A Season of Lasts

Graduation is fast approaching for tens of thousands of high school students. A time for joy and celebration, but it can also be an expensive affair with everything from graduation caps to records and receptions. So what should you think about if you want to have a festive time but also want to be kind to your wallet? Party expert Amanda Colldén and fashion writer Fanny Ekstrand have the answers.

A season of lasts

The graduation gown is hanging in the closet, patiently waiting for its one day in the sun. In a few days, my youngest child will walk across the stage and officially end her years in school. As she receives her diploma, she will be tipping the scales, closing a chapter and beginning a new one.  The scale tips for me, too. I’m far removed from my season of firsts: First apartment, first home, first pet, first job. From now on, there will still b…