Gift Ideas
Graduation Gift Guide – For Gifts That Make the Grade
Whether your children and loved ones are graduating from school with GCSEs, from college with A-levels or from university with a degree, they deserve to be congratulated for all their hard work and effort.
Unlike birthdays and regular celebrations however, graduations are relatively rare occasions. So how do you know how to express your congratulations? Should you buy them a gift? And, if so, what kind of gift and how much should you spend?
To make it easier for you, we’ve put together a step-by-step guide to ensure that your graduation gift makes the grade every time.
Step 1 – To buy or not to buy a graduation gift?
The first step is to determine how close you are to the graduate as your relationship is the main consideration when deciding whether or not to buy them a graduation gift.
If it’s the son or daughter of a close friend or a cousin, niece or nephew then a graduation or congratulations card will probably suffice.
However, if it’s your son or daughter, or you’re particularly close to the graduate, then a gift is probably appropriate.
Step 2 – Set a budget
Decide on how much you want to spend and stick to it. After all, it’s the thought that counts and with a little thought, time and creativity, it’s possible to come up with a priceless gift that won’t cost a fortune.
Low – under £20
‘Good luck’ or ‘congratulations’ teddy bears are usually relatively cheap, or perhaps a bottle of champagne – providing they’re over 18, of course – are safe bets.
However, for something more personal, fill an album with photos from their time at school, college or university. It will make a wonderful keepsake.
Medium – £20 – £50
If they’re about to leave home for university then put together a going-away hamper, filled with useful necessities like toiletries, food and drink. Suitcases or other luggage can also be a useful gift if they’re leaving home.
A top up card for their mobile phone is a useful gift and a great way to encourage them to keep in touch.
High – £50 plus
Watches or jewellery are always welcome graduation gifts. It’s also easy to personalise jewellery and watches by having the gift engraved.
If the graduate is about to start work, you could always treat them to clothes vouchers to help them kit out their work wardrobe. Or why not use it as an opportunity to spend some time together and take them on a shopping trip to choose a new work outfit.
However, if you’re planning to spend a lot of money, then holiday vouchers are a great idea. It gives the graduate the chance to get away for some well-earned rest and relaxation (or not as the case may be!), before they begin the next stage of their life.
Step 3 – useful or frivolous?
Do you want your gift to be of real benefit to the school leaver or graduate or is it about getting them something that’s simply fun?
No matter what budget you’re working towards, we’ve a host of ideas to help you choose between useful or frivolous graduation gifts.
Useful graduation gifts
If they’re continuing in education then books relating to their future studies or planned career are a useful and money-saving idea. Equally, a subscription to a quality newspaper or journal can help and inform their learning.
If the graduate is moving away, a ‘places to see, things to do’ type guide-book can be helpful, while travel or self-help books can be extremely inspirational.
For more generous budgets, check out the electronic stores. Toasters, kettles and irons are useful gadgets for anyone leaving home for the first time (well, maybe forget the iron). Meanwhile, a laptop is a necessity for most students these days, and would make a most welcome gift.
Frivolous graduation gifts
Anything goes for this section, whether it’s a cuddly toy, box of luxury chocolates or a favourite book or CD. If you feel like doing a bit of detective work, find out what their favourite perfume or aftershave is and give them a treat.
For something that little bit different, why not encourage them to expand their horizons with an experience gift? Whether it’s driving a Ferrari, white water rafting or a pamper day, there’s bound to be something to excite.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/
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