It may be hard to believe that your child or loved one is graduating high school or college this spring. Doesn't time just fly?

If you're eager to find the perfect gift, you don't need to spend hours wandering the aisles of your neighborhood big-box store. Instead, turn to Costco. Here are some great gifts your high school or college graduate might truly love.

1. A new Chromebook

If your child is graduating high school and heading to college, they may need a laptop to aid in their studies. But you may not want to invest in such an expensive one.

A Chromebook generally fits the bill. And right now, Costco is offering $150 off of the HP x360 14" Touchscreen 2-in-1 Chromebook, bringing your total online cost to $299.99.

With that purchase, you get free tech support in case there are any issues and a free two-year warranty. This model also features 8GB of memory and 128GB of storage.

If you're looking for a gift for a college grad, this could also be a great buy. A recent college grad might need a laptop to job search or work a side hustle to drum up extra cash.

2. A new smartwatch

Your high school or college graduate might really enjoy getting a new smartwatch. And right now, Costco is offering $40 off of the Apple Watch SE (2nd Generation), bringing your online cost to $199.99 plus $4.99 for shipping and handling. You can also see if your local warehouse club store has this model in stock to avoid a shipping charge.

The watch features GPS and other sleep and activity tracking tools to help your recipient stay on top of their health. It's also water-resistant up to 50 meters, so if you've got a graduate who's an avid swimmer, they won't have to take it off. Plus, your purchase comes with a full year of hardware repair coverage and 90 days of tech support should you need it.

3. A mini fridge

Have a high school graduate heading off to college? They may occasionally need a break from the dining hall, and they may want snacks on hand for those late-night study sessions. As such, a mini fridge could make a great gift.

Costco is selling a Danby 3.3 cubic foot compact fridge for $229.99. And if you look inside, you'll see that its design allows your graduate to store cans, a two-liter bottle of soda, and a host of goodies.

Do keep in mind that this item is only available through Costco.com. If you need it soon, don't wait to place your order.

4. A standing desk

Standing desks are all the rage these days. So you may want to buy one for your high school graduate so they don't have to do all of their college studying crouched over a table. And a standing desk could be a great gift for a college graduate who may end up working from home quite a bit.

The Tresanti 47" Adjustable Height Desk is available at Costco.com for $349.99, and that price includes shipping. With a 4.5-star review, it's clear that those who own this desk are generally pretty happy with it. It also features a wireless desktop charging station and a dry erase-compatible glass top.

5. A Costco membership

A Costco membership may not be the best gift for a high school graduate who's going to soon be living in a cramped dorm room. But for a recent college graduate, access to Costco could be a fabulous gift.

Your new college graduate may be eager to save money on groceries and essentials given that they'll probably be looking at an entry-level paycheck. So for $60, you can buy a basic Costco membership as a gift and really make someone's day.

Remember, when it comes to graduation gifts, it's the thought that counts. So if you're not sure if any of these items fit the bill, you could always offer up the gift of cash. It's one that any graduate is apt to appreciate immensely.

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