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What would Christmas be without a little last-minute scurrying for stocking stuffers?
Like, what do they actual WANT to find in that oversized sock come Christmas morning?
I for one would be happy as a clam to find nothing but chocolate in my stocking, but I am a self-professed chocoholic.
To ensure my family would be satisfied with their stocking haul, I started a list on my phone a couple of months ago. Like most lists I create, it quickly grew out of control.
I have more than 100 ideas for you, my friends, and most of them are NOT chocolate. Shocking, I know!
A large percentage of these gifts I’ve given or received in the past, so I know they are crowd pleasers. Some of the newer items seem poised for a good run, too.
Without further ado, scroll down and make a (much shorter) list of your own for your family’s stockings.
Stocking Stuffers: Edible
- Pocky
- Beef jerky (this is our family favorite; this is more readily available)
- Hickory Farms sampler (like Grandpa used to enjoy)
- Superfood smoothie bombs
- Gum
- European chocolate (like Schogetten, Aero, etc.)
- Thai iced tea kit
- Kinder eggs
- Clementines or Chocolate orange
- Fruit snacks
- Clif bars
- Altoids
- Barbecue seasoning or rub
- Specialty coffee (a big fan of Kona coffee from Hawaii)
- Nuts (try Trader Joe’s coconut cashews)
- Mini wine bottles (for the adults)
- Avocado hugger to keep your avocado half fresh
- Lifesavers books (my mom always put one in our stockings)
Stocking Stuffers: Self Care
- Scrunchies (just like we used to do back in the day, yessss!)
- Rosewater Face Mist
- Lip Balm
- Dry Shampoo
- Manicure kit
- Bath bombs
- Nail polish
- Rollerball perfume
- Pretty bandages
- Travel candle (my favorite scent everrr)
- A funny handkerchief
- Burt’s Bees gift set
- Toothbrush
- Body spray
- Compact mirror
- Hand cream
- Minimergency kits (for her and for him)
- Massage ball
- Bleach pen
- Fabric shaver
- Fun socks
Stocking Stuffers: Toys
- Dinosaur eggs
- Wind-up toys
- Joke books
- Slime
- Slinky
- Play-Doh
- Playing cards (like these)
- Kwik Stix
- Mini Etch-a-Sketch
- Bananagrams
- Mini creature 3D kits
- Small surprise dolls (Roblox, Lego, Hatchimals, L.O.L. pets or little sisters)
- Road tape
- Build your own robot
- Uno (love the retro edition, reminds me of my childhood!)
- Travel Spirograph
- Mini Simon
- Nail polish they can peel off
- Handheld Tetris arcade game
- Puzzle book
- Rubik’s cube
- Scratch Art mini notes
Stocking Stuffers: Tech & Gadgets
- High-speed phone chargers
- Thumb drives (something cute, maybe)
- Bluetooth camera shutter remote
- Cord ties
- Shower Bluetooth speaker
- PopSocket
- Batteries
- Cell phone stand
- Headphone splitter
- Rainbow multiuse fix-it set
- Bluetooth headband/sleep mask
- Wallet Ninja
- Keychain flashlight
- Wireless ear pods
Stocking Stuffers: Odds & Ends
- Scratch-off lottery tickets
- Movie tickets
- Roll of quarters (perfect for new drivers to keep in their cars for the car wash, or for young adults who might need it for laundry in their apartment building)
- Gift cards
- Felt-tip pens
- Mad Libs
- Pencils (Blackwings for the serious; fun mechanical pencils for the kids)
- Washi tape
- Back scratcher (we have this one and it really comes in handy)
- Tarot cards
- Portable watercolor sheets
- Keepsake ornament for next Christmas (this is a cool idea)
- Song lyric dishcloths
- Subscription to favorite magazine
- Collapsible measuring cups
- Pom pom keychain
- Enamel pins that really speak to their personality
- Milk frother
- Collapsible water bottle
- Collapsible beer glass
- Reusable shopping bag
- Worry dolls
- Car air freshener
- Book darts
- A pretty church key
Bookmark for Later: 100 Stocking Stuffers
