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GRADUATION GIFT GUIDE

Consider this your go-to list of functional favorites that will help them stay one step ahead.

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Graduation season is here, and let’s be honest, nobody needs another “You Did It!” mug collecting dust. Whether they’re heading off to college or stepping into the real world, practical gifts are the way to go. Below, we rounded up the best graduation gifts for high school and college grads that are actually useful, stylish, and even a little fun.

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1. Custom University Portrait

A sweet, subtle reminder of where they pulled all-nighters, found their people, and probably cried in a library bathroom at least once. (Character building.)

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2. Cuisinart Air Fryer + Convection Toaster Oven

This 2-in-1 miracle machine makes everything from late-night frozen snacks to actual meals (without setting off the smoke alarm).

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3. Cuyana System Tote

For the commuter girlie who needs her laptop, makeup bag, and three different chargers all in one place. This beauty comes with built-in pouches and a laptop sleeve, so she’ll always look like she has it together (even if her inbox says otherwise).

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4. Cozy Earth Bamboo Sheet Set

Sleep is no longer optional, it’s sacred. This luxe sheet set—complete with a flat sheet, fitted sheet, and two pillowcases—is breathable, ultra-soft, and only gets dreamier with every wash. Dorm or apartment, this is the bedtime upgrade they didn’t know they needed.

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5. The Home Edit XL Cleaning Caddy

Welcome to the world of scrubbing your own sink. This sleek, rectangular caddy from our Walmart collection fits it all—bulky spray bottles, rolls of paper towels, even hopes and dreams. Bonus: it comes with a removable mini caddy for quicker cleaning missions.

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6. Personalized Stationery Set

Emails are great, but handwritten notes? Next level. With their name in pretty script and envelopes to match, they’ll look like someone who has stamps on hand at all times.

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7. Made In 10-Piece Chef Curated Set

With every pot, pan, and lid they’ll ever need (until they inevitably scorch something), this gift is basically a culinary safety net.

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8. The Home Edit Office Drawer Edit

Starting a new job or chapter can be overwhelming, but their drawers don’t have to be. Our 6-piece set includes inserts that keep cords, pens, sticky notes, and all the random things they need within reach.

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9. HOTO Electric Screwdriver Tool Set

Whether they’re hanging art or assembling Ikea furniture, this sleek little tool set makes DIY way less intimidating—even for those of us who still confuse lefty-loosey with righty-tighty.

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10. College Cityscape Rocks Glasses - Set of 2

Whether it’s their alma mater or future school, these cityscape glasses bring a little campus pride to happy hour (or whatever they’re calling flavored sparkling water in a fancy cup these days).

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11. Spicewalla Essential Spices and Seasonings Set 

Because salt and pepper can’t carry the team forever, consider this a stylish starter pack for their spice rack.

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12. Fillmore Vegan Leather Luggage Tag and Passport Case

Oh, the places they’ll go. And thanks to this chic leather set (monogrammed, of course), they’ll actually be able to find their passport and spot their luggage without the extra baggage.

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13. Fellow Stagg EKG Pro Electric Gooseneck Kettle

Delivers barista vibes on a budget with a sleek design and perfect pour-over. Caffeine with style? We’ll drink to that.

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14. Nori Press Handheld Steam Iron

It works like a hair straightener, heats up in seconds, and keeps them wrinkle-free with zero ironing board required. Which is ideal, because we can almost guarantee they won’t own one.

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15. Anyday 8-Piece Everyday Set

Microwave cooking, but make it chic. This set is dishwasher-safe, oven-safe, and basically foolproof, which is ideal for anyone whose cooking journey currently starts and ends with “add water and stir.”

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