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Suggestions for Graduation Gifts?

barb40 — Sat, 06 Apr 2019 15:52:09 GMT

I need suggestions please, for a College Graduation Gift for Males...Thanks for your ideas and recommendations!

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cherry — Sat, 06 Apr 2019 15:58:21 GMT

I am not someone who always says, give money. However, for this age bracket, it seems to be ,what they need, and want

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Bri369 — Sat, 06 Apr 2019 15:59:26 GMT

I'm sure money will be greatly appreciated by the graduate.

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qbetzforreal — Sat, 06 Apr 2019 16:00:18 GMT

Money.

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NicksmomESQ — Sat, 06 Apr 2019 16:00:30 GMT

Young people that age prefer money.A check or an American Express gift card would be nice.

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SXMGirl — Sat, 06 Apr 2019 16:00:32 GMT

While I have always thought that presents such as a briefcase or engraved watch are appropriate for a college grad, I think in today's world the grad would prefer money.

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sunshine45 — Sat, 06 Apr 2019 16:04:04 GMT

cash, gift cards, check......everyone always appreciates money, especially when they are first starting out. a small personal gift could accompany it or replace the cash.......eau de toilette, journal with a pen, wallet, sports tickets, a bond.

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deepwaterdotter — Sat, 06 Apr 2019 16:05:02 GMT

I once gave a gift card for a gas station near the graduate's apartment. She was starting a job that required a bit of a daily commute in her personal vehicle. She wrote that she was grateful for this gift in her Thank You note.

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godi — Sat, 06 Apr 2019 16:06:06 GMT

Is this grad going back home? If so money. Is this grad setting up a new apartment? Target or Home store gift card. But money is always one size fits all.

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Mz iMac — Sat, 06 Apr 2019 16:16:24 GMT

@deepwaterdotter wrote:
I once gave a gift card for a gas station near the graduate's apartment. She was starting a job that required a bit of a daily commute in her personal vehicle. She wrote that she was grateful for this gift in her Thank You note.

Excellent idea!!! Will keep that in mind when one of my GSs graduates from college next year. His father is going to surprise him w/a car, his mother will take care of his car insurance for a year & NaNa (me) will supply the gas!

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Allegheny — Sat, 06 Apr 2019 16:36:35 GMT

Depends upon how well you know the grad and their immediate future plans. Then an appropriate gift would be appreciated. But cash is alway highly appreciated, so they can purchase what they need themselves.

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Abrowneyegirl — Sat, 06 Apr 2019 16:47:57 GMT

For our last few college grads we had their diploma framed (through the university).

So it looked like this

So far everyone loved and appreciated the gift and they disply proudly at home or work

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Cakers3 — Sat, 06 Apr 2019 16:51:44 GMT

Money. No doubt about it.

Although I do like the gift card for gas.

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Still Raining — Sat, 06 Apr 2019 16:58:49 GMT

Boring for sure, but money is the answer.

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nana59 — Sat, 06 Apr 2019 16:59:57 GMT

@Mz iMac wrote:
@deepwaterdotter wrote:
I once gave a gift card for a gas station near the graduate's apartment. She was starting a job that required a bit of a daily commute in her personal vehicle. She wrote that she was grateful for this gift in her Thank You note.
Excellent idea!!! Will keep that in mind when one of my GSs graduates from college next year. His father is going to surprise him w/a car, his mother will take care of his car insurance for a year & NaNa (me) will supply the gas!

NaNa--my GD just got her license....i gave her a credit card so she can charge her gas and i...a Nana, too...will pay the bill.....she was speechless.....nothing better than being a Nana!

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barb40 — Sat, 06 Apr 2019 17:11:21 GMT

Thank you All for your replies! I appreciate you taking the time! Have a great weekend!

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jackthebear — Sat, 06 Apr 2019 19:02:59 GMT

@SXMGirl wrote:
While I have always thought that presents such as a briefcase or engraved watch are appropriate for a college grad, I think in today's world the grad would prefer money.

money,

not sure any kid would want an engraved watch these days

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chrystaltree — Sat, 06 Apr 2019 19:55:35 GMT

It depends on the graduate, they are not all created equal. It lso depends on your budget. Having said that, you can never go wrong with money.

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lovesrecess — Sun, 07 Apr 2019 02:49:49 GMT

I think money is always appreciated.

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foggy! — Sun, 07 Apr 2019 04:29:52 GMT

I know you asked about gifts for a male college graduate....But.along the great gift cards idea, I have a fun idea I'll pass on. We had a neighbor who brought over an envelope for our HS graduate at the time. When DD opened it, she found it was stuffed with about $20-$30 worth of lottery tickets!!!

She's a real fun gal, so she laughed and had a ball with the thrill and suspense of scratching off a potential "big winner!"