Graduation Gift - How Much $$$$ is acceptable?
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Comments (25)Hi Kids, Thanks for starting this thread, saramynn. We also have a graduation in May, and have been trying to come up with somthing as a gift. When I think of a graduation gift I like to think of something that will have meaning to the graduate throught the years and remind them of their accomplishments each time they see it. That being said, I'm not crazy about a gift of technology just because of it's short life span. Money is always a safe bet but does not have that personal touch. I think I like sherrmanns idea of the Waterford crystal. Even if it was a smaller piece and then give an additional gift of cash. Thanks Kids, now I have a direction to go in. Good luck to everyone involved in there own quest for the perfect gift! sooey...See MoreGot any graduation gift ideas for me?
Comments (11)We've survived 4 graduations so far with our three children. For college all 3 received a gift and some much needed cash. I gave my daughter a small emerald pendant that had been mine, emerald is her birthstone. We gave the 2 boys Coach briefcases from the Coach outlet store which made the price very reasonable. They used the money to purchase suits for interviews and their new jobs. When my eldest finished his MBA 2 years ago we gave him a very nice Tag Heuer watch (no cash this time) and that's what the Law grad will get next year. It's a shame they don't have jobs lined up because that could really help you with ideas. Did your daughter have any suggestions? Could you ask your son for ideas for his GF and then switch and ask her if she is aware of anything you could give your son? Does she wear jewelry? Oh this is awful - I just realized that you said they're graduating this month. So I guess that means you have to think of graduation and Christmas gifts too. For Christmas we're giving one of our sons a top coat since he has to wear suits to work and the other one is getting a nice garment bag and a carry on bag. Sorry- I don't think I've been very helpful....See MoreGreat Graduation Gifts for Young Women
Comments (13)That's a sweet keepsake, Justretired, but as I said I've done lots for her as a new mother. I have not marked her graduation from college. It is important to me that in addition to all that i/we have done for her as a new mother (and new adult, for that matter), that I mark her personal achievements in graduating college (and in fact, finishing early). Fun2B, I may end up taking her shopping but I will also try to think of a keepsake as well. I remember only a few gifts when I graduated -- but then I was going right on to grad school so most of the gifts were money. I did check with my sister, thanks for noting that a commitment often comes with logo gifts, Allison! Sister told me a note was perfect and there was no need to gift her-- "but in case you don't listen to me, she has x, y and z" lol Still working on gift ideas for the other grad-- but that will be relatively easy when I can focus. Thank you all for your ideas and thoughts!...See MoreHow much money for a high school graduation gift.
Comments (20)I think $50.00 is good for high school, and one hundred for college. This reminds me of the time when our granddaughter graduated from high school and college. We gave her $500.00 for high school graduation, and bought her a used car of her choice, for college graduation we gave her $5,000. We neither got an acknowledgement of a thank you or a note that she liked what we did for her. It hurt badly. But when she got married we downsized the gift giving to her and only gave her a kitchenaid mixer and food processor. We still did not get a thank you! She told her brother that Mimi and Poppy were being stingy in the gift giving. Her brother Christian has always thanked us for EveryThing we have ever done for him. Why should I want a thank you? Maybe some of you ask. Because I know they liked what we gave them and it just feels good to know you pleased them....See Moremoonie_57 (8 NC)
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