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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2015 2:00:00 GMT
I know there was already a thread about grade 8 graduation gifts, but I am looking for gift suggestions that are a bit more personal.
My oldest daughter's graduation from grade 8 at the end of June. I'd like to give her a small token gift, but not sure what... DH and I have been talking about it for weeks now and can't come up with anything great. We really do only want a small gift -- I was thinking $25 or under.
I'd really prefer an actual gift over a GC, as the dollar amount is so small and we've given GCs for the past few small holidays.
She's bought herself some costume jewellery to wear to graduation, and I bought her another small piece as a surprise, so I don't think she needs any more jewellery.
She does have a charm bracelet, but my in-laws gave it to her almost two years ago and I don't think she's ever worn it. Not sure if she doesn't like it or if it isn't her style.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jun 1, 2015 2:13:31 GMT
My original thought was going to be a good pair of stud earrings (if she has pierced ears). It was what my parents gave me way back in the dinosaur era. But you said enough jewelry, so...
A photobook of her & her friends? Might be treasured if she is moving to a new school next year.
Can she & a couple friends go to a restaurant to have lunch together just them, without parents along? Not a high end place, but like a Friendly's (not sure if you have them where you are).
Does she want anything fashion related for her next school year?
What is she into? That might help us narrow it down.
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Post by myboysnme on Jun 1, 2015 2:16:15 GMT
Well if you don't think jewelry is the way to go then I might get her a collectible figurine, like a Willow Tree or something along that line. Some thing she could keep in her room to remember the occasion. The only other thing I might do is a really nice picture frame that she can update with a photo she likes over time.
Or you can go to a Things Remembered type place and see what kind of personalized thing catches your eye.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2015 2:17:23 GMT
Good ideas, LavenderLayoutLady! I don't have enough pictures of her and her friends to make a book, but maybe a GC/IOU for a photo book of what she and her friends do this summer. Lunch out is a nice idea, too! I wouldn't have thought of that. She really loves reading, her iPhone, Doctor Who, Welcome to Nightvale, superhero movies, cats, baking, taking pictures, being crafty... |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2015 2:18:02 GMT
Well if you don't think jewelry is the way to go then I might get her a collectible figurine, like a Willow Tree or something along that line. Some thing she could keep in her room to remember the occasion. The only other thing I might do is a really nice picture frame that she can update with a photo she likes over time. Or you can go to a Things Remembered type place and see what kind of personalized thing catches your eye. Great ideas! Thank you!! |
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Post by *Shannon on Jun 1, 2015 4:41:16 GMT
See if the Nightvale tour is coming to your town! My daughter, leaving 8th grade as well, would LOVE that. You probably already know whether it's coming or not... and I have no idea how much tickets are. So, this suggestion may not be helpful at all.  I love the idea of lunch with a couple of friends. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2015 4:59:49 GMT
See if the Nightvale tour is coming to your town! My daughter, leaving 8th grade as well, would LOVE that. You probably already know whether it's coming or not... and I have no idea how much tickets are. So, this suggestion may not be helpful at all. I love the idea of lunch with a couple of friends. I think the tour is over.  |
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Post by sacteach on Jun 1, 2015 5:49:22 GMT
I'd get a cool iphone case from Redbubble or etsy or something like that. There are great Doctor Who and Nightvale designs around that price range. Here are some NV cases: redbubble |
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Post by katie10 on Jun 1, 2015 8:38:42 GMT
If she's crafty, maybe a Smash-type book and some bits & pieces to make an 8th grade scrapbook. Or one of those "one line a day" journals as a high school record.
There's a cat version of Monopoly - Catopoly, of course.
The most popular teen present I've given lately is a lightbox. Or a mood board - just a canvas with cute clips on a string.
Something new for high school? A cute bag or backpack, or cosmetic bag or supplies from Kikki K?
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Post by LauraTen on Jun 1, 2015 10:50:28 GMT
Maybe a small Vera Bradley bag?
My DD would like that.
Before I opened the thread I was going to say bracelet.
DD is finishing 8th grade but there is no real "graduation" event.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2015 10:58:45 GMT
I know there was already a thread about grade 8 graduation gifts, but I am looking for gift suggestions that are a bit more personal. My oldest daughter's graduation from grade 8 at the end of June. I'd like to give her a small token gift, but not sure what... DH and I have been talking about it for weeks now and can't come up with anything great. We really do only want a small gift -- I was thinking $25 or under. I'd really prefer an actual gift over a GC, as the dollar amount is so small and we've given GCs for the past few small holidays. She's bought herself some costume jewellery to wear to graduation, and I bought her another small piece as a surprise, so I don't think she needs any more jewellery. She does have a charm bracelet, but my in-laws gave it to her almost two years ago and I don't think she's ever worn it. Not sure if she doesn't like it or if it isn't her style. Every 8th grade graduation, my darling husband has went to caries or one of the little shops and bought each daughter a necklace & I've got them earings. Usally something tied to their nickname, or a favorite story about them. Most we've spent was 40$ All of them still have them. Oldest has a heart necklace with heart studs. Heart was what hubby called her when she was born. Second oldest has a ladybug necklace and ladybug earings. Bug, which turned into ladybug, I swear the first time we took her outside from the hospital a ladybug landed on her. Till this day she is always finding ladybugs or they will land on her when she is still. 16 year old has a teardrop & teardrop earings in an aqua color. Her nickname is super personal, but she loves the story. Each daughter got the jewelry & card with the sweet written story. Sweet, personal and inexpensive. |
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