| A wonderful way to celebrate this special milestone is | | | | basket that can be used to hold personal items, or |
| to create a gift basket personalized just for the | | | | even a small decorative trash can. It's important to |
| graduate. When you put forth the effort to make a | | | | use filler materials in your container to hold the gifts |
| gift basket, instead of purchasing a gift, it indicates | | | | in place. In addition to purchased shred or straw, you |
| how much you cherish the person receiving the gift. | | | | can also make your own filler. Use old music sheets, |
| There are many ways to personalize graduation gift | | | | maps, or school-related papers and shred them in a |
| baskets. While you may not know all of the | | | | paper shredder. Choose one gift item that is a |
| recipient's preferences, here are some questions that | | | | keepsake of his or her graduation; a photo frame, |
| may help you get some ideas. What are the | | | | paperweight, jewelry, etc., that is monogrammed |
| recipient's hobbies? Do they enjoy sports, music, | | | | with their school name or year of graduation. Center |
| movies, or reading? What are their future plans? Are | | | | this item in the container and surround it with useful |
| they about to embark on the working world? | | | | items they can use at college. If you have empty |
| Are you looking for gift ideas for a high school | | | | spaces, fill them in with tea bags, gourmet coffee, or |
| graduate going on to college? Start by selecting a | | | | envelopes of hot cocoa or soup mixes. |
| container that will be useful such as an organizer, a | | | | |