It's hard for me to believe that so many of the 'kids' in my life, have just graduated high school, and some of them have just graduated college! These are kids I babysat for, helped with their homework and projects, took them to the Country Club pool during summer break from school, and I even helped some of them with their potty training!  With so many stand out kids in my life who are taking their first big steps out into the world on their own this fall, it's only natural to want the best for them. I certainly remember my first dorm room, and even my first apartment, and being so thankful that there were folks in my life who wanted to help me get started with some pretty amazing graduation gifts.

I know that getting started in your own place can be very exciting, and also expensive, if everything starts piling or adding up. That's why, when we attend a graduation party, we like to present the grad with thoughtful gifts that will be useful to them in the years ahead. 

Finding the perfect gifts for grads can be tough, especially if the grad is someone you don't know super well. Sure, you could hand over a card with cash, and it would be appreciated, but if you're anything like me and my husband, you like to actually put a little thought into your gifts, and give a gift that you know will really surprise and excite the recipient. That's why we turn to Best Buy for the very best and affordable gift picks, for all types of occasions, graduations included!

Amazon Fire TV- $99.99

Hubby and I think that the Amazon Fire TV is a great gift option for any grad- either headed to college, or setting up their very first apartment or house. When you've just graduated, you're looking to save money, and this is a great option for folks who just want to watch a little something, on demand, without having to pay for monstrous cable bills! With so many favorite movies and shows at your fingertips, this makes an ultimate awesome gift for any grad. For kids headed to college, this allows the student to take a study break, or relax with friends on the weekends, watching whatever they want to, instead of having to worry about what they may or may not be able to watch, depending on what's offered by the school, if anything. The ability to watch a movie or favorite show on demand may be a welcome thing for kids who may feel a little homesick as they begin their college career, far from home.

I'd be over the moon to receive the Amazon Fire TV as a graduation gift! I remember how much fun my college roommates and I had staying up late, and watching old favorite shows that were in syndication on television. It would have been so cool to have been able to watch whatever we wanted, whenever we wanted to! I also remember what it was like to be in my very first apartment, all on my own, with just a couple of TV channels, because I couldn't afford cable. This would have been awesome to have!

Best Buy has a whole bunch of great gift picks for grads who are movin' on out, and setting up in a new home or dorm. 

Check out some of these recommended gifts, which can be found in the Best Buy Gift Center...

Stone Bake Pizza Oven

Amazon Fire TV

Ninja Blender

4-Slice Toaster Oven

Beats by Dr. Dre Pill Portable Stereo Speaker

Samsung 32” Class LED 1080p Smart HDTV

Sony Smart Wi-Fi Built-In Blu-ray Player

Game of Thrones Season 3 Blu-ray & DVD

LG Microwave + Pizza Oven

Frigidaire 3.1 Cu. Ft. Compact Refrigerator

iTunes Gift Card $50

Xbox One Console

Xbox One Titanfall

Keurig Elite Single-Serve Brewer

Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 - 16GB Tablet

Zaggkeys Folio Keyboard Case

Asus Transformer T100 32GB Tablet

Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 16GB Tablet

HP Slate 7 Plus 7 Tablet

HP Envy Wireless e-All-in-One Printer

Tech21 Shell Case for Samsung Galaxy S5 Cell Phones

mophie Juice Pack Powerstation Mini

Hoover WindTunnel 2 Vacuum

Hamilton Beach Set & Forget Stay or Go Slow Cooker

Thule Crossover Backpack

Special Reader Coupon

Sony QX10 Lens offer for a free case with purchase! To redeem coupon on bestbuy.com enter code QX10FREECASE  at check out. This is a great deal for anyone who loves to snap photos- what grad doesn't?

Next summer, our family will be celebrating a very special graduation- my husband's cousin L. will be graduating from high school, and we'll be faced with the task of gifting her something super awesome for a graduation gift. I know that Best Buy will be the place we look to for the best suggestions, products, and prices. There's a reason why we shop there so much, and we've never been disappointed with one of our personal Best Buy purchases... that's why we trust their gift picks for important milestones, such as this!

Need a Gift? Get to Browsing!

Head on over to Best Buy's awesome Gift Center to shop their fantastic gift picks for grads! You can shop by personality type, or by price point. There are lots of great suggestions for gifts under $50.00, and under $100.00, as well.  You can stay up to date on the latest and greatest from Best Buy, by connecting with them on Facebook, and Twitter.

Which gift would you select for a special grad in your life?

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of Best Buy, written by me. All thoughts and opinions shared are solely mine. I received compensation in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card for my participation in sharing this information, and by being part of the Best Buy WOLF Blogger program.