<p>A child of a close family friend leaves for boarding school next week, and we’re going to a goodbye party. I’d like to get her a token goodbye gift, but I’m lost for ideas. Any good ideas?</p>
<p>If there is a good fast food restaurant near the school (Chipolte, Panera etc), a gift card would be good.</p>
<p>Thanks for the idea. She’s entering 8th, and I don’t think the school lets the 8th graders off campus unless it’s an organized outing, so I’m not sure she’d get to use the card.</p>
<p>I was thinking maybe something for the long ride up?</p>
<p>iTunes gift cards are always good.</p>
<p>8th GRADE? Poor baby. That is so young to be send away!</p>
<p>Agree ITunes or GooglePlay (if she has an Android phone).</p>
<p>Amazon gift card - she can buy books, music, or anything with it</p>
<p>How about a gift certificate to a place where she can buy a poster for her room? You might need to check with her mom to see if they can hang stuff up… but my D loved getting a gift card from allposters.com so she could get what she wanted for her room at home, and I know she would love one for her dorm room as well.</p>
<p>Don’t give her anything now. Send her a postcard every week or so instead.</p>
<p>I’d think along the lines of a summer camp care package…cute flashlight, bright highlighters, band-aids in fun designs, or candy to share.
I agree with dmd77 that a surprise treat in her school mailbox in a couple of weeks will be much appreciated.</p>
<p>Edited to add: my teen daughter says that day-glo nail polish would be a good choice!</p>
<p>C. Wonder seems to appeal to 8th and 9th grade girls. They have great cardigans in a variety of colors which are reasonably priced. For something more personal I would go for the enamel initial cuff bracelet. Perfect for boarding school and again reasonably priced. Every purchase is gift boxed so you are ready to go.</p>