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Just a Boujee Girl on a Budget

The BEST Suggestions for High School Graduation Gifts

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It’s almost grad time and you don’t know what to buy, we’re here to help you with the BEST suggestions for high school graduations.

Regardless of your budget, you’ll find great grad gift ideas for him or her they’ll love and appreciate.

High School Grad Gifts

Suggestions for High School Graduation Gifts:

  • Grad gifts for college
  • Sentimental gifts
  • Tech grad gifts
  • Funny graduation gift ideas
  • Travel gifts for graduates
  • DIY graduation gifts
  • Clever gift card ideas

College Essentials

 

Mini Fridge

Helping future college students out by purchasing some of the bigger items on their list will help them immensely. Having a mini-fridge for quick snacks and meals is seriously one of the best dorm room purchases. When they’re studying hard or have an activity that conflicts with a meal (which happened to me with dinner and college cheer), keeping a few favorites stocked in the fridge made a huge difference.

This is a great size since it leaves plenty of space for roommates snacks too.

Midea WHD-113FSS1 compact refrigerator, 3.1 cu ft, Stainless SteelMidea WHD-113FSS1 compact refrigerator, 3.1 cu ft, Stainless Steel

 

 

Mattress Pad

Best Price Mattress Twin XL Mattress Topper - 1.5 Inch Gel Memory Foam Bed Topper with Cooling Mattress Pad, Twin Extra Long SizeBest Price Mattress Twin XL Mattress Topper - 1.5 Inch Gel Memory Foam Bed Topper with Cooling Mattress Pad, Twin Extra Long Size

 

 

Dorm Chair

My brother, his roommate, AND his girlfriend all bought this same dorm chair! Not only is in inexpensive, it’s super comfy, plus comes in tons of colors!

Bonus that the faux fur fabric is super soft too!

Urban Shop Faux Fur Saucer Chair, PurpleUrban Shop Faux Fur Saucer Chair, Purple

 

 

Instant Camera

All girls want an instant “Poloroid” type camera, if they don’t yet have one, buying giving one as a graduation gift is a perfect time! What a great way to get quick pics and memories of their college experience.

 Fujifilm instax Mini 9 Instant Camera (Ice Blue) with Film Twin Pack Bundle (2 Items)

 

 

Give the Gift of Amazon Prime for STUDENTS!

It’s hard for many kids to get the supplies and extras they need when they’re away from school. Did you know students can sign up for the STUDENT version of Amazon Prime and even get 6 months free?

This is a creative gift that’ll be super appreciated and useful!

>>GET THE INFO ON PRIME<<

Sentimental Graduation Gifts

Sentimental and thoughtful graduation gifts are always some of the most memorable. Whether you decide to go the classic route with a piece of jewelry, or maybe something sweet and personalized with their name, it will be loved!

Grad Jewelry

Personalized Gift Box

Graduation Care Package with Snacks

So, you might not instantly think of a care package of snacks as a sentimental list, but since they add your graduates name it makes it super special. Seriously though, what’s better than a box they can save to take to college OR that’s consumable?

graduation care packages

 

A Personalized Bracelet for Her

A Customized Wallet for Him

Receiving a nice wallet for a guy would be super welcome! How many high school guys still have old ratty kid like wallets? So many! Getting them something nice and more adult-like is something they’d love but not think to buy for themselves.

Funny Grad Gifts

2020GraduateMasks

 Recipes Every College Student Should Know (Stuff You Should Know) Seuss-isms! A Guide to Life for Those Just Starting Out...and Those Already on Their Way Graduation Mad Libs Adulting Note Pad (To Do List) College Hacks The Freshman Survival Guide: Soulful Advice for Studying, Socializing, and Everything In Between

 

 

DIY Graduation gifts

Sometimes making a DIY graduation gift for high school seniors is the best way to go. It’s a great option when you don’t have a lot of cash for a gift yet want to give the student something memorable and fun.

Photo Collage

Put together a photo collage of favorite high school memories for the grad. It can be activity-specific, special memories with one person like a bff, or just something to represent all 4 years. Get the tutorial at Moments With Mandy.

A Smarty Pants Candy Tub

We love this clever idea you can either put together yourself or have shipped from this store directly.

