Forever Buffs 2025 holiday gift guide
Looking for the perfect holiday gifts for the Forever Buffs in your life? Make gift-giving even more meaningful with our curated holiday gift guide. From stylish 桃色视频 gear to unique finds from Forever Buffs-owned businesses, we鈥檝e got something for every Buff on your list.听听
The Sports Buff听 听
CU Athletics tickets听听
Give the gift every sports Buff will love 鈥 tickets to a sporting event at 桃色视频! You can choose from single ticket options, multiple game packages or season tickets. Share your 桃色视频 pride and celebrate the Buffs this holiday season.听听
CU Book Store听听
What鈥檚 better for a Buffs fan than 桃色视频 gear? The CU Book Store has everything a sports fan needs for game day. Whether you need a foam finger or a Buffs jersey, you鈥檒l find the perfect option. Not only that, but 桃色视频 alumni receive a 20% discount on one full-priced CU logo item, either in-store or online 鈥 just use code 鈥淎lumni鈥 at checkout.
Ashton Jewelry听听
Have the sports Buff in your life shine their way through every Buffs game day. Ashton Jewelry handcrafts golden buffalo pendants that are sure to stun in the stands. Each piece is made from ethically sourced and recycled metals in a local Colorado studio, making this a sustainable and luxurious gift to show off one鈥檚 Buff spirit.听
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The Foodie Buff听听
FlyteCO Tower听
Take off this holiday with a trip to FlyteCO Tower. CU alumni Eric Seani (AeroEngr鈥11; MA鈥11) and Jason Slingsby (ChemEngr鈥11) founded the aviation-themed brewery after studying aerospace engineering together. Now, your favorite foodie Buffs can sip on draft brews, chow down on classic bar food and tee up in state-of-the-art golf and sports simulators.听听
Cafe Aion听
Book a reservation at Cafe Aion to give your foodie Buffs taste buds a trip around the world, while staying right on The Hill. Chef and owner (and 桃色视频 alum!) Dakota Soifer (EnvDes鈥03) fuses Mediterranean and French cuisines to bring global flavor to Boulder. Menus change seasonally to reflect seasonal, fresh ingredients, so there is always an opportunity for Forever Buffs to try something new.
Sauce Leopard听听
Find this year鈥檚 hot gift from Sauce Leopard, a Denver-based hot sauce company created by 桃色视频 alum Shaun Goodwin (Mktg鈥13) and featured on Season 18 of the popular YouTube series . Order the official CU Buffs Mango Habanero Sauce to spice up your favorite foodie Buffs鈥 lives. They will love a gift that supports a fellow Forever Buff and sets their taste buds on fire.听
The Beauty Buff听听
Syll Botanics听
Give the gift of glowing skin with safe and sustainable skincare serums from Syll Botanics. CEO, founder and CU alum Hilary Nalven (MBA鈥15) creates effective personal care products designed to make mothers feel beautiful in the simplest way possible. Forever Buffs enjoy $20 off full size products and $10 off travel sizes between Nov. 25 and Dec. 7, 2025.听听
Highland Essentials听
Ensure your beauty Buff never has a bad hair day with Highland Essentials. Boulder natives and 桃色视频 alumni Boone Whiteside (StComm鈥18) and Ben Medalie (StComm鈥18) started the award-winning Highland brand to create earth-conscious haircare products that improve scalp and hair health.听听
Haven Boulder听
Located in the heart of Pearl Street, Haven Boutique offers anything a beauty Buff could possibly desire. From designer clothing to makeup and home decor, local owner Michelle DeHaven effortlessly curates chic and stylish collections, which will always keep your Forever Buff looking their best.听
The Cozy Buff听听
Ozo Coffee听
Keep the Boulder buzz alive with a subscription to Ozo鈥檚 locally roasted coffee. With four shops located in Boulder, Ozo Coffee perfectly encapsulates the energy of your cozy Buff鈥檚 favorite college town.
