Graduation Gift Ideas for the Class of 2012

Very soon, the class of 2012 will leave high school behind and head off to college or work. If you're still looking for a way to congratulate the graduates on your shopping list, here are some suggestions from local merchants:

• Picture Frame: Your senior is going to want a place to keep their favorite photos from graduation. A picture frame from Things Remembered will be a great gift for your grad. The staff at the Tanforan store can customize a picture frame, photo album or key chain, which are all popular items for grads.
• Dorm room sets: For those grads going off to college, you can't go wrong with a "bed in a bag" set from , and also have affordable accessories for your grad's future dorm room.
• Gift Cards: Your grad will be happy to receive any form of money you give them. offers mall gift cards in amounts from $20 to $500. The gift cards are available for purchase at the mall management office and redeemable wherever American Express is accepted. and also offer a variety of gift cards.
• Tablet: Every grad wants to step their game up with a brand new iPad. Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile are both carrying it. Barnes & Noble is also selling all four models of its Nook.
• Jewelry: If you're into giving gifts that sparkle, consider or S&L Gem Co., where for about $100 you could get your grad a necklace with a pendant.
• Apparel: offers women's clothing, shoes, men's clothing, sportswear, bath products and more.
• Cards: offers a selection of graduation cards.

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