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NWR: Need graduation gift ideas!

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So my MOH is finally graduating! (Her words). Her party is this Sunday and I am wanting to get her a really kick ass graduation present, but am needing ideas.

A little about her:

1.) She is a total fitness junkie.

2.) She loves fashion.

3.) She has a dog that she is OBSESSED with!

A little about my parameters for the gift:

1.) I would like to keep it at $50 or less.

2.) I definitely want to give a physical gift, so no gift cards or cash.

Thank you all!

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  • ElcaBElcaB member
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    What's her focus of study? Does she have a job lined up? Is she relocating for a new job?
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  • sarawifenowsarawifenow member
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    @ElcaB, she got her degree in business marketing. She will not be relocating and she has a job lined up (just not in her field of study!) =)

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  • rajahmdrajahmd member
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    I just want to say I think it's super sweet that you want to get her something. My own mom didn't get me anything, not even a card, when I graduated from med school last week. Not gonna lir, that hurt alot. I'm sure whatever you get her, it will mean a lot to her.
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  • larrygagalarrygaga member
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    Money if she doesn't have a job yet. I just graduated, money is scarce with no job.
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  • JCbride2015JCbride2015 member
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    What about a beautiful personalized business card holder?  It will appeal to her sense of fashion and also seems appropriate for graduation.

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    JCbride2015 said:

    What about a beautiful personalized business card holder?  It will appeal to her sense of fashion and also seems appropriate for graduation.


    That's a great idea! Or one of those engraved desk name plates.
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    If she's a fitness junkie, she might already have this, but Polar makes a heart rate monitor you can synch up with your iPhone.

    Also @rajahbmfd your post makes me so sad, med school is so hard, and not to be recognized by your mom must have sucked. Sending you a graduation hug right now! Congrats, MD!

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  • sarawifenowsarawifenow member
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    Oh good suggestions! I just wonder if I can get the personalized card holder by Sunday. Do you think Office Depot would have something like that?

     

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    RajahBMFD said:
    I just want to say I think it's super sweet that you want to get her something. My own mom didn't get me anything, not even a card, when I graduated from med school last week. Not gonna lir, that hurt alot. I'm sure whatever you get her, it will mean a lot to her.


    Aw thanks! Yeah she is pretty amazing, so I definitely wanted to something special for her.

    Sorry to hear that your mom didn't get you anything.

    CONGRATS on graduating from med school! Totally badass.

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    SaraBrideSoon said:

    Oh good suggestions! I just wonder if I can the personalized card holder by Sunday. Do you think Office Depot would have something like that?

    You could try. Or another office supply store like Staples. Maybe look at amazon and consider rush delivery?

    Or, get her a card and then mail her gift when it comes in. Most people love getting mail, and you can give her a heads up in the card that a a package will be coming.

    I know I would love to get a package in the mail. Hell, it could be filled be bubble wrap and I'd be ecstatic.
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    buddysmom80 said:

    If she's a fitness junkie, she might already have this, but Polar makes a heart rate monitor you can synch up with your iPhone.

    Also @rajahbmfd your post makes me so sad, med school is so hard, and not to be recognized by your mom must have sucked. Sending you a graduation hug right now! Congrats, MD!

    Thanks! That's really sweet. I appreciated that she came to the ceremony, but when everyone else there (even DH's grandfather) gave me at least a card it stung not to get anything from her.

    DH made up for it when he got me a cake from Costco. He's awesome.

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    RajahBMFD said:

    If she's a fitness junkie, she might already have this, but Polar makes a heart rate monitor you can synch up with your iPhone.

    Also @rajahbmfd your post makes me so sad, med school is so hard, and not to be recognized by your mom must have sucked. Sending you a graduation hug right now! Congrats, MD!

    Thanks! That's really sweet. I appreciated that she came to the ceremony, but when everyone else there (even DH's grandfather) gave me at least a card it stung not to get anything from her. DH made up for it when he got me a cake from Costco. He's awesome.
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  • wandajune6wandajune6 member
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    I agree with @JCBride 2015. I got a personalized business card holder when I finished grad school and adore it. I also wanted a new laptop bag when I finished school, though that could be out of budget depending how brand conscious she is.

    When in doubt, pampering is always good. A massage or mani/pedi from a nice salon are always welcome!

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    I LOVE my dogs, and they are my life - I have to say, I don't like getting gifts for them when it was really my thing (so like for my birthday, don't get me a leash or dog treats - I want something for me that I normally would not buy).

    How about a cute tote/gym bag?

    In my line of business, sales people and managers (in charge of interviewing) are really the only ones that have business cards.  This is coming from 2 different companies and more years of experience than I'd like to admit.


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    SaraBrideSoon said:

    Oh good suggestions! I just wonder if I can get the personalized card holder by Sunday. Do you think Office Depot would have something like that?

     

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    Hmm.... an office store would probably have something like that, although it wouldn't be personalized.  I also like the idea of giving her a card at the party and letting her know to keep a heads up for something in the mail.  Who doesn't love presents in the mail? :)
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  • sarawifenowsarawifenow member
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    You all have the best ideas!
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  • sarawifenowsarawifenow member
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    Maybe I will do a gym bag and then the card holder!
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  • ElcaBElcaB member
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    I'd get her a gym bag & fill it with her favorite things. Fitness Magazine, accessories that fit her personal style, a new workout DVD, etc. 
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  • RebeccaFlowerRebeccaFlower member
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    Your friend and I sound similar.... :) These are on my wishlist.




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  • sarawifenowsarawifenow member
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    RebeccaFlower said:
    Your friend and I sound similar.... :) These are on my wishlist.





    Haha those are great!
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