The BEST Stocking Stuffers
Stocking Stuffers are one of our favorite parts of Christmas morning! In our family, we wrap each little stocking stuffer gift in our stockings which makes it super fun to open!
I have found that when I am looking for stocking stuffer ideas, I always have trouble finding affordable items that everyone will love. I get so wrapped up in deciding on everyone’s gifts, that I end up sidelining the stocking stuffers and remembering that I need to pick everything up last minute. I’ve recently taken my shopping to Amazon, most of it has free shipping. Stocking stuffer shopping online helps me avoid stores and malls during Christmas and makes sure I am easily prepped for filling the stockings with goodies!
We’ve tried to compile the most complete list of stocking stuffers around! Everything you see here is affordable, and will be sure to leave a smile on your families’ faces on Christmas morning! Whether I am buying stocking stuffers for men, kids or friends, stockings can get a little expensive. So, I usually try to keep my stocking stuffers under $5.
Stocking Stuffers for Adults
Our family still does stockings and that includes everyone! It can be tough to come up with ideas for stocking stuffers for adults but there is literally something for everyone on this list!
This list has everything from cheap stocking stuffers for adults to funny and useful ideas!
Stocking Stuffers For Her
Whether “her” is a wife, mother, aunt, or sister, we’ve got tons of stocking stuffers for women that are sure to make her excited when she opens them up! Favorites include: coffee gift cards, toiletries (peek in her cabinet to see what brands she likes), kitchen gadgets, costume jewellery and magazines or books.
Stocking Stuffers for Men
Stocking stuffers for men always leave me stumped! According to my husband, favorite stocking stuffers for men include toiletries, car wash gift cards, tools, coffee cards or fast food gift cards and workout accessories (such as socks or earbuds).
Stocking Stuffers for Kids
After spending so much time worrying about Christmas gifts, shopping for stocking stuffers for kids can be tough. This list takes that work and makes it super easy! Your kids will love these awesome gifts, and you’ll be happy knowing you didn’t have to break the bank to give them great stocking stuffers this Christmas. Don’t forget to check out your dollar store or even the aisle ends at the grocery store, they often have fun unique items.
Leave your own great tips in the comments below!
This big list of stocking stuffer ideas has something for everyone, to take the guesswork out of what to give to those around you this holiday season! I’ve tried to include unique items since I’m always trying to find things that nobody would think of instead of the same old thing. This huge list started with ideas shared by many … and you guys gave me a HUGE list on Facebook! I decided to put all of your ideas in one place so we could ALL reference them easily. Every year this list is updated and checked so if you see something I’ve missed or a link not working, please let us know!
If you’re ready to fill those stockings up… let’s get to it! I have included links to many items on Amazon (most with free shipping with Amazon Prime) but be sure to check your local grocery store, dollar store and hardware store too, they always have great stocking stuffer ideas too!
FOOD ITEMS
- Candy Canes
(of course!) - Oranges/Apples/Nuts
- Vintage Candy (you can buy them in decades as well which is fun!)
- Mints
- Candy Bars or favorite candy
- K-Cup Variety Packs (Reader Favorite)
- Beef Jerky
- Loose Tea (with a cute tea infuser)
- Disposable Tea Filters for on the go
- Flavored honey or syrup
- Small (airplane size) bottles of liquor
- Small packets of coffee
- Chewing Gum
- Boxes of Chocolate
- Pez Dispensers & Pez Candy Refills
- Bottle of Bailey’s Irish Cream to spike the morning coffee
- Gourmet Cocoa or Hot Cocoa Packets
- Life Savers Hard Candy Sweet Storybook
- Handmade Flavored marshmallows
- Gourmet Seasonings
- Ribbon Candy
- Popcorn Seasoning (Reader Favorite)
- Unique cooking spice blends
- Flavored cooking oils (you can check your grocery store for this too!)
- Unique hot sauces
- Gourmet Dip mixes
(of course!)
(Reader Favorite)
TOILETRIES
- Toothbrushes
- Aromatherapy oils
- Face Mask Packets
- Body scrub
- Soap on a Rope (Am I dating myself here? This used to be “THE” gift to give. LOL)
- Hair Accessories
- Perfume/Cologne
- Make up items
- Lip Gloss/Lip Balm
- Chapstick
- Nail polish, nail art items, files and nail stickers (Reader Favorite)
- Body lotion/body wash/shave cream
- Hand Sanitizer
- Nail polish, nail art items, files and nail stickers
- Travel sized toiletries
- Funny Printed Band-Aids
- Teeth Whitening Kit
- Small purse Advil, antacids etc.
- Hair chalk
- Hair gel/hair spray
- Aftershave
- Body Spray
KITCHEN ITEMS
- Kitchen utensils
- Milk Frother (Personal favorite)
- Milk Frother
- Cookie Cutters
- Funny Mugs
- Cookies (homemade or store bought)
- Wine Glasses
- Cocktail recipe book
- Pretty cloth napkins/napkin rings
- Shot glasses
- Small recipe book
- Wine bottle openers
- Wine stoppers
- Unique cooking spice blends
- Flavored cooking oils
- Herb Stripper (I love mine)
- Citrus Squeezer
- Wine Glass Markers
- Pineapple Slicer/Corer (Reader Favorite)
- Personalized mug or travel mug
- Cute measuring cups
- Kitchen Timer
- Grocery list pad
- Fridge magnets
TOYS/KIDS STOCKING STUFFER IDEAS
- Adhesive Fake Mustaches
- Little Flashlights
- Chore Charts
- Finger laser lights
- Mini Lego Sets
- DIY Bracelet Kits
- Yo-Yo
- Bubbles
- Playdoh (store bought or homemade)
- Small trick puzzles
- Finger Puppets
- Kid sized ear buds
- Matchbox Cars (Hot Wheels)
- Bubble bath
- Nerf footballs
- Glow in the dark star stickers
- Bouncy balls
- Small craft kits
- Trading cards (sports, Pokemon etc)
- Action Figures
- Small stuffed animals
- Sports paraphernalia (knee pads, baseball etc)
- Pens and small note pads
- Coloring Books
- Night-light
- Storybooks
- Bath Toys
- Stickers
- Craft Supplies/glue
- Small Bible
- Rainbow Loom or Refills
- Barbie doll or Barbie outfits or
- Barbie Shoes (too cute!)
