High School Graduation Gifts for Girls (fun + practical)

My teen girls have a million claw clips, and they don't seem to be going out of style anytime soon. These new flat claw clips are nice because they can lounge around more comfortably in them.

My teen girls both love to pamper themselves at home. These products are a good alternative to pricey pedicures.

Since I'm not sending all my nail care items with my daughter to college - a kit like this one is a practical idea!

My daughter already has one of these since she works an after-school job with late hours, but in my opinion, it's a must have for college girls. Just be sure to teach them how to use it!

A lot of girls (like mine) don't like carrying a purse, so a wristlet or lanyard is a good alternative to keep things organized.

Nice, new pajamas make a wonderful, practical gift for any high school grad, but especially those preparing to live on campus.

These necklaces are another favorite among our girls. I think every graduate should have a nice piece of jewelry to leave home with.

A cute, trendy slip-on shoe that both of my teens love.

For girls with long hair, these make a great, inexpensive gift that helps them save time on drying and styling hair.

Plush, oversized towels are a must for graduates starting out on their own.

We tend to share allll the phone chargers in our house, so I'm definitely loading up my teen with a pack of these before she leaves for school.

We recently bought these Burst toothbrushes and really like them so far. This one is great for travel, and it's rechargeable (no batteries needed). P.S., the Burst black floss is awesome, too!

A quality Study Bible (that's also beautiful) always makes a nice gift.

An old-fashioned scrapbook is a great idea for organizing photos, sentimental items, and newspaper clippings.

Laundry baskets that can be stashed under a bed are perfect for small spaces like dorm rooms.

A small, compact hair dryer can easily fit in travel bags going back and forth to school.

A small desk lamp- or could be used as a bedside table lamp- is perfect for studying, and this one includes charging ports.

This is one of the least expensive Apple watches, but we love them at our house. They're a good way to see important notifications, without getting sucked into scrolling social media. So kids can put their phone away and focus on class or studying - with fewer distractions.

Brands don't matter much to me, but I found a few of these particular water bottles on sale at Christmas last year and they've been great so far. Kids can throw them into their backpack without worrying about leaks.

A cute backpack with a protective laptop sleeve is a great investment for college bound kids.

It's the quintessential college staple! If you're shopping for a kid living on campus without a kitchen, they will thank you for this generous gift.

The small size is perfect for dorm rooms, and a great way to reheat most leftovers (instead of using a microwave).

For coffee/ tea drinkers, a Keurig is a must. Late night studying requires caffeine!

Nice luggage is something my teen is sorely lacking, and I know she'd love a set like this when she travels with her sports team!

Perfect for running quick errands, and they're more secure than wearing a purse.

My daughter tells me lip oils are "big" right now. So this one might be a great gift-basket-filler for makeup lovers.

And if lip oil seems a little too fancy, go for some nice-smelling lip balm like this set.

Another handy travel bag, or use for various school supplies, charging cords, etc.

Fill it with cleaning supplies, or their favorite bath and body products.

Weighted blankets can help anyone sleep better, especially when they're away from home.

These oversized towels are SO nice not only poolside, but for studying outdoors.

These washcloths are coveted in our house, and I'm definitely packing some in my daughter's bag. They've always saved us money versus buying the disposable makeup remover towelettes.

For busy college (or working) kids on the go, we like Clif bars and similar protein bars for snacking.

Stock up your favorite grad with some healthy snacks like these trail mix variety packs.

These are for the kids who might miss mom's baking, now and then.

When they can't be home for dinner, bring the dinner to them with DoorDash.

Have a teen who frequently gets locked out of their car? They need this.

Help them fill the gas tank for weekends at home! It's really a gift for their parents.

My daughter really likes these headphones she received as a gift recently. They cancel out noise, which can be really helpful as a study aid.

Such a small item that can prevent big headaches! As my daughter travels farther from home, I want to make sure she can easily find these documents if she ever needs them (along with our emergency roadside assistance info).

Quality razors just aren't very affordable for anyone, much less college kids. I plan to stash these in her suitcase.

A really practical gift for graduates. Make sure they have all the essentials, including headache relief, bandages, etc.

If their new space allows, a large framed corkboard is a fun way to display favorite photos and more. (We have this one at home for displaying artwork.)

These huge bags have a handle and they're ideal for storing away bulky items in a closet or under the bed.

I have not used these personally, but they seem like a great solution for cramped dorm closets!