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!
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.
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.
- Carry On Luggage -traditional graduation gift…
- Weekend Travel Tote -this is a nice gift for overnight stays and weekends away.
- Phone Charging Passport Holder -what a great idea!
- Bose Noise Canceling Headphones -if your grad works in a distracting setting or travels a lot, this is a great gift.
- Kindle Paperwhite -have a graduate who loves to read?
- Travel Blow Dryer -these are great since they pack up small.
- Travel Steamer -must-have for anyone on the road a lot.
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!
- Pretty Weekly Planner -planners are fun to fill and decorate.
- Kendra Scott Jewelry -so pretty! I love my few KS pieces.
- Metal Wallet With Money Clip -these are cool. My son loves his metal wallet.
- Instax Mini 11 Camera -a retro gift.
- Apple Watch -if your grad already has the watch, there are lots of watchbands to choose from.
- Digital Picture Frame -easy decor.
- Nintendo Switch Lite -is your graduate a gamer? Even if not, lots of young people love this.
- Audible Gift Membership -Does your grad have a long commute? I just gave myself this gift last year, and I love listening to books.
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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