Graduating can be stressful. After years of having pretty much everything laid out for you, you’re thrown into the real world. Here, 15 gifts to ease the transition for every type of grad, from the one who’s been waiting for this moment for a decade to the one who’s not so sure about this whole “adulting” thing.
15 Graduation Gifts to Please Even the Pickiest Millennial
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Published May 3, 2018
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Parachute
A Plush Bathrobe
Show us a person who doesn’t appreciate a good bathrobe and we’ll show you a liar.
Hello Fresh/Facebook
A Meal-prep Kit
Almost as easy as ramen but way more impressive.
Hello Fresh ($60)
Nordstrom
'vintage' Candy
And by vintage, we mean from the ‘90s, when today’s grads were—yikes—born.
Nordstrom
A Silk Pillowcase
You can tell them it’s Queer Eye-approved.
Nordstrom
An Aromatherapy Diffuser
Ahh…zen.
Nordstrom
A Fitness Tracker
Sleek and informative.
Dermstore
A Fancy Skin-care Set
Think of this as self-care they probably wouldn’t buy for themselves.
SK-II ($99)
Amazon
A Smart Speaker
Alexa, how do I do my own taxes?
Nordstrom
A Monogrammed Travel Set
You know, for all the roommate reunions they’ve got planned.
nanopresso
A Portable Espresso Machine
This itty-bitty device will save them tons on Starbucks runs. We, umm, might buy one for ourself while we’re at it.
Nordstrom
Fuzzy Slippers
Because everyone likes to be cozy.
Stitch Fix
A Personal Stylist
No, you can’t wear leggings and a sorority T-shirt to a job interview.
Amazon
An Instant Pot
Just be sure to include a link to all of the recipes they can make with it.
Dermstore
A Shaving Kit
This says, "You're a man now. Act like it."
The Art of Shaving ($30)
Amazon
An Amazon Prime Membership
It really is the gift that keeps on giving.
