The holiday season is here, and what better way to spread cheer than with thoughtful gifts that support talented University of Michigan alum entrepreneurs!
Dive into our curated collection of festive gift ideas perfect for every occasion—whether you’re celebrating with family, friends, or even treating yourself this season. ✨
Disbarred: The Card Game
DISBARRED: The Card Game™ is like Cards Against Humanity meets courtroom chaos — a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud game where each card brings a new legal scenario, trivia challenge, debate, or roleplay twist.
You’ll pick up real legal knowledge while playing, and every box sold helps fund LSAT and Bar prep for aspiring lawyers in need.
Product price range: $39.99
Discount code: GOBLUE
Founder: Joseph Kemp, JD + MBA 2022
Revolin Sports INC.
Revolin Sports makes innovative pickleball equipment in Holland, Michigan for pickleball players of all skill levels.
Product price range: $75-$225
Discount code: UMich20 for 20% off
Founder: Hugh Davis, MS Design Science 2020
Fitness Snob
Whether you’re in the studio, the gym, or running the world, Fitness Snob keeps you pulled together from head to (perfectly styled) toe.
Product price range: $18-$24
Discount code: GOBLUE25 — enjoy 25% off your first order
Founder: Kim Turner, MBA 1994
Northern Classics
Northern Classics is a premium line of winter outerwear for kids. Combining the technical performance of high-end skiwear with timeless style, Northern Classics is built for adventure and worthy of the memory book.
Discount code: Use code UM15 for 15% off your order
Product price range: $28-$296
Founder: Kristin Ruud, BBA 2010
Cash is Queen
It is a book with angel investing at its core, and additionally weaves in soul, equity, celebrating women, and transformation. Offers private investment education and inspiration so students and entrepreneurs can invest (and fundraise) more strategically!
Product price range: $10-25
Founder: Natalie Levy, BSE Industrial Engineering & Mathematics Minor 2006
Teal Canvas
Teal Canvas helps you commission fine art. With a collective of 100+ world-class artists, we guide you to the perfect artist whose style and price point align with your vision. From artist selection and collaboration to art creation and installation, the experience is elegant, personal, and effortless. The result is a one-of-a-kind artwork that reflects your style, story, and space.
Discount code: Mention ZLI for 15% off any commission or gift certificate
Product price range: $3,000+
Founder: Rachel Gutnick, MBA 2020
Chick Magnets
Patented windproof card play anywhere. Our lightweight, portable set keeps the fun rolling indoors or out. Perfect for Canasta, Bridge, Poker, Rummy, Hearts, Euchre, and more- a holiday gift that truly plays well with others.
Works with any standard deck, though the bundle includes two decks of Chick Magnets’ easy-shuffle, premium plastic playing cards.
Product price range: $30-$165
Founder: Leslie Wank, BBA 1992
GoNanas Inc.
Our Banana Bread Mix is a better-for-you twist on the classic holiday treat you grew up loving. Perfect for festive gatherings, cozy nights in, or any moment you want to make a little more special.
Discount code: 15% off with GOBLUE15
Product price range: $11.99-$49.98
Founder: Anne Slabotsky, BS in Information 2019
Comme Homme
The ultimate scalp care bundle, giving you a reason to confidently go from Bald to Bold. Carefully formulated with natural ingredients like Basil Leaf, Bamboo Powder, and Mango Butter, our bundle is everything you need to cleanse, detoxify, and moisturize your scalp regularly.
Discount code: 15% off with GOBLUE
Product price range: $20-$65
Founder: Kene Onuorah, MBA 2021
Detroit City Football Club
Detroit City Football Club fan gear and accessories!
Product price range: $50-$90
Founder: Alex Wright, Film Video Studies & Italian 1999
Rachel Levy Lesser
Life’s Accessories is a collection of essays/memoirs authored by Ross alum Rachel Levy Lesser.
