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Shopping for mom isn’t always easy. Usually she has everything, and even if she does want something she never seems to ask! I know my mom will tell me something really practical each year, like socks. Sigh. Anyway, here’s some stocking stuffer ideas for mom so you can make her holidays really special this year.
Mom Will Love These Unique Stocking Stuffer Ideas
These stocking stuffer ideas are perfect Christmas gift ideas for your mom, or your wife (the kids’ mom). Fill up her stocking this year, or use them as small gift ideas when you’re on a budget.
Pumice Stone
If you can’t give mom a real pedicure for Christmas the least you can do is tuck one into her stocking that she can do at home. I love that this pumice stone also works as a wash, perfect for those winter cracked heels.
Coffee Cup
Coffee is basically fuel for moms. Help her addiction by adding a fun coffee mug (or a travel mug if you prefer) to her Christmas stocking.
Lip Balm
The winter months mean more chapped lips. Help mom combat the cold with a super cute lip balm set. I love that it comes in holiday flavours too! Perfect as stocking stuffer ideas for mom.
A New Wallet
I have to admit, I think I bought my mom her last 3 wallets. They make great stocking stuffers, and they’re a gift moms will actually use.
Travel Wine Cups
I love that you can get these cute travel cups customized with something that suit’s mom’s personality. If there’s a hockey player in the house, these would be perfect for keeping mom warm at the rink all winter long. Who knows what’s inside?
A Nice Scarf
Just because it’s cold doesn’t mean mom can’t be fashionable in the winter. Tuck a nice new scarf into her stocking this year for a cozy Christmas gift idea.
Custom Christmas Ornament
Stockings are one of my favourite ways to give Christmas ornaments to family members. If you really want to make it special, order a custom ornament with the family on it.
Instant Kitchen Thermometer
These are super handy for moms who like to spend time in the kitchen. They’re great for temping meat, baking, and candy making.
Warm Socks
It’s December, after all! Keep your mom (or wife) warm and cozy while she curls up during the chilly winter months to come.
Hair Towel
Make mom feel pampered every day by adding her very own hair towel to her Christmas stocking. This one is Microfiber, which means it won’t make her hair staticky as it dries.
Car Decal
We think mom is pretty badass still, but she might feel like she’s lost some of that spark now that the car’s full of car seats. This funny car decal is perfect for those wild moms who became (a little bit) tame after having kids.
Chocolates
Every stocking should have a treat in it! Give mom her favourite goodies. If you don’t know she likes, good quality chocolates are always a safe bet.
Cooking Utensils
If you’re going to get mom something to cook with in her stocking make sure it’s kitchen tools she’ll actually use, and that they’re super stylish. It’s nice to treat mom to something that will make chores a bit more fun, but she wouldn’t have bought for herself.
Aromatherapy Spray
Choose a scent you think mom will love! I like that these are all natural and can be used as a fabric or body spray. These are great stocking stuffer ideas for a mom who has everything.
Himalayan Scrub
Stocking stuffers are a great way to force mom to pamper herself. Make sure to tuck some nice spa products like this Himalyayan exfoliating salt scrub.
New Socks
For some reason moms always put themselves last. Chances are the mom in your life hasn’t picked up news socks for herself in awhile. The good news is, socks fit great inside stockings. The better news is you can get some for mom that are nicer than what she’d usually buy for every day comfort.
Handmade Bath Gift Set
This set is a super way to give mom some spa items in her stocking this Christmas. I love that it’s all handmade and you can order them in a variety of mom-friendly colours.
Good Quality Hair Accessories
This one might be a bit personal, but I know I’m always in need of new hair accessories. I especially appreciate being given stuff that works for my hair and won’t break easily.
Rechargeable Hand Warmers
Give mom the gift of cozy hands all winter long. This electric handwarmer is actually USB rechargeable so she can use it again and again.
Face Mask
Although mom is probably already beautiful, face masks are a nice way to relax and rejuvinate skin during the harsh winter months. This jar has enough to use again and again and is perfect for sensitive skin.
Cat Magnet
Perfect for the cat mom (or cat loving mom) in your life! It even comes personalized with your cat’s name for a cute, custom gift idea that fits perfectly in Christmas stockings.
Dish Scrubbers
Something like these dish scrubbers will brighten up mom’s day while she does chores. Or maybe they can be a gift for her that you use instead so mom isn’t doing everything all the time.
Winter Scented Candle
If you’re going to add a candle to your mom’s or wife’s stocking, get one that’s winter scented. That way she can enjoy burning it in the months to come and your home will be more cozy all winter long.
Sandals
Hopefully this means you’re heading out on a beach vacation this winter! Even if you’re not, though, new sandals are always appreciated no matter what time of year it is.
Apple Watch
Technology is getting smaller nowadays, which means it’s perfect for stocking stuffer ideas for mom. Give her something nice like an Apple Watch this year for an awesome Christmas surprise.
