Mints Holiday Gift Guide - Adults
When we asked our main Moms in Tech community for gift ideas for the hard-to-shop people in their lives, we expected a handful of good ideas. Imagine our delight when they came through with over one hundred ideas for people of all ages!
The recommendations were too good to keep to ourselves, so we compiled a series of guides for all ages. Here’s our round-up of ideas for adults. Whether you’re buying for someone else this holiday season or treating yourself to something special, there are tons of options here at all price points.
Don’t miss our previous guides for the youngest kids from newborn to Kindergarten, elementary schoolers, and tweens and teens that are already big hits with our community.
And now, here come the gifts!
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Mints-Owned Businesses
We’re thrilled to highlight a number of Mints-owned businesses in this guide. One of our favorite things about our community is how supportive we are to one another, and what better way to support a fellow Mom in Tech than buying your holiday gifts at their small business? Check out some beautiful gift ideas below:
Aurevaa - Mints-Owned 💚
Shop a range of handcrafted gifts from India that will delight even the most discerning recipients. Aurevaa was thoughtfully founded to celebrate culture, heritage, and belonging. From home decor to functional housewares, there’s something for everyone on this site that is a pleasure to explore.
Sage & Veda - Mints-Owned 💚
Sage & Veda is your go-to shop for skin care that transforms everyday rituals into moments of luxury. With formulas made from herbs and botanicals on the founders’ family farm, these skin and body care products are a beautiful way to treat yourself or others to a moment of calm in your everyday life. Explore the nourishing oils or create your own gift bundle.
Piper Mountain - Mints-Owned 💚
Gifting holiday-themed items can be so much fun, and these Maine-made wreaths from a Mints’ family farm are no exception. Piper Mountain is one of the best Christmas tree farms in the United States, and now you don’t have to visit the farm to enjoy some signature holiday cheer. Shop their line of fresh wreaths, gift packs, and DIY kits to bring the magic of their farm to your home.
Eff It Friends - Mints-Owned 💚
Sometimes you and your friends just need a laugh and some levity - and that’s where Eff It Friends come in. Founded by a group of friends who’d like to see more light in this cynical world, these adorable plushes are a perfect way to make somebody smile. Choose from their selection of irreverent sidekicks, or treat yourself with their enamel pins as a fun stocking stuffer.
Unspoken Tees - Mints-Owned 💚
At a time when we need each other’s support more than ever, Unspoken Tees is a great option for gifts that encourage solidarity and kindness. Choose from a variety of designs and styles, all with affirming messages that spread neurodiversity awareness. We love the thoughtful designs and options available, and the “loud messages delivered quietly” that are a hallmark of the brand.
Kindle Paperwhite and Essential Accessories
If you’re like us, this year feels like a good time to doomscroll less and read more books. The Kindle Paperwhite was celebrated by a number of our moms as a great way to add more books to your day, with its portable lightweight design and screen that’s easy on the eyes. Our founder, Darci, is a Kindle expert and recommended a few must-haves that make her reading experience even better. Check out this stand and remote that allow for perfectly cocooned reading - perfect for the winter months ahead! Treat yourself or a loved one to the gift of easily accessible reading this holiday season.
L’Occitane Bubble Bath
In a similar spirit of holiday calm, this L’Occitane bubble bath was highly recommended as a way to add some luxurious relaxation to busy days. This could be a lovely pre-holiday gift for anyone in your life who is extra stressed - including yourself!
Magic Puzzle Company
Mints raved about the Magic Puzzle Company jigsaw puzzles. Each relatively complex with 1000 pieces, these puzzles are a family favorite and with so many different beautiful designs you’ll never run out of options!
Odd Pieces Puzzles
Odd Pieces puzzles were also highly recommended by our group of moms. More than just your typical puzzle, each box includes a mystery to solve that you have to build to discover. With a variety of designs, these will keep even the most experienced puzzle people engaged and entertained.
Rotating Puzzle Board
This rotating jigsaw puzzle board and drawers came highly recommended as a gift for puzzle-loving families. Gone are the days of needing to figure out how to move a half-done puzzle, or how to work around the pieces that are scattered around your dining table. This tray makes it easy to work on different parts of the puzzle when you get stuck, separate and store pieces, and even move the puzzle when needed. Pair it with a brand new puzzle from one of the companies listed above for the perfect gift.
On Tyranny
This book was highly recommended as a really great book to read. Now. Not for any reason in particular. Why would you even think that? But seriously, this is an essential for everyone’s bookshelf. It’s easy to read, broken down into short accessible topics, and small enough to fit into a large stocking. Check it out!
Mepple Rolling Pin
This colorful rolling pin is not only practical, replacing multiple bulky pins in one, but also looks really beautiful. A wonderful option for the bakers in your life, this would be a great add-on to a gifted cookbook and could make a great hostess gift for your upcoming holiday parties.
Salt Cellar and Maldon Salt
Another gift idea for people who love to cook, this elegant salt cellar can be paired with fancy Maldon salt flakes for the perfect gift! Mix and match with different salt varieties for a customized approach. Another one to add to your list for hostess gifts, this will surely delight the amateur chefs in your life and elevate their cooking process.
Crave Vibrator Necklace
Discreet. Elegant. Invisible to TSA agents. This vibrator necklace is perfect for a little adult fun during this season of travel. Leave your clunkier toys at home and don’t risk that moment where your suitcase is searched as you go through security!
Tablet Pillow Holder
Perfect for people who love to watch tv series and movies on their tablets, this foldable iPad stand is great for travel or even just lying in bed. Our moms recommended it as a solution for sore arms and hands, and a hands-free option for people who draw on their iPads.
Multi-Cord Charging Cable
Another great option for the travelers in your life, this multi-cord charger is fantastic for simplifying your carry-on and making packing a breeze. Forget the tangle of cables you’re used to bringing with you, this sleek option will feel like an upgrade for your bag.
Moleskine Note Holder
This practical little notebook holder is a thoughtful gift for the analog note-takers in your life. When paired with a set of fresh new notebooks, it makes a wonderful stocking stuffer. There’s a well-documented cognitive benefit to taking notes by hand; many professionals support the finding that handwritten notes make information easier to process and recall compared to digital notes.
Library Barcode Scanner
A bit of a splurge, this digital barcode scanner was celebrated by our community as a way to keep a digital inventory of book collections, but was also recommended for people who resell books. Easy to use, this handheld scanner syncs with several different types of software to help organize books and uplevel your home library.
Hope you found some inspiration in this list! In the hustle of the holiday season, we hope you’ll take a moment to treat yourself to some self care in the form of a little gift to yourself or some time off.