Graduation Gift $$$

I love that you're even asking! My DD is graduating from high school next year, and we're not expecting anything from my cousins ... like you, we only see them at special occasions.

If you do want to give something, maybe a card with a gift card for a place you know they like, or something you've enjoyed together?

We give savings bonds......50.00 usually.

$20 cash is my standard, and it seemed pretty normal at the parties I attended this year.

If I was giving in that situation I would give $50.....My nephews I gave $100
$50 is the usual for this area in NJ.......But just like any other gift...anything should be appreciated.

I would say $20-$30

NJGIRL;2457817 wrote: If I was giving in that situation I would give $50.....My nephews I gave $100
$50 is the usual for this area in NJ.......But just like any other gift...anything should be appreciated.

That's what I would say. I find that pre-paid debit cards are great for them too, good for online shopping, etc. My DD graduated HS last year and received mostly $, some actual gifts, and some cards. Since she didn't have a credit card yet, she appreciated the debit cards.

For nieces and nephews we give $100. For friends and distance relatives we give $20-30.

We only had one graduate this year. She is my son's best friend's sister. Since she drove my son to school this year I have her a gift worth around $50-60. She is heading to the beach after graduation so I gave her a beach gift bag; monogrammed beach bag, monogrammed beach towel, matching cup with lid and straw, sunscreen, and a monogrammed drink "coozie". I only do personalized gifts like these if I really know the recipient.

I like those gift cards with set amounts. This way I never feel obliged to give more than the amount on the card. For example, I gave a Fandango gift card with a set amount of $25. They offer them in larger denominations. If there truly are no expectations, $25 seems quite generous to me.

buzznwoodysmom;2457846 wrote: For nieces and nephews we give $100. For friends and distance relatives we give $20-30.

We only had one graduate this year. She is my son's best friend's sister. Since she drove my son to school this year I have her a gift worth around $50-60. She is heading to the beach after graduation so I gave her a beach gift bag; monogrammed beach bag, monogrammed beach towel, matching cup with lid and straw, sunscreen, and a monogrammed drink "coozie". I only do personalized gifts like these if I really know the recipient.

That was really a cool gift idea!

NJGIRL;2457859 wrote: That was really a cool gift idea!

Thanks! She loved it! It was fun for me since I only have boys, it's not very often I get to do fun girly gifts like this!

Hi I'm graduating high school this year and I've noticed I can get anything between $20-40, depending on how well the person knows me. I also have received gift cards.

Arielfan98;2457913 wrote: Hi I'm graduating high school this year and I've noticed I can get anything between $20-40, depending on how well the person knows me. I also have received gift cards.

Congratulations!:mickey:

I'm close to my cousin's so their children would get $50 but in a gift card.

My nephew that is graduating this year (as is my youngest son) will get $100 or a something he wants for school but wont buy himself (he's very weird like that).

Friends of the family get $25 unless they are very close friends.

I crocheted a simple 'lap' blanket for a friend's daughter in her college colors and will add a $25 gift card along with it.

We do gas gift cards for those that are going away to school but will have their cars on campus. We do Target gift cards for those that aren't taking cars. We've done grocery gift cards for those that are setting up apartments instead of dorm living.

And we had a few go military and we did restaurant gift cards along with bug spray and sunscreen - bug spray and sunscreen for Basic, Restaurant GCs for when they were finished with Basic and could leave base.

My nephew is graduating this week and I will probably give him $100 cash. I'm not crazy about gift cards. I know they are great for some people, but I always think these are young adults and cash in hand is so much nicer. This way he can spend it where ever he wants and most of all however he wants. He isn’t stuck at one store or one restaurant. That's just me. I just think if they don’t have jobs yet, this is the easiest way to put money they want in their hands..lol and let them (NOT MOM & DAD) tell them how to spend it. I never expected my friends to give my kids any money (or gift cards) for graduation. Some did and some didn’t. I think it’s more for family if anything. :mickey: