Desiree DeNunzio is the gift guide editor for CNET's Commerce team. When she's not writing and editing, she's either hiking through the redwoods or curled up with a good book and a lazy dog. Expertise ...

Deena Shinn is a freelance writer and editor. When she's not writing or wrangling her two feisty daughters, you can find her experimenting with sourdough bread or exploring northern California.

The end of spring and beginning of summer brings with it tons of graduation ceremonies at many levels. Giving a cash gift is a super nice gesture that will help a new graduate make the transition to ...