The Best Gifts for High-School Graduates
After 13 years of hard work from kindergarten through senior year, high-school graduates deserve special gifts to acknowledge their accomplishments. Although most teens will gladly accept cash gifts, if you would like to give an item, choose something that will be both practical and meaningful for the graduate.
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Laptop Computer
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Close family members of the graduate could purchase the student a laptop computer. This is an especially useful gift if the student is planning to attend college next year. Having a laptop makes it easier to take homework to the library or type notes in class. If the high-school graduate already has a laptop, get a new carrying case to help it survive the wear and tear of being taken all over campus.
Digital Camera
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A new digital camera allows the graduate to capture every moment as she embarks on new adventures in the coming months. Plus, her parents will enjoy seeing photos of her if she moves away from home. Choose a camera that is easy to use so she can just point and shoot but also has advanced functions that could be helpful if she ever takes a digital-photography class at college.
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Laundry Gift Basket
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If the high school graduate is planning to move away from home, he will need to have some supplies to be able to do his own laundry. Start with a pop-up hamper as the gift basket that holds everything. Fill it with laundry detergent, fabric softener, color-safe bleach and dryer sheets. Toss in a couple of rolls of quarters to help cover the cost of washing and drying clothes in coin-operated machines.
Day Planner
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As high-school graduates move on into life in the real world, they will likely have a number of daily appointments to keep, whether for work, school or social reasons. Give the graduate a day planner with a nice leather cover. The professional appearance of the planner helps the graduate feel more grown up and responsible.
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