The 2023 graduation season is in full swing in Michigan. It started a few weeks ago with the college students graduating from their respective universities and colleges. Those grads are well on their way to begin their careers and enjoy the adulting process. I wish you the best.

High school students have already graduated or are about to. This brings me back to my senior year in high school. I recall it as if it was yesterday. It was a great day and one that I look back on and wish I had been more proud of my accomplishments. My parents offered to throw me a party and I kindly declined, who would want to come to my party? Knowing now what I do, I would've had the party and I know that it would have been well attended. I didn't have the party so I didn't get the gifts.

I want to congratulate each and every high school student for completing your schooling. You did it! Be proud of yourself as I'm sure your loved ones are. It's ok to enjoy our successes and I encourage you to do it with grace and class throughout your life. What types of gifts are good for grads?

Practical gifts are always good, cash is king. What about awesome Michigan themed or made gifts for your grad? Michigan has plenty to offer and it will remind your grad of where they came from. A couple of gift ideas below are meant for the college grad, use some common sense.

Have a great graduation season and enjoy the gifts you receive grads. Remember to send your thank you cards.

10 Michigan Themed/Made Grad Gifts

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Faygo - get the grad a year's supply of Faygo, go for two years or a lifetime. It's practical because your grad will still want to drink pop and it will help your grad save $$.

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Better Made Chips - like Faygo, your grad will continue to consume this Michigan treat. Save them money and downfield block by giving them a supply of Better Made chips.

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Cereal - keeping with the theme of practicality, cereal will do the job. The amazing supplies you are buying your grad will help them save their cash.

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Short's Brewery - give the grad 21 or over the gift of tasty Michigan brew. Order some online for the grad you love. Help them open their tastebuds to finer beers.

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Wine - Michigan is loaded with wineries and they make really good wines. For the grad 21 or over a nice case of wine is a practical gift. Your grad can celebrate their life accomplisments with your gift.

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Season Tix For New College - get the grad in your life season tickets to the college they plan on attending, surprise them with their favorite sport like football, basketball or both.

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Pro Sports Tix - get your grad tickets to a rivalry game. Maybe look into season tickets for the Detroit Lions, Detroit Tigers or Detroit Red Wings.

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A New Ford or Chevy - these auto manufacturers are what Michigan is known for. Maybe your grad's car is in bad shape, get them to their destination safely.

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Four Winns Boat - these boats are solid and produced here in Michigan. What grad wouldn't want one of these?

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An Amazing Trip - surprise your grad with a bucket list trip. Where does your grad want to visit? Wherever they would like to travel they can with multiple airports throughout the state. Detroit Metro can get you abroad internationally.

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