Graduation Celebrations, Gifts and Tips
Got a graduation celebration in your future? Here's a round-up of helpful tips, from ceremony survival to party planning, for families celebrating a college or high school graduation.
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Planning a graduation party or senior recital reception? Whether it's a high school or college fete, you'll want a party that's both stylish and special. Here are some ideas for great, age-appropriate graduation celebrations, from venue to activities and food.
Getting ready to celebrate your favorite teen's high school graduation? Sure, you could hand over some greenbacks. But if you're looking for something a little more personal for that college-bound kid, here's a round up of great gift ideas.
Graduation Survival: Whether it's a high school or college graduation, all those hours of pomp and circumstance can be not just uncomfortable, but potentially dangerous when the temperature soars and frail grandparents are in your crowd. So here's a guide to graduation survival - from sunburn and heatstroke prevention to how to find your grad in the sea of mortarboards.
Between the dorm gear and iTunes gift cards, high school graduation gifts are relatively easy. But what do you get a new, 21st century, college grad? The suggestions of yore seem more than a little outdated - fountain pens, cufflinks and, oh my, an engraved desk nameplate? Seriously? Here are some ideas that are much likelier to result in happy smiles.
A great graduation party requires great party food. Here's a round-up of easy to make, easy to serve recipe ideas, perfect for a graduation buffet celebrating the accomplishments of your new, sophisticated college or high school grad. Pick an assortment from each category, add some well-iced drinks and enjoy!
A graduation video that traces your child's life from infancy to teen years is a wonderful gift. Here's how to make a graduation video or slide show.
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Graduation Gifts - Looking for a good way to commemorate graduation? A memory board or photo collage makes a great graduation gift and even some heartwarming dorm decor.
Planning a graduation party? Gourmet mini-hamburgers or sliders make great graduation party food - substantial enough to please teen and 20something appetites but with a little more sophistication.