Stuffing the stocking is a serious undertaking for our family – a tradition brought over from my family. Today I’m sharing a few unique stocking stuffer ideas for the whole family!
Every Christmas Day, we’d save the stockings for last. In our family we have a unique tradition of filling each other’s stockings. Everyone in the family adds items to everyone else’s stockings throughout the month! Every year they are STUFFED FULL! I’m not sure what is more fun – discovering cool items to tuck into stockings, or finding out what cool items other people had found! We’ve loved finding unique, fun, bizarre, laughable, and useful items to tuck into the stockings until they are full to bursting!
So consider this your “stocking” – a post stuffed full of ideas for you to use as you fill stockings in your house!
Unique Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Grownups!
Organic Snuggle Slipper Socks
Friends, it’s time to ditch the synthetic socks that make your feet sweat (and therefore, freeze!). Instead, tuck a pair of these comfy, organic slipper socks into the stocking this year! These are 89% organic cotton, with the non-slip pattern on the bottom. Plush and warm, yet breathable, these socks are perfect for cozy winter mornings and evenings at home.
Chalkboard Coasters
I love the versatility of chalkboard products! Chalkboard coasters is a gift that will be a great hit at parties! Set these out at your next soiree and let guests doodle, play tic-tac-toe, and have a blast. How about a quick game of Pictionary? An affordable hostess gift, these chalkboard coasters make a great stocking stuffer!
Organic Shower Steamers
Everyone has to shower, right? So this stocking stuffer is both practical and unique. Most of us aren’t taking lengthy “bubble baths,” but would still love to have a few moments of relaxation as we get ready for our day. These organic shower steamers elevate your morning shower with scents of strawberry, citrus, and lavender! The luxury of a spa without the time, travel, or price tag! Here’s a tip: grab this box of six shower steamers, and repackage them separately to fill more than one stocking!
Leather Mini Backpack
Oh this one is so cute! A mini leather backpack to store small items you don’t want to lose track of? Yes, please! Grab several colors for all the stockings you need to fill! Now, this one is a tad pricey, because you have to pay extra shipping, but if you want something adorable, go check it out.
The Heart of Christmas Movie
Who doesn’t love a good movie? A new DVD is a perfect stocking stuffer. Maybe something Christmasy to watch after all the gifts are opened!? This one’s a tear-jerker. Based on the true story of a boy who brought together a town, this story of compassion is especially compelling at Christmastime, evoking the spirit of selfless giving. Terminally-ill Dax isn’t going to make it to Christmas, so the whole town pulls together to give a special and heartwarming gift to this boy and his family. Ah! Are your eyes tearing up yet? It’s a wonderful movie to watch or gift this time of year.
Pedometer Watch – no App/Phone Required!
Add a healthy note to a stocking by ditching the candy and adding a cool sports item. This pedometer watch lets you track your steps without the hassle of bringing your cell phone along, or needing to download yet another app. It has a stylish look, comes in several colors, and has multiple features! You will be able to monitor your heart rate, stress levels, steps, calories and distance in real time.
This pedometer watch is pricier than most stocking stuffer ideas, but it’s sporty, stylish, and totally useful all at the same time so it’s a perfect choice as a “bonus” upgrade for the stocking.
EatSmart Luggage Scale
For the traveler, who will forever appreciate not having to stress about whether their luggage will meet airline requirements. The EatSmart Precision Voyager Digital Luggage Scale is compact and easily weighs luggage up to 110 lbs (and who is carrying around that much luggage anyway!). It has a soft grip handle and easy clip buckle and fits easily into your luggage — so when you’re coming home from Bora Bora laden with souvenirs, you’ll know whether or not you’ll need to ship some home or pack them with you! Never be surprised by those insane extra luggage fees again!
