10 sentimental graduation gifts for daughter will help you nail the difficult task of figuring out what to get your sweet daughter for her graduation.
She probably told you she just wanted money as a gift when you asked, but how bland is that? You know you’ve always wanted to give her something meaningful and personal for her graduation instead. But what? What will she love more than the money? What can she keep forever to remember you by?
Especially if your daughter is going off to college after this, or moving away to a fancy new job. You’ll want to get her something special. To thank her for being a great student. To say goodbye and wish her luck. To remind her that you’ll always be there for her. All this mushy stuff might not be on her mind right now. Maybe she’s just concerned with being done and starting fresh after that. But now’s your chance to remind her through your heartfelt gift.
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There are actually many options, and below are just a few. We went to Etsy, the queen of all creative gifts, for help, and we found ten of the most personal, unique gifts a parent could give a daughter at a special time like this. A few items are a little pricey- but hey, this is a special occasion, right? Just like college graduation is as well. Speaking of college graduation don’t miss our article on Best College Graduation Gifts from Parents.
Don’t worry- we provided some inexpensive options as well. The items go from more on the pricey side at the top to the most inexpensive gift ever at the bottom. You could even combine two of these gifts if you like. She deserves it, right? Whether she’s graduating from high school, college or grad school, her heart will practically burst at your thoughtfulness when you give her one of these gifts. (We won’t tell anyone that we helped come up with the idea to give it.)
Graduation gifts can be tricky. Your daughter’s growing up and she’s been through a lot in school. You just want to reward her, while telling her how much she means to you. You don’t want it to be as mainstream as her yearly birthday money, and you’d rather it not be the same as all her classmate’s graduation gifts. But a daughter’s mind can be indecipherable at times. What she likes is often as unpredictable as her eye shadow color. But don’t stress it.
Here are 10 sentimental graduation gifts for your daughter that she’s sure to love. Please note that the images shown throughout the text do not correspond to the actual items, found on Etsy, but only serve an illustrative purpose. For more info on items we’ve provided links to the pages on Etsy where they are shown.
10. Personalized Genuine Leather Clutch, $130
Though expensive, these just look so chique and any girl is sure to love them. It will last forever, too.
9. Personalized Wood Picture Canvas, $99.99+
The rustic wood look of this canvas is all the rage, plus with a sweet message to your daughter, it might even make her cry when she opens it.
8. Personalized Puzzle Piece Keychain, $28
Think how much she’ll love this cute puzzle piece keychain, which will only connect to the one you keep for yourself back home.
7. Macramé Wrapped Earbuds, $25+
Though less personal than the other gifts in 10 sentimental graduation gifts for daughter, this one’s one of the most unique. It also makes earbuds tangle free!
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6. Long Distance Daddy Daughter Mug, $22.50
You know she’ll be drinking all the coffee during her crazy college schedule, and this will be the perfect thing for her to drink it out of.
5. Personalized Home State Canvas Tote, $15
This is a great way for her to carry those college textbooks around campus. Plus, it’ll remind her of home.
4. World’s Okayest Daughter Tshirt, $12.95
We are continuing our list of sentimental graduation gifts for daughter with the gift that would be perfect coming from the snarky parent. The sarcastic message it sends is just too hilarious. But not at all to the point where it’ll offend her.
3. She is Fierce Mug, $12
“Though she be little, she is fierce.” Your daughter is proving this just by graduating, so get her this mug to remind her that even though she’s still your little girl, she can do great things.
2. Personalized Keychain, $11
This keychain has some great reminders on it, especially if you tend to be a paranoid parent. It’s super cute, too.
1. Lilly Pulitzer Monogram Vinyl Decal, $5+
What girl doesn’t love Lily Pulitzer? Especially in the form of a graduation cap decal. Present her with her newly decorated cap, and she’ll love you forever.
That concludes our list of 10 sentimental graduation gifts for daughter. Wish her good luck from us!
