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Best Graduation Gifts For College Grads

by | Feb 19, 2023 | Graduation Gifts, NPP Recommends

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What Are The Best Graduation Gifts For College Grads?

Are you looking for the best graduation gifts for college grads? We have you covered! We interviewed a number of grads and asked what was the most useful, most unique, most favorite gift that you received for college graduation. Here are ideas for more than 25 unique graduation gifts.

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College grads are ready for so many things in life! They might be getting married. They might be moving far from home for a new job. They for sure are setting up a home for themselves that they want as a newly minted “grown up” place to live.

Let’s help them do this as they get started in life as a college grad. Check out these thoughtful college graduation gifts below!

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Best graduation gifts for college grads that they will love!

Below are gift ideas that we have gathered from our own graduates, as well as some of their friends! Keep in mind that a lot of these young people won’t want to purchase many of these things themselves. I always think those make the best gifts!

Best graduation gifts for college grads for home

Often our graduates move to a new town or at the very least, a new apartment or small house. Many times as. a college student they have used older, hand-me-down items that were given by family. Let’s help them freshen up their homes with some new items to update their nest in this Next Phase of their life!

  • Cozy Throw Blanket -this is always a great gift for a bedroom or sitting area.
  • Nice set of Pillows -nice pillows are a great gift for comfort!
  • Comfy Loungewear -I remember my mom always gave us cute jammies back in the day.
  • Handheld Vacuum With 6 Options -if your graduate doesn’t already have a vacuum, this is a must-have.
  • Roomba -my son loves his Roomba that does the work for him.😜
  • Cool Planter -this is a fun way for the graduate to decorate.
  • Unique Barware -they will be of drinking age, and bar tools are fun to have.
  • Complete Set Of Baking Dishes -many graduates love to cook or might want to learn how…
  • Bamboo Cheese Board -for all the social gatherings your grad might host or attend.
  • Toolkit -always a great thing to have.
  • Bento Box Lunchbox -these are fun to pack, and a great way for your graduate to save money.
  • Apple Airpods -most graduates might have earbuds. This might be a nice upgrade.

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    Best graduation gifts for college grads for travel

    Often after graduation, our young adults might have to travel for work or just want to travel for fun. These gifts will make travel easier and more convenient as the situation occurs.

    Best graduation gifts for college grads just for fun

    Sometimes. all a graduate wants is something fun and impracticable. They have worked hard, so let’s make them happy!

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      There are so many best graduation gifts for college grads!

      Do you have any good ideas for the rest of us? Something that your young adult received that they loved? I would love to add to this list! Comment below…

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