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Best Coin Pouch
Collegiate Pouches
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Get the new grad an embroidered 100 percent cotton pouch featuring her alma mater that she can keep her change in. This gift has a nearly 5-star rating, and each design is drawn by hand.
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Best Gift for Readers
Raddimelo Bookmark with Chain
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If she's a bookworm, this stainless steel bookmark with her graduation year on it will warm her heart. It comes in both silver and rose gold. Goodbye, textbooks; hello, spring reads!
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Best Motivational Gift
MantraBand Inspirational Engraved Mantra Cuff Bracelet
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Every time she glances at her wrist, she'll feel comforted by your support. Pick the motivational saying that will speak to her the most—there are many to choose from.
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Best Diamond Earrings
Kay Jewelers Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings
Now 30% Off
Credit: Kay JewelersYou know what they say: Diamonds are a girl's best friend. These 1/5 carat ones are surrounded by 14kt white gold, and will be a sparkly focal point in her wardrobe.
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Best Practical Gift
Nori Press Steam Iron
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Say goodbye to wrinkled clothes and hello to sophistication with a press steam iron that's Oprah-approved! It's a grad gift that'll make her look like a pro in the workplace, or dressed to the nines on a night out.
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Best Graduation Candy Idea
M&Ms Graduation Class Gift Jar
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These congratulatory milk chocolate M&Ms are a creative way to celebrate a new grad with a sweet tooth. You can customize each 12.7 oz. bottle with a label honoring the Class of '24, '25, '26, '27, or '28, and pick a specific tube they'd love.
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Best Pens for Her
Mesmos 3pk Fancy Pen Set
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These three pens are a cost-effective way to provide some inspiration in this new stage. She can use them to write down memories in a journal, plan out her week, or brainstorm her goals for the future.
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Best Collegiate Drinkware
Yeti Collegiate Drinkware
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Get her some themed merch sporting her school's logo! You can choose from different schools, including the University of Michigan (pictured), Clemson University, the University of Alabama, and Pennsylvania State University.
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Best Robe for Her
Parachute Home Cloud Cotton Robe
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This light, soft robe comes in a variety of colors, including rose, moss, and dusk. The hidden pockets on the sides also make this option super convenient. It'll become her new go-to.
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Best Handbag Gift
Telfar Medium Shopping Bag
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Gift her a handbag that will give her a boost each time she uses it. “The Queens-born designer behind this It Bag is a star, and his faux-leather unisex tote is big enough to hold a laptop and gets oohs and aahs on city streets,” Oprah said when picking this item for her Favorite Things 2023 list.
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Best Gift Card
Gift Card in a Graduation Cap Box
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Everyone loves a gift card, but especially when it comes in some whimsical, celebratory packaging! She'll be able to buy some of the items she's been dreaming about.
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Best Toiletry Bag for Her
Dagne Dover Hunter Large Neoprene Toiletry Bag
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She can never have enough toiletry bags, and this one may become her favorite. This soft, sturdy bag is made of recycled polyester and has a top zip closure, two zip pouches that can be taken out, and a mesh wall pocket on the inside.
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Best Hard-side Luggage
Away The Carry-On Flex
She can take this hard-side luggage on a celebratory graduation trip with friends and/or family. It has features like 360° spinner wheels, zipper expansion, and a hidden laundry bag, and can hold between five and eight outfits.
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Best Travel Case with Jewelry
Sterling Forever The Perfect O-ccasion Earring Case
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This travel case comes with goodies inside. "This isn’t so much a travel case as it is a treasure chest—with five earring styles we curated to cover every travel need, from day-tripping to black-tie wedding," Oprah said when selecting this item for her Favorite Things 2023. "Plus room for your other essential pieces."
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Artizan Joyeria Tennis Necklace
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A tennis necklace is more than just a piece of jewelry—it's a symbol of elegance, grace, and strength and will show her how special she is. Plus, this necklace is tarnish-resistant, so she'll be able to treasure it for years to come.
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Best Blender Gift
Beast Mini Blender Plus
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She can make a variety of smoothies and more in this 600-watt dishwasher-safe mini blender. She can also bring her creation with her, and the stainless steel blade can be taken off.
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Best Graduation Frame
Pottery Barn Dated Enamel Frame 2024
Credit: Pottery Barn
Put a picture of her wearing her cap and gown in this frame with her graduation year on it. She can display it with pride in her new place.
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Best Book for New Grads
Oh, the Places You'll Go! Deluxe Edition, by Dr. Seuss
Now 48% Off
Credit: Random House Books for Young Readers; Deluxe/Slipcase editionJust like its title suggests, this 1993 book is a true classic. As she flips through its pages, she'll probably think of everything it took for her to reach this milestone.
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Best Tote Bag for Her
Paravel Small Cabana Tote
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This tote—which can can hold a 13" laptop and more—features canvas that's made from 30 recycled plastic bottles. Want to personalize this bag? You can get it embroidered or hand-painted.
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Best Lip Tint for Her
Poppy & Pout Lip Tint Premium Gift Set
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For the beauty-loving grad, this Oprah-approved lip tint gift set is the perfect addition to her routine. The six shades in a gold, recyclable box provide a pop of color, while the natural ingredients, including beeswax and coconut oil, nourish the lips.
Jane Burnett is an Assistant Editor at Oprah Daily, where she writes a variety of lifestyle content for the editorial team. She's a journalist with a pop culture sweet tooth—when she isn't catching up on celebrity news, she's usually listening to a podcast! Jane was previously an on-air reporter in local news, and worked at Thrive Global, Ladders News, and Reuters. She also interned at CNBC through the Emma Bowen Foundation, and is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ).
Rae Ann is the Market Director for Oprah Daily.
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