Home Graduation Gifts They'll Love (And Actually Use!) By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on May 28, 2019 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Minted Graduation season is upon us, and you're sure to have at least one grad gift on your list. Whether they are graduating from high school, college, or graduate school, congratulate them with the perfect gift for their next phase of life. We've got plenty of great graduation gift ideas for guys and girls, and tons of gender-neutral options you can gift all the grads you love. Whether you're looking to spend $15 or $50, these are the best graduation gifts that they'll actually appreciate. Practical but fun gifts like a Bluetooth speaker, new stationery, a Dutch oven, or a gold bangle surely won't go unused. From the practical (device charging station) to the playful (iPhone photo printer), your graduates will love these gift ideas. Bonus: Many of these grad gifts can be monogrammed for a personal touch. You'll be the favorite parent, aunt, grandparent, or friend when your grad opens these amazing gifts up. Get Your Grad a Gift They'll Use for Years Reversible Faux Leather Tote & Wristlet Nordstrom BUY IT: $48; nordstrom.com Whether they are continuing their education, traveling the world, or hitting the office, this reversible tote is the perfect carry-all bag for a new graduate. The attached wrislet will keep valuables safe and organized. Buy Now The Kaufmann Mercantile Guide Amazon BUY IT: $18; amazon.com The ultimate DIY guide for every aspect of life from caring for a cast iron skillet to folding a pocket square. The book is divided divided into five categories: kitchen, outdoors, home, gardening, and grooming. Buy Now Birchbox Subscription Birchbox BUY IT: $10/month; birchbox.com The perfect monthly treat for any new graduate. A curated selection of beauty products will arrive at their door each month. You can choose 3, 6, or 12 month subscriptions, making it a perfect fit for any budget. Buy Now Celestial Coaster Set Anthropologie BUY IT: $40; anthropologie.com Coasters are a must-have for any home or apartment. This beautiful set will instanlty upgrade any coffee table. Buy Now I'm Outta Here Passport Cover Amazon BUY IT: $24; amazon.com Her post-graduation trip won't be complete without this passport cover. Buy Now Crock-Pot 7 qt. Slow Cooker Bed Bath & Beyond BUY IT: $54.99; bedbathandbeyond.com Any young professional will learn to love their slow-cooker, just like their mom and grandmother. Buy Now The 52 Lists Project Amazon BUY IT: $9; amazon.com The 52 Lists Project is a collection of lists, one for each week of the year, that will help a recent grad find beauty, creativity, and joy to help make their dreams become a reality. Buy Now Adventure Enamel Mug Amazon BUY IT: $9; amazon.com Let the adventure begin! This sturdy Gentlemen's Hardware enamel mug will be a reliable companion during all of life's adventures. Buy Now Leather Passport Case Fossil BUY IT: $58; fossil.com A slim design and interior organization make this leather passport case from Fossil the perfect gift for any frequent traveler. Buy Now Kate Spade Polka Dot Ballpoint Pen Amazon BUY IT: $36; amazon.com A Kate Spade pen is a stylish and practical gift for the note-takers and list-makers. Buy Now Rifle Paper Co. Notebook Set Amazon BUY IT: $15; amazon.com This patterend trio will make sure she is never without a proper place to take notes. They are perfect to slip into a backpack, a purse, or keep handy on a desktop. Buy Now Voluspa Japonica Santiago Huckleberry Candle Bloomingdales BUY IT: $28; bloomingdales.com This decorative candle will be the perfect addition to a side table, but will be ever better when it burns and fills the room with a sweet, warm scent. Buy Now TOMY KiiPix Smartphone Photo Printer Urban Outfitters BUY IT: $50; urbanoutfitters.com How cool is this? Now, your grads will actually be able to hold onto those memories they're always taking pictures of on their phones. Buy Now Strong Initial Personalized Stationery Minted BUY IT: $55 for a set of 25; minted.com This timeless, gender-neutral stationery is a useful and thoughtful gift for any grad on your list. There are six color options to match your grad's personality and style. Buy Now New Kitchen Basics Anthropologie BUY IT: $35; anthropologie.com Every young grad needs to start somewhere when it comes to cooking, and this cookbook is the perfect place to start. Plus, it'll look pretty on their kitchen counter. Buy Now Mark & Graham Leather Phone Sticker Card Case Mark & Graham BUY IT: $29; markandgraham.com With this stylish card case, debit cards and licenses will always be safe and on their person. Plus, it comes in five color options with endless monogram possibilities. Buy Now Gold Mirrored Tabletop Tray World Market BUY IT: $29.99; worldmarket.com This tray will be the first and prettiest item on their new coffee table. Buy Now The White Company Fine Silver Plated Picture Frame Nordstrom BUY IT: from $36; nordstrom.com Buy one or a set of these timeless picture frames and add a personal touch by gifting it with a picture of you and the grad inside. Buy Now Kate Spade New York Crystal Hinge Bangle Nordstrom BUY IT: $48; nordstrom.com