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A Good Idea for Friends
Message in a Bottle
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A Good Idea for Friends
Message in a Bottle
The bottle comes with 60 little pieces of paper that you can use to write something sweet to your grad. When they need a pick-me-up, all they have to do is reach in and grab one.
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Customized Graduation Gift
Personalized Graduation Cup
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Customized Graduation Gift
Personalized Graduation Cup
You get to pick the hair color, background color, outfit and well, pretty much everything with this insulated tumbler. The brand also notes that they are “unbreakable.”
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Sentimental Gift
Custom Graduation Cap Tassel
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Sentimental Gift
Custom Graduation Cap Tassel
Get this to them before they walk across the stage. You can put a photo of someone who has passed away, or a person they love who couldn’t make it to the big day. They’ll still feel their presence with this gift.
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What’s better than one gift? A bunch of gifts! Here, they’ll get a cute frame, bear, mug, candle and dried flowers to take with them wherever they are head.
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Great Gift For A Graduation Party
Pull Money Balloons
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Great Gift For A Graduation Party
Pull Money Balloons
Credit: ORIENTAL CHERRY
More creative than an envelope, these balloons are a cute way of giving them money for their new start. “This definitely was the very best part of my friend’s grad party,” one reviewer wrote.
Available in so many different styles, you can’t go wrong with this top-rated watch. It has over 7,000 5-star reviews on Amazon, it’s simple yet sophisticated. It’s also inexpensive, so he can wear it every day.
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For High School Grads
Mini-Fridge
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For High School Grads
Mini-Fridge
Now 26% Off
Credit: Frigidaire
This cute as be mini-fridge is perfect for graduates. Built to hold six cans, it’ll come in handy when the dining hall is closed, and they need to stay hydrated during a cram session.
If they’re leaving for a new adventure, help them take a piece of their hometown with them with this stylish print. Get it framed for an extra special touch.
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For Her
Name Bar Bracelet
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For Her
Name Bar Bracelet
No matter what stage in life she’s in right now, she’ll appreciate this dainty and personalized piece of jewelry. You can customize it a few ways, including adding a heart symbol to go with it.
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Traditional Graduation Gift
Autograph Stuffed Dog w/ Pen
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Traditional Graduation Gift
Autograph Stuffed Dog w/ Pen
Now 15% Off
It’s honestly such a great gift because all the special people in their life can write them a message on something they can keep forever. It might seem silly, but we know they’ll love it.
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Your BFF Will Love This
Compass Necklace
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Your BFF Will Love This
Compass Necklace
Now 12% Off
Credit: Zealmer
Let her know she’s “going places” with this beautiful compass necklace. It comes in gold and silver finishes depending on her preferences.
Beloved by Oprah, this faux suede bag only looks expensive. It’ll be perfect for all the interviews she goes on, and eventually for her first post-grad job.
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Unique Gift
Bemaystar Custom Night Light
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Unique Gift
Bemaystar Custom Night Light
More creative than a standard frame, this LED graduation plaque is a great gift. It can be customized with their name and the year they graduated.
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Cue the Awws
I Wrote a Book About You
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Cue the Awws
I Wrote a Book About You
Now 16% Off
Credit: Compendium Publishing
Go sentimental for their graduation with this personalized book. It comes with prompts that can be filled out to let them know how much they’re loved.
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Over 14,000 5-Star Reviews
Laptop Shoulder Bag
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Over 14,000 5-Star Reviews
Laptop Shoulder Bag
Now 25% Off
Credit: Lenovo
Made of polyester, it can be worn over the shoulder or as a crossbody bag. It addition to the laptop, it can fit some books and other essentials they need.
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For Him or Her
Scratch Off Map
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For Him or Her
Scratch Off Map
Oh, the places they’ll go! Now they can keep track of their adventures with this cool world map. Once they scratch off a place they’ve to visit, t will reveal a colorful section.
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Best Last-Minute Gift
Gift Card
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Best Last-Minute Gift
Gift Card
Credit: Amazon
Shopping for your favorite graduate last-minute? Then look no further than this gift card from Amazon. You can load up to $500 on it, and it even comes with a cute box.
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For Parents to Give Their Daughter
And Off She Went to Change the World
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For Parents to Give Their Daughter
And Off She Went to Change the World
You can get the sentimental print framed, so she can hang it in her dorm room or first apartment. It’s an encouraging way to let her know how much you believe in her.
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For Parents to Give Their Son
To My Son Braided Leather Bracelet
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For Parents to Give Their Son
To My Son Braided Leather Bracelet
Something sentimental for him to always remember your bond, this bracelet’s messaging is subtle (it’s hidden on the inside).
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Over 20,000 Reviews On Amazon
REVLON One-Step Hair Dryer
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Over 20,000 Reviews On Amazon
REVLON One-Step Hair Dryer
Credit: Revlon
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Cailey Lindberg (she/her) is a writer and editor with over a decade of experience covering products, lifestyle, entertainment and food. Before joining Good Housekeeping in 2022, she was a staff writer at USA Today’s shopping network, Reviewed.com.
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