2026 Holiday Gift Guide!
Welcome to The Mint Chip Mama’s 2026 Gift Guide!
*Pictures Will Be Updated This Week!*
The Best Gifts Of 2026!
You know the drill, I scour the ends of the Earth to find the most fun, random, clever, enjoyable, useful gifts all year long in preparation for this gift guide. This year I’m just going to cut to the chase as no one wants to read this section anyway. I hope you like these ideas, I hope at least one makes you laugh, and I hope at least one other is the perfect gift for your X. Click on all the links that make you go “hmmmm” you may just find something YOU can’t live without! As always, shout out to my favorite gift of all, my bidet. And with that… let the 2026 gift guide begin!
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Beauty Obsessed Gifts
Olive & June Long Lasting, Fast Drying Nail Polish: Polishes, 3 Shades and Top Coat, Top Coat Effects Trio, Nail Polish Remover, Gel Mani System Set with LED Lamp, Press-On Nail Kit, Glow in the Dark Night Light
KAHI Balms Sticks: PDRN Collagen Wrinkle Bounce & Eye Stick
Tea Tree Special Detox Foaming Salt Scalp Scrub
Manspot: Ladyspot Pubic Hair Trimmer, Manscape Groin & Body Hair Trimmer
Cleo + Coco: Basil Mint Deodorant Balm & Functional Magnesium Lavender Deodorizing & Soothing Spray
First Honey Medical Grade Manuka Honey Wound Healing Ointment
Canopy: Portable/Travel Humidifier (I’m obsessed with this), Full Size Humidifier and Oils*
Cetaphil: Skin Activator Hydrating & Firming Body Lotion, Body Cream, Face, Neck & Chest Firming Cream*
Yardley English Lavender Soap*
Nature’s Willow: Sore Muscles & Joints Relief Patches, XL Pain Relief Patches, Bug Bite Balm, Natural Pain Relief Cream*
Poshe Super Fast Drying Top Coat*
Eye Lash Serums: Grande Lash, neuLASH Lash Enhancing Serum, Organic Castor Oil Eyelash Growth Kit, Terez & Honor, Babe Original*
Cotton Sleeping Gloves for Dry Hands*
Good Molecules: Pineapple Exfoliating Powder*
Tweezerman Celestial Fuchsia Mini Slant Tweezer with Case*
Kitsch Heatless Curling Set, Luxury Shower Cap, Derma Roller, and Towel Scrunchie*
Beachwaver Rotating Curling Iron, Dream Big Volumizing Mousse, and Blow Brush*
Youthforia Color Changing Blush Oil and Pregame Setting Spray*
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm*
Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky-High Washable Mascara*
Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer & Volumizer*
Wild: Refillable Aluminum-Free Deodorant*
Vicks VapoInhaler Stick* (the obsessions is real)
Gifts for the Apathetic Tween or Teen
Abshel NY Gems Rings & Necklaces: Premium Gold Pear Drop Crystal Necklace, Delicate 18K Gold Plated Open Birthstone Ring
LOOPS® Lab: Starter DJ Set & Glow Stick
Evergrace Faux Rabbit Fur Bubble Throw Blanket
Little People COLLECTOR Gilmore Girls TV Show Special Edition Set
Small Round Classic Polarized Sunglasses
Telescopic Fishing Rod Reel Combo
Arkitec 3D Puzzle Model Kit Builds: Miniscapes & CityVisions – New York, Los Angeles
Butt Face Store: Chester Cheeks