Product price range: $15-$20
Founder: Rachel Levy Lesser, MBA 2003
Stursi
This trio of premium non-alcoholic cocktails ensures no one feels left out during holiday toasts—perfect for hosts, foodies, and expectant parents. Serve as is or mix with spirits. Every guest gets something special in their glass.
Inside the variety pack:
– Reign: Lush pineapple & autumn spices
– Debauchery: Dewy blood orange & cardamom-chili
– Revvl: Vibrant purple papaya-berry & sweet ginger
Effortlessly elevate every holiday gathering. Cheers!
Discount code: 10% off with GOBLUE10
Product price range: $72-$144
Founder: Lexx Mills, MBA & MURP 2022
Rachel Bartolo Studio
This spiral notebook’s design comes from one of my original gouache paintings and carries the same bold, colorful energy as the Ross Winter Garden. At 6×8″, it’s small enough to slip into a bag yet perfectly sized for journaling and note-taking at the office or on the go. With 118 ruled pages, a metal spiral binding that allows it to lay flat, and a built-in back pocket for loose notes, it blends art with everyday function. Designed to be both practical and giftable, this notebook makes a thoughtful pick for students, writers, or anyone looking to bring a little art into daily life. Pair it with one of my art prints or paintings to create a one-of-a-kind gift set.
Product price range: $18.95
Discount code: GOBLUEGIFT for 10% off all notebooks and fine art prints through 12/31/2025
Founder: Rachel Bartolo, MBA 2024 & BA 2013
Trinity Barbara
Fine Jewelry
Product price range: $40-$280
Discount code: holidayblues for 25% off
Founder: Trinity Brown, BBA 2024
Bonding Over Books
Meet your book club’s missing member. With over 100 questions and prompts, our conversation cards are designed to add depth to your bookish conversations and foster deeper connections. To play, simply pick a card, share your answer, open it up to the group, and be ready to connect in a whole new way.
Perfect for group settings, these cards can also be used for personal reflection. While they can be played with any book, we find this deck works best with fiction.
Product price range: $24.99
Discount code: GOBLUE
Founder: Sarah Dalley, BA 2015
Just Because Resin Art LLC
Artistic and functional home decor.
Product price range: $18-$250
Discount code: GOBLUE
Founder: Richard Chandler, MBA 2004
Gulati Books
In the lush, protected grasslands of Kaziranga, where elephants roam and hornbills soar, lives a gentle and quiet one-horned rhinoceros named Penelope. Telling a story of a time when rhinos were hunted for their horns, her voice carries a message of loss, courage, and an unlikely alliance with kind-hearted villagers and wild friends who rose up to protect the last of her kind. Based on the real struggles of the one-horned rhinos of India, Penelope and The Unicorns is a tender and powerful picture book about finding your voice, honoring your truth, and discovering that bravery comes in many shapes and sizes. Perfect for readers ages 4 and up, this inspiring tale celebrates conservation, compassion, and the magic of being different.
Proceeds go to the World Wildlife Fund.
Product price range: $12-$22
Founder: Natalie Gulati, MBA 2011
Renegade Plastics
Meet the Renegade Tarp — the next generation in heavy-duty cover technology. Built with exclusive polypropylene fabric, our tarps deliver industrial-level durability at a fraction of the weight. They outperform tarps as thick as 16 mil while staying flexible, waterproof, and recyclable through our take-back program.
- Indestructible grommets: Rust-proof, reinforced, and made from recycled Renegade fabric for superior hold.
- Triple the lifespan: Engineered with UV resistance and extreme tensile strength, our tarps last up to 3x longer than standard blue tarps.
- No harmful chemicals: Free from PVC, PFAS, lead, and phthalates — safe for crops, gardens, food, and people.
- Recycle with Renegade: Send back your used tarp after years of use, and we’ll recycle it and credit you toward a new one.
Product price range: $17 – $100
Discount code: 10% use promo code UMALUM25 at checkout
Founder: Tony Ehrbar, MBA 2010