15 Awesome Christmas Stocking Stuffer Ideas for the Whole Family

Last Updated on November 28, 2023 by Kristi Kuhn

Christmas is an especially busy time of the year. Between work, holiday parties, and visiting family, it’s hard to find time to squeeze in Christmas shopping. If you haven’t been able to get gifts for your family’s stocking exchange yet, however, don’t worry. We’ve got you covered!

To take the guesswork and stress out of your holiday shopping, we’ve created this list of 15 stocking stuffer ideas for the whole family. We’ve included gifts that men, women, and kids will love so you can find something special for everyone on your list. We’ve also made sure that these gifts will arrive before the holiday so you won’t be left empty-handed on Christmas morning. So read on for our full list!

Stocking Stuffer Ideas For Women

If you’re struggling to figure out what to buy for your mom or sister, check out this list of stocking stuffer ideas for all the women on your list.

Bath Bombs

When it comes to stocking stuffers, you can’t go wrong with bath bombs! These bath bombs from Pure Nature Lux Spa are super moisturizing and relaxing. They’re made with hydrating ingredients like cocoa butter, shea butter, and essential oils and even feature calming scents like grapefruit and lavender. They come in a pack of six, so you can give them all to one person or separate them if you have a lot of stockings to fill.

Succulent Growing Kit

Succulents have become extremely popular in recent years, so this Succulent Growing Kit makes a great gift! It comes with everything you need to grow succulents — seed packets, pots, soil discs, a moisture meter, and detailed growing instructions. This kit makes it easy to grow beautiful plants, so even if your mom or sister doesn’t have a green thumb, she’ll still love it!

Gift Bow Earrings

These stud earrings from Francesca’s are adorable and perfect for the holidays. They’re shaped like little gift bows and come in lots of festive colors, including pink, gold, and silver. If you really want to impress the women in your life this Christmas, then get them this gift!

Handbag Light

Every woman has trouble finding things in her purse, so this automatic handbag light is a must-have! It comes on every time the purse is opened and makes small items like keys so much easier to retrieve. If you want to get the women on your list a super handy gift that they’ll use every day, then buy them this handbag light.

Agate Coasters

We think that these agate coasters are absolutely stunning! They’re crafted from naturally occurring geodes, so none of them look exactly the same. They come in three high-shine colors including blue, purple, and teal. If you want to get your mom or sister a unique gift that’s both practical and beautiful, then pick up these coasters!

Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Men

If you need to fill a stocking for your dad, brothers, and husband, here are some unique stocking stuffer ideas that they’ll all love.

Grilling Spice Set

The men on your list will love seeing this grilling spice set in their stockings. It comes with five different spice blends including a fresh bay spice that’s great for seafood along with a pepper habanero blend that’s delicious on wings and steaks. You can give the whole spice set to one lucky guy or split it up and stick one jar in each stocking.

Jerky Set

This jerky set is another great gift for meat lovers. It contains twenty different sticks of jerky in eight delicious flavors including barbecue pineapple pork, zesty jalapeno, teriyaki, and garlic and herb. This jerky is gluten-free, MSG-free, and low in calories and trans-fat, so even though it tastes indulgent, it’s still a healthy choice.

Working Hands Hand Cream

Dry winter air is tough on the skin, so the men in your life could definitely use this hand cream from O’Keeffe’s. It’s thick and moisturizing without being greasy and can fix up rough, cracked hands in no time.

New York Times Crossword Puzzle Book

If your dad or brother loves doing crossword puzzles in the newspaper, then he’ll love this crossword puzzle book from The New York Times. It features medium-difficulty crossword puzzles that will give him a little bit of a challenge but won’t be too frustrating to solve.

Field Notes Memo Book

These memo books from Field Notes are great for doodling or jotting down ideas. They have beautiful illustrations of national parks on their front covers and make a really nice gift for nature lovers. They come in a pack of three, so we recommend that you split them up between a few people to make your dollars stretch further.

Stocking Stuffer Ideas For Kids

Not sure which toys and gifts to get your kids this Christmas? Here are five children’s gift ideas to get your shopping list started.

Christmas Wind-Up Toys

We used to love wind-up toys when we were little, so we bet your kids will love these Christmas-themed toys! They come in a pack of twelve and feature beloved holiday characters like Rudolph and Frosty the Snowman. You can put just one toy in each stocking or a few. Either way, your kids will be playing with these toys all Christmas morning!

Blank Comic Book and Drawing Pens

If your kids like to draw, then they’ll be thrilled to see these comic books and drawing pens in their stockings! These comic books have four different blank templates that your kids can use to create their own superhero stories. The drawing pens are specifically designed for graphic novelists and feature smear-proof ink and precise brush tips. These gifts will definitely help your kids bring their artistic visions to life!

Galaxy Slime

Slime has been all the rage for the past few years, so it’s a great choice for the kids on your list. This can of galaxy slime has streaks of purple, blue, green, and iridescent gold. Your kids will have hours of fun kneading, squeezing, and playing with it. And best of all, this slime is made of high-quality, nonstick materials. What’s better than not having to worry that your kitchen counter is a mess?!

Mini Jenga Game

Jenga is a super fun game and a hit with kids. The object of the game is to pull as many wooden blocks from the tower as you can without tipping it over. The regular version of the game is too big to carry around, let alone fit in a stocking. But this mini-version is small enough to fit in a pocket or backpack. Best of all, your kids can bring it with them to school or on playdates with friends.

Joke Book

This book is one of the best collections of jokes for kids. It was written with children ages seven to ten in mind and features hundreds of hilarious tongue twisters, knock-knock jokes, and puns. It’s a Wall Street Journal bestseller and has sold over three million copies. Your little ones are sure to love it!

Conclusion

Finding something special for everyone on your list can be tough. But with so many good and affordable options, we hope that this post has given you the inspiration you need to complete your Christmas shopping without the stress. Let us know which stocking stuffer ideas are your favorites and Happy Holidays!

What are good things to put in a stocking?

Attempt silks.
Book on puzzles. (We adore this children’s crossword book as well as this one for adults and teens.)
A small puzzle.
Light sticks.
Bananagrams.
Thinking putty or silly putty.
Etch-A-Sketch or a miniature Rubix cube.
A deck of cards.

What to put in an adult’s stocking?

Traditional stocking stuffers for adults can include chocolate, some fruit, a utilitarian item like socks, and possibly some skincare samples or scent samplers to occupy the space. To kick off the festivities, you could also be a little mischievous and add a can of booze.

What is the most common stocking stuffer?

Candy
Candy is probably the most popular stocking stuffer. Who could not enjoy it? Even if any type of candy is likely to be enjoyed, custom demands that you buy the seasonal-themed and elaborately designed candies confectioners manufacture each year.

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