I feel like people go only two ways with presents- they either have hundreds of ideas for everyone, or none, no matter how well they know the person. Since Christmas is coming up, I thought it would be valuable to those out there who have no idea what to get people for stocking stuffers or little gifts!
First of all, what are stocking stuffers? The tradition came about from a legend about St Nicholas who was believed to have helped three poor daughters without dowries by throwing bags of gold in their drying stockings above the fire.
From this, the tradition of stocking stuffers came about in the form of oranges to resemble the gold and good fortune. From here, this has developed into small gifts to fill the stocking instead. For example, in Russia, for my family, we get sweets every day from December 1st to 31st for being good, but in England stocking stuffers are usually only for Christmas.
So, lets get to it. Here are one hundred ideas for stocking stuffers (that could double up as gifts!)
- Orange
- Batteries
- Hair bobbles
- Sweets
- Phone case
- Tie
- Journal
- Lip balm
- Lipstick
- Mini eyeshadow palette
- Socks
- Gloves
- Hat
- Scarf
- Book
- Personalized bauble / ornament
- Candle
- Gift card
- Sunglasses
- Bottle opener
- Coloured pens
- Pencils and pens
- Razors
- Shaving cream
- Shaving brush
- Bracelet
- Soft toy
- Puzzle
- Mug
- Headphones
- Speaker
- Nail varnish
- Travel mug
- Pocket knife
- Hairbrush
- Hand cream
- Body lotion
- Jewellery
- Bath bomb
- Chewing gum
- Hand sanitizer
- Reusable water bottle
- Perfume / cologne
- Disposable camera
- Purse / wallet
- Memory stick
- Watch
- Underwear
- Lottery ticket
- Money
- Alcohol minis
- Portable charger
- Face masks
- Mini mirror
- Flask
- Hip flask
- Car phone charger
- Sudoku / word-search / puzzle book
- Gourmet hot chocolate / tea / coffee
- Manicure set
- Bookmark
- Scrapbook
- Reusable straws
- Flashlight
- Mini tool kit
- Multi-tool
- Passport holder
- Luggage tag
- Face roller
- Keychain
- Rubik’s cube
- Photo album
- Cup holder
- Coaster
- Fake lashes
- Umbrella
- Football / rugby ball
- Car freshener
- Diary for following year
- Makeup brushes
- Beard oil
- Head massager
- Photo frame
- Uno / cards for games
- Monopoly
- Nerf guns
- Football shirt
- Concert tickets
- Travel containers
- Mini first aid kit
- Sketchbook
- Bag / backpack
- Slippers
- Sleep eye mask
- Joke book
- Toothpaste
- Magazine
- Video game
- Beauty blender
- Polaroid film