Category Archives: Gift ideas

Drink Cover Can Save Your Student’s Life

When I come across a product that helps parents and students, I’m happy to highlight it here on my blog, especially if it pertains to student safety. This drink cover, NightCap, is a must-have for any student.

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Shirah Benarde might be only 20 years old, but she has already helped keep over half a million people safe from drink spiking with her viral company NightCap. NightCap is a revolutionary brand that was featured on Shark Tank in 2021, resulting in a passionate partnership with the queen of QVC herself, Lori Greiner.

Shirah launched NightCap when she was just 16, after a close friend had her drink spiked during a night out, and worked tirelessly to ensure the product would be something her customers would feel comfortable bringing along on a night out with friends.

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Holiday Gifts for your College-Bound Student

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It’s that time of year; just a few weeks until Christmas. Are you stumped about what gifts to buy for your college-bound teenager?

I’m here to help. Here are the best lists I could find for great gift ideas this holiday season.

Top Gifts for College-Bound Students

CollegeXpress compiled a list for those looking for the best gifts for soon-to-be college students. From tech to practicality, these gifts would please any young adult.

The best gifts to give kids heading to college

What to get students who are heading soon to college and in the difficult process of trying to get there? Here’s an unusual gift guide from college admissions counselors, collected by Brennan Barnard, director of college counseling at the private Derryfield School in Manchester, N.H.

32 Jaw-Dropping Christmas for the Tech-Obsessed Teen

Today’s teens are savvy, and technologically advanced compared to their parents at the same age, and have a love for technology that integrates with life. Check this list out for items that will stimulate their electronic needs, help improve their daily living, and make the most of their time.

2019 Holiday Gifts for College Kids and Teens: They Will Love These!

The creators of Grown and Flown has been asking their kids (and their roommates, friends, and significant others) and gathered their responses for this list of their favorite 2019 gifts. We love their suggestions and hope that you and your kids will too.

30+ Best Teen Gifts for 2019

After your kids have grown out of believing in the jolly bearded man bringing them gifts every year, it may be a bit harder to holiday shop for them and think of anything more than a gift card. Check out our roundup of the best gifts for teens, and give the one you love something to gloat about on Snapchat. From an affordable instant Polaroid camera, to trendy accessories and more, we have over 30 gifts you can choose from to purchase the perfect present in a pinch! 

Happy shopping!

Searching for the Perfect Graduation Gift? Check Out the New Google Pixelbook

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post and the reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card.

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Graduation is just around the corner and parents and family are already thinking about the perfect gift to award their hard-working high school graduate and soon-to-be college student. Since tech gifts are always at the top of anyone’s list and your student will certainly need a sparkling new laptop when entering college, here’s an excellent option—the Google Pixelbook.

Not only will your student love the laptop’s versatility, but Pixelbook is the first laptop with the Google Assistant built in. It’s easily accessible via the dedicated Google Assistant key on the keyboard, or by using the “Ok Google” wake word your student is already familiar with. He can even access it using the Pixelbook Pen. Google Assistant will be extremely helpful with research and studying while in college.

What will your student like?

First of all, your student will love the sleek design of this high performance Chromebook. At just 10.3mm, Pixelbook is Google’s thinnest laptop ever. The lightweight design makes it easily portable, which is extremely appealing to students who will be carrying it from classroom to classroom.

In addition to its lightweight design, its versatility will be appealing to any student. The 360 degree touchscreen will adjust to whatever he is doing either in or out of class. He can sketch or edit photos with the Pixelbook Pen, take notes in class, and stay productive with GSuite apps like Google Docs, Google Drive, and Gmail. During his downtime, he can enjoy on or offline access to movies and TV shows using apps like Google Play Movies and YouTube Red.

Every student values speed and dependability when it comes to a laptop. Pixelbook’s ready to go at a moment’s notice. It starts up in under ten seconds, stays fast, and has a fast-charging, all-day battery that gives your student up to ten hours of usage from a single charge.

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What will you like?

With Chrome OS, your student will always have the latest security with software that automatically updates in the background. You can rest assured that your student’s information will be protected as he goes online. This will give you peace of mind.

In addition, your student can set the laptop to automatically backup, alleviating you of the worry that he will lose any important or critical documents or treasured photos stored on his computer.

What you need to know

Now that you have the “skinny” on this great graduation gift, here are a few things you need to know:

  • The Pixelbook Pen is sold as a separate accessory, and is subject to availability.
  • Auto-updates and auto-backup require an internet connection.
  • Battery performance is based on a mix of standby, web browsing and other use. Charging time requires a battery to be at least 5% charged, the device to be inactive, and use of included charger. Battery performance is based on a mix of standby, web browsing and other use. Actual results may vary.

Purchase before April 7 and receive $100 off the cost of the laptop when purchasing from Best Buy.

10 Lists of Gifts for Soon-to-be College Students

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With the holidays approaching, parents are searching for gifts for soon-to-be college students. Heading to college in the fall, students have many needs (and wants). #CyberMonday is the perfect time to begin shopping for these unique gifts. This comprehensive list of gifts ideas from other websites should give you plenty of ideas when shopping for your soon-to-be college student.

1. 28 Useful Gifts for College Students

http://dodoburd.com/gifts-for-college-students

2. 10 Gift Ideas from Parents to College Students

http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/slideshows/10-gifts-ideas-from-parents-to-college-students

3. 20 Great Holiday Gifts for College Students

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/20-great-holiday-gifts-for-college-students/

4. 17 Smart Gifts for College Students

http://www.forbes.com/sites/vanessamcgrady/2015/08/08/gift-guide-17-smart-presents-for-college-students/

5. 20 Great Holiday Gifts for College Students

http://wreg.com/2015/11/28/twenty-great-holiday-gift-ideas-for-your-college-student/

6. Stocking Stuffers for Students

https://www.pinterest.com/studentrate/stocking-stuffers/

7. My Favorite Gifts for College Students

http://www.amazon.com/lm/2F1DRI578IMWQ

8. 5 Free Priceless Gifts for the College Bound

http://www.examiner.com/article/5-free-priceless-gifts-for-college-bound

9. 12 Gifts for College Bound Students

http://www.parenting.com/child/education/12-high-school-graduation-gifts-college-bound-students

10. Top Holiday Gifts for College Students

https://www.universityparent.com/topics/dates-events/top-holiday-gifts-for-college-students/