In approximately two weeks our youngest son, Scott, will
graduate High School. This is an event that both Kevin and I are mixed about as
it is sad one chapter of our lives is ending but another is beginning. For Scott, he can’t wait to get out of public
school and this last year has been a waste of time and boring. Scott is so fed up with everything he has
made the decision he does not want to walk at graduation. My opinion is that he
will regret his decision in the future.
When I graduated in ancient times, we were mainly given luggage.
That was because we were going off to college and needed to have luggage to put
stuff into when traveling. With changing
times, I decide to look on the web for ideas.
In general, I know most of the things he would need if Scott lives in a
dorm because way back when I did that. He also got a checklist of ideas from
the counselor’s office with a coupon from one of the local stores.
OK, I will stop rambling!
The first thing you might consider is a package from a resume
writing service - Excellent gift for the teen who will be looking for a job or
a college graduate.
Fill a laundry basket with laundry soap, fabric softener or
dryer sheets, roll of quarters and directions on how to separate the laundry -
Perfect gift for the teen that are moving out or going to college.
Recorder and cassettes for lectures, Tool box with basic tools,
Desk
accessories, Umbrella, Footlocker, Books about future field of study or
career, Calendar, alarm clock, Surge Protector, Printer, Paper, Card stock,
Travel mug, Fan, Backrest, Bean Bag chair, organizes and storage containers,
slippers and robe, energy saving light bulbs, office/school supplies, towels,
bath supplies, batteries, hooks/3M hangers, hand vacuum, flashlight, sewing
kit, First aid kit, under the bed storage, and large wastebasket and trash
bags.
On Scott’s list from school it listed “bed bug spray.” This is the first time I ever heard you could
buy this item. I really do not know where to buy this item. I will be looking for it just to see if it is
out there in the near future.
Some independent college book stores have gift cards as do the
ones connected to Barnes & Noble. This is a great way to pay for textbooks.
If feeding the mind does not grab you, how does feeding the
belly? Most colleges and universities will allow you to donate money towards a
specific student’s meal plan. And of course, you can do the same with the
housing or dorm cost.
For the graduate who is getting an apartment you might want to
consider getting a beginner cookbook.
You might
just want to make a personal gift as suggested below:
In a previous blog about Educator gifts I gave directions on
how to make a memory boards. That idea works as do memo boards.
Counted
Cross Stitch Pictures that they can put on their wall. Counted Cross stitch Book Marks or a Cross Stitch Cover for photo album to
share the pictures they take at college. See some patterns at the following
website: http://crossstitch.about.com/od/patternsfromyourguide/ig/Graduation-Motifs-/
Graduation Memory
and T-Shirt Quilts
The best gift to give if you are unsure is money, money,
money. Gift cards for clothing or
bedding/bath or supplies are also good idea.
For those who are graduating, enjoy your future endeavors and
remember periodically to stop and smell the roses.
Share your ideas on this or anything here on the blog either
here or e-mail me at stipple@verizon.net I look forward to hearing from you!
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