<p>Lucky D, her future campus has free laundry and free parking!!!!</p>
<p>What???? No change needed for machines??? :eek: I guess that is technology for ya. ;). Hmmm......So could the rolls of quarters be used to go into the ID/debit card account, or what could we substitute for that part of the gift???</p>
<p>Anon, I KNOW!!! But check with the school--they still may be "old fashioned" like us! One of the cute things our small HS does for the seniors is assemble a "survival kit" for each student--and this includes a laminated "laundry instruction" sheet that they hole-punch and affix to a laundry bag. </p>
<p>You can order small single-use packets of laundry soap. Another thing we did (after I found this great website where you can order mini sizes of stuff) was order a case of single-serving packets of ranch dressing for my son, who puts ranch on everything. He was getting a laptop for his big gift (later in the summer) so I wrapped up the ranch dressing packets--and he assures me they're all gone!</p>
<p>SJTH -- what is the mini-website? :)</p>
<p>scout 59: My D is getting a quilt with all of her memorable HS tee shirts (sports, student council, Big Game, etc)....I don't sew.....using T-shirt</a> Quilt - Campus Quilt Co. D is getting a Gift Card from them...because she wants to wait for Grad night shirt to be included....</p>
<p>What about extension cords for the survival kit? I loved someone's suggestion of picture-hanging equipment, and quarters with laundry stuff + laundry directions are great ideas too!.........I still can't believe our daughter is going! : (</p>
<p>thanks for all the great ideas. </p>
<p>Here's another! A cute book -- "The Naked Roommate: and 107 Other Issues You Might Run Into"</p>
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<p>Keep the ideas coming!</p>
<p>For kids of people with not so much cash, I would go with the tool kits and dorm stuff. Sheets, towels, etc cost a bunch and can add up fast. You can help out, by suggesting this sort of stuff. But find out what they need/want. Sheets can be tricky depending on the bed type (long vs regular).</p>
<p>luggage would be nice</p>
<p>I'm making my daughter a t-shirt quilt. I'm also have a small digital photo frame - I'm getting a lot of local pictures and family & friends and loading it. I like the cookie postcard idea.</p>
<p>For ds's friends, I bought Itunes gift cards. Right now Costco is selling them in packs of 4 - $15 cards for about $56. Then you can give differing numbers of them to different people (some may get 2, some 3). Good news- they are unisex! Can give to boys or girls!</p>
<p>rgstill, you've got me hooked. I'll check out that book!</p>
<p>This thread is making me tear up. I'm going to be a mess at the actual graduation ceremony.</p>
<p>mammal,
At least you get to go to graduation :( I just put my H on the plane to Houston. He'll film s#1's college graduation Saturday while I attend S#2's HS graduation. Mixed blessings....</p>
<p>I thought the T shirt quilt would be a great idea, gathered tons of sports shirts, etc for HS grad............DD is now finishing her 3rd year of university and I just found the bag of T shirts- guess I should aim for university graduation :eek:</p>
<p>D's godmother called to ask for suggestions-wants to get her something special--not just money (money will be nice)--possibly the dorm size refrigerator or microwave?? I also like the stationary idea. D does have one nice piece of luggage when she took a trip a couple of years ago--would she need another piece?--daughter will be rather close to home--less than 2 hours. I also like the collapsible chair idea. Any other ideas?</p>
<p>Gift certificates for restaurants and stores around campus?</p>
<p>jym626 - do you have twins?? That's so tough. Now I'll stop whining.</p>
<p>I am the one thinking of the sentimental presents: collage of pictures, T-shirt quilt, handwritten book with words of wisdom, grandmothers' ring, or simmilar stuff.
My husband on the other hand thinks: computer, digital camera,money etc.
How are parents on CC handling the presents for your graduating student?</p>