The Ultimate Guide To Gifts For Graduates In Jakarta

MOTIVATIONAL BOOKS: Gifts For Graduates In Jakarta

When you think of a book for grads, Dr. Seuss' Oh The Places You'll Go would be the most popular one. You can get it soft-cover or hard-cover version, and to make it even more special you can ask your child's teachers to write personal messages in it. There are other titles that would be suitable for kids. For example, Be You! by Peter H. Reynolds, The Three Questions by Jon J Muth, and I Can Be Anything: Don't Tell Me I Can't by Diane Dillon. On the other hand, if you're looking for books for high school or college grads, then consider Whatever Your Are, Be A Good One: 100 Inspirational Quotations, hand-lettered by Lisa Congdon and Love by Matt de la Peña. Look for these books and more at your favorite international bookstores in Jakarta like Books & Beyond and Kinokuniya, or at Indonesia's beloved online marketplaces like Tokopedia, Shopee, and Blibli.

Books & Beyond, www.booksbeyond.co.id

Periplus, www.periplus.com

Kinokuniya, www.kinokuniya.co.id

Tokopedia, www.tokopedia.com

Shopee, shopee.co.id

Blibli, blibli.com

GRAD BEAR: Gifts For Graduates In Jakarta

Graduation teddy bears are gaining popularity in the past few years. They are fluffy, soft, and personalized, making them a sweet keepsake for your grads of all ages. Little Steps especially love the grad bears from Hey B! shop. They are nice quality bears with a customizable sash so you can have your grad's name on them. Complemented with great customer service, your gift-buying experience with them is bound to be a good one. Birthday bears and other special occasions bears are also available for purchase.

Hey B!, +6289626792002, Instagram.

MONEY BOUQUET AND MONEY CAKE: Gifts For Graduates In Jakarta

For your older graduates who are just about to venture out on their own, cash is always appreciated. Rather than gifting plain old cash in an envelope, why not make it substantially more attractive by making them into cakes and bouquets? There are several vendors that can create amazing-looking ones, you just need to choose the style and nominal. Little Steps love the style from Bouquets by Fencey,  the intricate cake design by Money Cake Jakarta, and the variety of options from Bloom by Via. Even though it's always best to order in advance, some of them can accept urgent orders. So next time you're in a pinch for presents, you know whom to call!

Bouquet by Fencey, +6282246814780, Instagram

Money Cake Jakarta, +6281818886809, Instagram

Bloom by Via, +628 777 848 1692, Instagram

FRAMED KEEPSAKE: Gifts For Graduates In Jakarta

Something that's framed will last a lifetime. Be it a photo, painting, illustration, or even preserved flowers. If you are the crafty type, then it's a great opportunity to channel your inner artist and assemble something yourself. The options are unlimited. A 3D frame with a poem and preserved flowers, a photo of your little grad with his/her handprint, an inspirational quote that you copperplate onto delicate paper just to name a few. If you'd rather hire a professional to do so, consider ordering from Box & Tale. They collaborate with Potret by Meta Limesa for a customized illustrated portrait and other companies to create a well-rounded gift box for your grad. Cartoon Vector is also worth checking out.

Box & Tale, Instagram

TEPRA LITE PRINTER: Gifts For Graduates In Jakarta

Tepra Lite label printer by King Jim is probably on any stationery lover's most wanted list. To create a label with this Japanese printer, you just need to design it on your phone and send it to print via Bluetooth. The app is also capable of converting a photo into a graphic image. For cute-loving, stationery-collecting grads who like to stay organized with labels, this tiny and lightweight label printer is the perfect gift. Get them at Warung Irene or Nunchi Studio.

Warung Irene, +62818142999

Nunchi Studio, Instagram

NEW GADGET: Gifts For Graduates In Jakarta

Kids and adults love new gadgets. The shiny, smooth surface of a fresh-out-of-the-box piece of technology tends to make anyone's heart skip a beat. Depending on your budget, a new gadget can mean a new laptop, tablet, phone, or even a new scientific calculator. These can be good investments for further education or for when your grads need to venture out on a new career. Buy the gadgets at one of the authorized resellers or check out one of Indonesia's online marketplaces. Be sure to check the marketplace's vendor rating and review before making your purchase!

iBox, Apple authorized reseller, ibox.co.id

Samsung Indonesia, www.samsung.com/id

Tokopedia, www.tokopedia.com

COOKIE BOUQUET/TOWER: Gifts For Graduates In Jakarta

Got a grad with a sweet tooth? Then make his or her special day even sweeter with custom-designed cookies arranged into a cookie bouquet or a cookie tower. They add to the festivities and are edible at the same time, so we've got a win-win here. Little Steps love the cookies from Brown's Cookies and Cookies 4 Fun. If your grad prefers macarons, Le Sucre du Patisserie has amazing custom-shaped macarons that they can either assemble into a tower or neatly pack in a special box.

Brown's Cookies, Instagram

Kukis 4 Fun, Instagram

Le Sucre du Patisserie, Instagram

STAYCATION/GLAMPING: Gifts For Graduates In Jakarta

After years of projects, assignments, and tests, your graduate deserves a few days of fun and relaxing time. Gift them a staycation or glamping gift certificate to spend with their buddies, or if you have an underage grad then you can definitely make it a family celebration. Your options are limitless. Staycation in one of Jakarta's luxurious or boutique hotels will allow them to sit back and relax, gathering more energy for their next step. If your grad is the more adventurous type, glamping may be more suitable.

See Little Step's guide for the best staycation in Jakarta.

Check out Little Step's guide for glamping in Jakarta.

BALLOON BOUQUET: Gifts For Graduates In Jakarta

When it comes to celebrations, nothing beats the festivities of colorful arrangements of balloons. While helium balloons on a string may be mainstream, balloon bouquets are becoming more and more popular for graduates. They are light, cheerful, and low maintenance. Little steps like festive balloon bouquets from Balloney, luxurious ones from Balluxe Balloon, and the simply elegant arrangements from Floritale. They do get busy during grad season, so be sure to order in advance!

Ballooney, Instagram

Balluxe, Instagram

Floritale, Instagram

TECH ACCESSORIES: Gifts For Graduates In Jakarta

In our modern world, we can't be separated from technology anymore. Even toddlers and kids love playing with tablets and smartphones. Older kids use them for entertainment, games, and with online learning going on it's become even more important. Tech accessories make great gifts for your grads, to make their journey ahead a little easier. Bluetooth headsets or earphones, a small microphone for podcasting, an ergonomic keyboard paired with a mouse, or an Apple pencil for iPads are on the most wanted list. If your grad is an active one, they might enjoy the benefits of having a fitness tracker watch like Xiaomi Mi Band or Fitbit. If you want to splurge, an Apple Watch is always nice. Buy them at one of Indonesia's favorite online marketplaces.

Tokopedia, www.tokopedia.com

Blibli, www.blibli.com

Shopee, shopee.co.id