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atlgirl · Gucci

HS grad gift - not traditional?

BargainQueen · Marc Jacobs

I dont know your budget, but maybe a digital camera, or an ipod shuffle, or gift cards.

ILoveChoo · Hermes

I'd try to go for something that will last. What about a pretty piece of jewelry and.or a nice jewelry box? I didn't really get anything with any longevity for mine, and I kind of wish that I had something that would remind me of it when I looked at/used it.

Otherwise, sometimes silly gifts that remind you of ther person for whatever reason are good. My favorite gift from my HS graduation was a presidential barbie. So random, but very "me" so it just seemed so thoughtful. Maybe something fun having to do with nursing? I don't know- maybe they make really fun stethescopes (sp) or something...

littlebean · Kate Spade

I'm not sure if these are non-traditional or not, and it's a bit hard to know what she might like, but here are some random ideas! Some are something she keep for a long time, others not so much.

-a set of luggage
-tickets to see something special (concert, play, etc.)
-something for her apartment, like a piece of art or even a piece of furniture
-nice speakers, digital radio or camera
-cooking class
-a special version of a book she loves
-jewelry or a nice purse
-and, of course, gift cards!

Suasoria · Chanel

Yes, what's the budget?

A work-appropriate bag is always a good grad gift - need not be a briefcase, but something upscale and grown-up.

I think watches are great gifts for the occasion. It may be standard, but the sentiment is "welcome to the real world." As jewelry goes, it doesn't get more practical than that.

It's not that personal, but something like a restaurant gift certificate/card could be something she appreciates. I would make it enough for her to treat a few friends, as a way to celebrate her accomplishment.

But it's hard to say without knowing the amount you have in mind.

AllieGurl · Marc Jacobs

I once heard someone say .. "give the gift of a memory and its a gift they will treasure forever". So I would do something that lets her have an expierence instead of a material item.

So I love the idea of great concert tickets , or maybe a night at a hotel for her a friend and a gift card for dinner....

we need a budget!

atlgirl · Gucci

Thanks, ladies, for all the suggestions. I love so many of your ideas; I'm just not sure they'll all work for her.

I'd worry about anything like a nice bag or something because she won't appreciate the quality. She has no desire to travel, was raised shopping at Wal-Mart and or cheap stores for things. She lives in a fairly small, fairly poor town and I think maybe in a few years she'd take care of something nice, but right now I think the idea of something like that would be lost on her, unfortunately. I hate to say it because I adore her, but she's not very...classy.

She already has an iPod, digicam, stuff like that. I think maybe a nice piece of jewelry would work. We gave her diamond stud earrings for her 16th birthday, and last year for her 18th we gave her a birthstone ring, which she really loved. So maybe a diamond pendant would be good? I don't think she'd appreciate, or wear, a nice watch.

ILC, I also like the idea of something related to the nursing profession that's kind of fun. I'll do some research. And I love the idea of a "memory" gift, but I have no idea what kind of concert tickets. Unfortunately her mother is no help at all with this kind of stuff either.

I think we are looking at about $200(ish). DH says $200 but I'd bet he wouldn't cringe much if it was a little more than that. He's crazy about her, too. :)

NCshopper · Hermes

What about an Elsa Peretti letter necklace from Tiffany? I have one that I got from my mom and I wear it all the time. It's one of those things that can be worn all the time and it's not too delicate. I can't post a picture, but here's the link.

-- Edited by NCshopper at 08:21, 2008-03-15