As the big day approaches, you’re probably frantically looking for ideas to fill your family’s Christmas stockings. Today’s post has the complete list of 123 stocking stuffers for adults. You’ll find something for everyone on your list.
Why is it the older we get, the harder it is to find the right gifts? Maybe it’s because most adults are able to just go out and buy things they need. Also, grown-ups tend to have specific likes and dislikes making it more challenging to find things that suit.
With that in mind, I did some brainstorming and came up with a list of 123 stocking stuffer ideas for adults. I hope you’ll find something here to make it a little easier to fill those stockings for all the adults on your Christmas list.
This post was originally published in December 2020 and updated in October 2023.
Stocking stuffers for adults
Food & drink
- Gourmet hot chocolate
- Specialty teas
- Coffee
- Candy
- Travel mug with a coffee shop gift card
- Decorative coffee mug
- Reusable water bottle
- Reusable straw
- Specialty chocolates
- Nuts
- Corkscrew
- Bottle opener
- Wine charms
- Wine glass markers
- Decorative wine bottle stopper
- BBQ sauce
- Spices
- Gift certificate for favourite restaurant
Electronics
- Portable charger
- Screen cleaner
- Phone charger
- Phone case
- Charging cables
- Earbuds
- Rechargeable batteries
- Battery charger
- Mobile phone holder for car
- Waterproof phone pouch
- Cord wraps
Toiletries
- Shower gel
- Shampoo bars
- Deodorant
- Lip balm
- Soap
- Lotion
- Sneaker balls
- Shaving gel
- Cologne
- Toothbrushes
- Foot scrubber
- Bath & shower bombs
- Hand cream
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Clothing
- T-Shirts
- Slippers
- Socks
- Gloves
- Mittens
- Toque/beanie
- Underwear
- Face masks
- Sunglasses
- Novelty shoe laces
- Hand warmers
Jewellery
- Watch
- Earrings
- Necklace
- Bracelet
Stationery
- Pens
- Book light
- Notepads
- Markers
- Craft supplies
- Calendar
- Day planner
- Paper clips
- Book marks
- Journal
- Note cards
- Coloured pencils
- Post-it notes
- Reusable notebook like a Rocketbook
Keepsakes & collectibles
- Christmas ornaments
- Figurines
- Sports collectibles
Entertainment
- Movie passes
- Tickets to a concert or sporting event
- Subscription to streaming service like Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, Spotify
- Magazines
- CDs
- Travel games
- Books
- Puzzles
- Puzzle books
- Playing cards
Miscellaneous
- Wallet
- Flashlight
- Head lamp
- Golf balls
- Gift cards
- Binoculars
- Stress balls
- Luggage tag
- Mini screwdriver for eyeglasses
- Key chain
Household items
- Flameless candles
- Candles
- Room spray
- Dish cloth
- Pot scrubber
- Kitchen gadgets
- Essential oils
For the gardener
- Garden gloves
- Seed packets
- Garden tools
- Fertilizer
- The Old Farmers Almanac
For the handy-person
- Pocket knife/multi-tool
- Tape measure
- Hardware store gift card
Just for the ladies
- Nail polish
- Bubble bath
- Makeup brushes
- Hair turban/towel
- Cosmetic bag
- Nail file
- Bath bombs
- Nightgown
- Tights
- Leggings
- Gift certificate for a spa day
- Change purse
- Scarves
- Purse hook
And for the others on your list
Are you looking for more stocking stuffer ideas? Check out these posts:
- 20 Low waste stocking stuffers
- Ultimate list of stocking stuffers for kids
- Ultimate list of stocking stuffers for teens
I hope you found some new ideas for even the hardest-to-buy-for adults on your list.
What would you add to this list? Tell us below.
This list made me think of the regular gifts teachers receive around the holidays. #1 on the list was the coffee mug. Apparently it’s common knowledge that teachers drink a lot of java.🤣
Ha ha. I can imagine. We used to make charitable donations on behalf of our daughters’ teachers—thinking they probably didn’t need more coffee mugs or Christmas ornaments.
Last year, my sister-in-law, who is an elementary school teacher, and I put our heads together on a post about eco-friendly teacher gifts. Here’s a link if you want to have a look. https://boomerecocrusader.com/teacher-gifts/
Thanks for sharing, Michelle. I’ll leave a comment over there after I read the article.
What a great list! I’ve bought all the big gifts, but I do need some small ones to fill the stack up a little. These are great for that!
That’s great! I’m glad you got some ideas.
What an awesome list, Michelle! There is definitely something for everyone!! Thank you! Cher xoxo
Thanks Cher.
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🙂 xoxo
Edibles all the way!
Yes! Who doesn’t love food? And it doesn’t create any long-term clutter! The perfect gift.
That’s a nice long list to pick from! We don’t do stockings but I’ll definitely be buying a few items off this list 😊
Thanks Shelly. Glad you found it helpful. I never did stockings until I got married. Now, I find the things I buy are sometimes too big for the stocking. LOL
It does seem to be harder to purchase gifts for adults, but you have provided some great ideas. Thanks for putting this list together!
Thank you for reading and I am glad you got some good ideas from the post. Happy shopping!
Wonderful list! 😊🎄
Thank you so much for reading and taking the time to comment.
That’s quite a list! I liked seeing reusable straw and rechargeable batteries as recommendations…
I like to slip the eco friendly items into the list when I can. I might catch people when they’re not looking. 🙂