unique stocking stuffer gifts

The Best Stocking Stuffer Ideas Around

Stocking stuffers don’t have to give you a headache. But just in case your head is stuffed with too much stuff to try to come up with the best stocking stuffers, here are some surefire winners:

• Travel Gear for Tech: Buying for someone always on the go? Why not get them cases and holders for all their gadgets (and their many, many charging cables). Super useful and no one ever thinks to get it for themself.  

• Coffee Mug: “Hey, would you like some hot, fresh coffee?” Sure! I can drink it in the brand new mug with which you so graciously stuffed my stocking!” See now how that’s a good stocking stuffer? 

• Plush Toys: Stocking stuffers are weird because there’s love, meaning, and tradition behind them, but they’re also basically usually inexpensive tchotchkes. Plush toys fit this role perfectly. They’re fun, cuddly things that remind the recipient that you are, but also, they’re a very low pressure fun type gift.

Best Stocking Stuffers for Her 

Stocking Stuffers are, low-key, one of our favorite parts of Christmas. They’re like the regular presents’ cooler, order friend who doesn’t need to try that hard. But you want the holidays to be perfect, so you need the perfect stocking stuffer ideas for the perfect stocking stuffers. We’re here to help.

• Socks: Keep your special someone warm and toasty all winter long with the gift of socks! Find colors and patterns for anyone’s style! 

• Seeds: On Christmas Day the days are already slowly starting to get longer as spring approaches. Symbolize your relationship weathering the hard times and thriving in the good times by giving your partner seeds as a stocking stuffer. Makes for a great spring and summer project once the weather warms up, or, depending on what you get, you can even try planting in some potting soil indoors.

• Reusable Straws: Come in steel and silicone, this is perfect for the environmentally conscious gal on the go. The steel ones are often collapsable and most brands come with their own carrying case, cleaning brush, and dishwasher instructions.

Best Stocking Stuffers (That Won’t Actually Fit in a Stocking) 

Stocking stuffers actually being stuffed into stockings is SO yesteryear. Why limit your stocking stuffer ideas to just what you can fit in there? Here are the best stocking stuffer we can find that won’t actually fit in a stocking.  

• Coffee Table Book: Whatever the recipient’s interests are, you will almost certainly be able to find one that’s up their ally. Might want to just lean this one up against the mantle rather than stretch out the stocking’s fabric. 

• A Mini BBQ Grill: Huh? Yes, we mean it. Winter is one of the best times to buy summer gear because everything is marked down. If you’re getting a stocking stuffer for an avid camper or outdoors-person, a little miniature BBQ grill can be a super useful and appreciated gift. 

• 10-Pound Candy Bar: Pick them up wherever candy may be sold. Perfect for the recipient with a sweet tooth. Maybe don’t give this to a small child. Their parent might regret having all of the chocolate in the house.