Gift Guide #2: The Graduate
When it comes to the volume of gifts and cards purchased in a season, surely Springtime is chasing on the heels of The Holidays for the title of Biggest Gifting Season. From bridal showers to weddings to graduations to days commemorating moms and dads and assistants, you're sure to be in need of gift ideas this time of year.
Reader, I give you a handful of ideas for the graduate in your life.
High School Graduate
Gone are the days when a roll of quarters and a shower caddy were the most coveted gift for that soon-to-be Freshman. Instead, gift cards reign supreme. Uber is an incredibly useful gift card as it provides rides and late-night snacks, but a gift card from Target could also be a handy gift as well.
If your grad is sure to embrace sorority life on campus, Bid Day Gift Sets might be an idea.
Maybe it's my Southern upbringing. Or maybe it's my fascination with all the monogrammed towels in the Eisenhower home. Whatever the reason, I celebrate all things personalized. These personalized toiletry bags could be a welcome addition to the world of roommates and recurring weekend trips home.
This small linen charging block is perfect for phones and air pods and whatever else needs recharging.
Whether they are living in a dorm or an off-campus apartment, extra storage is always handy. Bonus points if the storage isn't bulky. Consider these collapsible storage bags which fit perfectly under a bed or closet organizers that aren't fussy. Better yet, send them a gift card to The Container Store for all their dorm-room needs.
College Graduate
Matching luggage still feels oh-so-grown-up, so why not send your grad out into the world with a set of bags from Away?
For the grad armed with the latest tech gadget, consider this stylish 3-in-1 charging station.
Personally I'm a pen and paper kind of notetaker, but so many colleagues swear by the reMarkable it deserves an honorable mention for that graduate headed off to pursue a corporate job or another degree.
There are a few tell-tell signs of being an adult: a log-in to TurboTax; chairs with back support; and a membership to AAA. This is a gift you don't realize is the absolute best until you need it.
They've moved out of the house. Maybe they are finally on their own health insurance. Isn't it time they had their own Netflix / Hulu / AppleTV log-in?
Note: My grandmother would likely be appalled by all the gift card recommendations, but it appears Cash is no longer King. Gift cards work well with phones, and phones are a package deal for anyone under the age of 30. The jackpot of graduation gifts is very likely to be a gift card from Amazon.
