what is an appropriate high school graduation gift?

**caseysmom** · 05-22-2006, 11:20 PM

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** · 05-22-2006, 11:41 PM

my friend online sent me a package from the popcorn factory.

i think it's http://www.popcornfactory.com it was good stuff!

**caseysmom** · 05-22-2006, 11:43 PM

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

**luvofallhorses** · 05-22-2006, 11:56 PM

No, last year.

**Uabassoon** · 05-23-2006, 12:21 AM

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** · 05-23-2006, 12:42 AM

Well late congratulations Luvofallhorses.

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

**chocolatepuppy** · 05-23-2006, 05:13 AM

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** · 05-23-2006, 08:41 AM

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** · 05-23-2006, 08:48 AM

$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.