Rush Gift ideas: Rush Happies to make your rushee’s days brighter

You may have heard of moms starting to put together “rush happies” for their PNM to receive on days of recruitment – and if you haven’t, it’s not too late to start preparing little gifts that will make your rushee smile during sorority recruitment.

Many girls receive little gifts called “rush happies” on the morning of each day of recruitment. These bags of happiness can be as small as their favorite snack, to as thought out as a flower delivery on preference round. Below we’ve put together a list of rush gift ideas that are sure to make your PNM smile before their big day ahead. Make a gift bag for each day of recruitment and leave them with her to open on the designated day!

Personalized Stationery

We love all of the options that this personalized stationery on Etsy has! Order the print that best fits your PNM’s personality so she can write thank you notes to the people who wrote her letters of recommendations, and update them once she has a bid!

Pajama Set

A good night’s sleep is crucial for a great rush week – and these pajamas from Lake or Katie Kime are so comfy. Katie Kime makes different prints for many cities – so check if there’s one for where your PNM is going to college!

Slippers

We think these slippers from Amazon are adorable, the perfect shoe for your PNM to wear around her dorm or apartment while she gets ready for the day, or to slip her feet into after a long day of walking to each sorority house.

A New Lipgloss or Lip Balm

The feeling of a new lip gloss is like no other, and a girl can never have too many in her rush bag! This Buxom set is a plumping formula with two different trial size shades, or opt for an even more hydrating option like the Clarins lip oil. 

Touchland Hand Sanitizer

Another great thing for your girl to throw into her Rush Bag! These Touchland ones come in many different scents (and are very trendy)!

Monogram keychain

Rush bags can all look the same – so get your rushee a personalized keychain that she can attach to her bag – then use as a keychain after she’s found her home. There are a lot of options on Etsy, but we love this acrylic cut out one or this printed clear acrylic one.

Ribbon Shoelaces

These ribbon shoelaces from Amazon will elevate any sneaker! Whether these are a part of her convocation outfit or her open house outfit – it will make her her favorite sneakers feel new and stylish.
Wondering what to wear for each round of recruitment? Our Rush Week Prep Course goes into details about do’s and don’ts for outfits – plus more videos and resources to make you and your PNM feel prepared and confident for the week!

Personalized Fan

Schools that have fall recruitment usually means hot weather – and your PNM will most likely be spending more hours outside than inside. Make sure she doesn’t sweat all her makeup off with this handheld fan (that is also a portable charger).

Eye Masks

Self-care is so important during rush week which is why we love these eye masks. She can put them on after she takes off her makeup for the day, or in the morning as she sips her coffee before getting ready for the next round of recruitment! This specific pack from Amazon comes with 24 pairs, enough for every day of recruitment and for her to share with her roommate.

Getting Ready Headbands

Continue adding to her morning/nighttime routine with these cute headbands from Amazon!

Ice Face Roller

Complete the self-care happy bag with a face roller! This will feel great on your PNMs face waking up in the morning or after a day with tired face muscles from smiling and talking so much.

Blister Cushions

This one may not be as cute… but after the first day of walking around to all of the sorority houses your PNM will be happy to have relief for her blisters to get her through the next days of rush!

Food Delivery Gift Card

Some mornings your rushee may not have the time to walk to Starbucks for her favorite coffee – so a gift card to have it delivered to her is such a treat! If your PNM’s school has a “break” day in their recruitment week schedule, this is also a great happy for that day if she is too tired to get out of bed and make it to the dining hall.