The Gift That All Graduates Will Love!
I remember when I was graduating from high school and college, I wanted people to give me money. I wanted to pick out the things that I needed and wanted. Our children were the same way. They wanted money more than any other gift so they could do what they wanted with it.
I always disliked giving just money as a gift because it didn't show much thought or creativity and definitely did not seem personal. Well, I finally figured out a way to give both money and a personal gift and I wanted to share my idea with you.
How About A Little Pomp and Circumstance While You Shop For That Great Graduation Gift
Pomp & Circumstance - Graduation March for ORGAN { ELGAR }
Pomp & Circumstance ( No. 1 ) by Sir Edward Elgar. This March is often used for Graduation Ceremonies and Royal occasions. ** If you want to copy this, you have my permission but please do not alter it. If you are Graduating - CONGRATULATIONS ! GOD BLESS YOU † Prince LANCE ( My Father is the King of Kings..... ) .
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Personalize Your Gift Of Money For Graduation
That's right! You can make that gift of a check or cash seem personal by selecting a special bank for the graduate. You can even get a small brass plaque from your jewelry store and have it engraved with the graduates name, date of graduation and the school he or she is graduating from. It might even be possible to find a bank that you can hand paint their name and information.
Also a new wallet can be filled with cash or a check and I don't know many people who could not use a new wallet. Do you?
This way the graduate will have the needed money to purchase what he or she wants and also will have a treasured gift to keep and remember you by.
A Book Safe
Very clever gift especially when you actually add some money!
A Book Safe makes a great gift. A friend of mine gave my son one years ago and I think he still uses it.
Southwest Speciality Products 60001S Book Safe
Amazon Price: $13.95 (as of 12/19/2009)
Money Box With Lock Graduation Gift
This looks like maybe you could attach a small engraved plaque to it for a really personal touch.
Buddy Products 505-1 Recycled Steel Stamp and Coin Box with Lock, Gray
Amazon Price: $17.63 (as of 12/19/2009)
An Engraved Money Clip Would Make A Great Graduation Gift
Especially if you have a large bill clipped inside
This would be nice to have engraved
Money Clip - Stainless Steel - New in Gift Box!
Amazon Price: (as of 12/19/2009)
How About This Really Nice Safe For A Graduation Present
I think this is a super idea with or without the added money
Fit-Anywhere Digital Safe Box for Home, Office, Boat/RV - 550 Cu. In.
Amazon Price: $40.99 (as of 12/19/2009)
Keepsake Box from my CafePress Shop
I took this picture of our Japanese Dogwood Tree in full bloom. Our St. Francis statue is showing below it.
Japanese Dogwood Keepsake Box
Price: 25.00
Place Your Check or Cash Graduation Gift In A Security Box
Everyone needs to have a Security Box so it would make a nice gift to go with your money gift.
MMF Industries 217701292 Echelon Premier Steel Security Case with Key Lock
Amazon Price: (as of 12/19/2009)
What About A Fun Piggy Bank Graduation Gift To Take To College
Just put your money gift right inside!
I love Piggy Banks and don't know many people who don't!
Perfect Solutions Digital Coin-Counting Piggy Bank
Amazon Price: $30.00 (as of 12/19/2009)
A Whimsical Bank Would Be Fun For The Girl College Graduation Gift
but I don't think the guys would appreciate it much!
Can't you just see this one in a college dorm room?
Elegant Baby Ceramic Polka Dot Piggy Bank Green
Amazon Price: $28.99 (as of 12/19/2009)
Find A Special Wallet For A Great Graduation Gift!
Don't see one you like here? Just click one and go into Amazon and search for others. There are many styles to choose from.
Genuine Black LEATHER ZIPPER Bifold Wallet and Credit Card Holder
Amazon Price: (as of 12/19/2009)
Trifold Extra Capacity - Chicago Color: Black
Amazon Price: $25.00 (as of 12/19/2009)
SKINNY WALLET PINK
Amazon Price: (as of 12/19/2009)
Burberry Check Wallet 11631059-004
Amazon Price: (as of 12/19/2009)
I saw these great graduation mugs on Lynn's Boutique
You could put a check or cash inside the mug for your gift
Two gifts in one.
Here are a few more gift ideas for the graduate
Timex Ironman T5J985 Unisex Trail Runner Bodylink Heart Rate Monitor Watch
Amazon Price: $226.09 (as of 12/19/2009)
Victorinox Swiss Army Infantry Vintage Chrono Men's Watch 241289
Amazon Price: $497.97 (as of 12/19/2009)
This would be a nice keepsake and one that would be greatly appreciated.
I think guys and gals would like to have one of these. Don't You?
Victorinox Swiss Army Money Clip (Silver Alox)
Amazon Price: $23.38 (as of 12/19/2009)
Mary Beth has some great boxes on her lens
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Beautiful Boxes for a Special Occasion
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I love receiving a special gift in a special container. It is so much fun to open a package and find a beautiful box. The box is very special by itself, but then you open it up and it has another special surprise. This lens will feature a number of b...
And A Very Special Gift For The Very Special Graduate
Garmin GPS Makes A Great Graduation Gift!
Give them the gift to help the graduate always find his or her way home!
