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These stocking stuffers for adults will help you find a gift for all types of people. Whether it’s a coworker in the $5 Secret Santa or your practical dad who’s impossible to buy for, let me help you find a gift that’s just right.
Use the categories below for types of stocking stuffers, or have a scroll through to get plenty of ideas.
Popular | Under $5 | Under $10 | Self-Care | Food | Practical | Unique and Funny
Stocking Stuffers for Adults
I’ve put all these gifts onto one lovely little shopping list for you. You can find the download link at the end of this article. Print it off, head into town, and let the gift search commence!
Popular Stocking Stuffers
Let’s get started with some tried and tested classics. I often get stocking fillers like these if I’m struggling a little, but I know they like nice things. These are thoughtful and pretty easy to find.
- Chocolate and Candy. Popular ones (and my personal favorites) are Ferrero Rocher.
- Specialty Teas. I generally like to DIY a stocking stuffer tea box using a variety of teas such as peppermint, lemon ginger, Earl Grey, Darjeeling, green mint, Ceylon, and hibiscus. If you want to buy a pre-made sampler box, there are great options online, such as this one on Amazon from Twinings or this one on Amazon from Tea Forte.
- Gourmet Coffee Samples. If your gift recipient has a Nespresso or other coffee pod machine, you can add a variety of coffee pods to their stocking. Otherwise, you can get them a variety pack of ground coffee or coffee beans (like this Coffee Variety Box sold by Atlas Coffee Club on Amazon).
- Hot Cocoa Mixes. For hot cocoa mixes, Ghirardelli is one of my favorites. You can buy a big box of hot cocoa envelopes and add a couple of them to each stocking.
- Homemade Baked Goods. This is such a great stocking stuffer idea if you like to bake. I often make brownies, macaroons, and various cookies and pack them up in paper bags or candy cookie bags (similar to these ones you can buy on Amazon).
- Chapstick or Lip Balm.
- Candles.
- Miniature Lotions.
- Gift Cards. Generally, everyone appreciates a gift card to their favorite store or coffee shop, and the gift cards are fantastic last-minute stocking stuffers you can pick up online or at the nearest CVS/Wallgreens/store.
- Tree Ornaments.
Stocking Stuffers Under $5
Shopping on a really small budget? Often, with budgets as small as $5, people tend to go for novelty and tacky. If the person you’re buying for doesn’t go for humor, these stocking stuffer ideas can be practical and show you’re thinking of them.
- Socks
- Hand Sanitizer
- Notebook
- Hand Cream
- Bookmark
- Herb or Vegetable Seeds
- Scratch-Off Ticket
- Fridge Magnets
- Mini Carabiners
- Sharpies
Stocking Stuffers Under $10
It’s surprising how much the jump between $5 and $10 opens you up to so many more possibilities. These are gifts people would actually use around the house and can easily be found for under $10.
- Photo Frame
- Coffee Mug
- Oven Mitts
- Bottle Opener
- Can Opener
- Travel-Sized Toiletries
- USB Drive
- Stress Ball
- Reusable Straws
- Wax Melts
Stocking Stuffers for Self-Care
We can all take a little better care of ourselves, right? I often get stuff like this for my mum. It’ll give them an opportunity to stop, take a moment, and treat themselves to something that’ll help make them feel better.
- Wellness Massage Cube
- Foot Roller
- Body Lotion
- Bath Salts
- Bath Bombs
- Silk Pillowcase
- Aromatherapy Essential Oils
- Therapy Dough
- Dry Brush
- Sleep Mask
- Jade Roller
- Nail Care Kit
- Ear Plugs
- Daily Journal
- Detangling Hair Brush
Food Stocking Stuffers
These yummy snacks and treats can make for a stocking stuffer that puts a smile on someone’s face.
- Peanut Butter
- Jar of Jelly or Jam
- Roasted Nuts
- Beef Jerky
- Baking Mixes
- Cookies
- Spices
- Gourmet Salts
- Premium Olive Oil
- Coffee Syrups
- Maple Syrup
- Honey
- Granola Bars
- Trail Mix
- Oranges and Clementines
Practical Stocking Stuffers
Some people just don’t buy into the idea of gifts – my dad is one of them! For those people who don’t want it in the house if it isn’t useful, have a look at these gifts that they can actually make use of.
- AirTag or Bluetooth Tracker for Keys
- Portable Battery Charger (Power Bank)
- Multi-Charger
- Multi-Tool
- Reusable Shopping Bag (that folds into a pouch)
- Cord Organizers
- Hand Warmers
- Water Bottle with Filter
- Flashlight
- Travel Umbrella
- Cleaning Supplies
- Gardening Gloves
- Mittens
- Scrub Daddy Sponge
- 5-in-1 Tool Pen
Unique and Funny Stocking Stuffer Ideas
There are plenty of people who really buy into the magic of gift-giving. Giving someone a gift gives you the chance to make them laugh or introduce them to something new.
If you’re buying for someone like that, have a look at these creative, off-the-wall ideas.
- Poo-Pourri Before-You-Go Toilet Spray.
- Novelty Mints like these ‘Reindeer poop, elf poop, and snowman poop’ set of mints.
- Novelty Socks like these “Master has given Dobby a Sock” socks
- A Funny Card Game like this Unstable Unicorn Card Game.
- Funny Assorted Bandages like these Shakespearean Insult Bandages.
- Keychain Mini Tobasco Sauce
- ‘World’s Smallest Violin’ Keychain
- Extendable Back Scratcher
- Cocktail Kits
- Lump of Coal Soap
More Stocking Stuffer Ideas
Still stuck for ideas? Don’t worry, I’ve got a few more here for you to take a look at!
- E-Reader
- Books
- Sudoku Book
- Kitchen Spatula
- Cookie Cutters
- Dish Towels
- Board Game
- Sunglasses
- Tumbler
- Fidget Cube
- Jewelry
- Jewelry Organizer
- Winter Beanie
- Instant Photo Camera
- Toiletry Bag
With over 100 to choose from, hopefully there’s a stocking stuffer in there for even those ‘impossible to buy for’ people!
If you want this entire list as a free list to print off, you can get it below. Happy holidays, and I hope everyone loves the stocking stuffers you got them!
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Save my 100+ list of stocking stuffers to one of your gift idea boards. Every Christmas, you can revisit this list and get more ideas.
