |
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Clocky Alarm
Molecular Jewelry
Math Formula Tie
Takeout Menu Organizer
and more
Clocky Alarm - Shown Above
Clocky is the alarm clock that is on the go, literally. This alarm clock moves around until you find it and turn it off.
50 / 50 Cash - IRA Gift
Give them some cash now, but also offer the same amount if they start are IRA by the end of the year. They learn about IRAs, saving and you help them plan for the future.
New or Used Car
Their first car should be a relaible one, review consumer reports, check prices and then shop for a great deal.
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Graduation Gifts |
Graduation is a time of change and personal growth. Graduation gifts can be tricky as you want to give them a start on their next step in life.
Your Graduation gift will depend on whether they are Graduating High School and going on to college or on their own or Graduating College and moving on to their professional career. These graduation gifts should allow you something for everyone.
 Something To Smile About
Give them a Congratulations that really picks them up consider a balloon bouquet, flowers, gift baskets or fresh baked cookies.
Cookie & Snacks: Mrs. Beasleys, Mrs. Fields, Popcorn Factory
Other Shops: Harry & David, GiftBaskets, Gift Tree, Wine
 Unique Personalized Graduation Gifts
Going to College - Collegiate Laundry Bag, Party Fund Jar, more
Executive Plans - Charging Station, Pens, Cufflinks
Keepsakes - Graduation Afghan, Photo Frames, Ornaments
Shop: Personal Creations, Things Remembered,
A Gift Personalized
 Oh The Places You'll Go
Dr. Seuss book about the joyous ode to life & success. Life may be a "Great Balancing Act," but through it all, "There's fun to be done."
Other Books for Graduation Gifts: Graduation, From Day One
Brian Tracy Free CD - 21 Success Secrets of Millionaires
Book Shops: Amazon, Barnes & Noble
 Components to Success
Top Electronics Gifts
They Need: Computers, laptops, alarm clock, cell phones
They Want: iPod, iPhone, digital camera, tvs, dvd player...
Plus remember covers and cases that protect iPods and MP3s.
Popular Shops: Amazon, Wolf Camera, Sears, Wal-Mart
 Pulling It All Together
Whether on the go to class, work or traveling, they will need a place to keep their stuff and great luggage will help protect their belongings.. Carry on luggage, travel bags, backpacks, duffel bags, laptop bags and briefcases will help keep all their stuff together.
 Dress for Success
Is a suit and tie needed for your first real job or are stylish dress casual needed for your new job? Help them out by getting dress shirts, blouses, ties, dress pants, shoes and fine accessories.
Women's Shops: Chadwick's, Kohls, Woman Within 12W - 44W
Men's Shops: Kohls, Jos A Bank, Paul Frederick
 Time to Get Cooking
Toss the old cookware and start fresh, select stylish stainless steel or non-stick cookware.
Other options: Spice set, cookbooks, dinnerware, kitchen appliances and kitchen gadgets & utensils.
Popular Shops: Cooking.com, Kohl’s, Sears, Target, Wal-Mart
 Bed & Bath Supplies
A Fresh start begins with fresh sheets, fluffy pillows, blankets and comforter for the dorm room or bedroom. Other bed & bath gifts include soft bath towels, robes and bathroom supplies.
Popular Shops: Kohl’s, Sears, Target, Wal-Mart
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Visitor Suggestions for Graduation Gifts |
Pack a Wallet or Purse
When my nephew graduated high school, I sent him a new wallet with gift cards and food gift certificates of restaurants and stores where he is going to college. As he's moving long distance to go to college, this was something small that could go with him, and be useful once he got there. Find wallets and purses here.
Thanks Lucy
Gift of Equity
Another financial idea would be to give the new graduate shares of stock. Instead of a high tech stock maybe give one that offers dividend reinvestment. This can help them learn how to build wealth over time. Find Stock Gifts here.
Thanks Jessica - West Chester, PA
Useful Gifts for the College Bound
When my nephew graduated from high school and was college bound I bought a huge laundry basket and filled it with the small things he needed like: laundry detergent, soap, batteries, a few school supplies, a roll of quarters, toiletries, a family photo, a calling card and a box of self addressed envelopes with stamps already. You can add more as you please and it sure was a great success the first month he was there!
Thanks Monica J. - Texas
Scrapbook / Memory Books
A scrapbook or photo album makes a great gift at a time of change in your life. If you have the time offer to help or go to the store together and select a scrapbook that it just right for them. Find scrapbook supplies here.
Thanks Terri - South Bend, IN
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