Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Back To School Gifts


It’s that time again! Supply lists, class schedules, and syllabi, oh my! Back-to-school days are always a hectic time for everyone, especially parents. Shopping for supplies, clothes, and dorm essentials can take a lot out of you. But while you’re out battling other frazzled parents for #2 pencils, college-ruled paper, and bright pink erasers, take a moment to remember how exciting a new school year is to a student.

It’s a new year, a clean slate, a chance to make new friends and reconnect with old ones. Homecoming dances, try-outs, and football games are just around the corner. Mid-terms, finals, and report cards are a long way off! But that doesn’t mean the back-to-school season is completely stress-free to a student. Different teachers, classrooms, and classmates can be overwhelming to your child. Why not give them a surprise pick-me-up during this back-to-school season?

To add some flair to her first-day-of-school outfit, try giving her the Nothing is Impossible Bandz Bracelet, a motivational and inspirational gift that will remind her she can do anything she sets her mind to.

If your children adore their comfy Crocs shoes, “kick” them up a notch with our Crocs Shoe Charms – there are many options to choose from, including turtles, dogs, monkeys, and even dinosaurs! These are sure to be a hit with kids of all ages!

Have a high school student about to take Driver’s Ed? We recommend a New Driver Kit as a fun way to celebrate this new responsibility! It comes with a flashlight, dashboard dancer, Band-Aids, angel visor clip, car freshener, and a variety of other gift items, all enclosed inside a metal lunchbox. Pair it with the pewter Don’t Drive Fast Keychain to remind your new driver to drive carefully.

If your high school student is into sports, send him/her to practice with the All Star Line Up gift box. It contains a variety of energy-boosting snacks, including popcorn, cookies, a sports drink, beef jerky, and lots more!

Let’s not forget our college students! The Off-To-College Poem Glass Frame is personalized with your daughter’s name, along with a short message and poem. Include a picture of the two of you, and make it a reminder that you are always with her. The Dorm Room Survival Kit is a perfect collection of must-haves for that new home away from home. This handy basket contains a mini fan, air freshener, laundry bag, soap, Kleenex, Shout wipes, student decision dice, deodorant, cotton swabs, Band-Aids, and a mini net sponge. For a more personal touch, give your college student the Dirty Duds Laundry Department Personalized Laundry Bag, a drawstring cotton laundry bag that can be personalized with their name. It’ll be sure to remind them to wash their laundry…although folding said laundry is a different story!

For these and more gift ideas, visit www.abernook.com