Student

Gifts for the STUDENT

It’s a bit of a cliché, but the term “starving students” is particularly appropriate here in Santa Cruz County. With high gas prices, inflation and the forever-increasing cost of tuition and living, students are feeling the fiscal pain. Less than 15% of college students rate their general health as excellent, and collectively this year, they owe over $ 1.7 trillion in loans. How’s that for “Bah, humbug?” But financial insecurity and uncertainty may make holiday shopping for the student on your list a bit easier this year—they’ll likely be more thankful for the gifts they receive. Go the budget route with a Floral Smudge Wand from Among the Flowers that will indeed cleanse the funkiness from any dorm or shared living space. Or go huge with a pair of unisex sweatpants from Aviator Nation. The pricey but oh-so-comfy handmade sweats adorned with lightning bolt designs will probably be the last pair your delighted student will ever buy—or wear. Little luxuries are more important than ever these days. HM

MINCING MOCKINGBIRD PREMIUM NOTEBOOK

Artisans and Agency

1368 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 831-423-8183 artisanssantacruz.com $24 (Large)

AVIATOR NATION SWEATPANTS

Pacific Trading Co.

1224 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 831-423-3349 pacific-trading-co.com $156

AMONG THE FLOWERS’ FLORAL SMUDGE WAND

Wallflower Santa Cruz

103 Locust St., Santa Cruz 831-334-3801 wallflowersantacruz.com $20.00

Located on the Beach on the beach at the Santa Cruz Harbor

Located in the Santa Cruz Harbor next door to the Crow’s Nest. 831-476-4561

The Beach Market is a wonderful place to be for the holidays! Stop in for a delicious wood-fired pizza, sandwich or salad and enjoy the view from our scenic dock. Our market shop has a unique selection of fine gifts, including home decor, bath and body products, jewelry, toys, beach supplies and Crow’s Nest apparel.

Purchase a Gift Card at the Beach Market counter or online at crowsnest-santacruz.com (please allow up to 2 weeks for shipping). All gift cards purchased are valid at both the Beach Market and Crow’s Nest restaurant.

Shop Local This Holiday Season!

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