Celebrate graduates with good, practical gifts. Whether they are moving back home or venturing out on their own, help them get started with eight great items for the home, personal skincare and more.
Going somewhere?: For the wanderlust whose paycheck has yet to catch up with his or her passport interest, a Scratch Map from Paper Source is the perfect gift. The map features a gold foil top layer, which can be scratched off once a country has been visited to reveal a fun fact about each location. $23. www.papersource.com.
Bag it: Tumi's Larken tote is stylish, efficient and perfectly sized for all your important things like a resume, portfolio, favorite lipstick and more. $325. www.tumi.com.
Get glowing: After the stress of finals and moving and landing a good job, your grad's skin may need a boost. Give the gift of L'Occitane's Nourishing Shea Butter kit, which features body cream, milk soap, foot cream and more. $69. www.usa.loccitane.com.
Go for gold: Gift her with the Châtelaine station bracelet in 18k yellow gold with Hampton blue topaz and diamonds from David Yurman, which is available in-store and online. $1,100. Lenox Square, 3393 Peachtree Road NE 404-812-9225. www.davidyurman.com.
Coffee time: Help graduates start their day with a decorative Bodum copper coffee French press ($60) and a pair of mugs ($30) from West Elm. www.westelm.com.
Work it out: Make it easier for your favorite grad to stay in shape or try something new with a monthlong fitness package at Pure Barre. $99 for new clients only. Multiple locations throughout metro Atlanta. www.purebarre.com.
No office needed: From coffee shops to conference room, a new MacBook Air from Apple will make help your grad get the job done (or continue to look for one). $899 – $1199. www.apple.com.
Personal snack: Grads will enjoy homemade sweet or savory popcorn in the blink of an eye with the Super Pop popcorn maker by Mastrad. It's easy: pour the popcorn kernels into the bowl, cover with the lid, cook in the microwave then eat. $15. www.mastrad-paris.us.
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