Earrings
If she wears them, then most women can’t have too many earrings. If you shop online, especially at places like Etsy, you can find all kinds of unique earring options that will suit any mom’s personality and taste.
Salad Mix Kit
This one might be too big to fit in most stockings, but you should be able to at least add it to the top. Inside is everything mom needs to grow her own salad greens; it’s a perfect winter project!
Mom Pencils
This stocking stuffer idea goes out to all the moms of toddlers in the world. Each pencil has an oh so real mom phrase. Examples include “toddler slave” and “keeper of snacks”.
Holiday Can Cozies
If she likes to drink soda or beer these can cozies are perfect stocking stuffer ideas for mom. Maybe you could also wrap a case of her favourite drink under the tree!
Kitchen Towel
Any kitchen town that mom likes is going to be a good stocking stuffer, but this one is especially fun as a gift idea. When mom unrolls this from her stocking she’s definitely going to get a laugh!
Ring Holders
Most ring holders are going to be small enough to fit into mom’s stocking but I think these origami animals are super cute.
Exfoliating Back Scrubber
It might not be glamorous, but this stocking stuffer idea sure is practical. Mom can use it to exfoliate her back which is so nice during winter’s dry skin season.
Lavender Sachet
These cute little lavender bags make great stocking stuffers, and mom can use them anywhere in the house. They’re most commonly tucked into drawers or garment bags to make the clothes inside smell nice even between washes.
Wine Bottle Stopper
Now mom can save any leftover wine for another day with reusable wine stoppers like these ones. They keep it a lot fresher than trying to put the cork back in, and look great too!
Running Headband Ear Warmer
Running in the winter time is cold! Especially on the ears. If mom has long hair, she also knows that it’s hard to wear regular hats and ear warmers while jogging during those chilly months. This headband solves that problem with a special hole just for a pony tail.
Wireless Earbuds
It’s so nice for moms to have a nice set of wireless headphones. I use mine while doing housework, working from home, and exercising.
Bonus points if they have noise cancelling as an option!
Snacks
You can never go wrong with snacks! There’s nothing better than cuddling up under a blanket on a cold winter day while watching a movie and eating some snack foods. “Snack size” packs fit well in most stockings.
Screen Cleaners
This is something a lot of people need but don’t think to buy for themselves. Mom will appreciate being able to clean her phone, tablet, or laptop screen properly with this hand kit.
Coffee Cup Cozy
It might be cold outside but the coffee is hot! Help mom save the environment by replacing the cardboard sleeves with her own cup cozy. Plus it looks cute too!
Personalized Necklace
Instead of getting mom something generic, why not make your gift extra special by picking out personalized stocking stuffer ideas for mom? This necklace is a great example and it can be customized with the kids’ names!
Makeup Brush Set
If mom is into makeup (or at least wears it) a new set of brushes will never go unappreciated. There’s so many cool designs nowadays too that you’re sure to find something mom will love.
New Slippers
No one wants to have cold feet! If your house ins on the chillier side then slippers make amazing stocking stuffer ideas for mom. They’re also great to wear on the patio during winter if it’s not too cold where you live.
Vintage Gifts
Most moms love unique stocking stuffer ideas. Rather than going to the store, hit up yard sales or thrift stocking stuffers this year. There’s also a lot of great vintage finds online like these adorable salt and pepper shakers.
What I Love About Mom Book
These little books are great for basically any occasion as a gift idea for moms, but I love that they’re perfect size to fit in most stockings. Surprise mom with a thoughtful, personal gift this Christmas!
Santa Bath Bomb
After all the work moms put into making Christmas special for everyone else they definitely deserve some relaxation. Force mom to take time for herself by giving her some self care gifts like this Christmas themed bath bomb.
Tote Bag
Tote bags can easily be rolled up and tucked into mom’s stocking this year. Find a design that suits her, like this bag that’s perfect for a mom of young kids.
Roku
Mom will love being able to stream onto any tv in the house with this. It’s great if she has a TV in the bedroom that doesn’t get used, or doesn’t like the current media set up.
Warm Mittens
Christmas is a great opportunity to set mom up with a pair of great mittens. Even if she has some she loves, it’s always nice to have some spares on hand. Especially if you live somewhere very cold.
Make Up Bag
You could give this empty or fill it with some of mom’s favourite makeup brands. Either way she’s going to love this stocking stuffer idea!
A Gift Card
If you’re really not sure what to get mom for Christmas (or you don’t want to give small stocking stuffer ideas for mom) then a gift card is a nice addition to anyone’s stocking. Just make sure you get a cute holder like this snowman tin to put it in!
I’m also a parent of 5, so I know a lot of these stocking stuffer ideas are going to be perfect for mom. I’d be happy to see any of these items in my stocking this Christmas!
