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Hi Folks. Some people asked me to put together some ideas on stocking stuffers. It appears that I got a little bit carried away and wrote 400 stocking stuffer ideas for adults. I hope that it is helpful to you!!
The following are 400+ Stocking Stuffer gift ideas!
They’ll work will work for the men, women, boyfriends, girlfriends, fiancés and fiancées, husbands, wives, friends, best friends and family in your lives. These stocking stuffer ideas are for teens, adults and maybe even seniors. Please visit our list of the Most Incredible Stocking Stuffer ideas for literally everyone on your list, if you don’t find what you need here!
They are all generally affordable, with most being under $5 or $10. Please add any further suggestions in the comments.
In case you find yourself having a lot in common with an exhausted Santa, the ideas on the list have been set up to take you to places where you can buy them, or at least find out where to buy them.
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These are in a very loose order, so please, keep scrolling until you find things that strike your fancy! Something in the Hobbies list may be just perfect, you never know.
Adult Stocking Stuffers for the Sporty and Outdoorsy
These are perfect for folks who like to spend their time at the gym or outside. They’d also be great for sports players and coaches, including adults who coach kids’ sports.
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- Cliff Bars
- Luna Bars
- Electrolyte Tabs – ie Nuun
- Climbing Chalk
- Climbing Carabiners
- Cliff Bars
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- Sport Specific Socks – ie Bike Socks
, Ski Socks
, Triathlon Socks
- Sport Specific Gloves – ie Bike Gloves
, Kayak Gloves
, Weightlifting Gloves
- Bike Tire C02 Cartridges
- CamelBak Cleaning Tabs
- Spork
- Waterproof Matches
- Hiking First Aid Kit
- Hot/Cold Pack
- Ski Wax – Cross Country , P tex, or downhill
- Collapsible Water Bottle
- Hockey Puck
- Floor Hockey Balls
- Field Hockey Ball
- Waterproof Notebook(Showering, Camping, Kayaking..)
- Surf Wax
- Bike Inner Tubes
- Jump Rope
- Pedometer
- Baseball
- Gear Wash or NikWax
- Sport Specific Socks – ie Bike Socks
Adult Stocking Stuffers That are Deliciously Devourable
Everyone likes treats in their stocking! These are more grown-up friendly options, although I also included a few treats that will remind the adults in your life of their childhood Christmases.
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- Lifesavers Candy Book – A classic for me growing up!
- Honey – Especially local honey!
- Hot Chocolate Packets
- K Cups
- Reusable K Cups
- Tea
- Microwave Popcorn
- Popcorn Seasoning
- Gum
- Tic Tacs
- Beef Jerky
- Soup Packets ie Miso Soup
- Jam – even better if it’s homemade!
- Homemade Fudge
- Fondue Chocolate
- Hot Sauce
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- Oysters
- Organic Kraft Dinner (Mac and Cheese for the Americans)
- Easy Mac
- Chocolate Orange
- Nuts/Trail Mix
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- Nutella /Peanut Butter /Almond Butter /Sunflower Butter
- Flavoured Coffee Beans
- Cheese – Babybel, Brie, etc.
- Fortune Cookies
- Chocolate
- Maple Syrup
- Water Flavour – Crystal Lite, MiO
- Baking Mix Packets
- Crackers
- Honey Sticks – perfect for tea
- Cured Salami
Adult Stocking Stuffers For the Foodie or Kitchen Dweller
Kitchen gadgets and tools, as well as cooking supplies, are great stocking stuffer ideas for people who like to cook. Just don’t give them things the household needs; instead stick to fun food related gifts that are uniquely for them.
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- Latte Milk Thermometer
- Candy Thermometer
- Seafood Cracker/Picks
- Banana Slicer
- Egg Cups– give everyone one and have them for breakfast!
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- Microplane Grater/Zester
- Genuine Food Extracts – ie Vanilla
- Canning Jar Plastic Lids
- Canning Lids
- Recipe Cards
- Coffee Syrup
- Egg Molds– ie Mustache!
- Ice Cream Scoop
- Avocado Slicer
- Company’s Coming niche topic cookbooks
- Specialty Oil/Vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Bamboo Skewers
Adult Stocking Stuffers For the Baker
So many baking supplies are perfect stocking stuffer size! One of my favorite stocking stuffer gifts is giving bakers unique cookie cutters for Christmas. Here’s some other ideas too:
- Food Coloring
- Cake Decorating Sprinkles
- Cupcake Liners
- Cookie Cutters
- Pie Vent
- Pie Weights
- Cake Stencils
- Silicone Baking Sheet Liners
- Cookie Scoop
- Piping Bag Tips
- Cake Pop Sticks (Lollipop Sticks)
Adult Stocking Stuffers For the Entertainer
Some people love hosting parties and events all year ’round! Here’s some great adult friendly ideas for folks who love to entertain guests that are small enough to fit inside a stocking.
- Paper Napkins
- Wine Charms
- Cheese/Paté Knife
- Wine Aerator
- Cocktail Swizzle Sticks
- Table Topics Cards
- Whiskey Stones – Love these things!!
- Plastic Drink Swords
- Wine Out Stain Remover
- Wine Stopper
- Nice Fondue Forks
- Sugar Cubes – for cocktails and serving tea/coffee
- Funny Ice Cube Trays
- Decanter Cleaning Beads
- Drink Rimmers
- Bar Towel
- Chopstick Rests
- Knife Rests
- Sugar Tongs
- Pickle Fork
Some Stocking Stuffers for Wintertime
Since Christmas lands at the start of winter (and winters are cold and snowy where I live), I love giving wintertime-themed holiday gifts.
- Hand Warmer Hot Packs
- Lip Chap
- Winter Gloves
- Face Protector Cream
- Mulling Spices
- Christmas Ornament
- Vicks Vaporub
- Cough Drops
- Toque
- Blooming Teas
- Nutcracker & Nuts
Adult Stocking Stuffers For Stylish Folks
Adults who like to dress up in stylish outfits for work or who frequent fancy events will appreciate these sophisticated gift ideas. Some are also great luxury stocking stuffers to really pamper someone special in your life.
- Cufflinks
- Perfume
- Cologne
- Wallet
- Jewelry
- Collar Stays
- Money Clip
- Necktie
- Bow Tie
- Handkerchief
- Scarf
- Pocket Square
- Head Band
- Belt Buckle
- Shoe Horn
- Extra Earring Backs
- Sunglasses
- Bra Strap Holder Together Thingie
- Charm Bracelet Charms
- Clutch or Wristlet Purse
- Chequebook Case
- T Shirt
- Camisole
Adult Stocking Stuffers For Travelers
Travel gifts are great on their own in a stocking, but would be even better alongside a surprise trip for Christmas. It’s very convenient that travel-sized items are also perfectly stocking sized too.
- Luggage Tags
- Travel Toothpaste
- Hand Sanitizer
- Pocket Dictionary/Translator
- London A to Z
- Airline Size Liquids
- City Guide Book
- Ear Plugs
- Travel Towelettes
- International Plug Adapter
- Passport Holder
- Money Belt for traveling
- Foreign Currency for upcoming trips
- Travel Kleenex
Adult Stocking Stuffers For Techy Pursuits
These are for all the nerds, geeks, tech bros, and anyone who needs some technology additions or upgrades around the holidays. Extra chargers are probably my go to, but there are so many cool techy gifts to add to an adult’s stocking.
- Electronics Cleaning Putty
- Cable Organizers
- Cable Ties
- Car/Wall Charger for Phone
- iPhone Stand
- Memory Cards
- Cell Phone Case
- Conductive Fingertip Gloves for Smartphones/Tablets
- Earbud Holder
- Phone Charms – Apparently they’re a thing?
- iDevice Screen Protector
- Backup Battery for a Phone or Camera
- Kindle/Kobo Case
- Mousepad
- Compressed Air (for Keyboards)
- Video Game
- Anything from ThinkGeek.com
- Wireless Mouse
- Gold Tipped RCA Cables
Adult Stocking Stuffers For Artists and Musicians
You can’t fit a whole guitar or easel in their stocking, so art and music supplies are the next best thing.
