Stocking Stuffer Inspiration: Use a system
This works especially well when you’re responsible for coming up with
EVERYTHING in a person’s stocking: Use categories to help you narrow
down your choices. For example, “Something sentimental,” “something
snacky,” “something silly” and “something sort of expensive.”
For Mom
She’s the reason you are who you are. Yes, she has to take some of
the blame. But seriously, treat her to something she might not buy
herself. Ornaments, gift cards and scented lotions are all nice choices.
- Gift card to spa
- $100 bill (If you’ve got it, she’s worth it, right?)
- Subscription to monthly box of goodies (beauty supplies, snacks or candles)
- Snacks (one writer’s mom always put in her favourites in her stocking)
- Hand lotion in her signature scent
- Seasonal candles
- Book for the two of you to read together, book-club style (you’d get a copy, too)
- Mini photo album
- Trinket dishes
- Gardening gloves or tools, or flower bulbs
- Nap accessories (eye mask, cozy socks)
- A new ornament to hang on the tree
- Cell phone holder
- A conversational card game
- Puzzle or puzzle book
- Lip balm
- Wine
- Botanical cocktail kit
- Jar of fancy honey (if Mom is a tea drinker)
- Movie tickets
Get kids into stocking stuffers
What’s something that the littles could contribute to Mom, Dad, Nana
or Granddad’s stockings? A Christmas-themed drawing, a handmade art
project or a specially wrapped treat they helped make will be adored,
and will conveniently also occupy them for an afternoon during the
holiday break.
For women
Women come in all shapes, sizes and colours, so this list is just a
place to start. If she’s the creative, eco-friendly or nature-loving
type, there’s a good chance she’d love any of these. If not, there might
be some ideas in our lists for guys that would be a great fit based on
her interests, hobbies and style.
- Crystals
- Jewellery (I always get my mom and sister earrings for their stocking)
- Card decks: Affirmations, tarot, etc.
- Coffee mug
- Facial rollers or gua sha (jade and rose quartz)
- Subscription to monthly box of goodies
- Fitness watch
- Reusable cotton rounds or makeup removers
- A ring holder, bookmark or photo frame made of resin and dried flowers
- Earbuds/headphones
- Free art class
- Essential oils
- Bath bombs
- Eye masks
- Gourmet coffee
- Sage sticks
- Scarves/headwraps
- Cute matchboxes
- Decorative water bottle
Pro tip: Shop all year
Chances are you see little or inexpensive things all year round that
make you think of the various people in your life. These items are prime
stocking stuffer material. Plus, they’ll be touched by the “this made
me think of you all the way back in April” sentiment.