JanSport Big Student Backpack*
Gold Beaded Stretch Bracelets*
A Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag*
Bottoms, UP: High Waist Tummy Control Biker Shorts with Side Pockets, Seamless Underwear Hipster, Period Swimwear Bikini Bottom, Lululemon Hotty Hots, Running Shorts, baleaf Women’s High Waist V Crossover Flare Leggings with Pockets*
Trendy Queen Women’s Oversized Fleece Hoodies*
Women Half Zip Oversized Sweatshirt*
Women’s Button-Down Pajama Set, Constellation Pajama Set*
Gifts for Your Anxious Friend with a Good Sense of Humor
Emotional Support Pals: Sushi, Cheez-Its, Fries, Sloths, Capybaras, Favorite Football Team
HUGIMALS Hugarounds Microwaveable Weighted Plush Neck & Shoulder Unicorn Wrap
Squishmallows: Clip-On Plush Keychains
The Honey Pot Company – Calming Panty Liners
Gifts for Crafters & Elementary Aged Kids
WeCool Scented Jelly Bands Bracelet Making Kit
License 2 Play: Mint Chip Ice Cream 67 Keychain
Sticki Rolls: Sticker Book Toy Bracelet
Blue Marble: Tie-Dye Dotz Craft Activity Kit
Crayola: Clicks Mechanical Colored Pencil Set, Twistables Colored Pencil Set
SCRIB3D 3D Printing Pen With Display
Banyan Post Snail Mail For Kids
Window Bird Feeder by Nature’s Hangout
Thames & Kosmos: Dusty: Robot Vacuum Cleaner
The Original Air Fort*
Games For Elementary, Middle Schoolers & Older
Sly3 Fast Paced Family Card Game
Brooke & Joy Games: Speed Swap Chaos
What Do You Meme: Cats and Robbers, Steal the Cheese Game
CATAN Board Game + Expansion and CATAN Seafarers Board Game + Expansion*
Stack Royale from The Uzzle*
Harry Potter Wizard Chess Set*
Zen Battle: Survival Of The Chillest*
Sony PlayStation + PlayStation Gift Card*
Nex Playground Game System and Travel Case*
Nintendo Switch 2, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle, Nintendo Switch OLED*.
Switch Accessories: Carrying Case, SanDisk 64GB microSDXC Card, Wireless Nintendo Switch Controller, Mario Joy, additional Joy Cons*
Nintendo Switch Online Individual or Family Membership*
Gifts for Foodies
MIGHTYLICIOUS Gluten Free Cookies: Brown Butter Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Coconut (Vegan & Egg-Free), Oatmeal Raisin (Vegan & Egg-Free), Chocolate Chip (Vegan & Egg-Free), Brown Butter Short Bread (Egg-Free), Salted Peanut Butter (Grain-Free)
SKOUT Organic: Healthy Snack Bars & Soft Baked Cookies: Double Chocolate, Oatmeal Chocolate Chip, Lemon Poppyseed, Peanut Butter
Old Trapper Beef Jerky: Original, Teriyaki
New Primal Meat Sticks: Rotisserie Chicken, Buffalo Chicken, Chicken & Maple Snack Mates
Nature Valley Soft Baked PB and J Bars
Jonny Pops: Frozen Organic Rainbow Fruit Stacks
Dad’s Ice Cream Bowls and Shovel Set
Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker Nano 2.0
Compact Vacuum Sealer for Food
Tajin Clásico Chile Lime Seasoning*
Jessica’s Natural Food Granola*
Hamilton Beach: FlexBrew Trio 2-Way Coffee Maker + Permanent Gold Filter (makes a 12oz pot of coffee, a single serve cup or use a k-cup pod!)*
Stainless Steel Drinking Straws*