- Magazine (or a Subscription)
- Toy Trains
- Puzzle book or Invisible Ink Book
- Crayons/markers
- Joke book
- Card games (like Uno)
- DVDs
- Refills for kits they have (Lite Brite)
- Slinky
- Shoe laces (extra for adults, fun colored ones for kids)
- Mad Libs books
- Doll clothes/accessories
- Silly Putty
- Harmonica
GIFT CARDS ETC
- Gift cards for restaurants
- Game rental gift cards
- Gas gift cards
- Movie tickets
- Car Wash Gift Certificates or Tokens (as much as my husband swears this is awesome, please don’t put this in my stocking!)
- Homemade coupons
- Amazon gift cards
- Fast Food Gift Certificates
- Starbucks/Coffee gift card
- Event tickets (can be inexpensive such as local play at a school)
- Scratch tickets
- Lottery tickets
- Visa prepaid cards
- Rolls of Coins (eg. laundry money or vending machine money)
- Netflix certificates
OTHER STOCKING STUFFER IDEAS
- Mini Flashlight
- Water Bottle
- Desktop Calendars
- Small Hand Tools
- Hair Accessories
- Glasses cases
- Sunglasses
- Pocket Books
- Magazines
- Batteries in various sizes
- Movie tickets
- Socks
- Mini Nerf Gun
- Book Light
- Belt
- Reading glasses
- Photo frames
- Shoe Polish
- Address Book
- Gloves
- Flash drives
- Watches
- Jewelry items
- Sewing kit
- Hand Sanitizer
- Pretty scented candles
- Small candleholders
- Slippers
- Earmuffs/hat
- Phone case/tablet case
- Playing Cards
- Keychains
- Sports paraphernalia
- Christmas Tree Ornaments
- Pens and small note pads
- Envelopes & postage stamps
- Monogrammed hand towel
- Sharpies
- Small Bible
- Travel sized toiletries
- Wineglasses
- Ring holder
- Wallet
- Headphones/ Earbuds
- Pocketknife
- Phone charger and/or USB cords
- Mouse Pad
- Pet treats/toys for the pet lover
- Bookmark
- Crossword puzzle book/crossword dictionary
- Shot Glass
- Duct tape
- Car air fresheners
- Bottle Opener ($1.35 with FREE shipping!)
- Scarves
- Cuff links
- Tie Pin
- Diary
- journal
- Personalized ornaments
- Golf balls, tees
- Calendar
- Small purse sized Advil, antacids etc.
- Seed packets (flowers or herbs)
- Drink flask
- Fun office supplies/colored paper clips
- Fridge magnets
- Stationary set (writing paper/envelopes)
- Travel alarm clock
- Luggage tags
- Travel games
- Engraver So you can personalize items!
- Cigars
- Flavored Syrups for Coffee (and more!)
- Barbecue Tools and/or Lighter
More fun ideas on our Non-Candy Easter Basket fillers list.
If you have any other stocking stuffer ideas to share, please leave a comment below and I will add it to our growing list!
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I like to give my kids a roll of the magic scotch tape. they love being able to use it however they want. They also look forward to a roll of bubble tape gum and lindt chocolate balls in their stockings. You listed most of my other ones, like fun band-aids and fun bookmarks. We love the bookmarks from Peter pauper press. They do magnetic ones called i-clips and paper ones with tassels. I didn’t see bath bombs on there, but I could have missed it. You can also get other creative bath stuff like crayons for the bathtub. Oh we also get them one of those individual boxes of fun cereal.
Small box of that very sugary cereal that your kids always want, but never get!! The easter bunny sometimes leaves boxes of that stuff too! Talk about smiles on their faces! Thanks for some great ideas.
I found it beneficial that you listed all of your food ideas before the other lists in your article, as that it the type of stocking stuffer I prefer, such as the child’s favorite candy or boxes of chocolate. I’m interested in making this Christmas more interesting, so I am considering unorthodox stocking stuffers, like crackers.
Lots of choices to pick from Lloyd, enjoy the list!
Boot refresher balls to take care of odor in sneakers and boots.
Great idea!
Really good ideas. You really safe me. Thank you so much!!!
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Slim Jims, Pepperidge Farms Milano cookies, Holiday versions of favorite foods, cheeses, pistachios (family fav), car fresheners, lots of little boxes with clues for treasure hunting.
Such great ideas, my kids would love Slim Jims!! Thank you for sharing!
I have adults kids so it’s all about alcohol! I buy them different little bottles, shot glasses and flasks. Even alcohol in chocolates. I try and be creative on the flasks. Last years the girls got tampons that were flasks. And we gave them solar power chargers for their phones.
Solar power chargers are a great idea!! LOL, I’ve seen those tampons flasks, they’re funny!
STAMPS! and ink pads… or Custom (address) stamps…
fake tattoos
paperback books
tire pressure gauge, deodorant, nick nacks, teeth flossers, floss, candy dishes.
great list!
This is soooo fun as well as helpful! Thank you!