Graduation Gift Ideas for Your Young Adults
Graduation is a big milestone in a young, aspiring student’s life. It truly is a cause worth celebrating, and when you do, it should be done right. One of the best ways to congratulate them on their accomplishments is through the time-tested tradition of a graduation gift. When it comes to graduation gifts, you can go in many directions, but what you want to avoid is gunning for a check or cash in an envelope, no matter how practical it may be. It should be something creative and unique. Whether you are buying them a certificate to a star in distant space or some comfy Onesies, we have you covered.
In this blog, we have compiled a list of the best graduation gifts that you might want to consider for your young adult. For convenience's sake, we have also taken the liberty of organizing them based on three different budget types. So, without further ado, let’s jump in!
Graduation Gifts Under $100
#1 Onesies
Onesies are one of the simplest, yet one of the most thoughtful gifts you can give. Think about it, your young adult is graduating from high school and going off to college. It’s a strange new world full of challenges, stress, and new experiences. So, why not give them something personal-a little piece of home, to remind them of comfort in those hard times. Besides all that, it is a great way to binge movies in the dorm, especially after a long week of classes and exams. If you look at our website, you will find all kinds of Onesies for your family. On average, you might spend between $20 and $60 on a quality pair of Onesies.
#2 Books
Graduates might not be stuck indoors like we all were during the peak pandemic months. However, even as the world is opening up to them, figuratively and literally, it always helps to have a stockpile of indoor activities. There are few things more relaxing than slipping into your Onesies and reading a book on a quiet night. Consider getting some bestselling novels for their graduation gift. The average book costs anywhere between $12 and $20.
#3 A Recipe Book
Any past graduate will tell you how important knowing how to cook is. It is a necessary skill when living on your own. How many nights a week can you afford to order out? It is more economical and healthy to cook homemade meals. Help your graduate, learn the culinary basics and feed themselves with this graduation gift.
#4 Something Personal
When someone is starting a new chapter in their lives, sometimes the best graduation gift you can give them is the satisfaction or reminder of the past. Mind you, not every past reminder is a bad thing. It doesn’t have to be a Ferrari or anything. It can be as simple as a personalized journal in that they can chronicle their day-to-day events or highlights of this next chapter. It can be as affordable or expensive as you want, and it still carries priceless value for them. Now, that is a unique gift.
Gifts Between $100 - $250
# 5 Gift Cards
This seems to be one of the most common gifts that people give to one another. It can be for any number of reasons. A gift card can do wonders for a young and soon-to-be college student. It can be for furniture for their dorm or something a little more fun, like an Amazon gift card, so they can buy whatever else they might need.
#6 An Streaming Subscription
Once they move to a college dorm or apartment, there will be those nights when they just want to stay in, watch a movie and unwind. Getting your graduate a subscription to a streaming service is a great gift idea. These days, there are plenty of deals and packages for streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, and so on.
#7 Portable Phone Charger
As college students, they will be on the move most of the time. They will also have very little free time or be able to keep a consistent personal schedule. In these tumultuous times, they can forget one of the most important things: charging their phone before leaving home. A portable phone charger means it’s one less thing to worry about. It may not seem like the most unique gift, but when they are late for class with just a 5% battery, they will thank you.
Gifts Over $250
#8 Jewelry
If you have a larger budget and want to splurge on something a little fancier to mark the occasion, you can choose to gift them with personalized jewelry. Instead of buying something commercialized, get them something engraved with their name or the date of their graduation. This will give them a small piece of home to keep with them wherever they go.
#9 Laptop
If there is one thing that every student going off to college needs, it’s a laptop. Not only is it something cool and fancy, but it is also very practical. When they are away from home, a good laptop can help them in class, keep track of their schedules, and manage their banking. It truly is a tool for independence.
#10 Headphones
A quality pair of noise-canceling headphones can be a lifesaver for walks between classes and studying on a noisy college campus. If your graduate is into keeping fit, it also acts as a useful tool in the gym or for early morning runs. But we would recommend you go for the wireless ones since they tend to last longer.
So, there you have it, our list of fun and practical graduation gifts to get your young adult that might not necessarily break the bank, while still holding meaning. If you want to check out more gift options like men’s pajamas or Onesies, check out our Lazy One website. There is something for the whole family!