College graduation is an exciting event, but it also marks a nerve-wracking step into the real world.
Help ease the transition with graduation gifts that are both thoughtful and practical. We've rounded up 10 gifts any recent college graduate will appreciate, from furniture for their new pad to a nice dinner out.
Bring a piece of their college town to their new apartment.
Memorialize their college town on a fun throw pillow. It's both a tasteful decoration for a new studio and a nostalgic reminder of their college days.
Price: $35
Treat them to a dinner for two at a local restaurant.
Treat the grad (and a friend) to dinner at a local favorite in their new city. Not only will it give them a chance to explore, but a nice meal out is always a welcome change for anyone on a strict budget.
Need restaurant ideas? Start with our list of the best restaurants in America.
Let them travel in style.
Post-graduation is a prime time to travel, whether it's an around-the-world trip or a quick jaunt home. Make sure your grad is prepared with a suitcase sturdy enough to keep up with them wherever they go, like this hard-shelled one from Longchamp.
Price: $610
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