Posts Tagged ‘ Graduation ’

A+ 8th Grade Graduation Gifts

May 24, 2013    |    By +
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No one can seem to get enough high school and college grad gift ideas, but what about 8th grade graduation? They deserve a celebration too! They’re about to enter high school and we all know how painful that can be at first. So, I’ve got a list of gifts for 8th grade graduation that... Read more »


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Dorm Decor for Dudes

May 15, 2013    |    By +
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Teen guys are among the hardest people to shop for and finding a graduation gift for them can feel impossible. Probably my favorite go-to gift to give these mystery men for a proper high school sendoff is dorm gear. However terrifying it is for the parents, it is equally as exciting for young grads... Read more »


To Give, or Not to Give (a Graduation Gift)? That is the Question!

May 13, 2013    |    By +
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Graduation gift etiquette can be completely confusing. Between kindergarten graduation, high school graduation, and college degrees, graduation is a potential gift giving mine field. When are you expected to give a gift and when is it OK not to? With all of our purse strings as tight as they can be, you need to... Read more »


Graduation Gifts: Best Sense of Humor

May 3, 2013    |    By +
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Today I want to delve into gifts for the jokesters and pranksters you might be buying for. Anyone who enjoys a good laugh and doesn’t take life too seriously will be pleased with this amazingly hilarious group of gifts. Go to Gifts.com to shop my entire list Gifts for Grads with a Sense of... Read more »


Graduation Gifts: Best Dressed Girl on Campus

April 26, 2013    |    By +
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I find that the most difficult graduates to buy for are the trendanistas in our lives. Everyone knows at least one of these uber- hip ladies that know all of the biggest trends before anyone else: the fashion obsessed! While they can be tricky to find gifts for, I am a bit of an... Read more »


Grads Gifts for the Future Jobless

April 23, 2013    |    By +
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While some grads know exactly what they will be doing, whether that is travel, further education or a move, most are left like I was, looking for their first job. Graduating from university is a time for celebration, but thinking of life post-graduation can be a scary thing. After graduating college, I spent a... Read more »


Graduation Gift Etiquette: Dos and Don’ts

April 10, 2013    |    By +
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  Graduation season is here! Frightened of graduation invitations flooding your mailbox? Don’t fret, if you get organized, graduation season is a breeze! I compiled a handy list of Dos and Don’ts for graduation gift gifting that is sure to keep you on track. While it’s important to give the people you love a... Read more »


How Much to Spend on a Graduation Gift?

June 14, 2012    |    By +
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I’m going to break the price of graduation gifts down for you. Time Magazine estimated that Americans will spend 4.7 billion dollars on Graduation this year. That is a lot of gift giving going on! Of course, you are never obligated to send a graduation gift. You are only required to give a gift... Read more »


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Best Graduation Gift Shopping Strategies!

April 19, 2012    |    By +
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Looking for the perfect graduation gift? I’m here to help! I’ve thought long and hard about the best types types of gifts for grads and am laying them out for you, buffet style, in this post! Thank me later. Teens and young adults can be impossible to shop for. They’re so picky and their... Read more »


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How To: Shop for Graduation Gifts

April 3, 2012    |    By +
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Spring Break is over for most high school and college seniors. And, they have one thing on their minds. Graduation! Surprisingly, the most popular time for people to come to Gifts.com for Graduation Gift Advice is during the month of April. So, I’m writing this post to help you get your grads gifts that... Read more »


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