Gift ideas for son's girlfriend's college graduation

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Anonymous wrote:These suggestions are all pretty terrible. Tumi? Tiffany? a WATCH? Have you seen anyone under 30 in a watch in the last decade? Our watches are in our pockets and they're called phones

Hmmm funny. My dd loves the Cartier tank watch we just gifted to her. Wears it everyday.

Of course she dues because it’s showy and screams “I’m rich!”

No it screams my parents both worked a long time and saved to treat their dd to something she will wear all her life. She will always see our love for her when she glances down at her wrist. You should deal with your hateful jealous ways, I’m sure it’s ruining your health. Take care.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:OP here -- I don't have a budget and I'd happily spend $$ for a Tumi suitcase, but I think it would be too much (since anyone could google it and find out how much it cost). She loves to read. What do people think about a Kindle paper white and an unlimited year long kindle subscription?

I think that is a wonderful idea.

My 23 year old son and his girlfriend both love their Kindles.

Durant everyone have an iPad now? It has a kindle AP.

Does she have an iPad? If not, an iPad mini would be a great graduation gift.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:These suggestions are all pretty terrible. Tumi? Tiffany? a WATCH? Have you seen anyone under 30 in a watch in the last decade? Our watches are in our pockets and they're called phones

Hmmm funny. My dd loves the Cartier tank watch we just gifted to her. Wears it everyday.

Of course she dues because it’s showy and screams “I’m rich!”

Most people I know who wear watches wear apple watches. Yes, even the wealthy people.

[Anonymous]

I like the Kindle idea, the compass charm, and the pearl earrings. You sound very nice, OP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:These suggestions are all pretty terrible. Tumi? Tiffany? a WATCH? Have you seen anyone under 30 in a watch in the last decade? Our watches are in our pockets and they're called phones

Hmmm funny. My dd loves the Cartier tank watch we just gifted to her. Wears it everyday.

Of course she dues because it’s showy and screams “I’m rich!”

Most people I know who wear watches wear apple watches. Yes, even the wealthy people.

+1

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:OP here -- It's a bit tricky because we a lot wealthier than her family (she's the first one to go to college, on a full scholarship) and I don't want to get her something over-the-top that would be nicer than what her parents get her. So the Tumi may have to wait.

Do 20 year olds still wear pearl earrings to work? I could do that -- but I wouldn't get them at Tiffany's.

I wouldn’t worry about giving her something too $$ because that is a perk of having a well-off boyfriend with well-off friends. And if everyone was afraid of one a “poor” persons parents, then that person would not get any good gifts.

I personally don’t like jewelry idea because it’s personal and you say you don’t know her well ; her parents (or boyfriend) may give her something more sentimental (even if it doesn’t cost as much); or she may just like wearing specific items, or may not wear jewelry.

I would go practical, especially since it seems like she may not have a lot of disposable income. Gift card to clothing store or mall - so she can buy clothes for interviews or her first job. The dilemma new grads have is they’ve been wearing torn jeans and sweats and now need a couple of weeks’ worth of business casual clothes before they get their first few checks. You could also give cash, but in my experience they use that to pay rent or Netflix bill — which is fine, but I like gift cards over cash when I want it to seem like a more thoughtful gift.

Agree- I really hate this attitude that someone from humble beginnings should be further penalized/given a lesser gift by those with higher means to “avoid offending anyone.” As a child from a poorer family who went to college on a full scholarship I would have been thrilled and extra appreciative to get a splurge/luxury type gift from my boyfriend’s parents and my parents certainly wouldn’t have felt resentful/given a thought to comparing gifts.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:These suggestions are all pretty terrible. Tumi? Tiffany? a WATCH? Have you seen anyone under 30 in a watch in the last decade? Our watches are in our pockets and they're called phones

Hmmm funny. My dd loves the Cartier tank watch we just gifted to her. Wears it everyday.

Of course she dues because it’s showy and screams “I’m rich!”

No it screams my parents both worked a long time and saved to treat their dd to something she will wear all her life. She will always see our love for her when she glances down at her wrist. You should deal with your hateful jealous ways, I’m sure it’s ruining your health. Take care.

NP but if an expensive watch is how you show love, then I feel bad for your daughter.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:These suggestions are all pretty terrible. Tumi? Tiffany? a WATCH? Have you seen anyone under 30 in a watch in the last decade? Our watches are in our pockets and they're called phones

Hmmm funny. My dd loves the Cartier tank watch we just gifted to her. Wears it everyday.

Of course she dues because it’s showy and screams “I’m rich!”

No it screams my parents both worked a long time and saved to treat their dd to something she will wear all her life. She will always see our love for her when she glances down at her wrist. You should deal with your hateful jealous ways, I’m sure it’s ruining your health. Take care.

NP but if an expensive watch is how you show love, then I feel bad for your daughter.

Dp. Pp I don't think you need to feel bad for pp's dd. I am sure pp shows their dd love in many ways! Just because it isnt your way does not mean it is wrong.

[Anonymous]

OP here -- I was actually just on the Tumi website looking at luggage. We got our first piece of Tumi when we got married and used it for our honeymoon. God I loved that suitcase!

OP, I have four young adult daughters (one graduated college last year). A suitcase is a great idea, but Tumi is not for a young adult. Look at Away bigger carryons, lots of colors and very popular with that demographic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I Venmo my son’s GF $2K as a graduation gift. Cash is king and practical for newly graduated.

Best gift ever. Well done!

[Anonymous]

Just gave my DC’s GF a black leather shoulder handbag w $100 inside and She is so happy. She is going to use handbag at graduation. Most importantly, my son is happy.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I Venmo my son’s GF $2K as a graduation gift. Cash is king and practical for newly graduated.

Best gift ever. Well done!

Tacky

[Anonymous]

Can’t go wrong with a nice watch. Yes she probably has an Apple Watch etc but a nice dressy watch is still nice for weddings, etc