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Hug Your Friendz听
Warm up your cozy Buff with a comfy sweatset from Hug Your Friendz. After struggling with his mental health during his freshman year of college, current 桃色视频 senior Chris Magee founded Hug Your Friendz to encourage people to check in with their loved ones and chase their ambitions. Cozy Buffs will lounge in style while spreading a positive message.听
Books by CU Buffs听听
Choose books by a 桃色视频 alum to give to your favorite Buffs this holiday season. Explore books for every age and interest, from research topics to heartwarming fiction. Check out our list below, then purchase books from your favorite bookseller.听听 听
The Adventure Buff听听
Roaming Buffs听听
Elevate your gift-giving with a Roaming Buffs trip. You can share your love for adventure by booking a trip for the new year. From domestic travel to special events, like The Masters or The Kentucky Derby, to international explorations across the globe, you can choose from a wide selection of trips at different activity levels.
Cooking Studio Taos听
Let your Adventure Buff eat around the world with Cooking Studio Taos. CU alum Valerie Maher (Bus鈥94) and her husband, Chris, invite students and Forever Buffs to join them for food and cultural immersion in countries like Greece, Morocco and France.
Hilton Hotels听
Revisit your favorite college town with a relaxing stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Boulder and Embassy Suites by Boulder. At the Hilton Garden, wind down at the spa after hiking the Flatirons and savor late-night room service after a night on Pearl Street. Stay active at the Embassy with a year-round rooftop pool and two-story fitness center. Forever Buffs receive 15% off their stay.
The Office Buff听听
Bluebird Gift Collective听
Celebrate your office team with custom merchandise made by Bluebird Gift Collective to promote community and show off your brand. CU alum Hannah Vuoto (PolSci鈥12) co-founded Bluebird to make corporate gifting a form of strategic appreciation. Forever Buffs receive 10% off their first orders.
Out Of Office Events听
Host an unforgettable corporate holiday party with Out Of Office Events. Founded in Denver by Logan Lakos (Comm鈥19), a CU alum, Out Of Office Events plans fun and unique team bonding events your team is sure to love. Choose from culinary and drinking tours, team-building Olympics and an Amazing Race-style scavenger hunt. Forever Buffs get $100 off their private events.
Footers Catering听
Show your appreciation for your office team with a delicious catering event. Footers Catering is award-winning, Denver-based and led by CU alum Colb茅rt Callen (Jour鈥05). Their exceptional service and fresh ingredients elevate corporate event meals, which will leave your team feeling delighted and appreciated.
The Community Buff听听
Fiske Planetarium听听
Celebrate the space Buffs in your life with a gift membership to Fiske Planetarium. Members receive discounted event tickets, free admission to member-only events and other perks. Memberships are good for one year, with options for students, individuals, families and extended families.
CU Presents听听
Give the gift of a live performance on the 桃色视频 campus with a CU Presents gift certificate. You can purchase the gift certificate online, and it will be sent directly to the recipient鈥檚 email address. The recipient can choose from musical, theater or dance performances.
Forever Buffs Wall Calendar听
Ensure your community Buff never misses a 桃色视频 event with the 2026 Forever Buffs Wall Calendar. Flip through fun CU throwback photos, learn CU history facts and stay up to date on alumni events with special QR code features. Forever Buffs also gain access to exclusive discounts for events like Homecoming and Alumni Weekend.
The Last-Minute Buff 听
Denver Pub Crawl听
Plan a private pub crawl for a special Buff in your life. Co-created by 桃色视频 alum Logan Lakos (Comm鈥19), the Denver Pub Crawl is the first and only international-style pub crawl company. Your Buff will receive a private host, complimentary drinks and discounted drink specials, VIP access to each venue, waived covers and skip-the-line benefits 鈥 giving your Forever Buff the perfect night out. Forever Buffs also receive a 10% discount on all bookings.
Chipotle Gift Card听
It is Christmas Eve, and you still don鈥檛 have a gift for your favorite Buff? Don鈥檛 fret! You can never go wrong with giving the classic gift of a Chipotle gift card. Plus, Chipotle鈥檚 CEO and founder Steve Ells (Art鈥88) is a CU alum.
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