The Best Graduation Gifts for the Class of 2024

Updated by Staff Writer

Graduating is a big accomplishment! Whether it’s high school, college, or trade school, graduating is an achievement, and your special someone should feel very proud! Being with them on their big day is such a precious gift, but if you can’t make it to their graduation, a graduation present is always a nice gesture. Are you looking for the best graduation gifts of 2023? We have some ideas!

Subscription Boxes for Graduates

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Even if you can make it to their big day, a gift is still a nice way to say, “You did it!” You can give your graduate something sentimental, practical, or unique like a vinyl record subscription or a personal tea subscription box! A vinyl subscription box curated for their music taste would give them a chance to develop a cool collection they can keep forever. Plus, if they already have a vinyl collection going you can help them save money!

Something as nice as a personal tea box will come in handy for winding down in the evening. Your graduate will be happy they’ll have an endless supply of new flavors to try every time they practice self-care or zone out after a stressful day of work. After all, students have to sacrifice and study a lot while getting an education, which can lead to stress -— they deserve something to help them relax now that they're done. That tea subscription sounds like the best gift ever now, huh?

Those are just a couple of ideas we’ve gathered, but we have many more. Graduation gifts can be tough, but we promise you won’t leave this article without feeling inspired. Below, we've rounded up the best graduation gifts for the self-care enthusiast, coffee lover, music lover, and also your snack lovin’ bestie. And don’t worry, even if graduation is right around the corner, you can still surprise your grad by having the gift shipped to them a couple of months from now.

So, what are you waiting for? Go ahead and treat your graduate to one of these special gifts.

The Personalized Tea Subscription Box

The Personalized Tea Subscription Box

From $43.00 per box
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If they've sworn off coffee—Free Your Tea is an affordable, practical, and fun gift set that aims to create perfect brews that are customized for every tea lover. After subscribing, 6 samples are sent out to provide a taste of what the future holds. They'll enjoy the personalized tea taste test, then rate individual favorites and preferences, and a team of in-the-know tea enthusiasts will choose 1 large bag of fresh, premium loose-leaf tea every month, bringing enough to savor a daily cup of tea, hot or cold.

Shipping: Gift recipients are asked for their tea preferences when they get the gift notification. They get their first shipment after submitting these. Self-subscribers are also asked for their preferences, and get their first shipment after submitting these. Shipping is free. (International shipping is $5 shipment). Questions? Please contact us!

Customer Review

“I love this subscription! The first shipment is a sampler to respond to specialize your subscription. This is a solid purchase and it will not disappoint you.” – Victoria G.

Mindful Box by Mindful Souls

Mindful Box by Mindful Souls

From $39.97 per box
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Looking for a self-care box that will take them deeper into healing energy work? The Mindful Box by Mindful Souls helps them discover how everything from crystal work and aromatherapy, to affirmations and sacred jewelry can enhance their health and well-being. Simplifying spirituality and making it accessible for everyone, each monthly box will help them get acquainted to an array of spiritual tools and explore their innermost self.

Shipping: Free shipping to USA First Mindful Box will be shipped immediately and will be delivered within the next 2-5 days. All the following boxes will be sent on the 7th of each month!

Customer Review

“I'm in love with these boxes. I'm on my fourth month. April did NOT disappoint🥰. As always quality items. I get so excited each month to see my gifts. Best membership ever! Inspiring and beautiful. I highly recommend to give this a try. It wont disappoint.” - Shannon D.

Premium House Plant Box

Premium House Plant Box

From $41.66 per box
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Shipping: We begin shipping Sub Box orders around the 10th of each month, and continue shipping orders throughout the rest of the month. As a general rule, you should receive most plant orders around the same time each month, give or take a few days.

HealthyMe Living Snack Box

HealthyMe Living Snack Box

From $29.41 per box
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Subscribing to the HealthyMe Living snack box is a great way to meet snacking needs while getting a taste of some of the best healthy snack options out there. Created by a certified health coach with a passion for healthy eating, loved ones will get organic, gluten-free, vegan, and single-serve snacks that have been handpicked just them!

Shipping: First boxes ship within 2-3 business days. Subsequent boxes ship on the 15th of each month. *If this is for a holiday gift, please be sure to select the personalization option at checkout.

Customer Review

“My diet is complex due to a couple of chronic health conditions. This box is wonderful for me since it has some things I wasn’t aware of to try plus a couple of old favorites. I love it and everything in it :) Fun and arrived very quickly. Thank you!” – Marie C.

Gadget Club Tech Gadget Box

Gadget Club Tech Gadget Box

From $44.95 per box
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What You’ll Get: New gadgets are always something to get excited about, and the tech-lover in your life will love getting this special box that’s packed with all kinds of tech goodies, like mini-gaming systems, speakers, drones, and plenty more awesome gadgets that they never even knew they wanted. What’s more, the gadgets change each month, keeping every box fresh.

Shipping: Your first box will ship within 3 weeks of ordering. Subsequent boxes ship around the 10th of the month. All orders made on or after the 25th will ship the following month. You will never be billed twice in any given month. Subscriptions automatically renew. Cancel anytime.

Customer Review

"Bought this for my Bro 25th Birthday, He loved it! it came super quick and the gadgets were great selection" - Matt P.

Platterful: A Charcuterie Experience

Platterful: A Charcuterie Experience

From $66.58 per box
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They'll become a charcuterie artist with this fun snack subscription box. They'll receive everything they need to build a drool-worthy charcuterie board, including an instructional worksheet and video for assembling the board. Each box includes a variety of cured meats, cheeses, crackers, and accompaniments.

Shipping: We ship all orders on Mondays and Wednesdays each week. We ship all orders UPS and FedEx 2 Day Express. with insulation & ice packs to ensure freshness!

Customer Review

“Nice selection of assorted cheeses, including soft, hard, and spreadable options. Additional items I don't usually think of like olives, honey, and fig spread. Fun to have small bowls and spreaders included.” — Cassandra A.

The Book Drop: Adult Readers

The Book Drop: Adult Readers

From $30.99 per box
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Want a monthly book box that delivers that familiar indie bookstore vibe with each month's selection? The Book Drop is a unique monthly box that's manned by a team of avid readers who dig up just the right literary hidden gems to send to their subscribers. Available in a whopping range of 17 options, including everyone from early readers to adult fiction lovers, every delivery is like getting the best book recommendations from those in the know.

Shipping: Order today and your first book will ship between the 16th-21st. Future mailings will ship each month between the 16th-21st of each month. Tracking information is sent via email once your book starts its shipping process. Add one of our Surprise Grab Bags - they ship immediately.

Customer Review

"Can’t praise this service enough! The book selection is superb and always interesting. Supporting a small local business is also a plus." - Brennon B.

Matter

Matter

From $37.46 per box
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Described as part museum and part lab project, each month brings objects of intrigue such as rare crystals, ancient fossils, wartime artifacts, natural specimens, and items with scientific significance, like authentic NASA computer chips.

Shipping: Free US Shipping! Your first box will ship with our monthly batch. Depending on when you order, there may be a short wait. If you need a box ASAP, reach out and we'll get you taken care of! International customers: You are responsible for any import fees, duties, or taxes for your region. Questions? Click the "Contact Seller" button below.

Customer Review

“Probably one of my favorite subscription boxes EVER! If you have kids and they love knowledge and seek out information constantly, this box is an education easter egg that initiates the start of great conversation and exciting exploration into learning. My daughter loved it and my husband and I were kind of jealous, but in a good way.” – Krista T.

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