WTH do I get college grads ??

[americaninoz]

Two of my cousins (brothers) just graduated from college. My aunt is waiting til I get back to have a small party for them to celebrate (we're very close, dd's middle name is after her) but I don't know what the heck to get them as congrats gifts??? Money maybe? They are starting a business together soon hmmm ....

[anna7602]

Money.

[dorothyinAus]

When I graduated from college, my aunts/uncles gave me money. My parents gave me a set of luggage, and my Dad's boss gave me a very nice set of earrings/pin to wear to job interviews. I think anything professional-ish may be a good idea. I would suggest a Day-Runner, but then I think most people have gone to using their phones as calendars, so the paper planner would not be a good gift. A nice laptop bag or a nice piece of carry-on luggage would not be a bad idea.

[GilliC]

I don't think anyone gave me anything, but money and a card is always well-received.

I like the carry-on luggage if it fits in your budget though. I think my carry-on bag was the first thing I bought after I graduated and moved away.

[clogged]

Money.

[crimsonandclover]

I agree with everyone saying money. You can't go wrong with that - you're happy because you don't have to agonize over a gift, they're happy because they have cash. Win-win.

[americaninoz]

yea I agree - I guess that's both the easiest & the best gift for them - thanks

[ninjatofu]

I'd give them a nice gift box with graduation food. Whole wheat pasta and a nice cheese as graduating from KD, some proper, adult lager or a bottle of wine and a corkscrew to replace their bottle opener.

There's a really good book called The $100 Start Up, as well.

[americaninoz]

Love the idea tofu but they are living at home with their parents

[fernane]

Gas cards!! I got some and loved it, cause I didn't have to waste my own money on gas for a while. And Lord knows gas isn't cheap nowadays.

[cupcakes]

Tofu did I tell you about that book?

I met the $100 start up guy, went to the signing. Good book, I actually like the idea if they are starting a business.

[americaninoz]

ohhh I'll look into that book - thanks ladies

[americaninoz]

THANK YOU for the book suggestion tofu (and cupcake) - I just ordered it on Amazon for them - will be a GREAT read for them since they are starting their own business!!! Will also give them both a gas card.
Thanks ladies
(dh said he wants the book for himself too - it looks brilliant!!)
I can always count on you guys for inspired gift ideas!!!

[ninjatofu]

Yeah, NCV told me about the book.

I like to shamelessly steal her ideas and pass them off as my own, because I'm an ass. Sorry.

*off to attempt to make brownies...