ConGRADulations

It's that time of year again when high school seniors finally reach the end of their adolescent years and graduate from high school. And, most likely, you'll be invited to at least one graduation party - or perhaps be throwing one yourself. Here are some great grad gifts for those special teens in your life.

Every graduating senior finds themselves at a crossroads. They have so many decisions to make in such a short time and sometimes the best advice you can give them is to follow their heart. This great leather bracelet is a wonderful reminder to do just that. Plus its a great unisex gift. Available at Patina Stores and retails for $32.


If your teen is heading off to college and leaving the house, you could be experiencing some anxiety wondering if you've raised him or her well enough to make good decisions. You can't be a fly on the wall watching to see if they behave, but sometimes little well placed reminders go a long way. Check out this paperweight from Patina Stores with the words "Because I Said So" engraved on the front. What better reminder is there than a few familiar words from a concerned parent? Retails for $15.95.


Send them off with a little protection with the College Survival Kit. The kit includes a shower tote packed with emergency essentials for freshmen, seniors, and everyone in between. Available at Wishing Fish and retails for $49.95


We've never known a college student who can actually keep a plant alive in a dorm, so what better way to add some plant life to a drab dorm room than with the Evergreen Bonsai Kit? You simply interlock the cardboard bonsai leaves and branches together -- no scissors or glue (or watering or sunshine!) required. Like its real-life counterpart, the Atomic Bonsai can be pruned into new and unique forms; simply move a few "leaves" from one branch to another, and voilá -- a brand new configuration! Available at Wishing Fish and retails for $20.