Adult Stocking Stuffers For Professional People
Honestly, most of these gifts would be perfect for anyone who spends any time at work, whether it’s in the office or at home.
- Good Pen
- Reusable Coffee Sleeve
- Personal Business Cards
- Address Stamp
- Easy Button
- Stress Ball
- Office Art
- Fun Stapler or the Red Office Space Stapler
- Stapleless Stapler
- Desk Flip Calendar
- Laser Pointer
- Fun Paper Clips
- USB Coffee Mug Warmer
Adult Stocking Stuffers For Fun and Time with Friends
These are great ideas for your significant other, roommates, or friends! Just because they’re too old for toys in their stocking doesn’t mean they can’t still find some fun gifts inside.
- Magnetic Poetry
- Cards Against Humanity
- Movie Passes
- Tickets – Airplane, Concerts, Museums, Sports, Cirque, etc.
- Brainteaser Puzzles
- Dominoes
- Sudoku
- Crossword Book
- Mini Books
- Mad Libs
- Darts
- Ticket Stub Diary
- Experiences Gift Cards – Decorate Cookies, Look at Christmas Lights, etc
- Music – Gift Cards, CDs, Memory sticks with songs
- Audiobooks
- Travel Size Games
- Drunk, Stoned or Stupid Board Game
Adult Stocking Stuffers That are All Bacon
Mmmm, bacon. Need I say more?
Adult Stocking Stuffers For the Ensuite
Spa vibes going on here! These are great for someone who loves to pamper themselves.
- Nail Polish
- Shaving Soap
- Bobby Pins
- Hair Straightener Heat Pad
- Votive Candles
- Soap
- Body Wash
- Makeup
- Makeup Brushes
- Face Blotting Sheets
- Bath Bombs
- Good Tweezers
- Cheesy DVD
- Deck of Cards
- Man Candles
- Massage Oil
- Massage Bar
- Loofah
- Pumice Stone
- Comb
- Adult Toys use your discretion!! …
- Makeup Pads
- Hair Brush
- Body Wax
- Toothpaste Squeezer thingie
- Lotion
- Aftershave
- Ring Holder
Adult Stocking Stuffers that are Handy to Have
I love giving practical gifts! These are especially handy for new homeowners.
- Zip Ties
- Multi Tool
- Rechargeable Batteries
- Battery Charger
- Thumb Tacks
- Tire Pressure Gauge
- Paracord Bracelet
- Tape Measure
- Drill Bits
- Branded House Keys
- Buck Knife
- Zippo – You can get them engraved, too.
- Magnets
- Specialty Glue – ie Bondo , Gorilla Glue
- Toothbrush Sanitizer
- Change Purse
- Duct Tape – Especially the Coloured Ones
- Post-its or Notepads
- Day Timer
- Purse Hanger
- Glow Sticks
- Shoe Shine Cloths
- Shake/Windup Flashlight
- Fire Starter
- WD-40or 3-in-1
- Lock De-Icer Keychain
- Car Emergency Flares
- Flare Pen
- Pepper Spray
- Scotch Tape
- Double Sided Tape(Ahem, this can be used for many things)
- Pill Box
- Package Opening Tool
- Umbrella
- Goo Gone or Goof Off
- Jar Opener
- Minimergency Kit
- Exacto Knife/ Olaf Knife
Adult Stocking Stuffers For Kids at Heart
Christmas is supposed to be a time of fun and cheer! Let them be a kid again and experience some of that Christmas magic by putting toys in a adult’s stocking.
- Sidewalk Chalk
- Novelty Bandaids
- Bobble Heads
- Pez Dispensers
- Kazoos
- Lego
- Whoopie Cushion
- Hula Girl
- Printed Out Comics
- Sea Monkeys – c’mon, had to add that !
- “Beer Pong Set” = Cups & Ping Pong Balls
- Mini Water Gun
- Classic Comic Books
- Silly String
- Star Trek/Star Wars Memorabilia
- Rubix Cube
- Mini Nerf Gun
Adult Stocking Stuffers for Crafty Pursuits and Hobbies
One of the worst things about hobbies is the constant need for new supplies; so why not add some to their stocking for a thoughtful holiday gift?
