Martin Family Gift List 2025

Happy Holiday Shopping!  Here are the gifts we have received or given over the past year.  

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Teen Girls:

Sephora Makeup collection - my niece loved this

Dainty Bracelets - Maggie is always on the hunt for more

Huggie Earrings - I wear them everyday and sleep with them

Ear Cuffs - when you're feeling edgy

Real Uggs - pricey but popular

Small Backpack - great for bopping around

Silk Pajamas - for the fancy girl who loves a nap

Comfy Wide Leg Jeans - these are for the moms too

Chunky Blanket - cold weather = gotta cuddle

Lamp - for that someone who hates overhead lights

The Boys:

Boys Pullover - so classy

Boys Slippers - just like grandpa

Celtics Shirt - cheaper than a jersey and more comfortable

Kids Eye Masks - bougie boys

Sports Bag - popular to hold the next gift...

Basketball Shoes - Declan gasped when he got these

Sports Crocs - how cute!

Kids Power Toothbrushes - a good stocking stuffer

Alarm Clock w/ Sound Machine - 2 machines in 1

Gatorade Water Bottle - always a popular choice

The Ladies:

Walking Pad - I use it while I watch tv

Kettlebell - strength training is a must

Women's Quarter Zip - runs really big, I ordered a Small and love it

Women's Casual Sweatshirt - Casual but elevated

Women's Cable Knit Sleeve Sweatshirt - I have these in four colors

Firming Lotion - I slather this on after a shower

Facial Hair Remover - embarrassing but necessary

Audible - the gift of reading!

Fake Birkenstocks - because sandals need to be replaced often

The Men:

Silver Cross Necklace - every teen boy has asked for this at some point

Men's Casual Sneakers - white sneakers seem to be the only sneakers

Men's Cologne - my young men like this scent

Sea Salt Spray - for that tousled hair vibe

Adult Electric Toothbrush - dental health is important

Portable Hammock - popular with the college boys

Luggage - a great young adult gift for their future travels

AirPods - duh

Hydro Flask - because we all need a new water bottle ;)

In the Kitchen:

Meat Chopper - mine broke and I forgot how to cook hamburger meat without it

Personal Blender - great for protein shakes on the go

Instant Pot - we use our every week

Cold Brew Coffee Maker - the college guy loves his

Drinking Glasses - I replaced our glasses with this set

Sink Strainer - a must in our kitchen sink

Magnetic Cups - stick them on the fridge for water use = no more cluttered counter

Air Fryer - we use this almost every day

Coffee Maker - caffeine options!

For the Home:

Reed Diffuser Set - this was the scent at the Chateau Frontenac and I had to have it at home

Essential Oil Diffuser - we use it in our bedroom each night

Yankee Candle Wax Melts - a flameless way to create a vibe

WoodWick Candle - these candles crackle as they burn!

Shower Curtain Hooks - so much easier to replace a curtain or liner with these hooks

Soft Washable Rug - inexpensive, so soft, and you can wash them

Pillows - a bed refresh is nice every so often

Duvet + Cover - comfy and inexpensive and popular brand

Solar Outdoor Lights - we just put these on our front entrance

Blink Outdoor Camera - great for spying, I mean safety

Wedge Pillow - a gift to give the snorer or heartburner in your life :)

Toys:

Amazon Fire Tablet - always a great Black Friday deal

Walkie Talkies - still fun year after year

Smart Watch for Kids - Brendan loves his

Hover Soccer Ball - fun in the hallway

Basketball Cards - for the collector among us

Lego Sets - $25 for two cars to build!

Sound Effect Machines - kid favorite

Rubik's Cube - keep your kid entertained for hours by letting them watch a video on how to solve

Waterproof Cards - great for swim meets and around beverages

Whiteboards + Markers - I think I encourage these every year because of how often they are used

Books:

Paint by Sticker Book - such a great boredom buster that's not messy!

The Action Bible - the way my kids pored over this graphic Bible was intense

2026 Guinness World Records - we get the updated book each year

2026 Year in Sports - to give kids more "Did you know..." info

Harry Potter Wizarding Almanac - a certain someone will love getting this

Human Anatomy Coloring Book - for the nursing/med students and bio majors in your life

Set of Markers + a Sketch Book - classic!

Create Your Own Comic Book - we've filled these up and I just ordered more

There's also a Long List of Books over here