Our favorite finds include the highly sought-after Nintendo Switch, a sweet signature bracelet from Etsy, and a portable speaker they can take with them as they head out into the world. Here are the best high school graduation gifts. Your grad can use it to celebrate the holidays, leave messages for roommates, or get creative with their weekly grocery list. (Who would forget to buy milk after seeing the reminder in lights?) It’s also a great way to help set the vibe for a party. Choose from three sizes, all with color-changing lights. The kit even includes blank tiles that can be customized as extra letters or to showcase original doodles. Price at time of publish: $20 for rose gold mini Price at time of publish: $150 Price at time of publish: $18 Price at time of publish: $75 Price at time of publish: $299 Price at time of publish: $92 Price at time of publish: $110 Price at time of publish: $18 Price at time of publish: $38 Price at time of publish: $22 Price at time of publish: $48 Price at time of publish: $120 Price at time of publish: $99 Price at time of publish: $80 Price at time of publish: $90 Price at time of publish: $14 Price at time of publish: $22 Price at time of publish: $28 Price at time of publish: $30 Price at time of publish: $284 Price at time of publish: $999 Price at time of publish: $30 Price at time of publish: $90 Price at time of publish: $138 for set of 2 Price at time of publish: $23 Price at time of publish: $68 Price at time of publish: $20 To get your grad something practical, you must first understand the new grad’s future plans, says Etiquette coach and founder of Beaumont Etiquette Myka Meier. “For example, will they be going to college after or will they be entering the workforce directly? The gift you give will likely be very different pending the plans of the new grad,” she adds.
Nostalgia
Graduating high school is a big transition that can come with all kinds of emotions. If you want to help a graduate transition into the next period of their life, help them remember their high school experience. Consider a nostalgic gift, like a photo album, framed picture, or memorabilia from their high school or hometown sports team.
Convenience
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“Anything from a book about entering the business world to a pen with the person’s monogram on it, a sweatshirt with their college logo on it, something needed for a dorm room (from decor to a printer), or even a gift card are all great options that can vary in pricing,” says Meier. Expert advice was provided by entrepreneur, etiquette coach, author, and founder of Beaumont Etiquette Myka Meier.