- Camera Lens Cap
- Camera Case or Camera Strap
- Camera Lens Filters
- Mini Tripod
- Gardening Seeds
- Seed Bombs for Guerrilla Gardening
- Crochet Hook
- Fishing Tackle
- Arrow Tips /Fletching
- Ammo
- Scrapbooking Stickers
- Scrapbooking Punches
- Golf Balls
- Golf Tees
- Golf Towel
- Beads for Crafting
- Rubber Stamps
- Stamping Ink Pads
- Pin Cushion
- Sewing Notionsbuttons, zippers, etc –
- Fat Quarters for Quilters
- Sewing Patterns
- Quilting Patterns
- Submersible LED floralites
- Modge Podge
- Small Paint Brushes
Adult Stocking Stuffers That are Ridiculously Practical
You really start to realize you’re an adult when you’re delighted to open practical stocking stuffers on Christmas morning. I use these types of gifts as fillers along with some fun items so everything actually gets used and I stay on budget.
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrush
- Car Air Freshener
- Lint Roller
- Glasses Cleaning Kit
- Socks
- Underwear
- Thank You Cards
- Coins (for Laundry/Parking)
- Razor Blades
- Deodorant
- Postage Stamps
- Sunscreen
- Bug Spray
- Mosquito Repellent Bracelet
- Reading Glasses
- Vitamins
- Mosquito Coils
- Insoles
- Calling Card
- Shout Pen
Adult Stocking Stuffers That Might Support Vices
For the right person, these are great, thoughtful stocking stuffer ideas related to fun drinking, gambling, and cigar hobbies. But keep in mind who the recipient is when giving vice-related gifts to family and friends.
- Wine Journal
- Cigars
- Flask
- Flask Funnel
- Lotto Tickets
- Mini Liquor Bottles
- Shot Glasses
- Beer Cozy
- Corkcicle
- Single Serve Champagne
- Bingo Blotter
- Scratch Lotto tickets (+ Change to scratch with!)
- Liquor Bottle Spouts
Adult Stocking Stuffers to Make That House a Home
Household items are always a hit in grown-up stockings, and there’s nothing wrong with that.
- Pillowcases
- Scented Oils
- Incense Sticks
- Letterpress Coasters
- Hand Towel
- Face Cloth
- Poster Sticky Tack
- 3M Command Hooks
- Bag Closers (ie Chip Clips)
- Photo Holder
- Foldable Shopping Bag
- Signet Stamp & Wax
- Letter Opener
- Figurines – Willow Tree , Royal Doulton
- Door Stop
- Photographs – Especially good for family members
- Mini Photo Album – Especially good for grandparents!
Adult Stocking Stuffers for the Garage
Perfect to stock the garage or for car lovers!
- ShamWow
- Car Wax
- Plumb Bob
- Mini Clamps
- Carpentry Pencil
- Small Level
- Bungee Cords
- Flagging Tape
- Rearview Mirror Car Accessories – Fuzzy Dice, etc.
- RainX
- Grease Monkey Wipes – Grease wipes for biking/workshop/car etc
Adult Stocking Stuffers for Fur Lovers
You could also put these in your pet’s stocking, but they do make great gifts for fur parents too.
Adult Stocking Stuffers that are Unique
Sometimes you just don’t know what to get or you really want to WOW the recipient. Here’s some different adult stocking stuffer ideas you might not have considered:
- Cash – You really can’t go wrong with this one.
- Engagement Ring – okay… I write a blog that is mostly about wedding gifts!
- Love Letter
- Bible Cover
- Henna
- Charitable Donation
While you are in the mood to shop, you see these lists of tremendous stocking stuffers too:
- 500 Stocking Stuffers For Adults, Teens, and Seniors
- Stocking Stuffers For Your Dog
- Stocking Stuffers For Everyone
What are your reasonably priced stocking stuffer ideas? Let’s grow this list!