12 Inexpensive Graduation Gifts a High School Girl Will Actually Use

12 High School Graduation Gifts for Her

I say that a more practical route for gift giving is perfect when it comes to this occasion.

Celebrate the big day by picking a gift that will come in handy for the next big step life: college!

1. A Cute Bag for Impromptu Weekend Trips

Think of all the short, little trips your daughter or sister will take in college…

And how a weekend getaway bag won’t be on her dorm packing list.

A gift like this is perfect for a spontaneous high school girl who’s interested in traveling and adventure.

2. A Guide for Making the Most of Her College Years

After high school comes a lot of new found freedom! While that can be exciting, it can also be a bit overwhelming…

Instead of getting trapped in the myth that you need to (or even can) “do it all,” 175+ Things to Do Before You Graduate College helps students figure out what’s most important to them…and how to make it happen.

A guide for navigating college life and making the most out of the next four years is another graduation gift high school girls are sure to find useful.

3. A Hydro Flask Water Bottle That Will Last for Years + Stickers to Decorate It

Hydro Flask is the current trendy water bottle brand. Teens and college kids love ’em because there’s a lot to like!

For one:

Hydro Flasks keep beverages cold for up to 24 hours and hot for up to 12 hours. Plus, they’re made out of extra durable pro-grade steel and come in a wide variety of colors.

Stickers are a popular way to decorate customize the look of it – especially with VSCO type girls.

Add those together and you’ve got an awesome inexpensive high school graduation gift idea.

4. A Soothing Weighted Blanket That Feels Like a Hug

Moving away from home after high school can be a bit nerve wracking. There are more freedoms, but there are also more unknowns.

When a freshly graduated high school girl moves into her first dorm or apartment she might feel lonely and homesick. But a weighted blanket can help.

Using a weighted blanket feels similar to receiving a nice hug or being swaddled. Studies, along with anecdotal evidence, prove that they reduce anxiety and stress. This is because deep pressure stimulation has a calming effect.

At the very least, she’ll be able to get a better night’s sleep with a gift like this.

5. Set Her Up for Success With an Academic Planner

Time management skills can be a real issue for college freshman. Help your new high school grad get a head start on good habits with a planner — but not just any old planner.

The Centered Student Planner is a planner crafted by a college professor and it’s the real deal.

Using visual learning and positive psychology, it’s the only planner out there that actually teaches students how to use it and set themselves up for success. In fact, this planner is part of a system designed to reduce stress and increase daily happiness. The included video tutorials provide coaching and guidance on how to successfully manage time as a college student.

This graduation bundle has everything a high school girl needs to start college with every advantage.

P.S. If you’re looking for a personalized gift, you can’t go wrong with a fully customizable Erin Condren planner.

6. A Wishing Ball for Treasuring Hopes and Dreams

In the words of Gandhi,

“Your beliefs become your thoughts, your thoughts become your words, and your words become your actions…”

To say the least, intentions are everything.

This enchanting glass ball is not only unique and beautiful, but also full of good intention. It comes with 52 slips of paper meant to capture wishes, hopes, and dreams.

It’s a thoughtful graduation gift for a high school girl because it’s a physical symbol of encouraging her to wish and dream. She’ll have a moment of pause and reflection to look forward to each week.

You could even write a wish of your own for her to read when she receives the gift.

7. A Journal to Help Her Cultivate an Attitude of Gratitude

This next high school graduation gift idea for girls can help set her on the path to creating a more satisfying life.

Cultivating an attitude of gratitude has many benefits. It has been scientifically proven to improve your psychological and physical health.

If you want to give something particularly thoughtful, a gratitude journal is the way to go.

8. A Camera That Prints Instant Polaroid-Sized Pictures

A high school girl likely has hundreds, if not thousands, of pictures on her phone.

But how many physical photos does she have?

Not many, if any. An instant print camera (like the KODAK one above) is unique gift she’ll enjoy again and again!

9. Cozy Lighting for Her College Dorm Room

Speaking of moving out:

This next idea will help your high school graduate decorate her future dorm room.

Dorms are often boring and blank. But with something as simple as string lights (which are REALLY popular with college girls), she can create the perfect atmosphere.

The soft lighting is a lot more appealing than irritating fluorescent lights.

10. A Sidekick to Keep Cords Tangle Free

Tangled cords are always a pain!

Luckily:

We now have neat gadgets to prevent that problem. Teen girls have more than a few cords to keep track of. So this gift idea will be a big help to her near daily.

The little sidekick is the perfect companion for Macbook, HP, and ASUS laptops with square chargers

11. A Vision Board Book for Visualizing Her Path Forward

Life post high school is full of possibilities!

And while the freedom of so many choices and opportunities is exciting, it can also feel paralyzing.

It’s hard to move forward when you don’t have a clear idea of where you’re going.

Which is why a Vision Board Book is what every graduating high school senior needs. With it, she’ll be able to gain clarity on what’s next.

As she goes through 700+ words and images, she’ll be able to find inspiration and consider what it is she really wants out of life. It’s a fun project for her to work on while gaining helpful insight about herself at the same time.

12. A Bullet Journal + Pretty Pens

Bullet journaling is super popular right now – especially with girl students. It’s essentially a more freestyle version of a planner.

Does your high school grad enjoy drawing, being creative, or perfecting her handwriting?

If so:

A bullet journal is an inexpensive gift she’ll really appreciate. She’ll want colorful pens to write with, too.

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