HS Grad gift idea?

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Registered: 06-05-2005
HS Grad gift idea?
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Wed, 05-24-2006 - 2:57am

Hello~


Brandi

Mommy to Bella & Nic

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Wed, 05-24-2006 - 9:12am

For my DD, we are buying her a lap top with a printer for her grad. She will need it in September.

Is the niece going on,in September? How about a gift that is more in line with "education", to help her out in September?

A book or a gift certificate for books? Dayplanner? A writing set? A good carry case for her books....?

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Registered: 03-27-2005
Wed, 05-24-2006 - 9:54am

I don't really see the teen girls purchasing purses of any particular brand or style around here. They buy what they like.

Personally I'd get a gift cert to the college bookstore where she will be attending in the fall. She can use it for a sweatshirt or something like that. It's nice to be able to buy all that school logo stuff when you are a freshman.

stacy

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 05-24-2006 - 9:54am

My 18dd is graduating from HS next month. A few people have asked what to get her and although it's up to the giver, I think cash is best for several reasons: the student may need things for her dorm room, or she may need a special wardrobe (depending on field of study or location of college); she may need special supplies for her field of study; she may have dues or activity fees. Money is so diversified - it can meet just about any need.

That said, money is not sentimental. Perhaps you could combine a couple of gifts that would meet both the practical needs of a new college student as well as celebrating the closeness of your relationship. You could get her a special peice of jewelry that marks this milestone in her life and celebrates who she is in your life (perhaps a very nice watch or as you mentioned bag/purse or neckalce with pendant or charm bracelet) AND money or a GC. My mother bought my dd a really pretty chain with pendant and she is giving her a little cash as well as some special tools she will need in her field of study. So, she will receive 3 gifts from my mom, two practical and one sentimental.

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Registered: 03-14-1999
Wed, 05-24-2006 - 12:57pm
As a BTDT parent- Since she graduating from HS- is she planning on college in the fall? I would think something in line for school would be more practical- cash towards what she needs or a Gift Card- or a phone card- to encourage calls home!
Kathy
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Registered: 03-06-2006
Wed, 05-24-2006 - 4:03pm

I'm falling in line behind the others on graduation gifts. I actually own two D&B bags and rarely use them. They are just too heavy! They are weighty when they're empty and when you add a wallet, sunglasses, cell phone, etc., they can get quite cumbersome. While a lovely thought and gestures, it my be better appreciated as a college graduation gift ... when her backpack days are behind her!

My nephew is graduating next month, as well. I am planning on sending him $100. Since he has college tuition sitting in a bank waiting for him, he can spend the $$ however he pleases and I'm sure it will go to party. Oh well.

But for a girl, a nice piece of jewelry in addition to a cash gift is an very lovely idea. A nice set of pearl earrings or small diamond studs might be nice.

Whatever you decide, I'm sure your niece will be appreciate your thoughtfulness.