Gift Giving - Graduation Season Edition

Hello, Dear Readers,

I am over the moon excited to share this week's topic on Gift Giving! Have you ever participated in the “5 Love Languages” curriculum or quizzes? If not, I highly recommend completing your assessment, no matter what stage of life you are in. You can access that resource here: https://bit.ly/3GA4sAx

Without a shadow of a doubt, my love language is QUALITY TIME. I receive love by spending quality time with my people. There is a distinct difference in how we RECIEVE love and how we GIVE love to those around us. When I reflect on how I give love and pour it into my family and friends - the answer immediately rises to the surface = I find great joy in curating the most perfect, individualized gift to show how dear someone is to me. My mom definitely played a role in making gifts memorable, and she always carries around a “bag of tricks” for everyone to be included in the festivities.

There’s no better time than the present to discuss Graduation Season! Celebrating seniors/graduates is such a special milestone, and I feel especially blessed this May to honor multiple graduates and their accomplishments!

Let the Gifting Begin!

High School Senior Gift Ideas

*I have compiled a public list on Amazon of Graduation Gift Ideas - which most of this blog will follow and feature; you can view it here: https://amzn.to/3o8LwCz

PRO-TIP for High School Seniors - make an Amazon wish list with your most wanted/needed items. Your town/community will thank you for it! Your gift items can even get shipped to your house, and you can track what thank-you notes need to be completed.

• Snow Guard or Frost Guard to protect their windshield from snow/ice, (see amazon link)

• Kobalt Tire Air Compressor - air your tire anywhere and everywhere, (see amazon link)

• Towing Cable - if ski trips are a favorite of your high school senior, a tow rope will certainly be handy for a trip to the mountains, (see amazon link)

• File box with file folders to store important scholarship information, receipts, etc., (see amazon link)

• Office Supplies in their college colors - Poppin is a personal brand favorite of mine, (see amazon link)

• Faith Formation books, (see amazon link)

• Gift Card to “hot spots” for students in their college town

(I’m really only familiar with the following College towns and have dined at/visited these locations to give these recommendations). These gift cards can be used beyond freshman year – please note that some recommendations will be more suitable for Sophomore/Junior students.

• Lubbock, Texas - Chimy’s, The Funky Door, Midnight Shift, Triple J Chophouse, Capital Pizza, Sugar Browns Coffee Co., etc.

• Stillwater, Oklahoma - Rancher’s Club in the Atherton Hotel, Eskimo Joes, Aspen Coffee, Miso, HTeaO, Smokin’ Joes Stilly, Iron Monk Brewing Company, etc.

• Canyon, Texas - Joe Taco, Palace Coffee Company, Canyon Steak Company, or any Amarillo, TX, based stores/locations.

• College Station, Texas - Fuego Tortilla Grill, Aggieland Outfitters, Dixie Chicken, etc.

Undergraduate and Graduate Student - Graduation Gift Ideas

• Gift Certificate to have diploma framed; highly recommend the Right Angle in Amarillo - https://bit.ly/3KQhRHd

• Lowes or Home Depot Gift Card, (see amazon link)

• Shutterfly Gift Card to have canvas’ printed or a photo book made from their time in college, (see amazon link)

• Jon Hart Boot Bag - checkout B. Whimsy https://bit.ly/3GzOW7U for all your custom Jon Hart Needs

• Boot Jack, (see amazon link)

  • Another great gift is to add a custom vinyl sticker for personalization.

• Blessed Is She Planner; amazing quality and comes in a variety of sizes – https://bit.ly/3zOETrF

• Custom belt buckle

  • Campbell’s Bits and Spurs Based in Amarillo, TX - https://bit.ly/3MAnSsR

• Have custom stationery made or an address stamp, (see amazon link)

• Champagne with a custom sticker

  • Of course, a proper graduation celebration requires a toast. I love to add personalized stickers to wine/champagne bottles for a little extra creativity!

• Commemorate their graduation with a brick permanently paved and installed on campus. Texas Tech University and Oklahoma State University both offer this for alumni. (I imagine other universities/schools do as well).

  • TTU Bricks - https://bit.ly/41fFCP3

  • OSU Bricks - https://bit.ly/3KS4qXo

• You can never go wrong with a graduation gift basket! Add their favorite things to a gift basket, and you are sure to have the perfect gift!

Lady K’s One Thing:

Cleaning is a de-stressor for me, and when it comes to dirty dishes in the sink - nothing works as well as a Euroscrubby! My mom and aunt are insanely talented women who have owned and operated a boutique in Dalhart, Texas, for the past 19 years! Their store is having its 19th Anniversary Celebration this Thursday, May 11, 2023, in Dalhart, Texas - be sure to stop in for a great time!

B. Whimsy is your shopping destination for all things home decor, fashion, jewelry, the latest trends, and so much more! Even better - they will ship directly to your door. B. Whimsy has many more awesome graduation gifts in-store, including the Euroscrubby!

Shop B. Whimsy Here: https://bit.ly/3GzOW7U

All my Love,

Lady K