I usually get my free samples from Sephora with DD in mind, and I put them in her stocking. I got a Corksicle can cover for my DS who’s into craft beer. Socks for all 3 kids. (Bombas for DD in Sesame Street theme...she’s 18.) Still need more for my oldest DS but usually I get tea, bc he likes tea. He likes fancy black markers too, because he draws/doodles a lot. I’ve gotten gift cards in the past for Starbucks, Shake Shack, etc.

20 yo son: red Red Sox socks (his favorite), other cute tall socks, quality cooking gadget like a zester, spatula, whisk (he likes to cook), a gas card, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant (nobody likes a smelly boy), a little light for when he runs, gum, candy

23 yo dd: the cutest fridge magnets, two rolls of quarters for her laundry, these super aggressive kitchen shears (I think her scissors are from kindergarten), a few gluten free snacks, metal straws, crochet succulent (it's ridiculous but adorable) candy, gum, toothbrush, toothpaste, hair ties, dry shampoo, false eyelashes and glue, Kylie lip kit (kill me)

We usually slip a few lottery tickets in our kids’ stockings.

This year I’m going to give them the stockings to take to their homes. Part of my downsizing plan for 2020. Santa won’t be leaving little gifts for them here anymore. They are in their 40s, they get their spouses’ stockings too.

Small portable charging devices for phones. I love the big ones, but something that gets me a few more hours and fits into my small purse is always handy too when traveling.

Head lamps are very handy, not just for running or walking in the dark, and don’t cost much at big box hardware stores.

I like to carry a very small measuring tape with me. Mine is really tiny and I think was a free gift.

So far, I have Lamy fountain pens and notecards for thank yous with their monogram for my boys, along with playing cards.

PS stamps get tucked into the notecard box.

D20 asked for this so it will go in her stocking https://www.amazon.com/Chloven-Microfiber-Headbands-Headband-Adjustable/dp/B07D9H5XHV/ref=sr_1_15?keywords=makeup%2Bheadband&qid=1574699283&sr=8-15&th=1

She also asked for a replacement straw for her hydroflask. Other things she and D14 will get are noshow socks, makeup/toiletries that they like. Dh travels to London every month and often brings back these huge Cadbury chocolate caramel bars. He’s there now so I asked him to get them each one for their stockings.

D20 also asked for these socks - not sure if there is anything special about them but she always wants cozy stuff like this https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/nordstrom-butter-crew-socks-any-3-for-30/3030667/full?siteid=QFGLnEolOWg-nxUvMvkCPdDTX4NFKBtDog&utm_source=rakuten&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=QFGLnEolOWg&utm_content=1&utm_term=722684&utm_channel=affiliate_ret_p&sp_source=rakuten&sp_campaign=QFGLnEolOWg

My driving kids will all get Sam’s Club gift cards for gas. The boys will also get Wawa gift cards (their favorite convenience store).

I’m 50 and my mom still fills our original stockings. She always manages to find cool stuff, even if it’s an old childhood favorite - my brother always gets corn nuts, a snack he loved as a kid. One of my favorite stocking items is the often hard to find wintergreen flavored tic tacs.

I bought this for my son and a cats one for my grandson (I hope they fit in their stockings):

My son used to love Stretch Armstrong so I got him this:

Anker battery chargers, echo dots, good ear buds, jewelry, good tweezers, cute wool hats, perfume rollerballs or minis

I got individual-use sized bath soaks and some fun candy.

I also love the products from this company.... lip scrubs, soap, etc.

https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Sudsatorium

Any time you are checking out at any kind of store, just look around. Always something there.

I tend to go very low brow on the stocking stuffers. I get them things I never buy them, like candy (junkier the better), oreos, even sugary cereals.

Somehow, I need those hangers in my life...

I was at Trader Joe's yesterday getting goodies for a care package to send my son for finals week. They have some fun stuffers, like this essential oils collection.

I got my son this body balm because it's unscented and small and cute, and he has really dry hands in the winter. The checkout person said she uses it on her face at night. (?) Not sure I'd do that, but I think I'll pick one up for myself to see.

I have no idea why I find this so hilarious, but DD, who works in a pretty stressful office environment, is getting one for her desk! Screaming Goat

Feathers, good idea to look for things at Traders.

How about cabin socks? Dicks Sporting is having BOGO sale. The store is stocked with lots of choices for men, women, and kids. Please note that the socks in the store are one size fits all even though sizes are listed on the webpage. My 13 year old grandson likes these.

I just added the travel hangers in black to my Amazon cart.

Thanks Lynn!

I just saw these humming bird ring feeders that would be great stocking stuffers at a store today.

Zalco, I'd like to buy a Lamy fountain pen for my daughter, but I've read that there are lots of counterfeit pens out there. Where did you buy yours? One of the listings on Amazon states that there is no warranty card included. That doesn't seem right.

I have had those travel hangers since our trip to Panama, where they came in super handy.

Terezosa, I like Goulet pens. Here is their Lamy page. I love the Safari line.

https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy

Thanks Zalco.

I ended up ordering from Jet Pens, after seeing their name mentioned in a couple of different places as having authentic Lamy pens.

For a while I thought that I was going to get lost in the rabbit hole of fountain pens!

I love these card sets-- I used to get them at B&N but my local store doesn't sell them anymore. I went on a hunt and found them at this online store-- FlorentineShop

This is the style I use as my "signature" but they have so many styles to choose from! They're perfect for short notes to go with a gift, to add to a mailing package or whatever calls for a short note (I hate writing long notes longhand so I use them a lot!). I would be thrilled to get them wrapped as a gift or in a stocking!

This may not be a design you love but they have many to choose from (many with an Italian focus) and also memo pads, sketch books, journals, etc.

They also have wrapping paper in many of their designs. I just love this one-- but of course, they have holiday designs also,