2025 Holiday Gift Guide

Aurganics Glow Bag Bundle

Aurganics Skincare (Founder and CEO Sarah Houston ’24)

Aurganics creates plant-powered skincare for an irritation-free glow, because our skin is worth more than gold (Au). Aurganics best-selling Alpha Glow Serum and signature accessories all in one! It features Alpha Glow Serum, a plush headband, a jade guasha stone, and a gold travel pouch. 

BANISH KIT 3.0

BANISH (Founder and CEO Daisy Jing ’10)

The BANISH vitamin C serum microstamping set promotes collagen and skin renewal to fill in acne scars, reduce dark marks, and reduce fine lines! Ideal for fading leftover hyperpigmentation, reducing textured acne scarring, reducing fine lines, and increasing collagen.

Thirsty Kurls Leave-In Conditioner

KurleeBelle (Founder and CEO Terrinique Pennerman MBA ’11)

KurleeBelle's Thirsty Kurls Leave-in Conditioner is a nourishing, moisture-boosting treatment designed to hydrate and revitalize dry, thirsty curls. Free from sulfates, parabens, and cruelty, this leave-in conditioner combines the power of hibiscus, aloe vera, and honey to deeply moisturize, soften, and add shine to curls without weighing them down. 

Use code Duke15 at checkout

BlackTravelBox

BlackTravelBox (Founder and CEO Orion Brown MBA ’10) 

Whether it’s a holiday getaway or a busy week on the go, BlackTravelBox offers TSA-ready hair and skincare that meets the needs of travelers with textured hair and makes a thoughtful gift for anyone who wants better beauty on the move. From waterless shampoo bars to skin-softening balms, every product is designed to last longer, travel better, and nourish on the fly, no plastic bottles required.

Use code DUKE25 at checkout for 25% off your order of $75.00 or more now until Dec 23rd

Nutrasporin

3rd Rock Essentials (Founder and CTO Guerry Grune BSE ’78, Duke adjunct professor) 

For the person in your life who likes skin protection without endocrine disruptors or other toxic ingredients, try this nonantibiotic alternative to triple antibiotic ointment, which achieves superior results using chelated silver oxide (100 ppm). Tested for effectiveness against MRSA; topical for first aid, burns, and UTI relief; available in water soluble or water resistant. 

Vintner's Daughter Signature Set

Vintner’s Daughter (Founder April Gargiulo ’96) 

Vintner’s Daughter was founded on the principles of unparalleled quality and craftsmanship, inspired by founder April Gargiulo’s background in the world of fine winemaking in Napa Valley and its uncompromising standards. These same exacting principles are applied to the brand's sourcing and formulation processes, which is why Active Treatment Essence™ and Active Botanical Serum™ have set new standards for performance and quality. Vintner's Daughter exists to have an incredibly positive impact on their community's skin, their lives, and our world.  

regener8

regener8 (Namita Lokare Founder & CEO MBA ‘24 ) 

regener8 is designed specifically for women experiencing hair loss linked to unique hormonal shifts such as postpartum, perimenopause, and menopause. Backed by leading dermatologists and using clinically studied essential and carrier oils free of synthetics and side effects, regener8 helps hair grow stronger, fuller, and healthier by restoring blocked growth signals that sustain the natural hair cycle. More than a product, regener8 is a community where women find the truth, science, and support to reclaim their confidence and feel like themselves again.  

Use code DUKE25 for 25% off on all products  

Ashmi & Co. Children's Clothing

Ashmi & Co. (Co-Founder and CEO Uyo Okebie-Eichelberger MBA ’07)

Ashmi & Co. offers uber comfy and fashionable designer baby clothes you can't buy anywhere else to take your little one from the playground to the party.

STEM Board Games

Catlilli Games (Co-Founder and CEO Catherine Croft ’99)

Catlilli Games creates modern family board games with STEM themes that sneak learning into fun, with learning happening not through facts or trivia, but through gameplay. Created by a neurobiologist and an engineer, Catlilli's award-winning line of games includes Cycles, a strategy card game for ages 8+ in which players compete to collect 13 sets of hand-painted life cycles.

