Here Are the Best Graduation Gift Ideas in 2021
For any high school or college graduate, it’s safe to assume they’ve had an interesting senior year. They have done so many of their lessons, extracurricular activities and traditional milestones either virtually or in disguise and spread out. This is not the year to give them a coffee mug with the words “Congratulations, Grad!” splashed across. This year’s graduates deserve something more creative as a tribute to what they’ve just gone through.
Give them experience
Do you know which students who are graduating have barely attended this year? Experience outside the home. I am always a fan of gifts with experience because they are gifts that do not take up space and create happy memories. If your graduate is fully vaccinated (or plans to do so soon), they will be able to do something again this summer.
You can go big on a weekend trip with friends, or buy tickets to an amusement park, sporting event, outdoor concert, or other event. They will appreciate the moments to look forward to again.
Present self-care
If we have learned anything during the pandemic, it is that we need to take care of ourselves. These alumni are going through one of the most stressful years of their young lives, but there are still many changes ahead, be it going to college or starting a career. Now is not the time to let go of self-care — it’s time to lean on it.
If you know they are struggling with anxiety, you can gift them with a weighted blanket. (As a recent recipient of such a gift, these are the most amazing things for anyone looking to relax.) I also think you can’t go wrong with a foot spa or back massager . If you want to combine the idea of ”experience” with the idea of ”personal care”, give them a gift certificate for a professional massage or a particularly enjoyable pedicure.
Give them a video surprise gift
If all your friends and family can’t get together for the big prom (or even if they can) yet, nothing says “Congratulations on your survival in the 2020-21 school year” like a selection of video messages from everyone who loves them. …
I have personally used VidHug , which allows users to request, collect and compile videos from friends and family to create a special, personalized montage of love and joy. (There are other similar services, such as Tribute.co and VidDay .) Encourage loved ones to share funny memories or offer advice and support as they enter the next chapter of their lives.
Of course, if in doubt, you can never go wrong if you donate money – they will definitely appreciate it, pandemic or not.