Welcome to The Mint Chip Mama’s 2021 Holiday Gift Guide!
How is it the 2021 Holiday Gift Guide season already? No really, how? I work on my Holiday Gift Guide all year and somehow this one just snuck up at lightning speed! Maybe it’s because I wore a t-shirt today?
If we learned nothing else this year – it is that we can make something out of nothing. We can do great things, like go on a local hike with friends or sit at the beach and listen to live music – and it costs nothing. This is something I want to carry through my holiday season. For instance, my favorite gift last year was a “free experience”. My husband surprised me and learned how to make my favorite drink – a lemon drop martini – because we no longer went out. I thought this was the most thoughtful thing and have enjoyed his new skill many times this year.
We are trying to stop bringing things we don’t find useful and valuable into our home. In addition, we are actively passing along items we no longer want so others can enjoy them. This is a great lesson to teach this time of year. Spread the good. Help others. A good experience doesn’t have to cost anything – it is about the quality, not the quantity. Unless you’re talking about taco toppings (try mango – life changer).
OK, Now Let’s Rock & Roll
Presenting The Mint Chip Mama’s 2021 Holiday Gift Guide. All year I search for the best gifts and toys – also the weird and quirky – and bring them to you. I love finding things off the beaten path that will make you laugh. I aim to find the gem that will make your (enter gift receiver here) crack up. As usual, there are some repeats (indicated with an “*”) – these items are still getting much love in our home a year later.
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I will be updating my 2021 Holiday Gift Guide all season long, so please save and visit regularly!
Family Games
Elementary School Aged Kids & Their Nostalgic Parents
Special edition Fisher Price Little People Collector sets: The Golden Girls, Run DMC, The Office, LOTR
Masters of the Universe Castle Grayskull, Battle Cat & Action Figures
Vintage Casio Calculator Watch*
For the Child Who Likes to Draw & Build
LEGO DOTS Creative Designer Box
Active Stylus Pen for Android & iOS
Brick Innovations Brick Knobs & Minifigure Shelf / Wall Hook
Tubelox Lifesize Building Set*
Sakura Koi Coloring Brush Pen Set*
Unisex Gifts for Kids
CreateOn Grateful Dead Magna-Tiles
A beautifully illustrated book from Clever Publishing
Tiny Values Subscription box – a monthly box filled with kindness, courage, & gratitude. (save 10% with code “TVLaunchGift10”)
Alltruist Good Deed Subscription Box
The Young Scientists Club Space Adventures Pack
Sprout & Grow Window Plant Growing Kit
Color America’s National Parks Coloring Book
GUJO Adventure Build-Your-Own Mars Space Station
Glow in the Dark Tape & Multicolor Duct Tape
Adjustable Inline Skates with Light up Wheels
Thames & Kosmos My Discovery Telescope*
Learn to Read with Bob Books and VersaTiles*
VTech KidiZoom Smartwatch DX2*
JOOLA Midsize Compact Table Tennis Table
Mabels Labels* (save 10% with code “MINTCHIP” (excluding masks, stamps and sale items))
For Your Tween
Signature Scent Art & Craft Kit
Wooden Charm & Tassel Jewelry Art & Craft Kit
Cat Patrick’s Books: Tornado Brain & Paper Heart
A classic DVD like Mean Girls or Clueless or this set because clearly Amazon agrees with me.
Body Positive: A Guide to Loving Your Body
Nair Hair Remover & Beauty Treatment Seaweed Leg Mask
Aerial Yoga Flying Yoga Swing*
For the Harry Potter Obsessed Fan
The Unofficial Hogwarts Cookbook for Kids
Domez Harry Potter Series 1 Collector’s Box Set
Harry Potter Wizard Chess Set*
Experiential Gifts
Tickets to a New York Riptide Lacrosse Game
A customized video game with your child’s face!
Tickets to Old Westbury Garden’s Shimmering Solstice Light Show
Tickets to the Nationwide Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit
Private or Family Yoga Session with Yogi Beans
Graffiti Workshop & Street Art Walking Tour in Brooklyn
Help your favorite musician get a record deal with Indiebible
The Adventure Park of Long Island*
I Don’t Want More Clutter IN My House
A backyard trampoline from Wood Kingdom West, mention TMCM for a free hoop!
A fun lawn sign from Brenner’s Birthday Signs
Sonic Fin Aerodynamic High Performance Outdoor Football
Billy Buckskin Fatwood Fire Starter Sticks
PRO Swingball – All Surface Portable Tether Tennis Set
Mystical Fire Flame Color Changer*
Collapsible/Foldable Folding Hammock*
PlayMonster Super Duper Spinner*
Fill Your Belly, Open Your Mind
Popilicious Gourmet Popcorn Cake
Goli Gummies: Apple Cider Vinegar, Superfruits, Supergreens, Ashwagandha & Bites: Calm, Multi (save 15% with these links!)
Beyond insane, delicious, stuffed cookies from Chonky Cookies
LocaLI Bred Subscription Box – Locally sourced Long Island gift box
Spicely Organics Unique Spices
BeMe Immunity Booster & Energy Boost Liquid Supplement
A box of delicious cream puffs from Plainview Puffs
Letter/Number Candy Dish from Sweese or Coffeezone
Weber BBQ Smoker Box & Smoking Chips
Crystal La Vida Crystal Infused Water Bottle
Cuisinart Frozen Yogurt & Ice Cream Maker*
Stainless Steel Drinking Straws*
For Your Friend Who Loves Beauty & Skincare
Scrubz Cubez Sugar Scrub Cubes with Shea Butter and Alegna Soap
Aloisia Beauty Essential Daily Masks
Naturala Hair Growth Shampoo and Conditioner Set
DERMAPORE Pore Extractor and Serum Infuser Tool
Nature’s Beauty Body Care Collection
bareMinerals Poreless Clay Cleanser
Original Blends Pump Styling Gel
Scrubz Body Oilz+ Shea Butter & Botanical Oil Lotion*
Kitsch Derma Roller (save 15% with this link)*
Clothes That Will Make You Smile
Windproof Cycling Bike Jacket & Gloves
Fun mental health motto apparel from FerrisBuilt
Sweatpants with Zippered Pockets
A fun 80s/90s mask lanyard/chain from RSDUbs Ribbons*
Tie Dye Hoodie Sweatshirt Dress with Pockets*
Just Love Spaghetti Strap Nightgown & Tie Dye Thermal Pajama Set*
Shinesty‘s absolutely amazing Chanukah & Christmas outfits*
For the Adult Who Has It All
Life Changing, Ultrathin Microfiber Beach Towels
A trendy handbag from Popular by J & M, including my favorite “The Mint Chip Mama” Neoprene Tote
Toilet Bombs by Mama Suds
Beautiful printed event & guest napkins from Hudsonest
Umbra Mask Hanger with Flip-Down Hooks in Sticks or Skyline*
Light Up Electronic Word Clock*
Still need more ideas? Check out Amazon’s Gift Hub, Small Business Gift Guide, & Handmade Holiday Guide with even more categories. Or my Holiday Gift Guides from 2020, 2019, 2018, & 2017.
Happy shopping and as always – let me know what you think!
Most items above contain affiliate links. In addition, some items were received in exchange for an honest review. All items listed above on The Mint Chip Mama’s 2021 Holiday Gift Guide are items I genuinely think are cool and are things that I think you will like too. Happy holidays!
Happy Holidays!
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