Perfect for the high school grad getting ready to set off to college.  They'll be away from home for the first time and faced with many new decisions.  Here's the help they need.  With a simple throw of the die, they'll know whether they should "go to class," "take a nap," or "party."  I wonder how many times they'll say "best of three" if they don't like what it says the first time.

This is $12 from Abernook.

Here's whimsical gift for the new college graduate so she can display her business cards with style.  It is $12 from the Sundog Company.

They also have a couple of others that are similar to this one -- guy business card holder and mermaid letter and card holder.

Here's one for the lady college graduate getting ready to take on the corporate world.  Gotta love that youthful, go get'em enthusiam!  It's $39.95 from Wishing Fish.  Here's most everything she's going to need for her exciting new endeavor...

• breath mints & mirror (got to make a good first impression)
• emery board (for those "between task" moments)
• stain remover (it's going to happen, just watch the coffee near the computer)
• band-aids (the shredder is not a toy)
• tissues (for your first "feedback" meeting with the boss)
• pain reliever (welcome to the work force, now you're one of us!)

Coincidentally, I'm thinking of launching a new "Still Working Survival Kit" that would contain the following...

• more pain reliever
• antacids
• nyquil
• a do-it-yourself sculpture made entirely from office supplies

Still thinking of more things to include.  I'll keep you posted.

Here's a gifty special delivery for your young (or young-at-heart) graduate.  Comes filled with Smarties, gummy bears, a rainbow glazed cookie and a graduation owl.  The mailbox is a nice touch as it can be personalized with the graduate's name (up to 9 characters) and should get mileage as a playtime toy after the candy is long gone.

This is $14.99 from The Popcorn Factory.

Here' another great way to help them remember their achievement.  I've seen many nice graduation frames for 2007.  This one is my favorite.  It's a 2007 floating frame on a silver-plated base.  The base has an engraving plate for the graduate's name and graduation date.  Or, another message can be added for a personal touch.

The base price is $25 from Things Remembered.  Engraving is extra.

This one is similar to yesterday's gift, but it was way too cool to pass up.  It comes with the silver gel pen and would make an excellent keepsake.  Have their friends sign it beforehand and present it to them, or give it to them so they can bring it to school for the last few days to have it signed along with their yearbook.

This is $6.95 from Personalization Mall.

I hope everyone had a happy and relaxing Mother's Day yesterday.  Next up on our Holiday Spotlight is Graduation.  There are many creative and fun ideas for Graduation, like say, this Graduation Signature Bear.

A graduation is more than just a piece of paper to signify accomplishment; it's also about of the friends they made and the times they shared.  This is a great gift if you start early and plan ahead (see previous "Procrastinators Anonymous" post).  Leave yourself plenty of time to track down their friends so they can all sign it with their messages of congratulations and good luck.

 This is $5.95 from TerrysVillage.com.