With graduation right around the corner, now is the time you start to worry, what am I going to get my friends for graduation? You start searching Pinterest and Etsy while in the middle of class, peek in your housemate’s room to see she’s in need of a new purse, and try to come up with a way to make money a “cute” gift. Here are some ideas for inspiration on what to get your girls for graduation!
For your Roommates/Housemates
The girls you have been closest with for the last four years deserve the perfect gift to remember all of the fun times you’ve been through. Give your housemates a personalized gift with these creative ideas.
Personalized Wine Glass
If you’re feeling artsy, grab some glasses and glass paint from the craft store, and decorate wine glasses for your housemates! I made these for each of my housemate’s 21st birthdays.
Make a wine basket with their favorite bottle of wine and some cute coasters, and now you can cheers to the last four years!
Roommate/Housemate Picture Frame
http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-2377489/malden-2016-graduation-4-x-6-wo…
Dress up and have a photo shoot with your roommate or housemates and surprise them with a graduation frame and beautiful photo! This idea is perfect to pair with any other gifts you have planned.
For your Study Buddy
This is the girl who helped you prepare for every exam and presentation over the last four years. You both laughed at the same professors, cried over the same tests, and questioned your decision to be an Accounting major more times than you may like to admit. Here are some ideas to congratulate your study buddy on making it through such a tough curriculum – you couldn’t have done it without her!
Gift Card to her Favorite Restaurant/Store
http://www.swagbucks.com/p/prize/26359/Starbucks-5-Gift-Card
https://www.esaving.com/buy-amazon-gift-cards
All her hard work deserves a night out or shopping spree! If she loves Starbucks, get her a gift card there so she can start off her new job with a cup of coffee every morning. If your study breaks consisted of aimlessly browsing Amazon, a gift card there can help her get the Grey’s Anatomy boxed set she’s been longing for ever since midterms.
For your World Traveler
For your girl who went on dozens of service trips, study abroads, and visited countless countries, get a gift that will help her pursue her passion to travel! Whether it’s a cute passport holder, stationary, or a new carry on, she will love how you thought about her interests and passions in choosing her graduation gift.
New Carry-On Bag
http://www.verabradley.com/product/weekender-travel-bag/parisian-paisley…
Pick out a cute carry on in your girl’s favorite colors for her next trip! If she’s planning on traveling over the summer, throw in some snacks, beauty products, and some stationary so she’s already have a head start on packing!
For your Business Mogul
For your girl who is on track to become a future CEO, help her get started in her business career with some professional necessities. Whether you’re helping her dress the part or accessorize her new desk, she will always remember how you helped her get started in the real world.
A New Planner
https://www.katespade.com/products/2016-17-month-large-agenda–gold-dots…
Help your girl stay organized and on track with a stylish new planner! Make sure the pattern you pick is office-appropriate depending on where she’ll be working. You could even pencil in some future reunion dates to make sure that you see each other over the summer!
New Work Bag
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/longchamp-large-le-pliage-tote/3241956
This may be a splurge, but help your friend add to her professional wardrobe with a new work bag! Either pick out a bag for her yourself or plan a trip to the outlets to pick one out together and help her foot the bill.
For your Personal Chef
For the girl who always had the microwave popcorn freshman year and worked her way up to making gourmet menus in the townhouses, help your best foodie furnish the kitchen in her new apartment!
New Dinnerware Set
http://www.target.com/p/boho-boutique-floral-ceramic-dinnerware-collecti…
Help her start her kitchen collection with a cute set of dinnerware, silverware, or cupware. Throw in a gift card to her local supermarket or a recipe book and let her know that you’ll be bringing the wine to her first dinner party!
For your Bestie
To the girl who’s been through it all with you over the last four years, a beautiful piece of jewelry can be the perfect gift to show how much her friendship has meant.
Personalized Necklace
https://www.etsy.com/listing/240584946/friendship-necklace-initial-neckl…
You can even get matching friendship necklaces to remember the bond and memories you’ve shared. Etsy has super cute – and personalized – graduation necklaces, check them out here!