These Invitation Templates Are Perfectly On Trend For All Your Celebrations

Set of 4 Meal Prep Containers

Who doesn’t love pretty Tupperware? Whether your 2024 grad is a gym rat or a library lover, they will definitely find a good use for these air-tight, leak-proof containers.

Benevolence LA New Beginnings Scented Soy Candle

Send them off with this sweet-scented candle that celebrates their achievements, as well as the next steps ahead of them!

A Hundred Other Girlsby Iman Hariri-Kia

This book is like a modern day Devil Wears Prada, and would make the perfect gift for any grad going into journalism, media, or PR — especially if they’re moving to a big city.

Stanley Quencher H2.0

Hydration is key for anyone, especially a new college student that's running between classes, club meetings, and friend hangs! This tumbler will also keep their liquids cold overnight so they don't have to go down the dorm hall in the middle of the night for a fresh refill.

Dagne Dover Mila Repreve® Recycled Polyester Large Toiletry Organizer Bag

If you're sending off a high school grad to communal dorms, they'll definitely benefit from having a compact toiletry bag like this one. This style is particularly nice since it's made from recycled polyester that resists water and debris.

2024 Daily Planner

Using a planner is such an underrated way to stay organized, whether it's prepping for college coursework or adulting stuff like work events, grocery shopping, and plans with friends. This all-in-one daily planner will help your grad keep their ducks in a row with fields for all of life's details.

Honeywell Mini Cool Mist Humidifier

This humidifier, made especially for small rooms and personal spaces (ahem, dorm rooms!) helps maintain humidity levels between 40-60%, which can help relieve congestion and keep the throat and nasal passages hydrated to prevent sickness. This is crucial for soon-to-be college students who may hang around a lot of different people.​

Fresh Sends Flower Bouquet

Flowers are a staple for any major life event, especially a graduation! Fresh Sends is perfect for sending beautiful bouquets for those who live far away, since they ship directly to the recipient's door.

The Beast Mini Blender

This super-effective, high-power portable blender is the perfect size for a dorm room or small apartment, plus it's very aesthetically-pleasing even if it's just sitting on the shelf. It comes equipped with a screw-on lid and straw, too, so your grad can take it on walks and in the car.

Béis The Sport Backpack

Perfect for grads on the go, this bag can hold their water bottle, phone, wallet and so much more when they're trekking across campus.

Loop Quiet Equinox Earplugs

These design-forward earplugs are multipurpose – they block out extra noise for study sessions and sleep time, or even loud parties and concerts! Your grad will appreciate that they come with an easy-to-carry case for keeping them on-hand in unforeseen, noisy situations.

Crush Your Goals Inner Truth Affirmations Deck

For an extra dose of motivation, this 40-count deck of cards will keep them going when times get tough!

Keurig K-Mini Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker

Hoka Clifton 9 Sneakers

Hokas are undoubtedly the cool girl of running shoes, and they will definitely make your grad hit the pavement smiling, no matter if they're stepping foot on their college campus for the first time or making big moves in a new city.

Great Jones The Starting Lineup

This trio of cookware is such a stylish way to give your recipient's post-grad kitchen an upgrade. All three pieces are oven-safe and dishwasher-friendly to make cleanup a breeze.

Yes, prickly pears are actually prickly (be careful). Their melon-y flavor makes them ideal for mixing. In this marg, the juice is reduced into a syrup which sweetens the sip. (via Brit + Co.)

There’s a lot of color (and flavor!) in this pretty little sipper. The sweetness of the strawberry is the ideal partner for spicy jalapeño. (via Brit + Co.)

The slushy mix is pre-made and frozen into ice cube trays for convenience, so all you have to do is throw everything in the blender at the last minute. (via Brit + Co.)

If you find yourself enjoying a classic margarita a little too often, switch it up with this colorful version! It makes a top contender for sci-fi movie nights... or just because. (via Brit + Co.)

A hoppy topper gets the real party started with these tequila cocktails. (via Brit + Co.)

These tequila cocktails will hydrate you while also getting you *a little* tipsy – as a treat. (via Brit + Co.)

A shot of tequila has never gone down so smoothly. Don’t forget to sprinkle on the coarse salt! (via Brit + Co.)

If you’ve never tried your hand at infusing your own liquor, know that it’s much easier than it looks. Plus, the combinations are *endless* once you’ve got this in your arsenal. (via Brit + Co.)