Dearist Signature Kit (Ages 8+)

Dearist (Founder & CEO Jennifer Yang ’07, MBA ’14)

A letter in the mail is magical at any age, especially for young minds. Inspire a new letter writer with the Dearist Signature Kit. Each kit is packed with the essentials, including our three-part guidebook series, stationery, and postage stamps. For ages 8 and up. See website for Little Dearist, for kids under eight years.

Custom Kids' Shoe Box

Fitted Family (Founder Anne Farland Arwood ’05)

Did you know kids under 7 outgrow their shoes every 3-6 months? Fitted Family simplifies shoe shopping, delivering curated seasonal shoe boxes with high-quality, stylish, and developmentally appropriate footwear. Give the gift of happy feet and stress-free shoe shopping!

Use code STEPWITHDUKE20 for 20% off your order

Nestig x World of Eric Carle Very Hungry Caterpillar Quilt

Nestig (Co-Founder Sara Adam ’13)

Designed for snuggles, play, and cozy days, this super-soft, lightweight quilt is part of the Eric Carle x Nestig collaboration and is handmade by artisans in Brazil using locally sourced organic cotton. Feel right at home with this delightful quilt, featuring an embroidered house and diamond top-stitching.

Silverquicken Quest Club

Silverquicken (Co-Founders Chris Ryan MBA ’00 and Leslie Kerner MBA ’01)

The Quest Club is a screen-free, story-based "escape room in a box," where 2nd - 8th grade kids decipher messages, crack codes, and solve mysteries. Each Quest involves a story, set in the fantasy fiction world of Silverquicken, punctuated by four brain-stretching puzzles, including ciphers, number puzzles, logic riddles, visual-spatial challenges, and more. Quests can be done individually or with friends, siblings, or parents. Purchase a monthly subscription or a one-time gift; either way you're giving the gift of learning that's disguised as pure fun! Designed and built by educators and Duke alums, Leslie and Chris can't wait for your kids to start puzzling! 

Use coupon code DUKE15 at checkout to receive 15% off your purchase.

Parenting Support and 1:1 Coaching

Triplemoon (Founder Lauren Gage MBA ’19)

Triplemoon is a digital platform for parents. We provide families with the evidence-based information they need and the personalized support they deserve at every age and stage. Triplemoon members have access to over 100 digital courses covering foundational parenting skills, adult mental health, child mental health, and nutrition. In addition, members get access to our online community. One-on-one virtual coaching and text-based support are also available. To explore membership options, visit our website. 

Use code Duke25 for 25% off your first month's membership.

WonderWell Reflection Cards

WonderWell (Founder Stephanie Brown MBA/MPP ’16)

Get closer with the kids in your life, encourage introspection, and foster critical thinking skills with WonderWell Reflection Cards. Each deck contains 50 illustrated reflection cards to spark conversation, journal writing, and creative exploration, whether at mealtime, bedtime, in the car, or on the go! Elegantly stored in compact packaging with a magnetic flap.

Use code DUKE at checkout

Safewell Essentials Graphic & Colored Pencils

Safewell Essentials (Founder Tom Bowman MBA ’84)

Striving to make the safest and most therapeutic writing instruments for everyone, Safewell Essentials creates pencils made from recycled paper, that come infused with essential oils, (including Lavender, Bergamot, Peppermint, Cinnamon, Jasmine, and Grapefruit), and come with antimicrobial and germ-inhibiting coatings, to provide aromatherapy benefits.

Babba Baby Bottle Cooler+Warmer

Babba Baby Care (Dan Evans ME ‘12)

Meet the world's first baby bottle cooler and warmer. Babba is your go-to, two-in-one product that refrigerates the bottle and then will warm it to perfect temperature - whether you're at home, on the go, or anywhere in between. Cooling and warming are now achievable with a press of a button so leave the cooler bag and icepack at home, and forget about asking the barista for a cup of hot water. This innovative device can also be paired with the Babba App in order to update the device, check on the battery, and set a time to automatically switch from cooling to warming - perfect for those night feedings!    

