As the Class of 2024 gets ready to toss up their caps, friends and family of the almost-graduates are getting ready to celebrate their monumental achievement. Consider gifting your graduate a special memento to commemorate the milestone. From hometown local businesses to an overnight Amazon delivery, The Islip Bulletin has you covered with the perfect gift for your special graduate.

For the graduate who loves all things sparkly…

Gift jewelry from Willy Nilly Trading Company! Located at 153 W Main Street in Bay Shore since the early 2000s, Willy Nilly offers an inviting, relaxing environment, and jewelry fit for every budget. Whether you are looking to purchase a $32.50 graduation cap charm bracelet from the brand A Littles & Co. to commemorate the occasion, or splurge on a timeless, luxurious diamond necklace for your graduate to cherish, Willy Nilly Trading company has got you covered.

For the graduate moving away from home…

Gift a Long Island scented candle! Gift a piece of home for your graduate to take with them as they move away for college or other opportunities. A gift that is both meaningful and cost effective, the Smells like Long Island Soy Wax Candle can be purchased from the brand Sallas on Amazon starting at $14.99.

For the graduate with a sweet tooth…

Gift a box of macaroons from Manhattan Sweets Boutique Bakery! The most delicious baked goods made from the best ingredients possible come from Manhattan Sweets. Visit the local bakery, located at 547 Main Street in Islip, to purchase some delicious gluten-free French macaroons, made from scratch. French Macarons are sold in three sized boxes: 4 for $13.50, 9 for $28.50, or 24 for $68.50.

For the graduate on the go…

Gift a high-quality duffle bag! Whether your grad plans on moving away for college or frequents the gym, a high-quality duffle bag is a practical gift that your graduate is sure to use. Dick’s Sporting Goods in the Westfield South Shore Mall in Bay Shore sells a wide array of duffle bags, ranging in both size and price. The Nike Utility Power Training Medium Duffel Bag can be purchased for $72.

For the artistic graduate…

Gift a handmade watercolor set! Handmade by local artist Hillary Broder, these watercolors are lovingly created from naturally sourced high-quality pigments, mixed with a handmade all-natural watercolor binder. By giving your graduate a nine, 12, or 15 color watercolor set—respectively priced at $65, $80, and $100—your graduate will be able to express themselves using unique, handmade materials. Watercolor sets can be purchased from www.hillarybroder.com/shop.

For the sentimental graduate…

Gift a photo album! If your graduate does not want to leave the halls of their high school behind, help them commemorate their favorite high school memories by gifting them a photo album. For an extra personal touch, you can print a few pictures of your grad and insert them into the album before gifting it to your graduate, allowing them to continue filling the album as they start their next chapter. A black 8.5-inch-by-12.75-inch three-per-page photo album from the brand Threshold can be purchased for $15 from Target in Bay Shore, located in Gardiner Manor Mall.

For the graduate still learning responsibility…

Gift an Apple AirTag! As the Class of 2024 leaves high school behind and enter the “real world,” help your graduate start off on the right foot by making sure they never lose their wallet, keys, or other important possessions. Those with an Apple device can use an Apple AirTag to keep track of and find their items in the Find My app. Your graduate can place the small electronic finder in their wallet or on their keychain, and track the AirTag’s location from their phone. An Apple AirTag with a list price of $24 can be purchased from the Apple Store on Amazon.