As the graduation announcements continue to arrive, I thought I would share some of my favorite gifts for graduates, mostly high school, but there are some special ones to commemorate a college graduate too.  Of course, money is always an option.  My children love it and spend it.  But I prefer to give memorable gifts, if I know the graduate well and can get a few clues to where they are going and why.

In my opinion, gifts for girls are easier.  I guess it is because I have girls, am a girl and most of the girls I know love stuff, and lots of it!  Boys are quite streamlined in their needs and wants.  I will start with guys because the list is more limited.  Again, cash is king, but I try to find something that will be useful with the gift, or gift card that I send.

One of my favorite gifts of all time, for any occasion, is a small speaker dock for an Ipod, that is shaped like the great children’s toy, Legos.  They work great for all nanos, Ipod minis, and Itouch, except the 2nd generation.  The speaker has volume control buttons, works off your Ipod battery and can be used anywhere.  It’s great as a desktop speaker at work (or study), at the pool, the beach, or even in your car.  I used mine recently on a long car trip as I became bored with the radio and CD selections.  I also love Tervis Tumblers. They have been around forever and are made in Venice, Florida where my parents live.  These life time guaranteed acrylic glasses are great for hot or cold beverages.  Recently, Tervis has introduced travel lids in lots of fun colors so you can travel with your Tervis.  One of the reasons why they make such a great gift is that they offer many colleges logos and they can be personalized too.  I try to coordinate school colors and personalize the 24 ounce tumblers and include a lid.  I don’t sell them on my web store, because they do such a great job online themselves. But I still order them, so if you are interested in personalizing some tumblers for gifts or yourself, let me know.

I also love Jon Hart Designs, a company out of Texas that makes all kinds of useful bags, totes, and personalized items.  Most of their line is made of high quality vinyl, with a hot stamped monogram or name on a sewn on leather patch.  I especially like their laundry bags.  They are made of a high quality broadcloth, and come in lots of great colors.  I love giving these to high school graduate guys, heading to college.  It’s a sophisticated, but practical gift that will hold up for many years.  For college graduates, I love giving a gift from Eglomise Designs. I love their personalized paperweights. Eglomise can personalized a pen and ink, or colorized paperweight from virtually any 4 year college or university. They also make items featuring most graduate programs too! Acknowledging the school and hard work put into a degree will make a lasting and appreciated gift.  Okay, that’s all for today and the guys…… until next time and wait ’til you see what I love for girls!

Thanks for reading!  Give me your thoughts and comments.

Lego mini docking station for any Ipod
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