In many families, long past the time they give Christmas gifts from Santa, adults still get stuffed stockings on Christmas morning.
Of course, filling Christmas stockings for adults can be a little trickier than filling stockings for kids.
Anyone can buy cheap toys or plastic doo-dads at the Dollar Store but what kinds of things will grown ups actually use?
If you are looking to find great stocking stuffer ideas for your adult children or stocking fillers for your wife or husband, I've got lots of clever ideas for you!
This list is full of unique stocking stuffers for men, stocking stuffers for her, stocking stuffers under $5, consumable stocking stuffers and extra special stocking stuffers that are a little more.
Of course, because we're Creative Green Living, our primary focus isn't going to be on plastic toys or cheap trinkets that will break quickly or things that will wind up in the landfill in a week.
What are the best stocking stuffer ideas?
The best stocking stuffer ideas are things that:
- Aren't junk
- The recipient will actually like
- They can really use
- Won't break in less than a week
- Aren't candy (by all means give candy - but you want more than that!)
These are my best stocking stuffer ideas to help you fill their Christmas stockings with great gifts that meet those criteria - and that your gift recipient will adore!
The last thing most of us need is random "stuff." I love things that I can really use (and even better, use UP).
Just say no to cheap junk and give great stocking gifts they will love and really use.
How much do you spend on stocking stuffers?
Good stocking stuffers usually cost $5-$20. To help balance everything out, they might get one $25-$35 gift that takes up a lot of space and then a few smaller things like crystals or bottles of essential oils.In my house, the adults usually get one nice present each plus a stocking with awesome, useful stuff worth $50-$75. I don't mind spending more on stocking stuffers that are really useful and I know the person will like!
Ready to get all my best stocking stuffer ideas for adults? Let's go!
_______________________________________________________
Best 2024 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Adults
the best stocking stuffer ideas that your adult children, husband, wife, boyfriend, girlfriend and other grown-ups will love!
Little Green Book of Mothers' Wisdom - signed by the author!
Hypoallergenic Huggie Hoops from PAOVI
This small gift-size book is a tiny hardcover book with a cloth spine - definitely nice enough for giving any mother in your life - even if she isn't *your* mother.
I just happen to be the editor of this lovely collection of inspirational quotes by and about mothers. I've put it together with some of my favorite art that encompasses all the different feelings that motherhood stirs in us.
No need to give Amazon any of your money - shop small and buy it directly from the author - I'll even sign it for you (no charge) and ship it to you for free! Buy it from me in my Etsy shop here! (want to see the insides? I have a video of my flipping through it on the Etsy listing as well)
Huggie hoops are definitely a casual jewelry trend right now. These hypoallergenic earrings come in your choice white gold or yellow gold and are non-irritating even for those with sensitive ears.
PAVOI jewelry is crafted with 100% recycled materials and are packaged in 99% recycled and compostable materials. To offset the plastic their company does use, they remove 275,000 plastic bottles from our ocean annually - so it's a company you can feel good about!
Now, this gift may not be for everybody, but this is a stocking stuffer guide for adults. And if this isn't the right fit for you, it's ok to just keep scrolling.
But it has been a year - and if you know people who are just out of f**ks to give, they could probably use an emergency stash in their stocking!
These tiny little f**ks come in miniature glass bottles and cost less per-f**k, the more you buy. So buy a set of 10 or 15 so you can share this unique gift with a friend and make sure everyone you love always has one last f**k to give on hand in case of emergencies. Buy a stash of spare back-up f*cks on Etsy here.
.jpg "Personalize engraved wood keychain size pocket knives from C&A Creations")
This small pocket knife attaches to your keys and includes scissors, a nail file, and a small blade. It's perfect for both men and women to keep handy for opening packages, mail, trimming loose threads and more.
C&A Creations lets you pick a font and engrave and name or short saying on the front or back of the knife (or both!). These knives look so much better in real life than in these photos!
Not sure who you want to give this to? You can even order plain, unengraved knives for a lower cost. Order a personalized pocketknife from C&A Creations on Etsy here.