If you know your grad's jewelry preferences, this sweet bangle comes in gold, rose gold, and silver. This is truly an everyday piece she can wear for years. Buy Now Simple Stack Hanging Bar Calendar Minted BUY IT: $22; minted.com They won't miss an appointment with this sweet calendar hanging on their wall. Customize it with a family picture to remind them Mama is always watching (just kidding—kind of). Buy Now June & May Portable Speaker Anthropologie BUY IT: $88; anthropologie.com Any grad will be thrilled to receive this sleek speaker they can take on the go. The modern design won't stick out like clunky electronics tend to, and they'll use it all the time. Buy Now Lodge 5-Quart Double Dutch Oven World Market BUY IT: $54.99; worldmarket.com Every Southern cook knows that a Dutch oven is the start to dozens of delicious recipes, so this gift will mean the world to your grad, who will use it for a long time. Buy Now Gentlemen's Hardware Survival Kit Anthropologie BUY IT: $18; anthropologie.com With a compass, fire starter, 6-in-1 penknife, tweezers, 210cm rope, wire saw, and 10 safety pins, this kitschy survival kit will actually come in handy in the real world. Buy Now Custom Filled Map Art Minted BUY IT: from $36; minted.com This is such a neat gift that's totally unique for your grad. Pick a place that means a lot to them, whether it's their house, their alma mater, or even their favorite restaurant at home. Buy Now Alexandria Linen Flower Bath Towel World Market BUY IT: $14.99; worldmarket.com A set of new, fluffy bath towels is always a welcome gift, especially if you add the personal touch of a monogram. Buy Now Cathy's Concepts Monogram Oval Cuff Links Nordstrom BUY IT: $30; nordstrom.com Every young gentleman needs a set of cuff links, and a monogram makes us love this classic pair even more. Buy Now Tile Mate Tracker, 4-Pack Bloomingdale's BUY IT: $59.99; bloomingdales.com With four Tiles in their possession, there won't be a set of keys, phone, wallet, or laptop to ever go missing! This is a gift the grads and their parents will appreciate big time. Buy Now Rifle Paper Co. Recipe Tin Anthropologie BUY IT: $38; anthropologie.com Although physically small, this gift has monumental meeting. They can potentially keep it forever and build on recipes from the time they graduate. Bonus personalization points if you include some of your own recipes to get them started. Buy Now Nordstrom At Home Kennebunk Bliss Plush Throw Nordstrom BUY IT: $39.50; nordstrom.com This so-soft throw comes in 21 color options, so there's bound to be one that matches your grad's room. And you know what we're going to say next: You can always add a monogram. Buy Now Crosley Tourmaline Cruiser Bluetooth Record Player Urban Outfitters BUY IT: $69; urbanoutfitters.com Add a little antique flair to your grad's room with this vintage-inspired record player that also has Bluetooth capability. Buy Now Sunnylife Azule Cooler Bag Bloomingdale's BUY IT: $35; bloomingdales.com After graduation comes summer, so send them off on vacation with this adorable cooler that can go from beach to picnic to backyard football. Buy Now elago Charging Hub Urban Outfitters BUY IT: $25; urbanoutfitters.com If you're worried about getting them something that will end up gathering dust, any grad, any age will absolutely use this gift. Buy Now Assorted Mini Latte Bowls Anthropologie BUY IT: $18 per set of six; anthropologie.com If you're gifting for a high school grad, we all know many of their meals will be out of the microwave, so these bowls will come in handy. If you're gifting for a college grad, these cute bowls will look picture-perfect in their first kitchen. Buy Now The Tie Bar x Mark and Graham Gift Set Mark & Graham BUY IT: $49; markandgraham.com Whether they're getting dressed up for job interviews or cocktail parties, every guy could use a tie update. This cute gift set comes with a tie, a pocket square, and a pair of socks to keep him styling from head to toe. There are six color/pattern options, so even if you have multiple grads to buy for, there won't be duplicates. Buy Now Black GreenPan Rio Nonstick Ceramic Frying Pans 2 Pack World Market BUY IT: $39.99; worldmarket.com When you're a broke college kid or recent college grad, you eat a lot of budget-friendly staples like eggs. With these sleek pans, those eggs will actually be cooked very well. Buy Now Ursula Serving Bowl Anthropologie BUY IT: $68; anthropologie.com This stunning serving bowl is a piece they'll cherish for a long time. It can be used as a centerpiece or beautiful serving piece. Buy Now Mark & Graham Linen Jewelry Pouch Mark & Graham BUY IT: $59; markandgraham.com This timeless jewelry pouch is a gift she'll actually use, and the soft colors will blend with whatever luggage she already has. Buy Now Custom House Portrait Art Minted BUY IT: from $32; minted.com How sweet is this? If your grad is going off to college, they'll love this little reminder of home. If they're graduating college, you can get the print made of their college house. If they're leaving graduate school, you can get them a print of their future home. Regardless, this gift will mean a lot. Buy Now Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit