Best 5 Graduation Gifts Under $30

Graduation is an important time in anyone's life and the perfect time to show them how proud and happy you are for them and their accomplishments. Giving a gift can be a great way to do just this. Here is a look at 10 graduation gifts under $30.

1. Things Remembered features a classy silver plated key chain with the message "Class of 2010" on the front and room to get a special message engraved on the back. This is a great way to remind the graduate of all the memories from their school days. The key chain is only $12 and can be purchased at Things Remembered stores or at their website.

2. Our second choice is a 2010 graduation mug from Things Remembered. This 20 oz. mug is covered with inspirational words and messages plus a silver star on the front where you can have a message engraved to your graduate. Great for a high school graduate who is off to college or even a collage graduate to remind them of their special day this mug is only $12. This gift can be purchased at Things Remembered stores or at their website.

3. If your graduate is a girl and she enjoys jewelry Things Remembered has a beautiful leather braided bracelet with a heart charm you can have engraved. Whether you put in something traditional such as "C/O 2010" or your own special note, she will appreciate this keepsake. Colors include pink, black, red, and purple and the charm is silver plated. This bracelet is currently on sale for only $14.99 and can be bought at Things Remembered stores or at their website.

4. For the tech savvy graduate Things Remembered has a silver plated optical mouse you can get engraved. Sturdy and durable this mouse will last them through college or elsewhere in their new career. This mouse is only $20 and can be found at Things Remembered stores or at their website.

5. Give the graduate a personal message in their new home or dorm by giving them a SoHo black frame from Things Remembered. This black frame features a curved profile and stainless steel accents so it will complement any surrounding. The best thing about this frame is you are able to get it personalized so they will always know who it is from when they look at it. This frame is only $20 and can be bought at Things Remembered stores or at their website.

6. A photo album such as the 4x6 beaded photo album sold at Things Remembered is the perfect way for the graduate to display their favorite pictures. This album can be engraved and holds up to 100 pictures. It sells for only $25 and can be found at Things Remembered stores or at their website.

7. Personalcreations.com features a tile keepsake box with an inspirational message of strength and the power of believing in oneself. It made of rich cherry wood and sells for only $21.95.

8. For a fun gift Personalcreations.com collegiate laundry bag and book. Perfect for holding all the laundry they have with a fun "Laundry 101 Manual" this bag sells for $24.95.

9. A plaque with the Secrets to Success is a great way to not only remind the graduate of where they come from but of where they can go as well. Personalcreations.com sells one for only $17.95.

10. Lastly give them a chance to go out and celebrate by getting them a gift card to their favorite restaurant. Kmart and many restaurants sell gift cards for $25 which will give them the opportunity to get out with their friends and enjoy their new freedom!