It’s May and graduation ceremonies are taking place everywhere. This means that graduate gift hunting is on and that is not always easy. To help you out, we made a list of popular and useful items that are bound to make even the pickiest millennial happy. This array of great stuff includes a variety of choices to satisfy a wide range of personalities and likes.
For the new job:
Professional work bag is a great gift. The exact style and model depends on his or her future job and career, but there are plenty of choices for both genders on Amazon.
Canvas CoolBell Bag – $49.99
This professional messenger bag comes in 11 different colors and 2 sizes. It has plenty of pockets and can be transformed into a backpack or shoulder bag. It fits 17.3 inch laptop with enough room for 2-3 days of clothes change for travel. Its beautiful design works great for men and women.
Also check out bags from The Swiss Gear, Belk, and Perry Ellis.
Kate Spade Purses – $72 – $160
This designer is known for colorful uplifting professional handbags that could help you send your grad into a bright future. You can choose between clutches, shoulder bags, and crossbody clutches of every color of the rainbow.
Passion Planner – $17.50
It might seem trivial and not always useful, but trust us, your grad will thank you. This planner helps you keep track of all the areas you need to work on, set goals, and follow through. It also separates work and personal life, so you don’t have to, and that’s something we all can use.
Wardrobe upgrade
A new career calls for a new look, most of the time. Even if your grad already rocks an impeccable style, a refreshed look is still nice to receive. Consider gifting Lulus.com, Express, Belk, or Kohl’s gift cards if you are not quite sure you can select clothes yourself.
Allbirds
Shoes will come handy for whatever life throws at new graduates. Allbirds is an environmentally conscious company and uses all natural wool, tree fiber, sugarcane, and a few other materials in the production of their shoes. All their products are very comfortable, cool in the summer, warm in winter, and best of all, they are washing-friendly.
For continuous learning:
Books
The first thing that comes in mind is a book. It’s like you can give somebody a chance to learn from someone else’s mistakes before making their own. There are so many books full of life and career advice that it will be hard to pick just one:
- Adulting: How to Become a Grown-up in 535 Easy(ish) Steps – $9.48
- Private Notes of a Headhunter – $10
- How Will You Measure Your Life? – $11.40
- The Millionaire Next Door – $11.52
- The Last Lecture – $12.09
Audible membership
If your grad is not going to have much time to devote to book reading, consider signing them up for Audible. The service has many genres and over 200,000 titles to choose from. Hearing audio books beautifully narrated can keep them company while they are busy with everyday tasks.
Next Big Idea Club
This is a book club destined to help people with whatever they struggle with in life. Every three months a book is sent to subscribers based on their specification. It can be about choosing a job, a career path, or a relationship. The books are selected by 4 popular authors and can be summarized if your grad is pressed for time and can’t keep up with reading.
For practical use:
Instant Pot Duo Mini 3 Qt – $695
This is one kitchen appliance that every young busy person needs. The pot can make rice, become a slow cooker, a pressure cooker, a yogurt maker, and warm keeper – all designed to save them time and help them make fast home cooked meals. This mini version is a great companion for a bigger one, if you have it.
AutoClubHero Premium Car Emergency Survival Kit – $119.95
This is useful for all of us, but especially for recent young graduates, who like to drive and live alone. This kit has everything they need in case of emergency on a road and more. Think jumper cables, blankets, fire starters, medical supplies, food, water, and more.
PROSTORMER 120-Piece Home Repair Tool Set – $38.97
Your new grad will most likely have to relocate, move, and get his or her own place. New place needs decoration and some minor fixing, so this gift will come very handy and will be treasured for years to come. This set is perfect for small repairs and DIY projects around the house and includes all the basics and beyond.
Rachel Ray Cucina Hard-Anodized Aluminum Nonstick Pots and Pans 12-Piece Set – $108.79
This is the same theme as tool set. Your new grad will want to set up a new kitchen and get ready to cook, so having new beautiful pots and pans set would feel amazing. This set is beautiful, easy to clean, and includes all the basic and more.
Amazon Echo
Give a gift of music from Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and more with this little device. It also has voice recognition and responds to commands, can read news, tell weather, or read an audio book. There are many choices of Echo devices these days, so pick what you think your grad would enjoy.
Fun gifts:
Frames and Albums from Personalization Mall
There are times in life when you want to give something thoughtful and personal, and graduation is a prime time for that sentiment. There is nothing more huge and meaningful in life as finishing one part of growing up and stepping into another.
- 15% OFF Your Purchase
- $5 OFF Your Purchase of $25 or More
- 30% OFF Graduation Gifts
Personalization Mall has plenty of gift ideas and items for personalization, such as watches, jewelry, bags, cuff links, photo frames, albums, canvas, and diploma holders. This store is your ultimate one-stop-shop for all things personal and meaningful that come from the heart and become keepsakes right away.
Pura Vida Bracelets
It all started in Costa Rica, when two college grads flew there with friends and met two bracelet artists that made beautiful bracelets while living in poverty. They bought 400 bracelets to see if they can sell them back home and give money back to the artists. It caught on as a wildfire and now the company successfully helps artists from around the world sell their jewelry. Your grad is going to love these colorful bracelets with a message.
Cards Against Humanity – $25
Those cards might just become the main entertainment for their next party. The game is easy to play and is a source of many laughs. There is a reason why the game is described as “A Party Game for Horrible People”.