Personalized To-Do List Notepads
Everybody needs a place to keep their detailed lists and notes. The Knock Knock list notepads make logistics more fun! Try their Pack This, Cook This, or All Out Of notepad for a custom list-making experience. My favorite (after the Social Media Citation pad, which would be appropriate to give many people on Facebook!) is the To Do list, because it has categories for every kind of “to do” project! I can quickly organize my week by jotting down all my projects and tasks! Another fun novelty gift from Knock Knock is their Paper Hug Tickets! My sister loves to hug, but I am not that much of a hugger. So I’m sure she’d love to redeem several hugs with these tickets! You’ll fall on the floor with giggles when you see all the items Knock Knock has to offer!
Unique Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Kids!
Road Tape for Toy Cars
Tape printed to look like roads is so genius! Kids can instantly create roads or train tracks for toy vehicle play. This road tape for toy cars sticks to any flat surface, is easy to tear, and peels off with no residue, and you can reapply! It’s the perfect traveling toy! And the perfect stocking stuffer idea for a kiddo who is obsessed with cars. As they say, “The possibilities are as endless as a desert highway!”
Make Art with eeBoo
I love this brand’s unique arts and crafts materials. The colored pencil selection alone will astound you! They’ve got fluorescents and metallics in cool themes like Robots and Owls. And Mixies, fit perfectly in the stocking with dual color pencils that change color as you write! (Psst! eeBoo pencils and crayons are perfect for people who love those grown-up coloring books!). Find all eeBoo’s delightful art products on Amazon.
TINY Toy Sets – little toys with BIG impact
I love anything in miniature. So do kids! That’s why these tiny sets from Smart Lab Toys will delight your kiddos.
- TINY Robots! has 15 designs to build by mixing and matching arms, legs, wheels, and gears. Kids will learn about different types of robots, and the basics of mechanical engineering and robotics. The gearbox is transparent so kids can see their robot at work, and it doubles as a carry case!
- TINY Baking! includes miniature tools and recipes to make teeny edible treats! Yes, even the recipes are tiny to make just a small portion! Cooking also gives kids valuable science, measuring, and experimental skills.
- TINY Science! is a little working lab that includes precision instruments like a funnel, petri dish, flask and more. The diminutive lab cabinet is an adorable way to store on-the-go science!
Find all these SmartLab Toys on Amazon!
OOLY Crafts and Art Supplies
I love the fresh take on art, drawing, and crafting that OOLY takes. With their collections of stickers, pens, markers, notebooks, and other art and drawing supplies, kids will be inspired for days! Stuff their stocking with adorable “kits” that OOLY bundles together. Perfect for the budding writer or artist! (Items pictured may no longer be available).
Scented puzzle eraser packs are a hit for kids. Try Scented Donuts or Ice Cream Cones. The erasers come in a nifty giftable box, and kids can pull them apart and put them back together as they draw and play at the same time!
Scratch & Scribble Mini Packs fit nicely in the stocking, or for that car ride to family dinners! It’s a treat for kids to scratch away and discover the picture and colors underneath!
OOLY has tons more ideas for stocking stuffers that range from $5-15 to fit any budget. Check out all their creative stocking stuffer picks!
Stocking Stuffer Ideas – Snacks
KIND Snacks – Healthy Indulgence Variety Cube
The KIND Snacks Variety Pack includes 12 bars with nuts, fruit, typically no refined sugar, plus they are gluten free! You can divide it up among all the stockings!
Cute Snackware for Kids
If you love a practical stocking stuffer idea, grab these silicone snack packs. Fill them up with your kids favorite treat! On Christmas day, they’ll be delighted to find sweets in these little containers. Then you’ll be able to continue using these lovely pastel colored snack packs in their lunches week after week!
What do you love to put in stockings!?
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diane baum
Tuesday 14th of December 2021
Great ideas
Kelly Sas
Thursday 11th of February 2016
While some great ideas, for me they are quite pricey for stocking stuffers.
Julie Kieras
Thursday 11th of February 2016
I tried to include a range of ideas and prices - There's so many ways to do stockings! :) Some people do all dollar store items, which is so fun! And some families I know ONLY do stockings, not larger wrapped gifts, and so they put a few $5 and $10+ items inside.
These items would also make good grab bags gifts I think!
Courtney
Monday 23rd of November 2015
yay! We love stocking stuffers too. Cute things.