The Best Graduation Gifts for the Class of 2025

Updated by Staff Writer

Graduating is a big accomplishment! Whether it's high school, college, or trade school, graduating is an achievement, and your special someone should feel very proud! Being with them on their big day is such a precious gift, but if you can't make it to their graduation, a graduation present is always a nice gesture. Are you looking for the best graduation gifts of 2025? We have some ideas!

Subscription Boxes for Graduates

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Even if you can make it to their big day, a gift is still a nice way to say, "You did it!" You can give your graduate something sentimental, practical, or unique like a vinyl record subscription or a personal tea subscription box! A vinyl subscription box curated for their music taste would give them a chance to develop a cool collection they can keep forever. Plus, if they already have a vinyl collection going you can help them save money!

Something as nice as a personal tea box will come in handy for winding down in the evening. Your graduate will be happy they'll have an endless supply of new flavors to try every time they practice self-care or zone out after a stressful day of work. After all, students have to sacrifice and study a lot while getting an education, which can lead to stress -— they deserve something to help them relax now that they're done. That tea subscription sounds like the best gift ever now, huh?

Those are just a couple of ideas we've gathered, but we have many more. Graduation gifts can be tough, but we promise you won't leave this article without feeling inspired. Below, we've rounded up the best graduation gifts for the self-care enthusiast, coffee lover, music lover, and also your snack lovin' bestie. And don't worry, even if graduation is right around the corner, you can still surprise your grad by having the gift shipped to them a couple of months from now.

So, what are you waiting for? Go ahead and treat your graduate to one of these special gifts.

Mindful Box by Mindful Souls

Mindful Box by Mindful Souls

From $39.97 per box
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Looking for a self-care box that will take them deeper into healing energy work? The Mindful Box by Mindful Souls helps them discover how everything from crystal work and aromatherapy, to affirmations and sacred jewelry can enhance their health and well-being. Simplifying spirituality and making it accessible for everyone, each monthly box will help them get acquainted to an array of spiritual tools and explore their innermost self.

Shipping: Free shipping to USA First Mindful Box will be shipped immediately and will be delivered within the next 2-5 days. All the following boxes will be sent on the 7th of each month!

Customer Review

“I'm in love with these boxes. I'm on my fourth month. April did NOT disappoint🥰. As always quality items. I get so excited each month to see my gifts. Best membership ever! Inspiring and beautiful. I highly recommend to give this a try. It wont disappoint.” - Shannon D.

Premium House Plant Box

Premium House Plant Box

From $41.66 per box
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Shipping: We begin shipping Sub Box orders around the 10th of each month, and continue shipping orders throughout the rest of the month. As a general rule, you should receive most plant orders around the same time each month, give or take a few days.

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HealthyMe Living Snack Box

From $29.41 per box
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Subscribing to the HealthyMe Living snack box is a great way to meet snacking needs while getting a taste of some of the best healthy snack options out there. Created by a certified health coach with a passion for healthy eating, loved ones will get organic, gluten-free, vegan, and single-serve snacks that have been handpicked just them!

Shipping: First box goes out within 2-3 business days and all orders after that sync up with the monthly shipments around the 15th of each month.

Customer Review

“My diet is complex due to a couple of chronic health conditions. This box is wonderful for me since it has some things I wasn’t aware of to try plus a couple of old favorites. I love it and everything in it :) Fun and arrived very quickly. Thank you!” – Marie C.

Platterful: A Charcuterie Experience

Platterful: A Charcuterie Experience

From $66.58 per box
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They'll become a charcuterie artist with this fun snack subscription box. They'll receive everything they need to build a drool-worthy charcuterie board, including an instructional worksheet and video for assembling the board. Each box includes a variety of cured meats, cheeses, crackers, and accompaniments.

Shipping: We ship all orders on Mondays and Wednesdays each week. We ship all orders UPS and FedEx 2 Day Express. with insulation & ice packs to ensure freshness!

Customer Review

“Nice selection of assorted cheeses, including soft, hard, and spreadable options. Additional items I don't usually think of like olives, honey, and fig spread. Fun to have small bowls and spreaders included.” — Cassandra A.

Matter

Matter

From $37.46 per box
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Described as part museum and part lab project, each month brings objects of intrigue such as rare crystals, ancient fossils, wartime artifacts, natural specimens, and items with scientific significance, like authentic NASA computer chips.

Shipping: Free US Shipping! Your first box will ship with our monthly batch. Depending on when you order, there may be a short wait. Need it ASAP? Order our Legacy Box to fill the gap until your first box arrives! International: You are responsible for any import fees, duties, or taxes for your region. Questions? Click the "Contact Seller" button below.

Customer Review

“Probably one of my favorite subscription boxes EVER! If you have kids and they love knowledge and seek out information constantly, this box is an education easter egg that initiates the start of great conversation and exciting exploration into learning. My daughter loved it and my husband and I were kind of jealous, but in a good way.” – Krista T.

Peace & Pages Monthly Subscription

Peace & Pages Monthly Subscription

From $24.75 per box
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This peaceful book box includes a featured novel each month, as well as self-care items -- like bath & body products and aromatherapy -- exclusively from small independent businesses. Every individual reader receives a novel specially selected for them from a curated collection of genres.

Shipping: **Orders placed at this time will begin with the January box, shipping the first week of January. Will not arrive prior to Christmas.** Please note, the "as low as" price is the yearly prepay option cost. Check out the Q & A sections on our website for more info!

Customer Review

“This is the book box I look forward to every month! I get a book in the genres I enjoy and several full size relaxing products. I’m not a fan of the boxes with lots of trinkets I won’t use so Peace and Pages is perfect for me!” – Tanya B.

Snack Box for Students - College Snack Gift Box | Back to School Snack Basket & Candy Box (50+ Snacks)

Snack Box for Students - College Snack Gift Box | Back to School Snack Basket & Candy Box (50+ Snacks)

From $32.00 per box
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Shipping: Additional boxes (after your first shipment) will be sent between the 9th - 12th of each month. Snack boxes are shipped via USPS or UPS ground shipping. Delivery times vary depending on your location but generally take 3-7 business days to arrive. Shipping & delivery dates are NOT guaranteed.

Back to School - College Edition

Back to School - College Edition

From $32.99 per box
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Shipping: First boxes ship within 2-3 business days. Subsequent boxes ship on the 15th of each month. If this is for a holiday gift, please be sure to select the appropriate option at checkout.

Quarterly Subscription Fiction Box of 4x New Surprise Books From A Box of Stories Book Club - Mystery Books Gift Box For Book Lovers

Quarterly Subscription Fiction Box of 4x New Surprise Books From A Box of Stories Book Club - Mystery Books Gift Box For Book Lovers

From $51.29 per box
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Shipping: Boxes arrive every other month. Subscriptions automatically renew. Skip/Cancel anytime. "Your first box will ship within 2-6 business days after your order is placed & for united states customers box will be delivered within 3-4 weeks"

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