College graduation is a big milestone! It is a celebration of years of hard work and dedication, late night study sessions, early morning classes, long exams, and all things collegiate! In addition to our presence at the ceremony, it is customary for us to give gifts to our graduates to commemorate their achievements. These options are from Amazon so they can usually be shipped directly to the recipients which is especially convenient if you can’t attend the commencement in person. I tried to prepare a list of Summa Cum Laude-level gift ideas lol–hopefully it will make it easier for you to shop for your upcoming college graduates!
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- Hatch: Give your friends and family (or yourself!) the gift of good sleep! These light, sound, and alarm machines can help sleep train the whole household. https://amzn.to/3WDNsS5
- Ember: They make amazing, heated mugs, travel mugs, and even baby bottle products that are app controlled. Their mugs are the ultimate office luxury gift for your employees or yourself! https://amzn.to/4h1Z5tT
- David’s Cookies: Looking for a gift that everyone will love? Leave it to David’s Cookies! They have more than fresh baked cookies including brownies, crumb cakes, cakes, cheesecakes, frozen cookie dough, and gluten-free treats! Give them to someone you love, which can be yourself, obviously! https://amzn.to/3WB6o3Y
- 3-in-1 Charging Station: Many of us have multiple electronic devices that we use daily which means they must get charged up during our down time. These charging stations are perfect for a phone, smartwatch, and wireless headphones: https://amzn.to/4l5ysan
- See’s Candies: What’s better than sweets? Sweets from See’s, obviously! Spoil your loved ones with their delightfully delicious chocolates, toffees, brittles, fudge, and my favorite, their lollypops! https://amzn.to/4233iJx
- Speks: These are amazing sensory tools that promote relaxation and mindfulness. They have a large variety of stress-relieving fidgets that can help bring on the Zen. https://amzn.to/40Q6B5T
- Leather Portfolio: Are you in need of a gift for a young business professional? I ordered one of these for a cousin’s college graduation gift, and I was impressed. Not only was it practical and looked good, but it smelled like real leather which I loved! https://amzn.to/3EK5mN8
- Man Crates: What do you get the man who has everything? Snacks! The folks at Man Crates put together the best assortments for guys including nuts, jerseys, beers, etc. Many of their offerings come in crates that you open with a crowbar. https://amzn.to/420HEWa
- Sonix Pickleball Sets: Pickleball has become increasingly more popular. Sonix’s products are highly rated and come in so many fun prints! They even have sets that include paddles, pickleballs, and a bag: https://amzn.to/4iykD2s
- Dyson Beauty: With superstars like Airwrap, Airstrait, Supersonic, and Corrale, Dyson Beauty takes hair technology to next level luxury! https://amzn.to/4aqjAyd
- Stanley Quencher Tumbler: If she doesn’t have a Stanley Quencher Tumbler yet, get her one! If she already has one, get her a back-up one! Complete the gift with a matching boot and straw set. I bought one for my mom who is 69+ and she loves it! https://amzn.to/4harkXM
- Barefoot Dreams: My niece first introduced me to this brand after she fell in love with a pair of shorts in Florida. She begged, mom said no, luckily Auntie remembered the store name and had them shipped for her birthday! I love their throw blankets and robes, SO cozy! https://amzn.to/4gIwaLH
- Yeti: This is another great gift brand, especially if you get the Rambler Tumbler or Half Gallon Jug, Five Gallon Bucket, Tundra Coolers, and Daytrip Lunch Box. You can start a color-coordinated collection for your loved one. https://amzn.to/3WzSsXX
- Leatherology Padfolio: These chic portfolios are perfect for the girl boss in your life. They’re perfect for important meetings and I love the cognac color! https://amzn.to/4gbxrKd
- Beats by Dre: Many years ago, long before air pods and other ear buds were all the rage, there were on ear or over ear Beats. And just like many other trends, they have finally come back around! Luckily, my teenage daughter still has her OG pair, but if you need to give a fun and funky gift, grab a pair! https://amzn.to/42M4r6Z
- Papermate Pens: If you must take notes, do homework, pay bills, etc., you should at least be able to use pretty pens! Papermate’s Flair and Inkjoy pens are the GOATs: https://amzn.to/42vLJlJ
- Global Rose: Many people think flowers are overrated or a waste of money; I am not one of those people! Fresh flowers are the universal way to say, “I love you”, “Congratulations”, “Get Well Soon”, “Thank you”, and “I’m Sorry”. Not only does Global Rose deliver beautiful flowers to your door, but you can also subscribe to regular deliveries to keep your loved one or yourself in fresh flowers! https://amzn.to/4hjeqq4
- Rifle Paper Company: This company is known for its beautiful high-quality stationery, drinkware, rugs, hair accessories, linens, wallpaper, furniture, and everything in between. They even have ridiculously cute gift bags and wrapping. If RPC makes it, it is bound to be cute! https://amzn.to/40z4pOH
- Owala Free Sip Water Bottle: These popular water bottles come in cool color combinations, keep drinks cold for 24 hours, and are leakproof. https://amzn.to/3W7UEpv
- Wonderbox: The folks behind Wonderbox make it easy to give experience gifts for everything from movie tickets to spas to skydiving and couples’ weekends! https://amzn.to/3BSsd81
- Kendra Scott: Their designs are simple but sophisticated. I think the Elisa /Mini Elisa Necklace is the most popular style, the 14K gold-plated one, and they come in loads of colors. Pair with the matching Elaina/Grayson bracelet and Lee/Mini Ellie earrings for a cute gift set! https://amzn.to/4ghbLMK
- Capri Blue: I love their Volcano designer candles, car diffusers, room sprays, Pura cartridges, body care, etc. I am also here for their Pineapple Flower products! https://amzn.to/4aCWILV
- Pendleton: I heart their iconic wool blankets, towels, flannels, and hats. Hikers may like the national park treasures from Pendleton. https://amzn.to/40CF2vo
- Willow Tree Figurines: I’m normally not really a fan of tchotchkes, but these always seem to just be so thoughtfully designed. Their angels are a sweet way to acknowledge a special occasion, offer comfort, and give a little love. Also, we have the Willow Tree nativity set and it is lovely! https://amzn.to/3QFkwG5
- Carhartt: This company is known for their quality jackets; they are so warm! Their t-shirts, long-sleeved tees, hoodies, and beanies are popular. I like their travel kits—I gave them to my nephews for Christmas this year along with some chocolate! https://amzn.to/4gE9ITV
I hope this list has helped to give you some good options for celebrating your favorite college graduates. When in doubt, you can always give graduates some cash in a card, and they will surely find a way to spend it!