Graduation Gift Basket Ideas

Buying a gift basket for the new graduate, whether it is from high school or college, is always a good idea. The graduate will need many things to start his or her new life, and a gift basket filled with thoughtful items will be remembered for a while as the items are consumed.

Creating Graduate Gift Baskets

Thoughtful items geared towards the graduate should be included in a gift basket. It is easy to create a great personalized gift basket from scratch with a little thoughtful planning. If the graduate is leaving high school for college there are many useful items that can be put in a basket.

Daily Planner – keeping track of assignments, work schedules, and other important dates will be easier with a daily planner. Purchase one with large spaces for each day so the graduate can make detailed notes.

Vitamins – this is one item that the graduate may forget to purchase, but will keep him or her healthy throughout the year. Include important vitamins like C, B (for stress), E, and the vital vitamin D.

Natural cold remedies – it’s easy to go to the store and purchase over-the-counter cold medications, but they can leave the graduate groggy for classes. Buying natural cold remedies, or homeopathic remedies will fight the cold or flu without aggravating side effects.

Herbal tea – for those stressful times and late night studying, herbal teas like peppermint will refresh, and chamomile will relax. Include several types of teas and also include a nice mug for drinking the tea. Individual packets of honey or natural sugar will complete the tea experience.

Gift cards – school can’t be all studying, there has to be time for fun. Find out what theaters and restaurants are in the area and put gift cards in the basket. Gift cards are appreciated by everyone, and the graduate will thank the sender when funds are tight.

Socks – it may sound trite, but warm socks are a gift that will be appreciated on cold nights when the graduate is pulling an all-nighter cramming for exams. The socks can be colorful and fun.

Natural cleaning products – dorm rooms or apartments have to be cleaned at some point. Natural cleaning products are non-toxic and will help the graduate support green living.

Gift Baskets for the College Graduate

The same items included in the gift basket for the high school graduate are appropriate for the college graduate about to start a new job. Keeping healthy is important, and money could be a little tight in the beginning, so all the items would be appreciated. Include a couple of dish towels and hand towels if the graduate is setting up housekeeping.

Gift baskets can be themed. Adding fresh fruit, natural soaps, or even larger items like toaster ovens, sheets and towels, or a nice briefcase would be thoughtful.

It is easy to go to a store and purchase a gift basket already made. The baskets that are most appreciated are the ones that are personalized and include items specifically for the graduate. The receiver will appreciate the effort, and selecting items for the gift basket is fun.

Updated January 5, 2011
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