When Christmas comes, sometimes the parents the short end of the stick, but they won’t with this list of adult stocking stuffer ideas. Some links in this post are affiliate links that earn me a commission if you purchase through them.
When my kids were little, they got stockings, and my husband and I did stockings for each other. Our tradition is that the kids run downstairs and grab stockings, and we open them together in my bed, snuggled up all warm and cozy.
Last year, my kids still got stockings, and so did my husband. My stocking was empty.
It was surprisingly disappointing to not have a stocking, but my husband said it was partly because he didn’t know what to put in it. Needless to say, I have ideas for him – and for you – and it won’t be empty this year!
Some things are just easy to put in a stocking. Growing up, chocolate and oranges were a tradition. Every year, I pick up navel oranges from the grocery store and add one or two to each stocking.
I then juice the oranges and make fresh orange juice that I serve with sparkling juice mimosas for kids and real mimosas for adults. It’s an extra bit of fun.
More fun? Get a mini bottle of champagne, and add it to the stocking. Who doesn’t love a personal bottle?
If you have teens, you’ll love these teen stocking stuffer ideas, too!
Fantastic Stocking Stuffers For Adults
No matter who you need to stuff a stocking for, you’ll find great ideas. Just because you grow up doesn’t mean the magic has to go away!
Best of all, you can find all of these on Amazon – easy peasy!
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Christmas Lights Charger Cord
I don't think you can get more Christmas than this. TWO of my friends have these and can't stop talking about how much fun they are. Light up your loved one's life (I know – pun intended) with a fun new charger.
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Toblerone Bars
I always have to add chocolate to a stocking. For the kids, I often do the gold coins, but adults get adult flavors, right? Toblerone is my go to chocolate, but choose your favorite.
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Terry’s Chocolate Orange
This one combines the best of both worlds when it comes to tradition if you don't want to go for a fresh orange. This was one of my favorites growing up, and it's still as delicious now as it was then.
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Novelty Socks
I'm a huge fan of fun but also useful gifts. Novelty socks go into stockings nearly every year. My husband is a math teacher, so often they're math themed. No matter what hobbies your stocking owner enjoys, you can find something to fit – pun intended!
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Wine Glass Markers
I have these, and I've given them to several friends who love them, too. These are so much fun for parties and easier to use – and remember – than wine charms. And yes, the package is small enough to fit into a stocking.
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Zen as F*ck: A Journal
This is another of those things I bought for a friend that everyone went nuts over. It's irreverent and fun, but it also has useful exercises and thought provoking insights. This is one of my go to gifts, and it's a winner every time.
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Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm
This time of year, we all have dry lips. I love the feel of Burt's Bees, and I love how well it works even more. Add that little bit of tint, and it's a perfect grown up stocking stuffer!
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Hand Cream
Let's face it (again, pun intended). It isn't only our lips that dry out in winter. A purse size heavy duty moisturizing lotion is always a win, especially with shea butter that isn't greasy and lasts through hand washings.
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Fabric Sweater Shaver
Not all adult stocking stuffers have to be sexy to be appreciated. This is one of those gifts that you don't realize you want until you have it, then you're so grateful.Make your clothes look new again – we all have those little pills and fuzz balls that annoy us, right?
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Eye Makeup Brushes
While you might not want to buy actual makeup as a stocking stuffer – lip balm being the exception – all my friends admit that they never replace their makeup brushes as often as they should. I love this set as a stocking stuffer!
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Makeup Brush Cleaning Egg
In talking to my friends, they all admit they don't clean their makeup brushes often enough. So in addition to getting new brushes for them, go ahead and get them a way to easily clean them.These little eggs go on your fingers and make it super easy to clean your makeup brushes. My friends swear by them!
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Makeup Brush Cleansing Shampoo
You can't – or shouldn't – just use hand soap to clean your makeup brushes. Grab a bottle of this cleansing shampoo designed for makeup brushes and sponges, and add it to your loved one's stocking.
