College Graduation Gift??

hoyagirl03

Just wanted to get some perspectives. My dear cousin who is graduating from college is going to be moving to NYC with 3 of her girlfriends. the problem is that she does not have a job yet while they all do and the rent alone is like $1000 per person. That's alot. In any case, along side some cold hard cash as a gift, I was thinking about getting her either TurboFire or one of those DVD workout sets for her so she won't have to waste money on a gym membership (just yet). She's already tall and skinny and a dancer and in good shape (she's not looking for a job in dance--- for one in the fashion/marketing industry...) But anyway, would this be an offensive gift? It's not like I'm calling her fat/out of shape. I just think it'd be a cheap way for her to get her workout on, keeping her health in check. I have a feeling she may be tempted to join the coolest gym in the area, wasting money, and maybe this could help her save money.

any thoughts would be greatly appreciated! :-)

kim_mc

I don't think it would be offensive. I would have been thrilled to receive a gift like that. Maybe in the card you can just put that you think it would save money on a gym membership!

sliceofsarah

I think it would also help if whatever DVD you pick you have done yourself. That way it is like you sharing something you enjoy with her! If you tell her you like that workout program and you thought it would be a fun way for her to workout in her new home, then I bet she would find it thoughtful!

HannahPastoor

My aunt gave me 30ds just because. She is the one who told me about this site and she wanted to help me along : ) I wasn't offended. I was happy!

Pebble321

Not particularly offensive, but unless you are sure that she already likes workout DVDs, then I think it might end up being a doorstop!! It sounds like she would like cash much more, in my opinion!!
(I'm basing these comments on how I would react - if I was a new grad and just moved to New York, would I want to stay home and do work out DVDs in my shared apartment - hell no!!!)

Artemis726

I think it's a nice idea, but in her position I think I would appreciate cash or gift cards more. :flowerforyou:

christine24t

Yeah, as a new grad I think I would appreciate gifts more, but if you are going to go with the DVDs, I'd write something like "I know you like staying in shape and since gyms are expensive I'd thought I'd get you some DVDs!"

concordancia

If she is a dancer, some of those movements can be really awkward and unwieldy. If you are sending the gift, just give the cash. If you are going to see her in person, perhaps you could take her to a store and offer to buy a DVD for her while you are there, as if inspiration struck?

hoyagirl03

I appreciate it, all. Yeah... I think that for the grad gift I'll give her the cash and maybe by Christmas, I'll have a better idea of her situation and maybe it'll come in handy by then (i.e. she gets over the allure of NYC, happy hours, freedom, etc).. I'll play it by ear but always have the gift in mind. Just don't want her to spend unnecessary money but hey, that's part of growing up and she will probably be fine.