Any recommendations on gifts for college graduation? Not looking to spend more than $75-100. If it matters, it’s a woman who will be starting a job in a new city. I prefer not to give money or a gift card. We are just entering the phase of knowing college graduates and have no sense of what the norm is. Thanks for any suggestions! |
Does she have a work bag? you can stretch to 300 or so I’d get her something simple like Tumi or Tory Burch Perry.
Otherwise a journal, pen, and Kate spade lunch bag would be about 75 |
I know you said no gift cards - but I know kids who have loved gift cards for restaurants in their new city. YMMV. |
We are writing a check to nephew graduating from college this spring. |
I'm female and all the women I chat with at my office are always talking about good moisturizers and lip balms. The air is really dry in our office. So maybe some fancy moisturizer? |
New graduates prefer money, give them what they want. |
A nice (on sale if needed for said budget, usually can get something good for $125, but lower priced items pop up) All-Clad pot or pan w/lid. Something they could use for lots of different purposes. If moving to a new city, have it delivered there. |
They might spend it on alcohol or food. |
Weighted blanket
New bag Mani/pedi Massage DOB kit kind of make up bag for travel Passport cover Soda stream Nice chocolates Ember heated mug Books Blank notebooks/pens/markers Keychain |
And? I would just do cash instead of spinning your wheels trying to find something. I can barely purchase things my college age daughters like knowing them...they tend to be particular at that age. |
I like this idea. It’s a really nice item the parents will gladly hold onto if the kid foolishly doesn’t. Doesn’t take a risk on taste like a bag or jewelry. Likely to keep long term. |
I prefer not to give cash or gift cards too but I do want them to get something they like or need so I go with Amazon gift cards. |
the gifts that we appreciated were:
-a CASE of toilet paper -case of soap -case of our favorite canned veggies -costco/bigbox membership -gas gift cards -jewelry |
College kids would prefer to pick out their own stuff. If you buy a bag that is your style they will be stuck with that thing they don't want How close are you to the graduate? If it were me I would rather money or nothing. |
If someone gave me any of your gifts particularly toilet paper, soap or vegetables I would think you think I am homeless. Do not buy jeqelry or gas gift cards! Good grief! |