Use code DUKE15 for 15% off 

ANDI Backpack

ANDI (Founder and CEO Andrea Weinberg MBA ’10) 

The ANDI Backpack is designed to solve the typical backpack challenges: easy access to your necessities and a look sophisticated enough to keep up with your work style. It also boasts interior and exterior organization, a trolley strap (because you’ve got places to go!), separate and padded laptop compartment, expandable design and a sleek detachable wristlet.

Campfire Hero Magnetic Phone and Tablet Holder Strap

Campfire Hero (Masanao Sato '00)

Born from late-night campfire jam sessions by Durham-based creator Mas Sato, this sleek magnetic strap was originally designed for guitarists who needed a secure hands-free way to view tabs and lyrics. Now embraced by pilots, healthcare workers, travelers, gamers, and everyday multitaskers, Campfire Hero combines a secure magnetic mount with a soft adjustable strap that attaches to your leg for instant phone access anywhere. Thoughtfully designed and assembled with quality materials, it’s a versatile, conversation-starting gadget that solves real-world problems with minimalist style. A perfect under-$20 gift for the practical dreamer — functional, original, and born right here in Durham. 

Ellavate Wagon

Ellavate (Founder Megan Lancaster MBA ’20) 

Meet the first electric wagon, Ellavate, designed to help you ascend the outdoors. We believe adventure shouldn’t be limited by gear, which is why we created a lightweight electric wagon that can transport your load across any terrain. With up to two hours of active electric use at full power, we make 200lbs feel like 10lbs. Let us get you there!  

EcoRain Ponchos

GreenGear Supply Co. (Founder and CEO Monika Dharia BSE ’19) 

EcoRain ponchos help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, use renewable resources, and include sustainable packaging options. These reusable, recyclable rain ponchos are perfect for outdoor activities and promotional events. Each purchase also contributes to environmental non-profits through our partnership with 1% for the Planet. 

K Kane Chain Letter Necklace

K Kane (Founder and Designer Kate Kane MBA ’12) 

Hollywood's go-to personalized necklace and K Kane's all time best seller. Solid gold letters, shapes, and numbers are designed to look, move, and function like links in the chain. 
 

SaveOr Estate Planning

SaveOr (Co-Founder and CEO Matthew Scola ’24)

Get the gift of peace of mind with this easy-to-use mobile and desktop platform that helps families document and manage personal property, supporting a more effective transfer during life's changes.

UrbanStems Flower Subscription

UrbanStems (Co-founders Ajay Kori ’06 and Jeff Sheely ’06)

Fresh, seasonal floral arrangements on repeat. Starting at $60, customers can customize their delivery with three levels of arrangements and choose their frequency. Free shipping is always included.

VAST Fine Art Photos

VAST (Founder and CEO Dan Piech ’09)

VAST photos are the highest resolution fine art photographs ever created, with photographers, engineers, artists, and computer scientists breaking ground to create unprecedented gigapixel-level photos. Sold as large-format prints ready to be hung on your walls, the record-shattering clarity of VAST photos makes for truly statement-making art.

Get 10% off with code goduke at checkout

Worldclass Clothing Holiday Bundle

Zealia Sustainable Fashion

Zealia (Founder Zeal Desai MMS ’15)

Zealia is a slow-fashion brand that offers a wide range of curated products including clothing, bags, jewelry, wellness products, decor, and more. We strive to provide items that are not only beautiful but also functional and sustainableópieces of art that embody culture and creativity from around the world. 

Spring & Mulberry Essence Holiday Collection

Spring & Mulberry (Co-Founder Sarah Bell ’04)

Delicious, good-for-you chocolate, with no added sugar and ingredients that are ethically sourced, organic, and plant-based.

Servant Coffee Sampler Box

Servant Coffee (Founder John Pierson MBA ’10) 

Servant Coffee was founded with the fundamental belief that everyone prospers when we serve each other well. This sampler box contains six 4oz bags of whole bean coffee, containing both craft blends and single origins from around the world.

