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Incoming Freshmen/ High School Graduation presents
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items These are a list of ideas for gifts to get your grad/incoming freshmen. This list can help grads get ideas on what to ask for and for friends or family that are trying to buy gifts they will need. Buying these could help them save money in the long r...
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These are gifts that your grad will definitely use between $1-$50.
Amazon has a lot of small fan options, which would be better for a grad who will be living in a dorm! But a fan for your future college student is a need!!
Grad Gift ideas: College Dorm Fan
A college “gift basket” or “survival kit” is also a super fun and unique gift idea. You can go to Target and get one of their cute baskets (or order a pre-made one) and fill it with their favorite snacks, hair care products/skin care products, toilet...
Grad Gift Basket Ideas - Target
Get them a new Stanley (or whatever water bottle brand they like)! You can probably even buy a themed one that matches their college! This is a good reasonably priced gift!
Tumblers | Cups & Bottles - Stanley 1913
This is my favorite portable charger I have ever been given. If you have an I phone, it magnetizes to the back and charges your phone! So if your grad is like me and forgets a charging cord 24/7, this is the perfect gift for them!
Magnetic Power Bank
I promise that they will need one of these. Especially in the dorms!
Amazon.com: Electrical Multi-Outlets
A blanket is a perfect gift! They probably will have little control over the Heater or AC wherever they are going so a fan and a blanket is a NEED!
Throw Blankets - Target
If they are living in the dorms then this is a perfect gift for them! You can even give it to them with all of their soaps and products in it to make it more special!
Grad Gifts Shower Caddy
This is the perfect Grad gift, they will use this to capture so many fun memories! Plus now you can always get them more film as a gift!
Polaroid Camera - Walmart
There are so many different versions of this game, but if you have a grad going into college this is the prefect card game for them. It is also an extremely popular young adult drinking game.
Do or Drink Drinking Card Game for Adults
Get them 2 charging cords for every device they have! This will mean they can have a backup if they lose one. This is a pretty inexpensive but thoughtful gift!
Grad gift ideas: Charger Cables
Get your grad Gas gift cards! They can save these for when they go off to school, or for whenever. This is such a thoughtful gift that I wish more people thought of.
Gas Gift Cards | Giftcards.com® Official
A Starbucks gift card is also very thoughtful!
Grad gift ideas: Starbucks : Gift Cards - Target
Again, being thoughtful and getting them something they need or can use vs something they MAY use..
Grad Gift Ideas: Gift Cards - Target
I mean duh
Grad gift ideas: Amazon.com Gift Cards
I love my LED lights, I ordered some from amazon that Bluetooth to my phone, so I do not need a remote. LED Lights are my room light!
Grad Gift Ideas: Led Lights
I got myself a new bible once I graduated highschool and got into college. I promise you, your kid will need it, college is hard and Jesus saves!
The Holy Bible (Kjv), Holy Spirit Edition, Imitation Leather ... - Target
These are awesome for someone who is going to be in a busy area, for a night out, etc. You could be the reason they make it home safe!
Grad Gift Ideas: Buy Uber Gift Cards for Meals and Rides
I know they probably arent old enough…. but if you think they won't then you are only lying to yourself. In today's world, we have to take extra precautions to make sure we are safe and this one is a need!
Grad Gift Ideas: NightCap Scrunchie Drink Cover - NightCapIt
Yes, they will need a new makeup organizer for college.
Grad gift Ideas: Makeup Organizer
$50-$100
Gift ideas that are priced between $50 and $100.
No matter where they are moving or even if they are not, a speaker makes a perfect gift for any grad.
Grad Gift Ideas: Bluetooth and Wireless Speakers - Best Buy
This should go without saying, they will obviously need one of these and will be very grateful they did not have to buy one for themselves.
Grad gift Ideas: Coffee Makers - Target
Airtags are so helpful for keeping track of where all of your things are. They can out one in their wallet, on their keys, with their backpack, etc. and they will never lose anything again.
Grad Gift Ideas: Apple Airtag (4 Pack) - Target
A cooler is such a good and thoughtful gift for a grad! These are so expensive and inconvenient to have to buy on your own!
Grad Gift Ideas: Ice Chest Coolers in Coolers - Walmart.com
I did not know I needed one until I did..
Grad Gift Ideas: Iron And Steamer All In One
$100-$500
Grad Gift ideas that are between $100 and $500.
An Air fryer is perfect for really anyone! This makes needing a microwave or oven absolute. This is a little pricier, but they will use it!
Grad Gift Ideas: Air Fryer
They are probably going to need a whole new bed set since they are probably moving. Target has reasonably priced bed sets!
Bedding Sets - Target
AirPods are the perfect gift for any grad! They will love them and will most definitely use them.
Grad Gift Ideas: Apple AirPods - Walmart
This is a power bank and car jump starter all in one. This is a great gift for anyone because if they get stuck somewhere, they do not have to call for help. But for your grads, they may not need it until they do! This costs about $120.
Amazon Best Sellers: Best Jump Starters
This is about $150 but is so worth it! This makes taking notes so much easier, all you have to do is scan what you are reading and it gets sent to the screen! This will save your student so much time taking notes when they could be STUDYING!
Scanmarker Air Pen Scanner - OCR Digital
$500+
These are all grad gift ideas that cost $500 or more.
Every new College Student is going to need some sort of computer. I recommend buying a decent one since it will need to last them all of college. I prefer apple products because I am more comfortable with their program set up.
College Student Gift Ideas: MacBook Pro - Apple
An iPad is another really good gift idea! If your college student already has a computer than an iPad is a perfect gift. My iPad has saved me money on paper, pencils, pens, binders, etc. because I keep all of my school work in once place!
College Student Gift Ideas: iPad Pro - Apple