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Stocking Stuffer ideas

angela_nor_calif

16 years ago

I need some ideas for my DS (17) and my DH's stockings. Men are so hard to buy stocking stuffers for. I know you ladies (and men) have to have some good ideas.

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casey_nfld
16 years ago
-socks
-deoderant
-lotto tickets
-fav magazines
-razors
-cologne
-funny little toys & gadgets (I buy them at the dollar store or science store)
-chocolate & other treats (candy, small pack of pringles, peanuts, etc)
-joke book (or other funny book, for the bathroom)
-batteries
-small flashlight
-CD
-hand held game (poker, tetris, yahtzee etc)
-laser pointer/pen
-brain teaser puzzles (I've seen wooden and metal ones)
daisyinga_gardener
16 years ago
For golfers, golf balls, golf tees, golf gloves.

For backpackers, kayakers, boaters, a pack towel (light, thin, absorbs a lot of water).

Starbucks gift certificates
QuickTrip gift certificates

Insulated travel coffee mugs

Gloves

Chewing gum, Fisherman's Friend cough drops (my guys can't always find them when they need them).

Racquetballs, tennis balls.
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That's great, I love that store! I forgot to mention I bought one of these for my DD and she loves it because it's like those sacks that fold up into a small pouch. Great for traveling. We got this print for her but there's a variety to choose from http://www.containerstore.com/s/pedal-power-stash-it-backpack/d?productId=11003283&q=Backpacks
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We do that too!!! Christmas morning breakfast activity!!! I made the mistake of getting a lego advent calendar, last year. I thought I was covered for about 5 years. Turns out you can't make all the builds at the same time!!! This year I got mini felting critters. Do you have a link to yours? Never heard of it. Looks fab! We get one in our Easter baskets too so I will be looking for animals for Easter.
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Pieonear
16 years ago
One thing my guys love are the shoe shine buffer sponges I get at Dollar Tree. It's not shoe polish but can make shoes, purses, briefcase, etc. really look good.
talley_sue_nyc
16 years ago
Legos XPod mini kits. Everybody needs a toy.
jannie
16 years ago
For my girls, low cut socks and make up items,wipes with self-tanning lotion, other small cosmetic items, gift certificates to their favorite stores.
kacram
16 years ago
car stuff, flash lights, 100 calorie packs, money, coins, toothpaste, cards, crib board, combs, hair gel, after shave, chap stick, knit hats, oranges
nodakgal
16 years ago
Gas cards were always a hit with my teens.
Thats about the only thing I didn't see mentioned!
Jamie_MS
16 years ago
So far I have gotten deck of cards, toothbrush, carmex, nail clippers, tire gauge, bandaids.

Like this post because I am looking for more male stocking stuffer ideas!
minnie_tx
16 years ago
It's not a stocking without a Whoopie cushion!!
stephmc72
16 years ago
Lottery Tickets (scratch off)
Favorite candy
Gift cards (starbucks, iTunes, music stores, gas, fast food)
gwanny2three
16 years ago
Mine love to get their's filled with Beef Jerky! LOL...I get them air freshners for their cars, along with most of the stuff mentioned...even the whoopie cushion! LOL....when they were younger of course!
Cherryfizz
16 years ago
Farmers Almanac
Archie Comics - small hand held ones or favourite big comic books

Mad Magazine

Small things for the car

Deck of cards - I had a hit one year with the cards featuring the "original six" hockey arenas on the front of them.

Ball cap from their favourite team

Waterproof matches - ya just never know when you are going to need them. LOL

Nail clippers - guys are always asking me if I have nail clippers for some reason. LOL

Kindereggs - they are always a big hit with the young (over 5) and old (young at heart).
scottymam
16 years ago
Hot Hands/Feet (little icepack looking things that emit heat)
Small packs of flavored coffee (enough for 1 pot)
Flavored hot coco
magazine about something they enjoy/pocket sz puzzle books found near the register of many stores
sm lego kits of Santa, knight/dragon/katapult (around $3)
sillypuddy, yoyo's, marbles whatever looks fun/remember this
Hot Wheel/Matchbox car of their Dream Car of the year

When they are at home they get something like a juice box and wrapped pastry/poptart sticking out of the top (this was tradition after the youngest was about 6, they were allowed to have their stocking without getting the adults up, breakfast was included!)If I am mailing the stockings I skip the "juicebox"
Ellie
des_arc_ya_ya
16 years ago
Sonic or other fast food coupons, car wash tokens/coupons, gift certificate for movie rental or theatre tickets

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