–Graduation Gifts–
Unique Gift Ideas for the Grad
May 29, 2025
It starts with a cap that’s slightly too big and ends with a walk across a stage and a sigh of relief. Whether it’s kindergarten or a PhD, every graduation deserves to be celebrated—and every graduate deserves a gift that says, “You did it!” (Preferably something more memorable than a last-minute card and gas station […]
Our Favorite Organization Solutions for a Small Dorm Room
May 28, 2025
When you’re dealing with limited living space in your dorm, it’s all about maximizing every single spot. Keeping things neat and clean can make a real difference in terms of the square footage available to you at any given time. Whether you’re spitting your dorm with roommates or have the (small) space to yourself, coming […]
Sentimental Graduation Gift Ideas
April 8, 2025
Like so many of life’s celebration-worthy events, graduations are a milestone for everyone. Sure, the graduate may be the star of the event, but they also had the support of their friends and family along the way. It’s a shared accomplishment that deserves plenty of recognition. If you’re looking forward to celebrating a graduate this […]
13 College Dorm Room Essentials
May 26, 2023
Today, we’re featuring 13 college dorm room essentials from various retailers. Give the college bound kids in your life a practical and unique gift they’ll be so thankful for when they get to campus! I remember opening up a big box from my cousins on the night of my high school graduation party. My imagination […]
The Ultimate College & Dorm Registry Guide
April 6, 2023
Start your college experience with everything you need with the help of your favorite retailers Starting college brings a host of changes, both for the student and their close family and friends. It’s an exciting new chapter in life that comes with a lot of new items to purchase — which can become overwhelming if […]
5 Must-Haves for a School Spirited Grad Party
March 29, 2022
Senior year is winding down, your child has been accepted into an awesome school, all of “the lasts” are beginning, and you want to start planning a graduation celebration! But where to begin? You’ve probably attended a few grad parties over the years, so you may already know the general flow of activities: an open […]
– Graduation Gift Ideas – Best Books for Graduates
May 4, 2021
A book is a classic graduation gift. Whether your celebrated alum has chosen further education or is beginning their search for a career, there is a perfect book for everyone! The typical books that come to mind for graduation gifts are often filled with inspirational quotes or practical (and sometimes witty!) advice. My own dear […]
High School & College Graduation Gifts for Every Budget
March 30, 2021
Graduations — one of life’s many milestones that has a bittersweet element to it. On the one hand, it marks a student’s achievements and celebrates the closing of one chapter and the start of another. On the other hand, it can be a shock for family members and close friends to see someone they knew […]
DIY Gift Bundles for Your High School Grad
April 21, 2020
Make sure the high school grad in your life is ready for anything with these do-it-yourself gift bundles. It’s about that time! Graduation is right around the corner, which means watching our favorite kiddos become adults and head off to college. When it comes to gifting, it can sometimes feel like we don’t even know […]
Five Ways to Make Your Dorm Room Feel Like Home
July 25, 2019
If you’re heading off to college this fall and living on campus, you’re probably in the throes of curating the perfect dorm room pieces. If you already have a roommate, you’re spending some time coordinating with them on who’s bringing the microwave and how your beds will be arranged. As the summer winds down and […]
– Overwhelmed to Organized – The College Edition
September 6, 2018
Here’s the thing about college: everything comes at you fast. You move in and all of a sudden you’re bombarded with 10 different syllabi, 80 different campus clubs or organizations to join, a million events to attend and everything else in between. The secret to keeping up with all of it and having the time […]
