The good things are so good, they will amaze your loved ones and support them in the presence of your Dearborn Wolverine buddies!

The University of Michigan at Dearborn is the birthplace of great ideas. On our campus, Dearborn Wolverines planted the seeds for their wildest dreams and successful businesses. Whether they started working hard while studying at UM-Dearborn or using the education, experience, and resources gathered during college, our graduates will continue to create businesses and products that will have an impact in Southeast Michigan and beyond.

In this holiday season, buy gifts to give back to our alumni, entrepreneurs and professionals who made the Michigan family what it is today-a wonderful network of leaders and the best people! Go blue-go to Dearborn.

Dearborn Wolverines like to show their Michigan pride! Rashid Faisal, '20 Ed.D. 313 MVarsity helps make this easy. This is a series of corn and blue fan costumes inspired by his love of college. "UM-Dearborn provides me with many opportunities to participate in the history and culture of the UM system," Faisal said. In addition to 70 products—from race day shirts to jackets for adults and children—313MVarsity also offers a culturally-related capsule collection to commemorate the black athletes in Michigan.

Website: https://313-mvarsity.myshopify.com/313MVarsity Balancing The Life, a division of professional services company The Armstead Group

Give a gift of health this holiday season. Whether it's a personal tutoring course or a fun "Girl's Night" event, Lameika (Toney) Armstead, a business school alumnus in 2000, holds a PhD. In Industrial and Organizational Psychology-provide multiple ways to expand the work/life balance dialogue and enable people to achieve it more actively. Armstead will work with you to create the right talented health experience.

Detroit Cinemas was founded by Paula and Tim Guthat (Paula) and Tim Guthat, BA in 1993, they are lifelong Detroit people, they are Professor Emeritus Sidney Borkowski ( Sidney Bolkosky) met in the film class. Through their independent theaters, they provide an eclectic, quirky and high-quality combination of contemporary, independent, cult, genre and classic movies in the city center. The Detroit Best List selected by readers of the Detroit Metro Times named it the "Best Place to Watch Independent Movies" in 2021. The Detroit Cinema was established in 2013 and is located at 4126 Third Street-the former Weber Furniture Store-they have freshly made popcorn, Faygo pop music and other locally made food. They offer gift memberships and gift cards.

Available at: www.cinemadetroit.org

Do you know the creative spirit of style? Give them a gift of art so that they can wear it wherever they go. Business school student Noura Rabah-Nasr's hand-painted shoes can be customized according to your needs-so there won't be two pairs of the same shoes. Her work draws inspiration from animation, cartoon characters, album covers, etc. So take your Nike Air Force 1s, pull-on Vans and even Crocs to a new level, and let Noura turn your kick into an artist's canvas.

Available at: www.instagram.com/customsbynoura

If you want to buy pop culture fans with a cult/geek/sci-fi taste, we are not sure that we can make more original recommendations than some of Gulo Gulo Geeks' products. Their Etsy store, owned by CASL graduate Phillip Nulph and his wife in 2007, specializes in traditional work shirts with athletic arms and name badges, which hint at their favorite movies and TV shows. It's almost insider, and it's sure to surprise even die-hard fans. Use coupon code NOOB15 to enjoy a 15% discount.

Available at: www.etsy.com/shop/GuloGuloGeeks

Huda Beauty is one of the fastest growing beauty brands in the world, and it is the perfect gift for the cosmetic lovers on your list. Huda Beauty was founded by married couple Huda Kattan, '07 BBA and Christopher Goncalo, '08 MS Fin. Huda Beauty grew from Kattan's background to a makeup artist, and later became a superstar blogger and YouTuber. Essentially, Huda Beauty focuses on providing customers with what they need, from new products to beauty advice. Offering more than 30 gift sets during the holiday season, it is an ideal place to find socks and luxurious sets. Check out the holiday gift guide to entertain someone special...or yourself!

Available: https://hudabeauty.com/us/en_US/giftguide.html

Jacob Zuppke, a 2012 business school graduate, provides a part of the future, arguably as valuable as any existing smart technology. For several years, his company has been making an automatic, self-cleaning, Wi-Fi-enabled trash can. Although this sounds too good to be true, more than 9,000 customer reviews with an average of 4.5 stars paint a beautiful picture. Paintings. A convincing picture of the effectiveness of garbage bots. You never have to use a spoon again, your cat always has a clean litter bed-we are not sure if this is a gift for you, the cat lover in your life, or the cat itself. In any case, the world thank you, Mr. Zuppke.

Available at: www.litter-robot.com

In the increasingly crowded field of premium craft spirits, psychology alumni Rich Lockwood ('98 BA) provided some eye-catching things. At his distillery in the Royal Oak, Lockwood is constantly experimenting with adventurous whiskies that blend new and traditional styles with the grains of Michigan farmers. We also think that they have recently started growing their own grains on farms in southeastern Michigan, including many heirloom varieties that have been forgotten by large brewers, which is very cool. You can order a bottle of their current handicraft online and pick it up at their tasting room and winery at 325 E. 4th St. They also have gift cards.

Holiday hosting is back! For anyone who needs extra help, Prime Party will provide you with entertainment. Created by Paul Grekowicz Grey, '70 BBA, Prime Party provides holiday gifts and party supplies, covering everything from Bob Ross to Rainbows & Unicorns. Decorate your yard with outdoor signage, or use your own set of cardboard cutouts to recreate the classic party scene in "Home Alone". When planning holiday events and other activities, you will enjoy browsing nostalgic party themes!

Practical gifts may not be the traditional list of popular holiday gift ideas, but we all support them. Things such as insurance, whether for cars, homes, or businesses, can have a real impact on someone's life. Richard Mackie, a CASL graduate in 1991, can help you and your family solve all of the above problems, allowing you to enter an era of uncertainty with greater peace of mind.

Available at: www.richardmackie.com

Bring authentic flavors from all over the world to your own table. Teta Foods was founded by Tarek Abouljoud. In 1993, BSA was a manufacturer of salad dressings and marinades (such as Mexican and Indian dressings) from the Middle East and other ethnic groups. The products are made of high-quality raw materials and do not contain preservatives, allowing you to easily cook food in your own kitchen. Currently, there are nine varieties to choose from, including Fattoush Salad Dressing, Tahini Dressing, Shawarma Marinade, Shish Tawook Marinade, Garlic Sauce, Shish Tawook Hot Sauce, Al Pastor Simmering Sauce, Tandoori Marinade and Amba Sauce.

The young people and the young at heart love the magic of Disney. There is also an illustrated children's book by Christopher Tremblay, '14 Ed.D. — Walt's ABCs (2018) — a gift for learning. During your holiday celebrations, take a moment to read this book and relax, it covers everything about Walt Disney and its inspiring life from start to finish.

Available: https://www.amazon.com/ABCs-Walt-Dr-Christopher-Tremblay/dp/1724080385

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