19 college graduation gifts that are super useful for life in the real world

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It’s that time of year again – graduation season!

Which means you need to figure out what to give as a graduation presentWhile cash is always a great option, there’s a pretty good chance they’re just gonna blow that on beer. Instead, give them something they’ll be so glad they have: a gift they’ll use every damn day.

The trick is to find that sweet spot between getting your college grad something they’ll really need in life and something they’ll actually want to use. 

Below you’ll find the best products, memberships, and more that are not only beneficial, but necessary. These are the essentials graduates need for the “real world,” with a dash of cool spurges they might not want to buy for themselves just yet. (That student debt struggle is oh-so-real.) Read more…

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Target partners with Honeyfund to add cash gifts to its wedding registry

 Chalk one up to the power of media exposure. The team responsible for building Target’s online registry saw Honeyfund appear on “Shark Tank,” and thought it would be cool to integrate the honeymoon registry service into Target’s own. Today, that integration has gone live across Target’s website, mobile web and in the dedicated Target registry app. The retailer… Read More

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Save on winter hats and gloves that are Bluetooth and touchscreen compatible

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If anyone thinks you’re going to put your phone in your pocket just because it’s below zero and hailing, they’re nuts. Then again, you’ve become pretty attached to your fingers over the years, and it’d suck to lose a couple. It’s a tough decision.

Good thing you don’t have to choose. You can use your phone outside when it’s freezing and keep all your fingers simply by upgrading your winter hat and gloves to the Warriors and Scholars Bluetooth beanie and touchscreen glovesRead more…

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BB-8 is getting a vacation from saving the galaxy and is here to charge your devices in the car

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With The Last Jedi finally here, there’s no better way to celebrate than tricking your car out with a handy BB-8 car charger.
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Fanchest raises $4M in seed funding to become the best gift for sports fans

 Here’s a great present for a sports fan this holiday season: Fanchest is a Brooklyn-based startup that curates and sends team-themed gift boxes as gift. The boxes start at $59 and include about $80 worth of apparel and gear from whatever pro or college team you choose. Today the startup has announced $4M in seed funding with a diverse group of investors like New Orleans Saints… Read More

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Snag an R2-D2 charging station for 50% off today

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R2-D2 is decked out with a lot of handy gadgets, so it would stand to reason that he should probably have a few outlets and USB ports on him. Enter: the R2-D2 charging station.

The Star Wars inspired charging station features two USB ports and four regular sockets so you can increase your outlet options. It’s a great and geeky way to refill your batteries and display your love of Star Wars at the same time.

It’s normally $30, but you can get your own for only $15 — a 50% savings.

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