Unique Graduation Gift Ideas

There are so many things a new graduate will need, whether they’re going off to college or into the real world from the college dorm. Depending on your price range and how many things your graduate actually “needs” will determine what kind of gift you’ll be looking for.

One of the best gifts I received when graduating high school was a survival package hand-made by my mom. She put everything in a new laundry hamper and surprised me with the package when I started moving in. Items she included were things such as: laundry detergent, towels, shampoo, soap, first aid kit, mini tool set, sheet set, collapsible laundry hamper and some healthy non perishable foods and snacks such as vegetable soups, pastas and sauce, nuts, granola bars and dried fruits. This was such an awesome present because it hadn’t even occurred to me that I was going to need to buy my own hamper and soaps.

Below find a fun personalized gift inspiration board as well as a longer list of gift ideas by price range.

Graduation Wall Cross from PersonalCreations, Personalized 2010 Graduation Frame from Gifts.com, Graduate Pen Holder from MemorableGifts.com, Personalized Graduation Jewelry from Name-Necklace, Personalized Graduation Tapestry Pillow from FutureMemories, 2010 Graduation Mug and Graduation Cap Charm and 2010 Graduation Water Globe from ThingsRemembered

Gifts – Price is no concern

• Car
• Money
• Laptop computer
• Vacation
• Cell phone with a paid plan
• Furniture or Refrigerator

Gifts Priced $51 – $250

• Food gift card
• Gas gift card
• Clothing gift card
• Money tree
• Money clip with money enclosed
• Wallet with money enclosed
• Camera
• Television
• DVD player
• IPod
• Stereo
• Printer
• Luggage
• Briefcase
• Bookshelf
• Watch/Jewelry
• Engraved jewelry
• Microwave /Toaster Oven
• Tool box with basic tools

Gifts Priced under $50

• Personal development book
• Inspirational book
• Book about the graduates career of choice
• Jump drive
• Phone card
• Iron
• Coffee maker
• Other Kitchen Accessories
• Photo album filled with school memories or family photos if graduate is moving away
• Address book completed with family and friend’s addresses and phone numbers
• Fill a laundry basket with laundry soap, fabric softener, dryer sheets and quarters
• Set of sheets
• Towels
• Picture frames
• Organizer or planner
• Desk accessories
• Umbrella

Have any other great graduation gift ideas?  Please share…