It’s December 1st, and if you’re like us, that means it’s officially “obsessing over finding the perfect gift” season. We love a good gift list, and if you’re here, hopefully, you do too. Whether you’re looking for elevated stocking stuffers or bigger gifts, start here and gift them what they really want!! Hiking in Heels Founder, Stacia, shares her top picks below.
Stanley Quencher H2.0 Flowstate Tumbler | 30 OZ
This was super popular last year, and it’s not going away anytime soon. Our favorite colors are Frost (white), Rose Quartz (baby pink), Glacier (baby blue), and Peony (pink)
I have a light pink one that I bring to my barre class every morning, and I constantly get compliments!!
PS – Don’t sleep on the other colors!! Has your senior picked her college yet? Consider a school color!!
If she’s committed to Ole Miss or SMU, go with a blue, red, or white one. University of Texas or Auburn-bound? They have some adorable orange shades to choose from. It’s a great gift for Christmas, a college-commitment celebration/bed party, or an add-on to their graduation gift.
O-Venture Big O Key Ring
O-venture is a female-owned, Dallas, Texas brand, and we LOVE supporting an all-female team.
We also like it because it’s almost impossible to lose since the unique shape makes it easy
to hang on your arm or belt bag.
They come in extremely durable soft silicon and high-quality luxe leather versions, and mine
have lasted for years. You’ll get tired of the color or style long before there’s any visible
wear and tear. Our favorite colors are the Marshmello Pearlized White,Tickled Pink Confetti, and
Gold Embossed.
What we love about them: They’re cute, well-made, long-lasting, and perfect
for girls on the go! There’s an endless amount of colors and styles to choose from, which makes
it easy to match your style or school color. It makes a perfect stocking stuffer.
My best friend gifted me one of these years ago, and I had no idea I would become obsessed with
this brand!! I own three of them, and I frequently buy them as stocking stuffers or throw them
in with a wedding or baby shower gift.
Pro-tip – loop it through your Lululemon belt bag for easy access!
Lululemon Belt Bag
This is a classic, and it’s not going anywhere anytime soon. If your senior doesn’t have one yet, she’ll love it. If she already has it, she’ll be thrilled to be gifted another one in a different fun color!
Our favorite colors to gift are neutrals: we recommend black, gray, white, and rose gold. They’re incredibly popular around the holidays, so if you don’t see your desired color online, check with your local Lululemon store and ask them when they expect to receive a certain color or style.
Lily Pulitzer Agenda & Planner, The Perfect Planner for Seniors
If your senior likes checklists, color-coding, and calendars, this is for them.
Give them the gift of organization that will prepare them for success during this
busy, transitional year ahead.
What we love about them: They’re beautiful yet functional. The agendas offer tons
of covers, layouts, and designs. It’s perfect for every personality type — whether it’s for daily
organization, social events, goal setting, budgeting, or even class notes. The flexibility makes them
perfect for students!!
It’s great with add-ons like stickers, pens, and their Agenda Bonus Pack, so students can customize
them. You could gift these accessories alongside the planner for a complete set. I’ll stop now because
I could go on and on about how much I love this brand and how it’s perfect for sorority recruitment.
Pro-tip: Use them to calendar scheduled calls with your sorority rush consultant,
record your sorority recruitment dates and party schedules, and track recruitment prep goals. 😉
Tecovas Boots
If you’re heading to a Big 12 or SEC school, game-day boots are a must. I love how versatile
their white cowgirl boots are. The Abby (pictured above) and Annie are perfect for game day
and pair well with any school color. (They come in different colors as well — including a red
leather that would work perfectly at Arkansas, Alabama, UGA, Ole Miss, or SMU.)
I am also mildly obsessed with the Sadie in metallic gold cowhide!!
What we love about them: It’s a thoughtful, quality gift that, if well-maintained,
will last years. They have monogramming options to make them even more personalized, and they stand out
as a high-quality, practical gift that your senior will get a ton of use out of.
Pro Tip: Not many know this, but it’s free to get them monogrammed with your initials
or sorority letters at the time of purchase OR a later date!!
Beaded Blondes Jewelry
Beaded Blondes was co-founded by two Aggie sisters, and they specialize in
THE CUTEST handcrafted 14K gold-filled jewelry. We love promoting women-owned
brands that align with our mission of empowering women, especially when they have adorable accessories.
I love a cute gold and pearl bracelet stack, and if your senior loves mixing and matching her jewelry,
this one’s for her. I’m constantly searching for brands I recommend to the girls I work with, and trust me
when I say these are perfect for recruitment.
My favorite pieces: I recently purchased the Willow Pearl Bracelet in Gold and their ILY Pearl Bracelet in Gold. However, when it comes to gifting, I don’t think you can go wrong here. They’re beautiful solo and as part of a stack.
What we love about them: Their pieces are elegant and polished, yet affordable.
I love that they’re lightweight and available in petite sizes! These are perfect for game day, sorority
recruitment, or daily wear. Worth noting – they have a whole line of sorority beaded bracelets with
GREEK LETTERS that are perfect for bid day gifting. Bookmark that for August, y’all!!
LoveShackFancy & Pottery Barn Collab | Dorm Bedding & Accessories
One of the best parts of freshmen year is planning out your dorm aesthetic and hunting down the perfect decor. We’re particularly into the LoveShackFancy x Pottery Barn collab that was released this past summer!
What we love about it: It’s gorgeous, feminine, and an easy way to elevate your dorm from standard to fabulous. Our favorite items:
- LoveShackFancy Garden Damask Smocked Quilt
- LoveShackFancy Damask Ruffle Duvet Cover
- LoveShackFancy Bow Pillow – Adorable on a bed or mini couch. Get your roommate a matching one!
- LoveShackFancy Robe – I love the attention to detail on the heart-shaped pockets! Plus, you can monogram it.
- LoveShackFancy Sweet Bows (Faux) Fur Throw – Perfect to cuddle up in for a cozy evening of studying.
- LoveShackFancy Shower Caddy – Every college student needs a shower caddy. They’ll be proud to walk down the hall with this.
These have NO business being SO CUTE. Your senior will love any of the above items. I might add one of these robes to my Christmas list myself.
PS – Dorm Furniture Pro-tip: Facebook marketplace and/or school-specific parents’ or student Facebook groups are a great way to find a headboard and/or dorm furniture. There are a ton of rising sophomores looking to sell theirs before moving into their sorority houses or apartment living. If you need one anyway, it’s a great way to meet and connect with current active sorority members at your school!
2025 Hiking in Heels Sorority Recruitment Guide & Checklist
If your senior is planning to participate in sorority recruitment for fall 2025 or spring 2026, this is a MUST have!!
These days, the most successful high school seniors start preparing for rush 6 months to a YEAR in advance. The holidays are a perfect time to get started.
Plus it’s super easy to gift. Plug in your senior’s email address, and it gives them a code to download it directly.
Our 2024 guide was one of our best sellers, and we’re so excited so many families found it helpful!!
Remember – sorority recruitment is like SAT prep. You don’t just show up for the SAT with cute athleisure on and ace the test.
There’s a lot of prep that happens beforehand, and that’s good news for you. There are so many things you can do now to give yourself an advantage, and it’s best to get started early!
The earlier you get on the sorority recruitment team’s radar, the better off you’ll be.