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Graduation gift ideas
For the graduate heading to a dorm, a first apartment or a first job: practical things they'll need and a few to celebrate.
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Trip idea
A family trip to Orlando
Theme parks and year-round sun; give the trip and see cheap round-trip fares from their airport.
Flights vary by airport and dateGift idea
Waterproof Bluetooth speaker
Music in the shower, at the pool or on the go. Waterproof models take a drop or a splash.
Typically $25 to $50Gift idea
Instant film camera
Prints come out right away to stick on a wall or hand to a friend. Film is sold separately.
Typically $50 to $100Trip idea
A weekend in the Smoky Mountains
Hiking, waterfalls and cabins: an outdoor weekend for someone who would rather do than have.
Flights vary by airport and dateGift idea
Portable charger (power bank)
Saves the day when their phone dies away from home. Around 10,000 mAh fits a pocket.
Typically $15 to $25Gift idea
Wireless earbuds
Budget wireless earbuds are good enough for school, the gym and the bus.
Typically $25 to $50Gift idea
Bedside lamp with wireless charger
A lamp and a phone charger in one spot on the nightstand.
Typically $25 to $50Gift idea
Portable camping hammock
Packs into a pouch and hangs between two trees in a couple of minutes.
Typically $25 to $50Gift idea
Wireless charging pad
Set the phone down and it charges; no cable hunting.
Typically $15 to $25Trip idea
A city break in New York
Shows, museums and food: a trip makes a big birthday or anniversary feel like one.
Flights vary by airport and dateGift idea
Travel journal
For the trips they've been waiting years to take.
Typically under $15Gift idea
Slim leather wallet
A practical upgrade that gets used every day.
Typically $15 to $25Gift idea
Pocket multitool
Pliers, blades and drivers in one tool for the glovebox or toolbox.
Typically $25 to $50Gift idea
Basic household tool kit
A first toolkit for a first apartment or dorm.
Typically $15 to $25Gift idea
Shower caddy for a dorm
A carry caddy for shared bathrooms.
Typically $15 to $25Trip idea
A music weekend in Nashville
Live music every night of the week, for the music lover on your list.
Flights vary by airport and dateGift idea
LED desk lamp
Good light for late study sessions.
Typically $15 to $25Trip idea
A Grand Canyon trip
One of those places everyone means to see; a retirement or milestone birthday trip.
Flights vary by airport and dateBudgets for gift ideas are what that kind of gift usually costs, not prices; the store has the current price.