|
|
Post by jlschlangen on Feb 14, 2012 21:57:59 GMT -6
All the guys on my dh's side of the family want to go in together to get my one niece on dh's side of the family for her graduation for a gift. What would you suggest? I think they want it to be something they all can go in on. I am not sure if she is taking the furniture that is in her bedroom or not so that would be an idea. She is a very materialistic teen right now so she has a computer.
What would you give I was thinking something for the dorm room?
TIA
|
|
|
|
Post by deannemdm on Feb 15, 2012 8:38:52 GMT -6
It's been a while since I was in college/dorm life, but big basket (laundry basket) filled with consumables like laundry detergent, gift card for Target/Walmart (for shampoo etc). Where is she gong to school? Maybe tuition or bookstore credit? If she is bringing a car-- a gas card? fast food or restaurant (think perkins or all night places) or coffee places?
Or mini fridge for dorm?
|
|
|
|
Post by jlschlangen on Feb 15, 2012 8:50:52 GMT -6
I like the fridge for the dorm idea. Not sure where she is going to school she keeps having interviews & got a couple scholarships to a couple different colleges. I llike the idea too of the laundry basket full of much needed useable stuff.
Thanks please keep the ideas coming.
|
|
|
|
Post by jlschlangen on Feb 15, 2012 9:24:29 GMT -6
I also like the microwave idea. She has a car already so we aren't going there though we could do a gas card. If we do the fridge idea give a grocery store gift card.
|
|
|
|
Post by laurac on Feb 15, 2012 9:32:32 GMT -6
My sister gave both of my boys a mini fridge.
|
|
|
|
Post by jlschlangen on Feb 15, 2012 9:40:49 GMT -6
I am going to have to share this idea w/ my dh. A fridge would be a good gift.
|
|
|
|
Post by dara1012 on Feb 15, 2012 10:58:18 GMT -6
I love the idea of bookstore credit...I am in grad school now and spend about $500+ on books a semester. It gets expensive fast!
For smaller gifts I have bought my cousins college survival kits and put pizza place gift cards, burrito place gift cards, their favorite snacks, etc.
My aunt and uncle bought laundry basket, towels (in the college's school colors), laundry detergent and money for doing laundry....came in handy!
|
|
|
|
Post by sarahisis on Feb 15, 2012 12:20:12 GMT -6
When I was in college I got a laundry basket (actually a plastic bin with a mesh laundry bag in it) filled with snacks, ramen, gift cards, laundry detergent, deoderant, card games, gatorade, candy, a snuggly blanket, new sheets for my dorm bed (because twin sheets dont fit it.. they are xlong!) a memory card for my camera, and USB for my computer.. oh and I think I got a college hoodie too... these are things you can purchase over time too so you don't go broke.
|
|
|
|
Post by jlschlangen on Feb 15, 2012 13:57:13 GMT -6
Loving the ideas. Keep them a coming. Thanks.
|
|
