The Best Graduation Gifts -- That They'll Actually Use

Minted is full of stylish and thoughtful graduation gifts. One that your grad might love is a personalized day planner that includes monthly spreads, a 2-year overview, paper pockets, stickers, and more. It can help them organize their post-grad life and plan ahead for the future.

Every grad needs a solid new backpack to carry along on their next chapter. Everlane's ReNew Transit Backpack comes in 5 colors and features a ton of pockets (including a side laptop compartment) so they can keep everything they nice and organized.

The BlendJet portable rechargeable blender was pretty much made for grads. It's perfectly sized for dorms or small apartments, and they can even take it on the go. This is guaranteed to get a ton of use.

You really can't go wrong with a pair of noise cancelling headphones, especially ones that are high-quality like these. They offer up to 20 hours of listening time and they're so comfortable on your ears. Plus, they easily fold and come with a protective carrying case for taking them on the go.

This sleek portable charger is compact enough to fit inside a luggage tag, they can carry this around wherever they go with ease. There are several colors to choose from including red, shimmer pink and stone. This practical gift idea is sure to be a winner. 

Things that can make your grad's dorm or apartment feel more cozy and homey make excellent gifts. We recommend this practical and cute rattan daisy wall shelf they can use to put small plants, pictures frames, and more. 

This best-selling laptop backpack is so classy, stylish and super cute, they'll want to bring it with them wherever they go. There's a wide variety of colors to choose from, and it can fit a laptop up to 15 inches. It's perfect for both school and work. 

A pair of chic blue light glasses make a great gift for grads. If they'll be on their laptops all day, there's a a good chance they'll need it. These blue light glasses are cute and affordable, and even come in a 2-pack so they always have a backup on hand.

This gorgeous piece is part jewelry organizer, part room decor. The stylish grad in your life is sure to appreciate this one.

Here's another multipurpose gift idea that's sure to get a ton of use. Canopy's Portable Humidifier will help keep the air moisturized and it's compact for taking on the go.

Any grad heading out into the world needs this book. It features a collection of stories and advice for those entry-level years in the workplace, including the art of small talk and what to do if you see a coworker out in the wild.

A sleek and sophisticated water bottle like this is sure to delight (and comes in so many colors). It has a stainless steel straw that pops out when you twist the lid, so you don't have to dig it out, plus it's durable and keeps your water cold all day.

Béis' Convertible Mini Weekender is a must-have for grads. It's perfectly sized for overnight trips, has a ton of compartments to keep things organized, and it's also laptop friendly. 

This isn't your childhood lunchbox! This top-rated bento box is "generously sized" and can grads a ton of money spent on food in the long run. There are several colors and patterns to choose from, all of which, are super stylish. 

This gorgeous glass table lamp is the perfect gift to give a grad who's moving into a new apartment or dorm. There are 6 colors to choose from, including iridescent, pearl, pink, and more.

The grad in your life will instantly fall in love with this cute sloth planter from Etsy. Bonus points if you gift them a plant as well.

Corkcicle's stylish Brantley Backpack Cooler is perfect for beach days, hikes, bike rides or picnics. It can fit up to 24 cans and two wine bottles, and it's currently available in turquoise and camo. 

This totepack isn't just another backpack, just adjust the convertible straps and it can easily be carried as a tote bag. It has a more elevated look that your usual work/school bag (perfect for the grad going out into the work force). Plus, there's plenty of room for your laptop and other essentials, and it's water-resistant, to boot.

Encourage your grad's love of culture and travel with this beautiful book about the most fascinating museums of North America. It features over 75 institutions, from MoMA and the Whitney, to lesser known places, like the Museum of Bad Art and the Museum of Jurassic Technology. The illustrations are gorgeous, and your grad might just learn a thing or two.