high school graduation gifts

[friend of pooh]

I am going to several high school graduation parties in the next few weeks. All of these young people will be going off to college. I want to get a laundry basket or shower caddy and fill it with things they will need but may not think about. Any ideas what to put in it?

 

[Minniemama350]

Rubber/plastic shower shoes? I think after the kids have been there, they will really appreciate this idea.Most don't realize how much they will be spending on soap, shampoo, wash cloths, towels, razors, toothpaste, etc.

 

[golfgal]

The problem with filling a basket with "stuff" is you don't know what they want or use (shampoo, laundry detergents, etc). I do like the idea of shower shoes if you know their size (get the 2/$5 flip flops from Old Navy). That is a really hard gift to put together.

 

[powellrj]

My DS got several of these and all the stuff went to Goodwill. While its a cute idea, its way over used and people tend to have preferences to things like toothpaste and soaps.