A popsicle cocktail is double trouble as it’s a dessert and drink in one. (via Brit + Co.)

With a pink Himalayan salt rim and a garnish of fresh fruit, this marg undoubtedly earns a spot at your next girl's get-together. (via Brit + Co.)

These gorgeous tequila cocktails bring the heat, chili garnish included. (via Don Julio / Brit + Co.)

Alright – this recipe calls for mezcal, another agave-based liquor, but it could easily be substituted for a golden Reposado tequila. (via Brit + Co.)

Make this twist on a classic margarita for your festivities. It has an acidic, tropical finish, plus it comes in a literal pineapple. (via Brit + Co.)

This ’90s staple is having *a moment* once again. Freeze these babies at home to relive all the nostalgia, and enjoy them poolside for the perfect summer treat. (via Brit + Co.)

The key to the best version of the classic marg is this 2-1-1 ratio right here. (via Brit + Co.)

If you’re thinking this is a snazzier version of a classic mule and mojito combo, then you’re right. The ginger and mint give it the right amount of kick. (via Brit + Co.)

Fruity cocktail recipes are begging to be sipped on at all of your late-summer barbecue parties. And you could say we're passionate about this passion fruit cocktail ;). (via Brit + Co.)

Bartending at parties can be a thing of the past if you know how to whip up a pitcher full of punch, made with the right ratios. (via Brit + Co.)

Why reserve avocado for guac when you can whirl it up with tequila for a satisfying, refreshing drink? (via Don Julio)

A little spice never hurt anyone. This marg gets delicately garnished in a Tajin and lime rim for added flavor. (via The Edgy Veg)

Citrus-based drinks are basically mandatory when the weather is sweltering. This frozen key lime marg is like an adult slushie. (via Lemonade With Zest)

There's no better vibe than when you mix a warm summer night and a frozen marg. Prep these tequila cocktails that get whipped up using frozen fruit! (via Amanda Wilens)

This classic tequila infusion combines tangy ginger beer and lime for an ultra-refreshing sip. Plus – the mug is the best part. (via Cozy Cravings)

Floral flavors rock, especially during the warmer months. These tequila cocktails (sangria-inspired) is sure to be your go-to companion for patio nights with the fam. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Of all the different twists on the margarita, this black cherry has to be our fave. It's perfectly tart and packs a punch every time. (via Salt & Lavender)

More Tequila Drinks (Including Recipes!)

Spicy Maria

Ingredients:

• 2 oz tequila or mezcal
• 3 dashes Tabasco
• 1 dash liquid smoke
• 8 oz Q Bloody Mary Mix
• Tajin
• 1 slice raw Jalapeño

Instructions:

1. Salt the rim of a pint glass and build the drink. Stir gently before garnishing and serving.

​Spiked Snow Cones

Ingredients:

• 1 oz 21 Seeds Valencia Orange Tequila
• 1.5 oz grapefruit juice
• 0.5 oz simple syrup
• Splash of grenadine

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients and pour into a container that has a small pointed spout (like a ketchup dispenser). Fill snow cone up with ice using an ice cream scoop. Pack the ice to form rounded heap at top (use your palm if need be). Drizzle the cocktail around the sides of the shaved ice until cone is full, then drizzle a small amount on top for color.
2. Tip: Do not pour the drink directly on top of the ice, mound will collapse. Key is to drizzle around the sides then drizzle small amount on top for color.

Frozen Mango-Ritas

Ingredients (serves 4):

• 6 oz 21 Seeds Valencia Orange Tequila
• 2 cups frozen mango
• 2 cups ice
• ½ oz fresh lime juice
• 1 oz simple syrup mixed with 2 oz of water

Instructions:

1. Place all ingredients except mango, starting with liquids, in a blender. Blend until smooth. Then add the mango. Blend until smooth.
2. Rub rim of glasses with fresh lime and dip into Tajin Clasico seasoning salt. Garnish with fresh mint and slice of lime. Serve!

Recipe and image courtesy of 21 Seeds.

Watermelon Spritz Tequila Drink

Ingredients:

• 2 oz 21 Seeds Grapefruit Hibiscus Tequila
• 2 oz fresh watermelon juice
• 2 oz club soda

Instructions:

1. Place all ingredients except club soda into a shaker with ice. Shake for 30 seconds (totally underrated step, and just *makes* the cocktail), pour into a glass filled with ice, and top with 2 oz club soda.

