21 Grad Gifts That Are Wonderfully Practical

Take on adulthood like a champ.

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1. This iBed ($19)

It's the ultimate Netflix/morning email hybrid accessory. They'll crush their inbox before 9 a.m.

2. This measuring-cup wine glass ($16)

It doubles as a measuring cup (for food) and a sip measurer (for chef). Monitor sips, prevent accidental weekday drunkenness.

3. This phone-charging wallet ($80)

There's a lightweight backup battery hidden inside, plus cables for iPhone and Android.

4. This pill remover fabric shaver ($55)

Grown-up laundry is really hard. This should help with fussy fancy wool sweaters and blast those mini hairballs away.

5. These hedgehog dryer buddies ($8)

Speaking of laundry . . . these lil' hedgehogs will bounce around in the dryer, creating space for heat to move around efficiently.

6. This Excel shortcut keyboard cover ($30)

This time-saving cover (compatible with MacBook keyboards) is a super thin silicone skin that rolls out right over the laptop's keys.

7. The Aeropress coffee maker ($47)

This incredible brewer takes only 30 seconds to produce smooth coffee. This gift is for those who are *still* not morning people

8. This space-increasing MiniDrive ($40)

The nifty MiniDrive is the sneakiest way to increase MacBook storage, without paying for a new drive. It includes a 2 gigabyte microSD card — but you can use it with a microSD card of any size (they can hold as much as 256 GB). It slips in and out of the SD card slot built right into your 13- or 15-inch MacBook.

9. These rocking whiskey glasses ($26, set of 6)

Whiskey glasses are just fancier, you know?

10. These TrackR Bravo location trackers ($29 each)

It's a coin-sized device that can locate lost or misplaced items. In other words, a must for anyone who always leaves their phone or miscellaneous items behind.

Lost keys? Use the phone app to ring the keychain Trackr. Left a phone behind? Another Trackr will begin to ring. The app can also display how far it is from the lost item.

11. This makeup organizer ($7)

The grippy silicone makes sure brushes, mascara, etc. aren't going anywhere.

12. This remote controlled garbage can ($37)

Almost as good as a butler?

13. This anti-soggy cereal bowl ($12)

Keep it crisp!

14. This wifi-enabled kettle ($108)

Start boiling water from anywhere. The water temperature can be set and the kettle can be turned on remotely, from the iOS or Android app.

15. This eye mask napping pillow ($46)

Get zzz's wherever, whenever. Help them sneak in a midday nap!

16. This MacBook cord organizer ($32)

This cord organizer (available in seven colors) winds up loose cables so it stays rolled up in storage and keeps desks clutter-free.

17. This rock oven mit ($33)

Rock on, kiddo. Keep domestic life METAL.

18. This Google Chromecast ($30)

The Chromecast is a super affordable TV streaming device that plugs into any HDTV. All they'll need is WiFi, plus a phone (iPhone or Android) or computer (Mac or Windows) to start playing movies, TV shows, YouTube vids, and more. Google just announced that HBO Now (the $15 per month HBO streaming service) will be available on Chromecast.

19. This microwaveable pasta maker container ($35)

It can cook pasta for three to four people in the microwave. The pasta doesn't even need to be broken in half!

20. This Doxie WiFi scanner ($230)

The Doxie can digitize all the things. Best part: it sends the document to a computer or phone. The app then digitizes any text, so the document becomes searchable.

21. But, if you really love your new graduate, get them a double telepresence robot ($2,500).

Be there for them when they need you most.

Welcome to the working world, kiddo!

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