Anna's Gourmet Cookie and Brownie Gifts

Anna's Gourmet Goodies (Co-Founder Chris Duke MBA ’87) 

Anna’s Gourmet Goodies makes, bakes, and ships gourmet gifts—small batch, hand crafted, and free of preservatives—direct to recipients throughout the United States.  

Bendt Distilling Whiskey

Bendt Distilling Company (Co-Founder and Owner Ryan DeHart MBA ’10) 

Using only the finest ingredients and grain-to-glass whiskeys, BENDT Distilling Co. has created craft spirits and liqueurs that are multi-dimensional, balanced, and delicious. Enjoy neat, on the rocks, or as a part of your favorite adult beverages. 

Big Spoon Roasters Nut Butters

Big Spoon Roasters (Co-Founder and COO Megan Lynam Overbay MBA ’03) 

Named "the country's best nut butter" by Bon Appetit, Hillsborough, NC-based Big Spoon Roasters makes award-winning, small-batch nut butters and bars with thoughtfully sourced ingredients that are good for people and the planet. Operating since 2011, Big Spoon sets the category standard for ethical sourcing as the only nut butter brand with a fully transparent supply chain, while pursuing its mission to make the best foods possible without compromise.  

MyTeaPal Subscription Box

MyTeaPal (Founder Vincent Liu ’20) 

Discover the world of Chinese specialty teas with our subscription box. Every month, we curate four premium loose-leaf teas, carefully chosen around a unique theme, totaling 50-60 grams of exquisite flavors. 

Fullsteam Beer

Fullsteam Brewery (Founder Sean Lilly Wilson MBA/MPP ’00) 

Fullsteam’s mission is to craft distinctly Southern beer that celebrates the farm and food traditions of the American South. 

Kokada Coconut Spread

Kokada (Co-Founders Breanna Atkinson ’16 and Jared Golestani ’17) 

Kokada spreads—free of refined sugar, organic, gluten-free, and vegan—are delicious and fuel your body with the good it deserves to keep you feeling your best. Kokada Original is made using only 3 ingredients sourced with care to ensure the highest quality and best taste. Fuel good, feel good, do good. 

Nuba Tisane Hibiscus Tea

Nuba Tisane (Co-Founder Gina El Kattan MBA ’23)

Nuba Tisane hibiscus tea adheres to traditions dating back to Ancient Egypt, supporting a natural lifestyle emphasizing quality, organics, ethicality, and social responsibility.

Yitto Paws Organic Dog Treats

Yitto Paws (Founder Bruce Von Stein MBA ’93) 

Founded to put dogs first, Yitto Paws offers your pup the healthiest, most delicious treats. Their top-rated organic, 100% human-grade recipes use 6 simple ingredients or less and have no added sugar. Finally, you can give your furry family member a guilt-free healthy snack they'll love!

Woobles Penguin Crochet Kit

The Woobles (Co-Founders Justine Tiu BSE ’11 and Adrian Zhang BSE ’11)

Pierre the Penguin and his buddies have come to life in the hands of 400,000+ crochet beginners. And with the help of step-by-step video instructions, he’ll soon be sliding his way straight into yours as well! The Woobles is about more than just learning to crochet. It’s about proving to yourself that you can always learn something new.

Villa - AI World Creation and Collaboration

RealVR (Founder and CEO Ofer Baharav MBA ’07)

With Villa—a popular Meta Quest VR platform for world creation and collaboration—explore anywhere on earth and beyond in high-resolution 3D, solo or with others. The platform's AI answers questions, teaches courses, and helps you learn languages. Perfect for individuals, families, groups, classes, academia, and work. Requires Meta Quest 2, Pro, 3, or 3S. Start your free trial today or save 33% with an annual subscription!