Funwares Tricerataco Taco Holder*
KITCHENATICS Stainless Steel Taco Stand*
Gifts for the Mahjong and Canasta Obsessed
Oyster & Arrow Bamboo Mahjong Pajama Set
LOTUS Quiet Automatic Playing Card Shuffler
Gouda Games: Mahjong Go! Card Game
Mahjong Pot Holder & Over Mitt Set
Mahjong Mat – Anti-Slip, Noise-Reducing Table Cover
All7s’ Canasta Set and Wood Card Holders*
Gifts Promoting Health, Wellness, and Proteinmaxxing
LifePro 4D Rumblex Plus Vibration Plate save 5% with this link
Apollo Neuro Wearable Stress Relief Device
Field’s Great Plant Based Vegan Protein
Equip Whey & Dairy Free Prime Protein Powder
Orgain Organic Vegan Protein Powder
Seed DS-01 Daily Synbiotic Prebiotic/Probiotic
Cowabunga: Total Body Nutrition Shake, Family Liquid Multivitamin, Kids Liquid Multivitamin
Oryx Desert Fine Salt from The Kalahari (All Natural, Alternative to Sea Salt, Himalayan & Rock Salt), Coarse Salt Grinder & Pepper Mill
Mission Protein Tortilla Wraps
Bloom Pop Gut Health Support Prebiotic Soda
Manuka Health Extra MGO 600+ Manuka Honey
Graasi Organic Barley Grass Water
Supplements: Vitamin C, D3 + K2, Urolithin A, Akkermansia, PerfectAmino, HMB, Magnesium Glycinate*Speak to your Dr before taking any supplements
Vita Coco Organic Coconut Water
Orgain Organic 26g High Protein Shake
Ear Pro All Natural Swimmer Ear Spray for Kids and Adults
CoolCura Ice Therapy Neck Wrap For Migraines*
Ultrasonic Retainer Cleaner Machine*
arboleaf Smart Scale Tracks 14 Body Metrics*
Opal Cool Eye Mask and Cool One Cool Pack Therapy for Pain & Fever Relief*
Contour Memory Foam Pillow For Side and Back Sleepers*
Mayorga Organic Raw Chia Seeds*
SaltVerk Flavored Icelandic Salt*
Primal Queen Female-Optimized Beef Organ Superfood Supplements*
Micro Ingredients: Vitamin D3 10,000 IU + K2 and 5,000 IU + K2*
Liquid I.V.Hydration Multiplier*
Gifts for Pickle & Pickleball Lovers
Old World Christmas Pickle Jar Ornament
K-Swiss Women’s Express Light Pickleball Shoe
Pickleball Apes: Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle and 14mm Paddle*
GoSports: Pickleball Paddle Set*
Experiential Gifts in the Tri-State Area and Nationwide
SoMich Skin Spa: Underarm, Leg, Facial Laser Hair Removal, Or Beauty Treatment in Syosset, NY
An Old School Roller Rink Session or Party at United Skates LI in Massapequa, NY
Swim Lessons at British Swim School, Nationwide
Show Tickets to: The Outsiders, Jamie Allen’s Amaze Illusionist Show in New York, NY, The Play That Goes Wrong
Moe’s Southwest Grill Gift Card
Spa Treatment at Hand & Stone in Commack, NY
Great Wolf Lodge Gift Card, Nationwide
Big Screen Escapes Retro & 90s Escape Room in Tannersville, PA
Barley Creek Brewery & Distillery Gift Card in Tannersville, PA
Kennedy Space Center/Nasa in Port Canaveral, FL
Tickets to Nightwood or to Visit Edith Wharton’s Mansion “The Mount”, in Lenox, MA
Robbie’s Market in Great Barrington, MA or Roberto’s Pizza in Sheffield, MA Gift Card
Gift Card to Butternut Ski Mountain in MA
Adventureland Amusement Park Gift Card in Farmingdale, NY
