High School Graduation Gift Ideas
Best High School Graduation Gift Ideas
Are you stuck trying to come up with high school graduation gift ideas? Leaving high school is one of the largest transitions in a young person's life and there are tons of great gift ideas that can be practical and meaningful.
The first thing to think about when picking out a graduation gift is what the individual is going to do next. Someone going off to college dorms will have different needs than someone who will be remaining at home while attending a junior college or someone entering the work force. There are tons of fun ideas for any high school graduate!
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Time Organization
It can be tough to keep track of all the things that need to get done. Many high school graduates don't have a good time managment system in place. After all, the school and their parents took care of much of it since they were kids. Dry erase calendars are a convenient idea to help someone keep track of where they need to be.
Dorm Organization Ideas
Many high school graduates will be moving into college dorms. With such a small space, organization is a must! Organizers for the desk, closet, and even under the bed can help extend the use of any space.
Shower Caddies
Many traditional dorms feature a bathroom that is down the hall, so students will have to haul their toiletries with them when they are getting ready. A good shower caddy can be very helpful for keeping items in one place and ready to go.
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Creative Gift Baskets
Gift baskets can be put together for nearly any occasion. There are many prepackaged gift baskets that would be perfect choices for a recent graduate. For instance, a laundry gift basket (and rolls of quarters) is a great idea for someone going off to college.
A gift that is always appreciated by busy students? Coffee! Many high school students have begun to drink coffee and could probably use an introduction to great coffee products. Think about a coffee gift basket as a graduation gift (it will certainly be appreciated by any college freshman!)
Introductory Cookbooks
It's amazing how many 18 year olds leave home without learning how to cook. However, at some point the graduates will have to learn how to feed themselves! There are many cookbooks designed to be an introduction to cooking or that cater to college students learning how to cook for the first time.
Microwave Cookbooks
While the first thing most college kids use their microwave for is popcorn, did you know that you can cook entire healthy meals with just this one appliance? This is a great cookbook for someone who likes to eat well but won't have access to a full kitchen.
Small Appliances
A first apartment is going to need kitchen tools! While most dorms have restrictions on exactly what kinds of small appliances you can bring, many will at least allow a microwave. If allowed, a toaster oven is a great purchase because it can cook anything from frozen pizza to full meals for one.
Coffee is a College Staple
A coffeemaker is always a useful gift for someone heading into a new home or dorm. After all, not only is it useful for making coffee, but it can heat water for everything from tea to Cup of Noodles.
Amazon Gift Cards
Still looking for more high school graduation gift ideas? When in doubt, just give an Amazon gift card. Since you can buy almost anything on Amazon, this will ensure that the graduate will pick out exactly what they want!
Look for More Graduation Gift Ideas
When I graduated high school, there was a lot of variety in my gifts. I received books with personal inscriptions that I still treasured. And I received a Furby (I still have no idea what the thought process behind that one was). The best gifts are ones that are personal and meaningful. Share your best and worst graduation gifts to give others an idea of what works... and what doesn't!