The 10 Best Graduation Gifts Under $30

With Spring comes graduation, and even on a tight budget there are many ways to show you care. Take a gander at 10 special gifts for 30 bucks or less.

1. Give some words of wisdom to all the graduates you know. The Alchemist is a symbolic story that urges readers to follow their dreams. Author Paulo Coelho's bestseller was published in Brazil in 1988 and has been translated into 56 languages. At Inscribe-It Gift Store, include a photo and personalized message. Cost: 27.95. www.inscribeit.com.

2. Roll out the red carpet for the "star" graduate in your life with the "Hollywood Classic Gift Set" for $24.99 at Hollywood Mega Store. It includes a customizable 8" trophy, 12" x 12" mini replica "walk of fame" star, and an "8 x 7" Director's Clapboard. www.hollywoodmegastore.com.

3. Ponder upon Rodin "Thinker" Bookends for your graduating senior's favorite books. Good for both high school or college graduates. A real deal at Every Little Thing Gifts for $10.20 (53.5 percent off regular price). www.@eltgifts.com.

4.Let that special graduate know you think she's going places! Score a Leather Passport Holder in red, apple green, pumpkin or tobacco at Travel Smith, an online store catering to those on the go. Only @24.95 at www.travelsmith.com.

5. Make them feel fabulous! Present the graduate with a gift from Feng Shui Fabulous, specifically the Shakespeare Ultra Wrap Leather Journal for $29.00. Great for all grads, from high school to college. www.fengshuifabulous.com.

6. Give the gift of conservation to an eco-friendly graduating senior. The Sprout Watch has a natural bamboo dial, organic cotton strap and biodegradable case and buckle. Many colors to choose from at Nordstrom for just $30.00. Great for guys and girls. www.nordstrom.com.

7.Send your little princess out into the world with a little Juicy Couture. The Juicy Loves Sephora Manicure Set-Crown includes a crown-kissed nail file, royal nail scissors and clippers, and a perfectly pink cuticle pusher, all together in a zipper case. $25.00 at www.sephora.com.

8.Personalize this for the dude graduate: a Leather Money Clip with Card Holder. Perfect for keeping count and the magnetic closure keeps cash safe, with room for debit and credit cards. Available for $20.00 at Things Remembered. Perfect for those with a new job!

9.For graduates on the go (and which one isn't), a MIMOBOT Designer USB Flash Drive will allow them to easily transfer data from one place to another. Try the Ripple! by Sket One for $23.95 and throw in the Keychain Accessory for just 5.00 more! www.mimoco.com.

10.Great for the dorm room or small apartment, the PowerSquid Outlet Multiplier is a must-have for the electronic loving student. This outlet multiplier from ThinkGeek eliminates the strip and simply connects five flexible outlets. Think electrical harmony for $19.99. www.thinkgeek.com.