Graduation comes every year! A new crop of ready-to-leave-home [babies] dressed in caps and gowns, pack up their life into a car and head off to college. Before you send them out the door, be sure to check out some of the most popular, thoughtful gifts they actually want to receive!!!

Want to prepare them for the long day ahead or an all nighter? Well, this conveniently small coffee maker is a must to keep your student caffeinated!

2. BEDSIDE SHELF

No room for a nightstand? This shelf, tray table is the perfect caddy for a small dorm room, comes in 2 sizes and holds nighttime plus heavy items.

3. COLLEGE STUDENT COOKBOOKS!

Dorm friendly dishes are a must for students who don't want to eat every single meal in the student center. Try these one skillet, low-ingredient nutritious meals for one.

4. COLLAPSABLE COOLER

This cooler is great for guys and gals, you can order in their school color and voila, they are ready for tailgate, all nighters in the library or it can be used for extra dorm room storage!

5. FLOWER SHADOW BOX

These ADORABLE, custom flower shadow boxes are sure to make your college student smile as they prepare to decorate their dorm room. They can be customizable to college logo, name, and school colors! Check these out on Etsy.

6. SHOWER CADDY & TOILETRIES for GUYS & GIRLS

I LOVE anything over the door for travel! This caddy is perfect for guys and gals to carry to the communal bathroom, or hang in their dorm room to be shower READY at all times!

7. FIRST AID KIT

Someone bought this FIRST AID KIT for my daughter 5 years ago and I am SO GLAD! As a mom, there is really not a lot you can do when your college student calls you before bed and tells you they don't feel well. I recommend adding Tylenol, Motrin, Allergy Relief, NyQuil, DayQuil, anti-nausea medicine, etc. Add anything your student may need when you can't get to them. This is a must!

8. HOME SICK CANDLE

This ENTIRE WEBSITE is adorable! These thoughtful and accurate scented candles are a treat and the best cure for any homesick feeling your student may get. Make sure to check out the whole website for all occasions.

9. THE HAPPY PLANNER

I CANNOT SAY ENOUGH ABOUT THE HAPPY PLANNER! I have been using this day planner/calendar for over 5 years now and I LOVE it. The pages are removable when finished, have extender packs for workouts, meal planning, etc. You can purchase themed calendars based on your profession. These planners are perfect for ANY woman in your life! There are entire YouTube channels devoted to THE HAPPY PLANNER!

College students are going to need to stay organized, this is a must-have gift.

10. COZY LOUNGE WEAR

Stay comfy in the dorm room or on your way HOME in these soft, luxurious twin sets!

11. COMPACT AIR FRYER

Most college dorms will have rules about kitchen utensils that can and and cant be used. For instance, some will not allow any kind of hotplate, coffee pot, etc. to be plugged in so please check the specifics, but this air fryer is a PERFECT gift for the college student who wants to make something hot, quickly. It has temperature control and a non-stick fry basket, comes in multiple colors as well.

12. CASH! NO PICTURE NEEDED, ALL COLLEGE KIDS NEED CASH

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