Fever’s Nationwide Candlelight Concerts or a unique experience on Long Island or New York
Tickets to Bagelfest in New York or Los Angeles
Tickets to Mind Travel Live-to-Headphones Silent Piano Concert (Nationwide)
A meal gift certificate to: Sugar Factory Gift Cart, Nationwide, El Lugar Cantina, Suka Sushi – home of the viral sushi push pop
A Beautiful, Custom Poem By The Gifted Rhyme save 15% with code “MINT15”*
The Annual Quirky, White Elephant Gifts, Nostalgic, Retro Gifts
The UnWipe: Textured Flushable Toilet Paper Wipe Creator
Go F Yourself Mom & Dad! Grown Up Go Fish Card Game
Crayola: I Feel Old 90s & 00s Coloring Book
Sesame Street Tickle Me Elmo Giggle Max
World’s Smallest: Games, Simon, Polaroid
Fuggler: USA 250th Anniversary Mystery Box
Old World Christmas: Charcuterie Board, Ranch Dressing Ornaments
Saved by The Bell Uno or I’m So Excited Jessie Spano Mug*
Vintage Casio Calculator Watch*
Rubik’s Cubes: The Original 3×3 Cube & Rubik’s Cube Games: Cube It, Gridlock Game, Rubik’s Race Game, Coach Game, Keychain Cube, Christmas Tree Ornament Cube*
Put Your X Down & Go Play Outside
Batting Cage Practice Net With Blocking System For Baseball/Softball
Ball 2 (As Seen On Shark Tank!) Interactive AI Ball
GoSports: Baseball/Softball Practice Hitting & Pitching Net, Baseball & Softball Pitching and Fielding Rebounder Trainer Net*
Playaput Premium Baseball/Softball Tee*
Palmgard Protective Catcher’s Glove Insert*
Baseball Catcher’s Custom Thumb Guard*
Creative Playthings Stand N Swing*
Solar Powered Power Bank Charger*
One Gallon Insulated Water Bottle*
Rechargeable Long Range Two-Way Radios with Earpiece*
Buttons & Pleats Merino Wool Thermal Warm Winter Boot Socks (the warmest socks in the world!)*
Go Ride Your Bike
Knog Plus Magnetic Bike or Clothing Lights, Blinder Mini Bike Lights*
Windproof Cycling Bike Jacket & Gloves*
Bike Saddle Bag (Including Emergency Kit: Bike Tire Levers, Mini Bike Tire Pump, Bike Tire Patches)*
New Fidgets To Try
SQZY Light Up Squishy Gel Gems
Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty: Mini Lost Treasure Guardians
Clickeez: Bubble Pops Keychain
Schylling: NeeDoh Squishmas Advent Calendar
SHASHIBO Shape Shifting Patented Fidget Cube*
ZipString String Rope Launcher Loop Fidget Toy*
Useful Gifts That Will Make Your Life Better
Energizer: Elastic LED Headlamp
Bali Flawless Fit: Wireless T-Shirt Bra, Underwire Bra
bubba Dualsip Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle
EkoBrit Washing Machine Cleaning Tablets
K-Swiss Women’s Tubes Slip-On Sneaker
Women Two Piece Sets Sleeveless V Neck Tank Tops Wide Leg Pants Outfits
Clear Acrylic Rectangular Table Top Flat Flower Vase
Clear Pop Up Weatherproof Tent For Kids Sports
Magnetic Hooks (A Must For Cruises)
Magnetic Phone Wallet Stand, Vegan Leather Card Holder
FROGG TOGGS: Women’s Waterproof Breathable Rain Suit, Rain Pant, Rain Poncho, Rain Jacket*
Charging Station for Multiple Devices*
Smart 6-Zone Wifi Sprinkler Controller*
Screwdriver LightSleeve* – The world’s first screwdriver light!
