Solo 17″ Portable Monitor from SideTrak
Price: $479.99
Set your new college student up for success thanks to SideTrak. It’s a portable laptop monitor for every scholar, perfect for improving productivity wherever you do your best work. The Solo is a 17.3” freestanding portable monitor with a cover that has a sleek design and detailed HD picture. Adding a second screen increases productivity by 20 to 30 percent, saving you more than eight hours each week.
Available on Amazon, ShareASale, Skimlinks & Wayfair
Price: $49.99+
Is your child soon headed to college? Like most parents, you’re probably concerned about their safety in case of any emergency. inPOWERED Lights will be their best friend during a power outage. As a certified women-owned business, IPL makes stylish, everyday lamps that will switch on automatically when the power goes out. Plus you never have to worry about where your graduate will charge their dying devices because these lamps charge phones and tablets with no electricity! IPL donates a portion of all profits to programs committed to helping women entrepreneurs.
Affiliated with ShareASale and Target
Price: $10.00+
BIPOC Owned
Let’s be honest, transitioning to a new campus is hard enough. Take the guesswork out of your skincare routine with Skin by Brownlee & Co. Founded by esthetician and black beauty owner Sylvia Brownlee, her mission is to bolster confidence by helping clients achieve a clearer and healthier complexion while addressing acne-prone issues. The Cryotherapy Ball is one of her best sellers and is a zero-mess, stainless steel facial ball that takes the place of ice to calm inflammation and speed up your skin’s recovery process. Her other best sellers, including facial cleanser and blemish chaser, are now available on Target.
Price: Varies
Spruce up your freshman’s dorm room with MOLLYGRAMS, the perfect home (or dorm) decor with watercolor artwork custom-made for the recipient. Provide any name or place and artist Molly Pascal will spell out the variety of letters in the most artistic way. She has any occasion covered with items for baby showers, housewarming gifts, wedding keepsakes, cottage decor. You name it, she’ll create it! The customizable artwork includes special nods that are important to recipients, with many lettering and themes for her alphabet available. Mix and match letters to create a custom look and fun twist.
Affiliated with ShareASale & Skimlinks
Prices: $85.00+
If you are a sentimental gift giver, Nokona Leather Goods is the place for you! If you and your graduate grew up playing baseball, chances are your leather ball glove was made by Nokona. This same company, known for quality and American craftsmanship, is now using baseball glove leather for everyday lifestyle items such as bags, jackets, and belts for men and women. Everything is handmade by the brand here in the U.S. and is highly customizable, especially the Showbelts where you can design your own creation. Customers love the unique leathers and heritage associated with the brand’s offerings.
Available on Amazon
Price: $249.99
The NOMATIC backpack was designed with versatility in mind, which is every student’s dream! The patent-pending strap system allows you to go from backpack to briefcase carry for those times when you need to look more professional. It’s made with durable, water-resistant materials and YKK zippers. Starting at 20L and expanding to 24L, this bag is slim but expands when you need to pack more. The full perimeter zipper, magnetic water bottle pockets, RFID safe storage, and hidden pockets are just a few of the 20+ noteworthy features that make it the most functional backpack ever!
The Patch Brand Work Day Bundle
Available on Amazon
Price: $34.20
Focus, Energy and Immunity to help with your productivity routine! The Patch Brand offers vitamin-infused patches with powerful ingredients that fit perfectly into our fast-paced lifestyles. Unlike gummies and pills that only partially absorb into your system, this clean and simple alternative releases 100% of your vitamins over 24 hours via a small, discrete patch. The brand launched in August and is quickly making its mark in the health and wellness industry with five vitamin patches targeting sleep, focus, stress, energy and immunity.
Affiliated with ShareASale/Skimlinks & Amazon
Price: $13.00+
Bring your morning coffee to the library or early morning lecture with MyBevi. What sets this brand apart from competitors is how easy it is to carry your phone, keys and a tumbler while on-the-go. The collection offers stainless steel tumblers for everyone that are made to endure all weather conditions and activities. Once you’ve got your coffee fix, quench that thirst with ice-cold water. Eco-conscious consumers will be glad to know that this small family business is doing its part to provide sustainable solutions for a healthier future for our planet.
Affiliated with Amazon & Goaffpro
Price: $19.99
Need a study break away from the screen? Popdarts is the new hottest game with 500+ Amazon reviews! After a TikTok went viral with 23 million views, brothers Josh and Jason Carman quit their steady jobs in finance to pursue Popdarts full time. Popdarts are suction darts that stick to smooth surfaces such as countertops, windows, car windshields and glass doors. Put down the screens and reconnect with your friends and family with this dart game with a twist! The compact sets can be played wherever you go, indoors or outdoors.
Price: $184.99
Alleviate the stress of midterms, presentations or finals with LuuF’s Weighted Blanket. Enjoy the calming benefits of a soothing weighted blanket available in 15 or 20 pounds. Designed to provide balanced pressure, the weighted sensation may help naturally subdue stress and ease impulses to toss and turn, linking it to improved sleep. Blanket measures 48 inches by 72 inches.
