The ultimate student gift guide

If the thought of shopping for a millennial makes your heart pound like you've just finished an intense boot camp, take a deep breath and relax because you've got this – just make sure you check out our gift ideas below.

 Noise Canceling Headphones 

Everyone student knows how annoying it is to have to cram for an exam while their entire dorm decides to host an impromptu late night party. These Bose Quiet Comfort headphones will definitely help. Not only are they noise canceling and wireless but they also have a 20 hour battery life.

$499.00 by Bose

Organizational Boxes

A disorganized space can cause anxiety and lead to distractions and procrastination. These practical but cute color coded boxes by Hay Denmark are sure to inspire that art student to keep their supplies nice and tidy.  

$72.00 by Hay Denmark

Modern Art

Whether they are living in a dorm or in their first apartment, chances are the millennial on your list could use some art work.  Our fail proof go-to when shopping for reasonably priced original artwork (to cover up any white plain wall) is Minted.com which is an online marketplace for independent artists and designers.  Bonus points if you gift them artwork that is already framed!

$48.00 by Minted

Coffee Maker

We feel like everyone needs coffee in their life but especially the over nighters cramming for an exam or just the classic procrastinator.  Ta da, give them a boost of energy with this the Chemex coffee maker, originally invented in 1939, which now has a permanent spot in MoMA's collection. It's simple, sleek design will have any true coffee lover quickly singing it's praises.

$64.95 by Chemex

Reusable Water Bottle

When they're lugging around books, laptops, gym gear while running to their next class, the last thing they want is to carry a clunky water bottle. Enter the Memobottle and all of a sudden you have a water bottle that fits everywhere. These reusable and BPA free carriers are slim and are the ideal travelling companion.

$38.52 by Memobottle 

Yoga Mat

Everyone needs to take a moment to chill a little. Get them a gorgeous new yoga mat to inspire quiet moments of self reflection. These stunning mats from Yeti Yoga are free of phthalates and latex and they come in an abundance of beautiful patterns and colours.

$81.84 by Yeti Yoga

Cast Iron Skillet

The Lodge is a classic - these no-nonsense, naturally non-stick cast iron skillets are virtually indestructible.

$112.99 by The Lodge

Hot Sauce

Stock their fridge with a good hot sauce! These Canadian made flavours are sure to up anyone's flavour profile when eating bland cafeteria food or late night take out. All of these sauces are gluten free and made naturally without the use of pesticides or preservatives.

$8.00 by NO.7

Juice Membership

When you are a busy student on the go it's easy to forget to eat your greens. But we all know healthy eating habits are essential to fueling your brain and body for those late night cram sessions. A delivery service from a local juice house is a step in the right direction and will help students get their required veggie intake.

$11.50 by Greenhouse Juices

Ultrasonic Diffuser 

When you're sharing a house with other students, things can (and let's be really honest here) definitely start to smell. We recommend an aromatic diffuser that dispenses natural and essential oils to help cleanse and purify the air.

$72.00 by Saje

Fresh Bedding

Let's get real - most students aren't doing the laundry every week. But perhaps some new bed sheets will help entice them to swap out their grimy old set. Just make sure you stick to basic colors (to make sorting laundry easier) and don't break the bank here. They don't need the most luxurious set.

$99.00 by EQ3

Colourful Bowls

We absolutely adore these global inspired bowls from West Elm. They're perfect for snacks, cereal and soup. You can never have too many, but if you have any extra on hand, they are also great for displaying jewelry or corralling little odds and ends.

$8.00 each at West Elm

Phone Case

When all else fails, get them a new iPhone case. These slim cases are impact resistant, created by artists from across the world and there are literally thousands of designs to choose from. So why not get them two, just in case?

$35.00 at Society 6