Gifts to Celebrate a Graduation

From kindergarten to medical school, it’s graduation season, and the proud parents, friends and family members of students throughout the Lindenhurst area are putting the finishing touches on gift lists to help them celebrate past accomplishments and prepare for future opportunities.

If you’re one of those still puzzling out , then here are some favorites that may be just right.

And many can be found right here in Lindenhurst, from local gift shops like and – where potentially could be purchased – to jewelry stores, travel agents trip packages, tech stores like and beauty stores for care packages like .

Experiential gift-giving is very popular these days, for any age level. Whether it’s as simple as a canoe trip up the Nissequogue River or a weekend in Montreal via Amtrak. How about a sail around New York harbor? White water rafting upstate? Or even a hot air balloon adventure?

The possibilities in this area are a matter of knowing what special activity will resonate with your graduating loved one.

For college graduates making the move to the next stage in their lives may be quite daunting. How about a little help in furnishing that first apartment, luggage for travel, or– dare we suggest it – some basic cooking lessons?

For college-bound , popular ideas include gift cards, especially for food and gas, or for the college bookstore.

Care package/going-away packages are popular – laundry supplies; a bath kit; or a first-aid/home-remedy package. Or how about a men’s grooming kit?

Maybe a cell phone upgrade is just the thing – to Skype, or Internet interface? A memory album for graduation program, photos, ticket stubs ribbons and awards might be right.

Marking the special occasion of graduation with jewelry is always popular, too, with something like a silver key pendant, a watch or ring.

Kids who are military bound may enjoy a hometown memento, a journal, or a poem or military quote to guide them. Those headed for careers may be keen on commuter items – car accessories like coffee mug holders, a car sound system upgrade or a Kindle for those training it.

At the other end of the spectrum, why not throw a graduation party at home or in a local party center for kindergarten graduates?

may like a trip with friends to the movies, to Splish Splash or some other theme park, or a day at the beach, including a stop for pizza or burgers.

? A little more autonomy may be right for them, such as NYC tours or an outdoor adventure. Judicious clothes shopping is also good for who want to make a good impression when they hit high school.

The bottom line is that whether frugal or frivolous, choose a graduation gift is a chance to express pride, encouragement and support for the graduate your life.