Garmin nüvi 760 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator
Amazon Price: $209.99 (as of 12/19/2009)
Thank You For Visiting and I Hope You Got A Great Graduation Gift Idea
Maybe You Would Like To Share Your Graduation Gift Ideas. Please do!
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- Heather426 Heather426 Jun 13, 2009 @ 10:39 am
- Love it Nancy!
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- OhMe OhMe Jun 11, 2009 @ 8:20 am | in reply to Tiddledeewinks
- I haven't heard of doing a money tree but love that idea.
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- Tiddledeewinks Tiddledeewinks Jun 11, 2009 @ 8:06 am
- Great ideas for the grad! A money tree would be good, too. I think you fold money in a certain way and attach each bill to branches on a little tree? Anyone know how it's done? My son just graduated from Seminary!
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- lollyj lollyj Jun 11, 2009 @ 8:05 am
- Just checking out your update. Already 5'd and faved. Gave nephew money and a laundry basket and trash can and typing paper for graduation. Not very glamourous, but useful. :))
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- FunGifts4All FunGifts4All Jun 10, 2009 @ 8:02 pm
- Great ideas. My son graduated from high school last year, but college graduation will be here before I know it and my daughter will graduate high school in 3 years, so these ideas will come in handy. Yes, my son just wanted money too.
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- Wir55 Wir55 Jun 7, 2009 @ 10:13 am
- Good ideas. Do you have some for a college Engineering graduate? :)
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- smuss smuss Jun 4, 2009 @ 11:36 am
- Great ideas and well thought out lens too!!
I am just starting my lens on creative gift giving.
Much success and blessings to you.
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- robertkoger123 robertkoger123 Jun 1, 2009 @ 12:35 am
- Great idea for a lens.
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- The_Party_Animal The_Party_Animal May 31, 2009 @ 9:57 am
- Great Ideas!!!
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- kjcandles kjcandles May 29, 2009 @ 12:11 pm
- Nice ideas. My daughter is graduating very soon from high school. We all (parents, grandparents and extended family) are pitching in to get her a laptop. It is what she really wanted and will be put to good use at college.
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- Pastiche Pastiche May 22, 2009 @ 2:44 pm
- Money is always welcome as a grad gift; finding unique ways to present it is a challenge but lots of fun. I gave my younger daughter cash tucked inside a bank made from a recycled post office box when she graduated from college. It was handmade in Vermont near where she went to school, and she's a recycler like her mom and dad so it was a big hit - maybe even more exciting than the cash :D. Congrats to your son!
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- draik draik May 18, 2009 @ 9:12 am
- Thanks for joining Shopping Online Group. Your lens was added to our feature module and it will appear randomly.
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- Tipi Tipi May 15, 2009 @ 11:20 am
- Great gift ideas for graduation presents. I knew this would be helpful.
I still need to make a RocketMom's lens...I'm so slow!
Have a great day Nancy, and thanks for the visiting. I love to Squidoo
with you, your lenses are joy! ---- Susie
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- spirituality spirituality May 15, 2009 @ 9:28 am
- Great lens - you've been blessed by a squidoo angel :)
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- ElizabethJeanAllen ElizabethJeanAllen May 13, 2009 @ 8:08 pm
- Thanks for stopping by my Spell of the Highlander Review lens
Lizzy
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- Treasures-By-Brenda Treasures-By-Brenda May 12, 2009 @ 2:20 pm
- Oh Me! Oh My! My son is graduating this year and I hadn't thought of a gift...nicely done shopping lens!
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- OhMe OhMe May 11, 2009 @ 12:08 am | in reply to GrowWear
- Glad you liked my ideas. I like to give money but still like to give something personal to go with it so it just seems logical to give something to hold the money. I also like engraved gifts.
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- GrowWear GrowWear May 6, 2009 @ 11:05 am
- Great ideas for personalizing a money gift!
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- C-Joy C-Joy Apr 30, 2009 @ 9:43 pm
- Thanks for the ideas! Just in time for my nephew who is graduating HS in three weeks:)
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- AndyPo AndyPo Apr 25, 2009 @ 1:47 pm
- Great idea for a lens.
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- OhMe OhMe Apr 23, 2009 @ 7:26 am | in reply to ElizabethJeanAllen
- Thank you Lizzy and Mary Beth. Yes, I think all graduates love to get that money.
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- mbgphoto mbgphoto Apr 23, 2009 @ 7:19 am
- OhMe--these are some good ideas. I know when my son graduated froml law school money was the most needed gift! I especially like the idea of the engraved money clip. Thanks for the ideas!
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- ElizabethJeanAllen ElizabethJeanAllen Apr 18, 2009 @ 4:29 am
- My oldest son is graduating from USC on May 9th. I'm so proud of him. He grew up when I wasn't looking. I'm not sure how that happened.
Great lens with some Awesome ideas
Thanks for sharing
Lizzy
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- OhMe OhMe Apr 9, 2009 @ 11:24 am | in reply to ElizabethJeanAllen
- Thank you, Lizzy. You must be on Spring Break. Hope you are enjoying it.
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- ElizabethJeanAllen ElizabethJeanAllen Apr 9, 2009 @ 10:47 am
- Welcome to The Totally Awesome Lenses Group.
Lizzy
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