Your niece got into six colleges. Your godson graduated cum laude. You’re so proud! But first, there’s a graduation party and you need a gift. Here are eight totally thoughtful options for the grad in your life.
Graduation Gift Guide
8 ideas to get you started
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Published May 1, 2015
Art
They’re going to fill their dorm rooms and first apartments with thrift-store sofas and hand-me-down dishes. Give them at least one thing they’ll be proud to hang in this home and the next…and the next: a real painting or photograph. Not sure where to start? Try an online source like Cureeo or UGallery.
Care
Vending machine food is the worst. Send fuel for late-night study sessions from Love with Food, a snack subscription service that delivers healthy, all-natural treats for as low as $10 a month.
Cleaning Service
One city apartment, two cats, three roommates: Things are bound to get hairy. Help keep things sanitary with a gift certificate for a housekeeping service.
Tools
From hanging pictures to putting together IKEA furniture, they’re always going to need a hammer or screwdriver. Make sure they have a fun (and affordable) tool set at the ready.
Fancy Accessory
A statement-making Hermès scarf or a piece of jewelry that says “Look, I’m from Tiffany!” takes any cheap first-interview suit up a notch.
Watch
Wearing a nice watch makes you feel like you have your life pulled together--and right now, your grad’s life could use some pulling together. We like these classic his and hers styles from Detroit-based leather company Shinola.
Nicole.NYC
Travel Bag
They’re going to miss mom and dad. Send them home for the weekend with a classic tote like this chic men’s style from Everlane or a floral-print number from LeSportsac.
Reading Material
Everybody gives Dr. Seuss’s Oh, the Places You’ll Go--the idea is too cute to resist. Track down a limited-edition pop-up version to make it a real keepsake.