If you are shopping for stocking stuffers for someone over 21, who loves all things whiskey, you have to check out the Flaviar subscription. You can order a sample flight (shown) or a full bottle each month.
If you live with the recipient (so same shipping address), you might do the three-month subscription so you can have the first month ready to go at home to put in their stocking - and then let them choose their own adventure for the next two months! Check out what Flaviar has to offer here!
This personalized gift is perfect for the people in your life who like to color or do art to destress - customized colored pencils packed in a durable wood case with their name engraved on it! Buy it in my sister Etsy shop C&A Creations here.
These would pair great with a coloring book for adults like Color Your Own Happy from my friend, Jen Goode or the 2024 Weekly Coloring Planner from Johanna Basford.
Know someone getting engaged or married this Christmas? Get them a ring dish to keep their new ring on! Know someone who loves handmade items? It's perfect for them, too! A mechanic? A gardener? You get the idea. They're perfect for just about anyone who wears any jewelry at all. Buy a handcrafted trinket or ring dish from Plot Twist Pottery Here.
I use one of these and love it. My hair is long so in the shower it can be hard to get my shampoo or conditioner worked all the way through my hair. It also helps increase circulation to your scalp and helps with dry or flaky scalp issues - no matter how short or long your hair is.
If you've ever joined a video meeting and realized too late that you're—EEEEK!—not camera-ready, you need this bird to watch out for you. This adorable Canadian-made silicone owl is universally compatible with Chromebooks, PCs and Apple products.
Hot chocolate bombs are all the rage. These can cost $5-$13 each in stores or on Etsy but they aren't hard to make yourself at home especially if you're crafty!
Whip up a batch for your adult kids and customize them with their favorite flavors by adding things like candy canes, caramel and Andes mints to the fillings inside!
These Isotoner microsuede gloves feature contrasting Berber cuffs, and are made with recycled microsuede, making them both good for the planet and water-repellent.
The non-slip palm helps you keep a secure grip on your devices while the Sherpasoft lining keeps you cozy during chilly winter days. They are BPA and phthalate free (a Creative Green Living must!) and touchscreen compatible with smarTouch technology. Buy them online at Kohls.
This nifty little doo-dad lets you rest your spoon on the edge of the pot without getting your counter or stove messy.
The flexible claw means that it can accommodate many spoon sizes and even the handle of a full-size whisk!
This tabletop jewelry organizer slides together in two separate pieces that ship flat and make it easy to slide into her stocking on Christmas morning.
Choose from maple or ebony wood veneer to be the finish on this jewelry organizer that can hold rings on the fingers but it can also stack watches, bracelets and scrunchies around the tall arm base. For a small additional fee, the Etsy seller will also engrave a name on the base or the palm.
With a little advance notice, you can also order this item in order wood finishes or even colors of acrylic. Buy it in the C&A Creations Etsy Store here.
Bring the beauty and power of your favorite crystals into your home with these light sensor nightlights. These are so much prettier than their plan plastic cousins! Choose from amethyst, rose quartz and quartz.
Available in all kinds of designs from plain to fancy, Pop Sockets make great stocking stuffers for both men and women.
If you don't already have one, these little poppers stick on the back of your cell phone case and pop out to make it easier to hold. They can also prop your phone up when turned on its side.
Mine may or may not double as a fidget. #ADHD
Have your favorite photo printed onto the stainless steel insert and have the leather engraved with their name or nickname. It's a sweet, classy way to keep favorite memories close at hand and help you not lose your keys at the same time.
These coal inspired bath bombs are made with real activated charcoal and make a fun stocking gift.
Pro tip: If you have recently had a fight with your partner or you've been mad at each other recently, skip this gift.
Anyone whose feelings are already kind of hurt or raw will not like getting coal. Even if it's"coal". Trust me. It will not end well.
If it's your sister on the other hand, maybe she deserves it?
(not crafty? Don't want to make your own bath bombs? Pick up similar pre-made bath bombs on Etsy!)
