Graduation is such an exciting time in a young person’s life.  A time of transition and change.  They may be heading off far from home for the first time or entering into the next phase of their career development in graduate school.  When choosing a gift for your grad gifts generally fall under two categories; practical or thought provoking.  Our party experts have put together a list of gifts perfect for the grad in your life.

The Lorax

Everyone knows the Dr. Suess classic, “Oh The Places You’ll Go” but Dr. Suess’s The Lorax is a tale of all the choices you are faced with when trying to “make it” in the world.  The story discusses the idea that each choice has an effect well beyond the present. A lesson all grads need to learn!

Digital Picture Frame

Preload with friends and family. If your grad is going away for the first time, the transition will be exciting but lonely at times.  A digital picture frame allows them to add new friends to their collection of pics.

Pots and Pans

A practical gift for those who are one their own for the first time. Consider going in on this with a few people so you can purchase a good quality set.  A great set of pots and pans can last a few decades if properly cared for!

 

Kindle 2

So this is a splurge gift but could prove to be very useful for student entering undergrad or even graduate school.  It’s amazon’s tool that holds nearly 1500 books! There are about 260,000 titles available and cost about $9.99.

Start an IRA (or any type of retirement account)

It may seem premature for them to start preparing for retirement but it’s really never too early to start!

Alarm Clock

Getting up and being responsible may prove to be more of a challenge for some as they transition into college life.  When this alarm clock goes off it moves so you literally have to get up and find it to turn it off!

Congratulations to your graduate! May the world be full of endless opportunity and possibility!

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