Graduation Gifts - 10 Affordable Gift Ideas For 2009 Seniors

Do you have a friend or family member graduating this year?  Then chances are you're wondering what gifts motion to a youthful kid (oops that is a young adult) and still meet the hip factor.
 
We've talked to quite a few seniors this year, along with our own college bound daughter. Of policy the car and laptop are familiar big-ticket requests but here are ten grad gifts that won't break the bank and still make the wish list:
 
#10.  Flash Drive - The memory stick or flash drive is a convenient and fast way to backup and swap files.  Most are Usb devices compatible with computers, cameras, printers, and more.  They come in a variety of sizes and brands fluctuating in price from .95 for 2Gb to 0 and up for 64Gb.
 
#9.  ability Head Phones - Every teen is plugged into music and frequently in need of extra headphones.  Prices range from the uncomplicated ear buds to 9 for the high ability noise canceling headphones that work especially well with loud roommates.
 
#8.  Walk Down Memory Lane - Sure they will be manufacture lots of new memories but they will still get homesick for the familiar.  Put together a variety of memories using photos of friends, families, and extra events.  This can be a uncomplicated wall frame photo collage, a scrapbook project, digital photo frame, or even a Dvd made with slide show or movie software.
 
#7.  Dorm Accessories - The ads are filled with dorm ideas but the hands down favorite is the combo alarm clock, stereo, and docking middle point offered by iHome and others.  settle on one with great speakers and a battery backup for the alarm.
 
#6.  Survival Items - Fill a gift bag or basket with the valuable items person just beginning to live on their own might need.  This can include first aid, personal care, laundry, or normal household items. This is a opportunity to be practical as well as humorous. along with any packages of Top Ramon is a tradition in our family.  A uncomplicated note indicating, "Get used to eating a lot of this," normally generates a laugh.  The few that look puzzled return on the next break saying, "Now I get it and that came in handy!"
 
#5. Digital Camera - A ability yet small sized digital camera is a must have to capture and share all the new experiences.  Look for something with at least 8 plus mega pixels and small sufficient to fit in a pocket.  We've happily owned the Sony Cybershot for approximately 8 years and recently bought our grad the newer Dsc W220 model with Hd video for about 9.
 
#4.  College Insignia - If the graduate is heading off to college they will enjoy sporting their school mascot on all from sweatshirts, sweats, jackets, hats, sporting events, and desk accessories.
 
#3.  Gift Cards - The gift card is all the time a great option especially when mailing presents.  Gas cards, Visa gift cards, bistro chains, favorite clothing stores, movie theatres, iTunes, Target, and Office Depot are favorite and practical choices.  Just watch the fees to get underway and terms of use.
 
#2.  All Things Apple - When it comes to music and technology all things Apple are in demand.  The iPod Touch, ready from 9, is a big hit for all its cool features along with music, games, photos, videos, wifi access, and more!  There is also the iPhone 3g that starts at 9 plus monthly cell phone charges. If it's just the music they want there is the iPod Shuffle, Nano, or classic beginning at and up.
 
#1. Cold Hard Cash - Every grad questioned on gift requests smiled big and answered, "Cash!"  When asked for a few more ideas any responded, "Cash, cash, and more cash."  If you think nothing stays the same think again.  The crisp greenback tucked inside a card is still the top graduation gift! 

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Graduation Gifts - 10 Affordable Gift Ideas For 2009 Seniors

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