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If there's one person who understands the importance of picking the right gift for the right occasion, it's Ree Drummond. After all, Ree has been in charge of so many gifts for her kids' many birthdays, graduations, and other major milestones, which is how we know her high school graduation gift-giving advice is pure gold. "High school grads seem to appreciate things they can use right away—like gift cards, electronics, or cold hard cash," Ree says. "But I gravitate toward gifts with a little more meaning, something that will last a long time." Whether that go-to meaningful gift is an engraved sterling bangle or a funky custom print for them to hang on their wall, there are so many ways to tailor a gift to your high school grad!
Ahead, we've curated a list of graduation gift ideas that are perfectly age-appropriate—and don't you worry, we've included great recommendations for graduation gifts for boys and graduation gifts for girls, plus plenty of gender neutral options. Whether you're in need of a gift for teens who are headed off to college or a trade school, taking a gap year, or navigating the real world right away, we've got ideas that will help them step into their next phase of life. And if you're still stumped, you can always take a cue from Ree's other favorite graduation gift idea: a real-life experience, such as a cooking class or tickets to a concert. "The event is temporary," she says. "But the memory will last forever."
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If they're going to be living with roommates, this portable (and waterproof) safe will definitely come in handy to store all of their essentials and personal items. They just have to set their own four-digit combination.
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How cute are these pouches? They're beautifully embroidered with a unique design representing their new school. The creators took collaborative input from passionate alumni, fans, faculty, and locals to come up with the best motifs. Your grad can use it to carry anything from pencils to makeup to their ID and keys.
It'll be that much easier to pack up their belongings and head off to a new school with this adorable duffel in tow. It just so happens to meet TSA travel standards and it's water-resistant.
She can arrive to campus in spirited style with this custom necklace! Just send the seller a picture of her new school's logo then wait as it's crafted into a beautiful charm.
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It doesn't get much more classic or timeless than a brass locket. Make it feel a little bit more "theirs" with a hand-stamped initial charm.
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Make laundry days a little more bearable for your teen with a stylish laundry bag. This one is also a backpack, which means hauling it down to those communal dorm laundry rooms won't be so bad. Just be careful, this pick will make it easy for them to bring their laundry to you whenever they come home. 😆
Trust us, this option will make getting ready each morning so much easier. The compact tri-fold design will fit right on their desk. It has LED lights that they can dim with a touch, magnified mirrors, and swivel capabilities.
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Not only does this neat gadget work as an alarm clock that's designed to wake you up naturally, but it also offers sleep sounds and light. They can control it by touch or with an app that also allows them to download even more sounds, like meditations and sleep stories.
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Here's a way to make moving away from friends and family a little easier! This device allows them to instantly print their favorite images straight from their smartphone to hang up in their new space. They can even add a little personal flair with filters, stickers, and borders.
Just imagine how cool their new dorm or apartment will look with one of these neon signs hanging on the walls! You can choose personalized text, color, and font!
Nitya Rao
Nitya Rao is the editorial assistant at The Pioneer Woman, covering stories ranging from food, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, news, and more.