Recipe and image courtesy of 21 Seeds.

Hibiscus Margarita

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Casa Viejo Blanco tequila
• 1 oz hibiscus tea
• 0.75 oz lime
• 0.5 oz agave

Instructions:

1. Shake all ingredients and double strain.
2. Serve in a double rocks glass and garnish with a lime wheel.

Recipe and image courtesy of Sereneco.

The Two Fridas

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz La Gritona Reposado
• 0.75 oz Ilegal Mezcal
• 0.5 oz Pineau de Charentes Rouge
• 0.25 oz Cap Corse Blanc
• 0.25 oz Creme de Cassis
• Tsp Bigallet Thym
• Dash Saline Solution

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass, add ice and stir until chilled and diluted.
2. Serve up in a coupe and garnish with a sprig of candied thyme, if desired.
3. To make candied thyme toast 2 cups of thyme sprigs in a saucepan until aromatic, cover with 2 cups water and 1 cup sugar, add the zest of 1 orange and 2 tbsps black sugar.
4. Reduce while stirring until candy sets.
5. Spread on wax paper on a cooking sheet and set in a refrigerator overnight to cure.

​Round Barn’s Peach and Raspberry Margarita Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Round Barn's Blue Flame Agave (or another blanco tequila)
• 1.5 oz triple sec
• 1 oz sour mix
• Top with Round Barn's Peach Sangria and Raspberry Lemonade Sangria
• Fresh peaches and raspberries
• Ice

Instructions:

1. Pour agave, triple sec, sour mix, with peach slices and raspberries into a shaker filled with ice, and shake vigorously.
2. Pour contents into a glass.
3. Top with Sangrias.

Recipe and image courtesy of Round Barn.

​Hot Lava

Ingredients:

• 1oz blanco tequila
• 1/2 oz Mata Bianco Vermouth (Spanish Vermouth)
• 1/2 oz Empirical Spirits Ayuuk (Pasilla Chili Distillate)
• 3 dashes toasted sesame tincture
• 3/4 oz pineapple juice
• 1/2 oz lime juice
• 1/2 oz salted hot honey syrup

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker, shake, and pour in your favorite glass.

Recipe and image courtesy of Wiggle Room.

What is the next Sherman Palladino show?

Following our beloved Gilmore Girls and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Dan and Amy Sherman-Palladino's next series is Étoile, which is set at two world-famous ballet companies in New York City and Paris. When both companies run into some trouble, the decide to swap their most talented stars in a last-ditch effort to save themselves.

And based on the first set leaks from New York City, it looks like Étoile will definitely be packing on the drama. This short clip shows Luke Kirby standing outside Lincoln Center in a serious conversation (probably about the fate of his ballet company, TBH).

"Well, guess that plan for early retirement will have to wait," Dan and Amy said in a joint statement (via The Hollywood Reporter). "Instead, we’ve decided to embark on an international journey with an unbelievable group of players and the most talented ballet dancers in the world. We will sleep when we’re dead."

But this isn't the first time ASP has forayed into the world of ballet! Her ABC Family series Bunheads (which premiered on June 11, 2012) follows Michelle (Sutton Foster) who moves to her hometown of Paradise and starts working at her mother-in-law's dance studio The Paradise Dance Academy. The best part is that the role of Michelle's mother-in-law is played by Emily Gilmore herself, Kelly Bishop!

When does Étoile premiere?

We don't have an official release date yet, but considering THR recently revealed the show will finish filming soon, we're hoping to see Étoile in 2025. Just like Gilmore Girls is the ultimate fall rewatch, maybe Étoile will be the ultimate winter rewatch!

Who's in the Étoile cast?

So far, we know that Étoile will star Luke Kirby, Gideon Glick, Camille Cottin, Simon Callow, Lou de Laâge, and David Alvarez. Yanic Truesdale, who played our favorite Gilmore Girls concierge Michel, has also joined the series as a recurring character! I'm so excited to see Yanic working with Amy Sherman-Palladino again — it's like a Gilmore Girls reunion!

What does Étoile mean?

Étoile translates to "star," and there are so many different connections here! We have the ballet stars themselves, but you also wish upon a star and reach for the stars when you're working towards a dream. If you ask me, Étoile is the perfect name for this series.

How many episodes does Étoile have?

The first season of Étoile will have eight episodes total, but considering Prime Video ordered two seasons, we'll definitely be getting more episodes.