Jittery Monks

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 Your son, niece or friend is graduating and you want to get them a special gift - but what? Read on to find picks that even the most jaded graduate will be sure to love:

Is your graduate going off to college? Then they'll love the College Kits of The Month Club. Each month, for the first three months of college, he or she will receive care packages full of exactly what they'll want and need. The first month they'll get a pack of cures for what ails 'em (Tylenol, Blistex, band aids, etc), the second a package of laundry supplies (detergent, fabric softener, sewing kit, etc), and the third month a parcel jam packed with college-friendly snacks and drinks (beef jerky, granola bars, hot chocolate mix, and a lot more). This is one gift you know will get used. $99.95.    One thing that's usually a challenge in a dorm is finding space for everything. Well, that's no problem with the Stefano Acrylic Nesting Coffee Tables from Target. Three separate coffee tables can all easily be stored inside each other. The black acrylic will both match any room and be sturdy enough to survive Freshman Year. $199.99. The Parsons 'Dear Mom' Cotton Laundry Bag is a great little gift for a dorm resident (or anyone who's living on their own for the first time) that has a cute picture of washing machines, surrounded by bubbles, and the words "Dear Mom, Wish you were here" emblazoned on it. It was actually designed by a student at Parsons The New School for Design in New York City, which could serve as incentive to finish school...$7.47, online price at barnesandnoble.com.    Looking for a great gag gift to give your graduate school-bound pal? Then the MBA Degree in a Box , Law School in a Box , or Med School in a Box may be just the way to go. These hilarious 3.5 x 5 x 1.9-inch boxes contain informative cards with relevant facts, along with a "comprehensive" 96-page "textbook" and "a rolled diploma with real Latin words", among other related gag gifts. Approximately $15, amazon.com .    Whether in college, grad school, or even high school, one thing students always have to do is take notes. The Livescribe Pulse Smartpen 4GB Pro-Pack is an unbelievable help in this regard. When the student writes down the notes, the pen records any audio and links it to what they write. It has an instant replay function whereby the user just taps the pen on his/her notes and the last words said are played back to them. When he/she sits down to study, they can use this amazing pen to transfer the handwritten notes to their computer. Incredible! $189.98, amazon.com .    If your sister or grandson is moving into their own place or a dorm, and they like fish, the Fish Bowl Bookends are just the thing to give. As the name suggests, these two bowls function as both bookends and fish bowls - or storage bowls for anything else. $59.95, amazon.com .    Is your daughter, granddaughter or niece graduating from pre-school or nursery? Celebrate by letting them star in a classic novel. You supply the name and other necessary info and the girl will receive a copy of Alice in Wonderland - starring her! Pretty cool for a little girl - and with ustarnovels.com , your recipient can star in Sherlock Holmes, A Christmas Carol, Romeo and Juliet, and other classic books. $24.95.    Your grad is bound to encounter some tough challenges in their new school - the "Keep Going" Paperweight can help. Made of lead-free pewter, it offers WInston Churchill's quote to help them through the hard times. Sundog Company , $38.    The iHome iP49 Studio Series Portable Rechargeable Audio System is an alarm clock that your lucky recipient connects to their iPod or iPhone, so that they can wake up to their favorite tunes. They'll think of your generosity every morning. $158.95, amazon.com .    If you're sad to see the graduate go off to school or their new home, then give them something to remember you by. The beautiful Personalizable Friendship Box is silver-plated and can be engraved with a personal message from you (up to 25 characters, 4 lines). $39.99, redenvelope.com .