Light Up Electronic Word Clock*
Flameless USB Rechargeable Lighter*
Toothbrush Holder and UV Sanitizer*
ComfiLife Anti Fatigue Floor Mat*
Gifts for Perimenopause & Menopause Super Heros
Silvery Silver Infused Bedding save 10% with code “STACEY10” on mysilvery.com
Perifit Care + Pelvic Floor Exerciser with App
Perimenopause & Menopause Books: Mom Rage: The Everyday Crisis of Modern Motherhood by Minna Dubin, Elsewhere by Alexis Schaitkin, It’s Not Hysteria by Dr. Karen Tang, Generation M by Dr. Jessica Shepherd, The Menopause Moment: Mindset, Hormones and Science for Optimal Longevity by Kelly Casperson M.D., How to Menopause by Tamsen Fadal
Handheld Mini Rechargeable Fan, Power Bank, Flashlight*
Gifts for Breast Surgery & Surgery Recovery
Rejuvaskin: Esthetique Scar Cream with Silicone & Silicone Cream & Adhesive Anchors To Softens Scars
FeelinGirl Compression Bra No Underwire Front Closure Surgical Bra
FeelinGirl Front Closure Post Surgery Compression Surgical Bra
Stainless Steel Drinking Straws
Memory Foam Travel Neck Pillow
Amazon Essentials Women’s Cotton Modal Long-Sleeve Button Down Pajama Pant Set
Boiron Arnicare Pellets & Tablets (for bruising)
Kitsch: Luxury Large Shower Cap & Microfiber Quick-Dry Hair Towel Scrunchie
baleaf Womens V Crossover Flare Leggings with Pockets
K-Swiss Women’s Tubes Slip-On Sneaker
First Honey Medical Grade Manuka Honey Wound Healing Ointment
Liquid I.V. Electrolyte Powder
Supplements: Vitamin C, D3 + K2, Urolithin A, Akkermansia, PerfectAmino, HMB, Magnesium Glycinate*Speak to your Dr before taking any supplements
Vita Coco Organic Coconut Water
Orgain Organic 26g High Protein Shake
Books
Butterfly Games: A Novel by Kelly Scarborough
The Teacher of Auschwitz by Wendy Holden
The Introvert’s Guide to Kissing in Europe by Brenda Janowitz
The Jilted Countess by Loretta Ellsworth
The Italian Job: A Memoir of an American Reporter in Rome by Jason Horowitz
The Jeep Mullane Series: Johnny Careless (Book 1), One Good Eye (Book 2) by Kevin Wade
The Radicalism of the American Revolution by Gordon S. Wood
How To Remain Humble When You’ve Never Been Wrong In Your Life: A Self-Help Book for the Man Who’s Never Needed One by N. M. Liberto
Carter Knox and The Lost Legacy by Dr. Michael J. Hockwater
Mothers and Other Fictional Characters: A Memoir in Essays by Nicole Graev Lipson
The Mother Load: Surviving the Daily Grind Without Losing Your Ever Loving Mind by Meredith Ethington
One Person, One Vote: A Surprising History of Gerrymandering in America by Nick Seabrook
Sometime This Century by Samantha Silva
Father Humor: Mastering the Art of the Dad Joke by Bart King
Wine Lovers Guide to Parenting by Danielle Frank
The Amazing Generation: Your Guide to Fun and Freedom in a Screen-Filled World by Jonathan Haidt & Catherine Price
Bad Friend: How Women Revolutionized Modern Friendship by Tiffany Watt Smith
The Saved Effect: True Stories of Lives Reclaimed by People Who Were Willing to Act by The Saved Effect Brad Newbury & Kiera Newbury
The Marriage Club: A Path, Together by Gustav Juul & Ana Arias
The Success Lie: Reframing Your Reality to Thrive Personally and Professionally by Chantell Preston
Post-Traumatic Parenting by Robyn Koslowitz PhD*
The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot and Eddie Winston Is Looking for Love by Marianne Cronin*
The Escape Artist: The Man Who Broke Out of Auschwitz to Warn the World by Jonathan Freedland*
Health is the most important gift, here’s a friendly reminder to get your…
Colonoscopy; Mammogram, Sonogram & Annual OB Exam; Teeth cleaning; Physical
Giving Back
The Jewish Foundation for the Righteous*
Long Island Coalition for the Homeless*
Donate a goat or other animal to Heifer International*
Happy Holidays!
Still, need more ideas? Check out Amazon’s Holiday Gift Hub, Small Business Gift Guide, & Handmade Holiday Guide with even more categories. Or my Holiday Gift Guides from 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017.
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 2026 Holiday Gift Guide are items I genuinely think are cool and are things that I think you will like too. Happy holidays!
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