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Knitting Needle Gauge
I recently bought this for a friend who loves to knit, and she adores it. It's fun and cute and so useful. If you have a knitter in your life… this needs to jump into that stocking!
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Underwater Phone Case
For those who want to escape winter, even if only mentally, I love giving a waterproof phone case. I take mine on every vacation I go on, plus it goes with me to the pool, the beach, and more when it's warm.
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Travel Luggage Scale
After watching a friend panic (yet again) about whether her luggage would be overweight or whether she was safe in her packing, I bought her a travel scale.It's so easy to use, and it makes everyone feel good to know you won't have to do the mad scramble in the airport trying to repack your suitcase to get under that weight limit.
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Mickey Phone Ring Stand
Don't forget about the Disney lovers in your life, too. These ring stands are cute and functional. And best of all, they're the perfect size to fit in a stocking.
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Christmas Kitchen Towels
Novelty items are always fun as gifts, and these kitchen towels are both cute and functional. Bring a little cheer to your kitchen with a cute Santa towel – just roll them up and stuff them in a stocking first.
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Car Essential Oil Diffuser
Who doesn't love to climb into a car that smells like peppermint or lavender instead of sweaty kids or old food?These car diffusers work so incredibly well, and with 12 different felt pads (in different colors, no less) for different scents, you didn't know how much you needed these.
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Coffee and Espresso Descaler and Cleaner
Coffee tastes SO much better with filtered water and when your coffee maker is… clean. Pop a couple of these descalers into a stocking, and that morning brew becomes heavenly once again.
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Flavored Ground Coffee
If you're going to get that coffee maker sparkling again, you have to give some coffee to go with it, right? Plus, it's the gift that keeps giving and you just might get to enjoy some, too. Win win!
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Telescopic Back Scratcher
Because as much as you want to, you can't always be there. This is just way too fun, and it's a perfect add in for that stocking.
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iPhone Charger Cable 3Pack
Who else fights a losing battle to keep chargers working and not lost? I have one in my car, one by my bed, one by where I work, and about 50 in places unknown.Right now, we have only one working lightning cable in the entire house, and it happens to be the one I bought from this pack two years ago. Go ahead and add this to a stocking and reduce family fights.
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Bath Bombs
Bath bombs are…. the bomb! They're so fun, and this gift set of 6 means you can either give them all to one person or break them up and share them amongst your family's stockings.
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Handheld Milk Frother
My aunt gave me one of these for Christmas over 20 years ago. I still use it today. I mean… I still remember who GAVE it to me. If that isn't reason enough for you to add this as a stocking stuffer, I don't know what is!
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Sage Smudge Sticks
If your year has been anything like that of so many of my friends – and mine – you may want it to get out and not have the door hit it on its rear end on the way out. That's where these smudge sticks come in handy. Cleanse it all. Get rid of all the bad juju. Done!
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Nail Polish Set
'Tis the season for fun and trendy nail polish. I'm a huge fan, so grab your favorite shades and add them to the stocking, too.
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Ring Light
If you don't have a ring light, get one. They make so many photos so much better from selfies in near dark to food in restaurants and so much more. This one is rechargeable, and it's just the right size.
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Diamond Dazzle Stik
If you've given jewelry or just have jewelry, add this diamond cleaning device to your stocking stuffers. It's easy to use and works great to clean behind settings where the dirt and gunk tends to collect. I love this tool.
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Meaningful Ornament
And finally, add a special Christmas ornament that has a favorite hobby or passion, memory from a vacation or special milestone from the year, etc. I picked up this one for my husband this year (the Rams version) to replace the one he accidentally broke when we put up the tree this year.
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Regardless of which item or items you choose from this list, you’re bound to have a happy recipient. Make this a special season.
And really… unless someone asks for it, don’t gift a boot and glove dryer. It’s my last bit of advice for you.
Merry Christmas!
What are your best adult stocking stuffer ideas?
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