Grad gift for son's girlfriend

[Anonymous]

Unless you can afford a LV or Gucci bag, its just not a thrilling gift.

[Anonymous]

My 22 y/o DD doesn’t wear jewelry or perfume, nor does she use handbags.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Our son is a rising senior at an out of state college, dating a senior about to graduate at UMD. We'd like to get her a graduation present, $100-$150. We don't know her well enough to get her a piece of jewelery and our son doesn't want us to get her a gift card. Of course he doesn't have any other ideas. We suggested a nice throw blanket, but he vetoed that too, because she has so many. Anyone have some good ideas? She is taking a year off before going to grad school

Crazy stuff - so you're buying DS's GF a grad gift and he's vetoing your recommendations. Why doesn't DS tell you what to buy his GF?

Best recommendation: tell your DS to let you know what you should be buying his GF.

Just go to Aveda and buy the hand creme & foot creme (both of which i'm addicted to - but will collectively put you back about $80) and toss them in a make up bag.

[Anonymous]

Buy her the Madewell leather transport tote. You can have it monogrammed. I think everyone would love this gift as it is so useful for work or travel.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Buy her the Madewell leather transport tote. You can have it monogrammed. I think everyone would love this gift as it is so useful for work or travel.

No monogram! It’s nice. But prevents return it if she doesn’t like it or already has a similar bag

[Anonymous]

Ugh, don’t get this gift! This is a long list of stuff I wouldn’t want. You don’t need to get a gift here. Write a nice card.

If you absolutely must, go the “consumable” route. Wine, chocolates, a plant even. Anything she doesn’t have to keep just because you gave it to her.

I mean, a framed print? You gift people are monsters! What does she have to do, hang it forever or break up with him?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ugh, don’t get this gift! This is a long list of stuff I wouldn’t want. You don’t need to get a gift here. Write a nice card.

If you absolutely must, go the “consumable” route. Wine, chocolates, a plant even. Anything she doesn’t have to keep just because you gave it to her.

I mean, a framed print? You gift people are monsters! What does she have to do, hang it forever or break up with him?

This. A congratulations card and a 100$ inside it. That’s not a gift card. That’s cash.

[Anonymous]

Luggage for travel such as a weekender or collapsible duffel bag that fold up and can be expanded for extras or dirty laundry.

[Anonymous]

Just give her $100 and a card. Cash is always king.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ugh, don’t get this gift! This is a long list of stuff I wouldn’t want. You don’t need to get a gift here. Write a nice card.

If you absolutely must, go the “consumable” route. Wine, chocolates, a plant even. Anything she doesn’t have to keep just because you gave it to her.

I mean, a framed print? You gift people are monsters! What does she have to do, hang it forever or break up with him?

I was kind of with PP, until this part. OP sounds well-intentioned to me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nice diploma frame? (or gift card to framing store, so she can choose the mat and frame?)

Agree but I would have son ask GF if this would be a good gift. I received this and loved it for decades. Although now it’s taking up space in my house since I no longer work in an office.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If she has strong school spirit:

https://alumni.umd.edu/about/legacy-bricks

Don’t do that. If they break up, it will taint the permanent memory for her.

[Anonymous]

A handbag from Nordstrom with a gift receipt.

[Anonymous]

Young people DON’T wear perfume.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just give her $100 and a card. Cash is always king.

This. The son doesn't have a clue.