Parents Are Human Connection Decks

Parents Are Human (Co-Founder and CEO Joe Lam ’17)

A collection of connection decks designed to deepen the most important relationships in your life. Each deck is co-created with industry experts and features handpicked questions and activities across two levels of depth to inspire connection, compassion, and vulnerability. The flagship Parents Are Human deck is available in 19 language editions, with English on the front and a translated language on the back to bridge language, cultural, and generational gaps.

Meters Linx

Meters Music (CEO and President Evan Rubinson ’16)

Engineered and designed in the UK, the Meters Linx is a state-of-the-art system that allows you to seamlessly transition between earbuds and desktop speakers. While you recharge your earbuds, enjoy surround sound desktop speakers so you never lose your music or that podcast. With Hi-Fi audio in mind, the Meters Linx is not only fashionable and functional, it's built for professionals on the go.  

Focusmate Virtual Coworking

Focusmate (Founder and CEO Taylor Jacobson ’07)

Focusmate is a virtual coworking community on a mission to help everyone do their best work. Thousands of people in 150+ countries sit side-by-side via video, keeping each other company, cheering each other on, and holding one another accountable to follow through. Choose a time to focus, get matched with an accountability partner, and work until the end of your session, when you'll share and celebrate your accomplishments. 

Use code DUKEFRIENDS at checkout for a free month of Focusmate Plus

Be Happiful: Personal Development Course

Happiful (Co-founders Paul Mayer ’82, P’12, P’15, P’17 and Liana Mayer ’17)

Our mission at Happiful is to help people become happy AND successful. Our flagship course, Be Happiful, delivers the most impactful proven actions that will help you to be Happiful—simple, specific actions that matter most, delivered in an easy-to-use system to ensure you take action every day and every week to make permanent improvements in your life.

Use code DUKE25 at checkout to save 25% on any personal development course

Go Strong Publishing LLC, Elly the Electric Truck

Go Strong Publishing LLC (Brittany Keith MBA ‘17)

Elly the Electric Truck is an educational board book for young children ages 0-6 years old. This book focuses on teaching children about the benefits of clean energy and environmental sustainability. The main character, Elly, also provides young girls representation in an industry that is notoriously male dominated paving the way for our future women in trucking! 

Going for Grit Course

The Grit Institute (Founder and CEO Shannon Huffman Polson ’93)

Transform your life. Transform your work. Going for Grit is a six-week self-paced course designed and led by military veteran Shannon Huffman Polson. Supported by video and worksheets, build the skills of grit and resilience in 15-20 minutes per day. Designed for adult learners.

Top Score Test Prep and Academic Tutoring

Top Score Education (Founder and President Alexander Chip ’04)

Top Score Education is a boutique test preparation and tutoring company offering personalized 1-on-1 in-home and virtual tutoring services. Get comprehensive support for students across a range of tests (ACT, SAT, SSAT, ISEE, PSAT, AP, GRE, GMAT) and all subjects for grades 3-12.

Bull & Bear Children’s Financial Literacy Picture Book Series

Nolyne Publishing (Craig Robinson MBA ‘17)

Early childhood financial literacy is the key to empowering the next generation of wealth generators. Gaining early exposure to complex financial concepts helps to develop a positive relationship with money and create healthy money habits. The Bull & Bear book series lightheartedly tackles financial topics in fun, rhyming stories through its’ loveable characters, Bull & Bear.

10% discount on all products for Blue Devils 

E-Course: The Ultimate School Blueprint

Green Ivy educational consulting (Ana Homayoun ‘01)

Proven solutions for middle and high school students to develop a personalized plan to increase productivity and decrease stress. Students who follow these recommendations have found 7-10+ more hours of free time every week!

Use code Duke50 for 50% off the course

Voyij Travel

Voyij Travel (Olivia Klupar MBA '18)

Voyij.com is the local shopping e-commerce destination for the travel industry, starting with gifts from Alaska. With Voyij, you can book local tours and activities and shop local gifts online all year long (before, during, and after vacation.) You can think of Voyij like Etsy or eBay or Amazon, but focused on serving cruise travelers who visit remote travel destinations (like Skagway, Alaska, where I was born and raised.)

 Use code DUKIE10 for a 10% sitewide discount