what is an appropriate high school graduation gift?

[caseysmom]

I got an announcement for my cousin's daughter's high school graduation. They live in another state so I want to send her a check...my good friend at work says I should send $75.00, that seems high to me considering I only have seen them 2 or three times in the last 10 years, I really like them don't get me wrong.

What does everyone think is appropriate, I don't want to seem cheap either but I have birthdays and graduations coming out my ears right now.

[luvofallhorses]

my friend online sent me a package from the popcorn factory. i think it's http://www.popcornfactory.com it was good stuff!

[caseysmom]

Popcorn sounds fun. Did you graduate this year? If so congratulations!

[luvofallhorses]

No, last year.

[Uabassoon]

I think $25 would be fine. That's what most of my family gave me when I graduated, it was 7 years ago but times haven't changed that much!

[caseysmom]

Well late congratulations Luvofallhorses.

Thanks for the help I will probably send a check for $25-35.00.

[chocolatepuppy]

Yes $75. sounds a bit high. Maybe if it were someone you were very close to and rolling in $$$. $25. sounds good to me.

[sirrahbed]

I think that $25 is a good amount and that is what I would probably send. I also love the idea of a popcorn package or similar fun gift.

[Cataholic]

$75? Yikes, that is steep. It is a gift, not a down payment towards a house...he he he.

You could always get a gift card to Best Buy, or something national. Seems 'kids' always 'need' something from there.

[moosmom]

I agree with Uabassoon, $25 is perfect. Especially since you've only seen them on a couple of occasions. Hey, it'll be $25 more than she had before, right??

[Lobodeb]

I'm going with $25. You aren't very close with them, but you want to send *something.* I'm sure if your cousin's daughter is going to college, the extra money will come in handy. $75 is very excessive. I had an aunt who was very, very close to me give me $100. But I was ALWAYS with her, so it seemed fitting that she would give me that much, but $75 for someone you haven't seen much in the last ten years? Yikes!

[Daisy and Delilah]

$25 to $35 is perfect. $75 is way too much in my opinion. I usually go in with family members and we kick in $25 each.

[catnapper]

Wow, my son only got $20 to $25 gifts last year for his graduation party.

One gift I got a few years ago was the hti of the party... the giurl is now entering her senior year of college and still loves it: A bubble gum machine! Silly, yes, but great for the dorm. I left a little note about her needing somethign fun and innocent in her life when college is all about exploring herself and growing up. She loved it.