WooHoo! Christmas is only one week away! Are you feeling the joy? My kiddos are bursting with excitement now that we are in the single digits countdown. I’m pretty stoked as well because I’m way ahead of the game this year. I’ve gotten all of my Christmas shopping done, and it feels so amazing. I’m going to wrap all the gifts tomorrow and then hide them in our basement until Christmas Eve.

Hopefully, you’ve gotten all your shopping done and are in the home stretch too. The only thing that’s left to buy are stocking stuffers. Last week, a reader asked me about some ideas for stocking stuffers for little kids. Since I buy stocking stuffers for our children, my husband and my Mom, I thought that it would be helpful to put together a guide for everyone. I’ve got ideas for children and adults and the teens in between. In addition to an ideas and inspiration list, I’ve included direct links for specific items that I would select. I’ve noted items (*) that are really hot this year and will sell out super fast.

The holidays are an ideal time to try something new. I’ve included links to fragrance sets for teens, men and women. These links are to the most popular perfume and cologne samples so they can experiment with several different ones. Happy shopping!

Ultimate Stocking Stuffers for Everyone

Here is a list of stocking stuffers that are guaranteed to surprise and delight them. I came up with 15 ideas for each age group to give you lots of ideas and inspo.

KIDDOS

1. Candy (I always include one or two of their favorite candy and/or a Christmas candy)
2. Gift Cards (Claire’s, Target, Gamestop, Toys R Us, Barnes and Noble)
3. Small toy (this could be an expensive toy that is small enough to fit in a stocking or a $1.00 Matchbox car)
4. Silly Putty (do not underestimate the hours of entertainment this delivers)
5. *Fingerlings (these are so hot this year, buy them NOW)
6. Cozy Christmas socks (the louder, the better)
7. Christmas-themed coloring book (this is a calming distraction on Christmas Day when your kids need to CHILL)
8. Rainbow Slinky (super fun for homes with stairs)
9. Silver German Glitter Letter Ornaments (love the idea of having everyone’s letters on the tree)
10. *Hatchimals CollEGGtible 4 Pack
11. Magical Scented Unicorn Pencils
12. Play Doh (we always need this!)
13. Stuffed animal
14. Knock-knock joke book or a new Christmas story
15. Slime kit (here is a link to the easy recipe, you need clear glue, baking soda and contact lens solution)

TEENS

1. Candy, Gum, Jelly Beans, Slim Jims, Beef Jerky
2. Gift Cards (iTunes, Spotify, GameStop, Starbucks, Juice Bar, Sephora, Movie theater)
3. Best Selling Wireless Earbuds (I can’t tell you how many times I have found these in the washing machine)
4. Cozy Christmas socks (I got Jackson some with the Yankees logo)
5. Popsockets for smart phones (I love mine)
6. iPhone Case
7. Chapstick and hand lotion (Tis the season for dry lips and hands)
8. Hand sanitizer and tissues (Tis also the season for the sniffles)
9. Thumb Chucks (these are trending right now)
10. Beanie with faux fur pom-pom
11. Makeup, nail polish
12. Perfume/Cologne samples
13. Hair products/Dry Shampoo
14. Mantraband (Dream Believe Achieve)
15. Lightning charging cable and wall charger kit (my set always gets “borrowed” and make me cray cray)

DADS and GRADS

1. Gum or candy (guys have a sweet tooth too)
2. Shaving travel kit (I’ve linked Kerry’s favorite here) or disposable razors
3. Chrome Shaving Stand (Amazon Best Seller)
4. Cologne samples
5. Lip balm and Hand cream
6. Fireplace lighter
7. Cozy Christmas Socks (maybe with their favorite Pro Sports Team’s logo)
8. Key fob
9. Playing cards
10. Wallet and/or a new matching watchband
11. Cuff Links
12. Gloves and/or Scarf
13. Luggage tag (look for one that can include a family photo)
14. Christmas tie (something fun that’s a little brighter and more colorful than normal)
15. Sneaker Balls (okay, who am I kidding. These are for us, not them)
16. Magazine (GQ, Men’s Health, Architectural Digest, Time)

MOMS and SISTERS

1. Candy (like Sugarfina gummy bears – not something we normally buy, but love to get)
2. Gift Cards (Sephora, Nordstrom, J. Crew, Banana Republic, Anthropologie, Home Goods, TJ Maxx, DSW Shoes)
3. Earrings
4. Cute faux fur iPhone case
5. Beanie with faux fur pom-pom
6. Cozy Christmas Socks
7. Makeup, nail polish
8. Facial Masks (for a little self pampering)
9. Perfume samples
10. Travel-size candles
11. Exotic Soaps, Body Creams and potions
12. Hair products
13. Mantraband (Trust The Journey)
14. ADORABLE Kate Spade Snowy Owl Charm/Keychain
15. Magazine (Elle Decor, Veranda, Traditional Home, House Beautiful, Real Simple, Bon Appetit)

 

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Ultimate Stocking Stuffers for Everyone