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Life Basics

Image and idea from Craft Create Cook

Laundry Supplies

Put together all of the essentials in a cute way! This clever idea by Hip 2 Save includes the free printable tag to download.

Make a Grad Gift Basket

Image and Idea Credit

Travel gifts

Travel Backpack

This is the travel backpack I wore last summer after traveling in Europe for 3 weeks. My entire family got this bag and it worked perfectly.

Scratch Off Travel Map

Packing Cubes

TravelWise Packing Cube System - Durable 5 Piece Weekender+ Luggage Organizer SetTravelWise Packing Cube System - Durable 5 Piece Weekender+ Luggage Organizer Set

 

 

Travel Planner

 Erin Condren Designer Petite Planner - Travel Petite Planner, Includes Flight Schedule Details, Packing List by Category, Journaling for Experiences, and Spending

 

Carry-On Bag

Having a super cute and stylish carry-on that can be used as a weekend bag home or even to take to the library would be appreciated.

BAOSHA HB-14 Canvas Travel Tote Duffel Bag Carry on Weekender Overnight Bag Oversized for Women and Ladies (Blue Strip)BAOSHA HB-14 Canvas Travel Tote Duffel Bag Carry on Weekender Overnight Bag Oversized for Women and Ladies (Blue Strip)

 

 

 

Graduation Tech Gifts

Giving a graduation tech gift is something that’ll definitely be appreciated! Updating old equipment before college is the perfect time, yet it’s also a time when college freshman are cash-strapped and can’t afford many of these items themselves.

We’ve included numerous graduation tech gifts that are all highly rated for a wide variety of budgets.

Wonderboom Speakers

No joke, every person in my household has this speaker! When you want to give a speaker as a gift that works GREAT, sounds great, yet is lower in price. This is seriously the best option. They come in different colors online too! My dad and brother both have black, mine is pink.

Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker - Phantom BlackUltimate Ears WONDERBOOM Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker - Phantom Black

Air Pods

Apple AirPods with Charging CaseApple AirPods with Charging Case

 

 

Track Fitness

Fitbit Inspire HR Heart Rate and Fitness Tracker, One Size (S and L bands included), 1 CountFitbit Inspire HR Heart Rate and Fitness Tracker, One Size (S and L bands included), 1 Count

 

 

Wireless Charging Stand

Yootech Wireless Charger,[2 Pack] 10W Max Qi-Certified Wireless Charging Stand, Compatible with iPhone SE 2020/11/11 Pro/11 Pro Max/Xs MAX/XR/XS/X/8,Galaxy S20/Note 10/S10 Plus(with 4 USB C Cable)Yootech Wireless Charger,[2 Pack] 10W Max Qi-Certified Wireless Charging Stand, Compatible with iPhone SE 2020/11/11 Pro/11 Pro Max/Xs MAX/XR/XS/X/8,Galaxy S20/Note 10/S10 Plus(with 4 USB C Cable)

 

 

tech organizer

Alena Culian Electronic Organizer Travel Universal Cable Organizer Electronics Accessories Cases for Cable, Charger, Phone, USB, SD CardAlena Culian Electronic Organizer Travel Universal Cable Organizer Electronics Accessories Cases for Cable, Charger, Phone, USB, SD Card

 

 

Money Gifts/Gift Card Gifts

Giving money or gift cards are seriously some of the most popular and easy gifts to give a recent graduate.

Here are some gift card ideas:

  • Amazon
  • Target
  • A Visa Gift Card – they can spend it anywhere
  • A collection of small $10 gift cards to various quick restaurants
  • Apple Music or Spotify

Ways to Give Money as a Gift:

Money Lei

Idea and Image by One Hundred Dollars a Month

Money Cake

Put together a money cake! If you’re short on time, this company will make the money cake for you…you just specify the colors, saying, and how much dough to include. 

Pizza “Dough” Money Gift

Money Pizza Gift Idea

Break the Glass 

Idea and Image Credit

This is seriously one of the funniest ways we’ve seen to give someone a money gift they’ll remember. Even better yet? They might not want to spend it right away because it’s such an awesome idea!

Gift Money Wreath

Here’s a mix of small bills and gift cards displayed in a super cute and unique way as a money wreath! The idea and image came from Savannah Smiled.

More Graduation Posts

  • Ways to Decorate Your Grad Cap
  • The Best Grad Party Ideas

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