Forget the boring pens and briefcases -- these graduation gifts will leave any student inspired and excited for the next step!
The ultimate survival guide: Sure, they can't make their bed or wash a dish, but this emergency kit has everything they need to survive a minor crisis without calling mom! $19.99
Whether heading to work or working at Starbucks your grad will feel ecofriendly with an eco friendly coffee cup (plus no one will know they made instant at home! $14
Make sure your post-grad makes it to work on time with this cute alarm clock that gets him up with the birdies.. .or at least by the birdies! $28
Who cares if they don't have a sofa, or a bed, or a fridge! With a mini foosball table, they are set! $30
If there's one thing you know he won't be spending money on it's new underwear... so at least make it last longer... $10.95
You know where there love it... their phone! So put your picture or their school picture on it with a Skinit custom skin you make for $10 and up!
These are over $30 but cool too!
Engrave a motivating message on a money clip! $39.99 Red Envelope
Make your own Custom Converse... the shoe the post-grad lives in! $6
Capture and print photos so you don't miss a moment at graduation or beyond! $79
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My kids appreciate the aluminum water bottles and headlights for reading. Those are each under $25 at an EMS. My older son was really pleased when I put together a sewing kit for him and my niece asked for an iron.
If you are going for frivolous, food and drink gift cards are a good bet.
The emergency kit is not a bad idea but I would go for the standard kit from the drug store.
If a student is going to college nearby, small houseplants can be a cheerful gift that will help to keep the air clean.