Whether it's for the essential oil diffuser, wool dryer balls or to add to lotions or hand soap, a great essential oil blend is a wonderful gift.
Two of my favorites are Love (a citrus/floral blend) and Sweet Oasis (a soothing blend perfect for winding down at the end of the day). If you love pumpkin spice, they even have a Pumpkin Spice Blend that will bring that essence into your home all year.
I ordered a ring for myself from this Etsy shop last year and I was so impressed by the quality of what I got for the price I paid!
I had both of my kids and my husband write their first initial on a white piece of paper and draw a heart around it.
I snapped picture with my cell phone, lined them up in a line and sent the image to Caitlyn and her team and I ended up with a beautiful custom sterling silver ring that I wear on my right hand as my family ring with the initials of the three people I love the most.
Use this long arm mixer it to mix iced tea, chocolate milk, protein shakes and more! They'll use it so much you may want to pick up a couple so they can always have a clean one on hand.
This bourbon-infused coffee is made in the USA and is infused with the flavors of Kentucky's signature spirit. Free of all known allergens and alcohol free, it's a tasty way for any bourbon lover to start their day.
Drop these flavor-packed sugar cubes into a glass of champagne for an instant cocktail. Teetotalling? These would also be delightful in sparkling water. Flavor options include peach, raspberry, strawberry, arcadia orange, grapefruit or lemon.
The tastiest way to keep your immune system supported all winter long!
Suitable for vegetarians and vegans alike. The Sambucol Gummies are pectin based, (no gelatin!) which means they won't stick to your teeth, and won't melt. Each gummy has only 1 gram of sugar.
This handy pocket sized bike repair kit fits common bike first aid must haves in a convenient tin that's easy to throw in your pocket or day bag so you are prepared for any emergencies your bike throws your way.
This pocket-sized essential oil diffuser is great for carrying on the go or keeping handy on your desk or nightstand. I keep mine at my computer with water and a couple drops of Peppermint Mocha essential oil blend for a mid-day work pick-me-up!
This DIY bath bomb recipe is easy to make. The green tea and essential oils make it great for both men and women to relax and unwind muscle tension after a hard day of gardening or doing manual labor.
This is the best bath bomb recipe because it doubles as a bath fizzy and and a soothing tea bath.
Not feeling up for making DIY bath bombs? That's ok! Support small businesses and pick up from bath bombs on Etsy.
The Make Up Eraser is a great way to remove make up and exfoliate your skin with just water. It works for years without needing to be replaced and can be cleaned by washing in your washing machine at home.
This puzzle box could be filled with cash, a gift card, candy or maybe even a sexy note from your spouse. It's a dual present because it's both a fun puzzle and whatever the prize is inside.
I gave one of these to both my oldest son and his dad a couple years ago and we've continued to fill it with money or treats for subsequent holidays. It's gotten a ton of use!
Reusable straws are a great way to avoid unnecessary waste and help protect animals. In the last couple years, awareness of single-use straws went mainstream so you don't have to be a crunchy hippie to enjoy this present.
This particular set comes with eight straws, two cleaning brushes AND colored silicone tips for a great price! (The silicone tips really soften the feel of the straw in your mouth and I prefer them to a "naked" steel straw).
These flower-flavored elixirs with flavors like rose, jasmine, orange blossom and more enhance your tea (hot or cold!) or champagne with a unique floral essence. Or be creative! Try adding them to sparkling water, soda or iced coffee! The set comes with five different flavors to help you load up one stocking or split them up among multiple gift recipients.
Arnica is one of my favorite homeopathic remedies to keep on hand. We use arnica for aches and pains and whenever we get injured enough to suspect a bruise is coming on.
This box of Arnica comes with three tubes that are individually packaged - so give one tube each to three people or give the whole box to one person!
If you live in a cold climate, you will especially appreciate these hand warmers /pocket warmers. Made from an upcycled sweater, these are a great DIY stocking stuffer idea for both men and women. Get the DIY tutorial for how to make hand warmers from S Woodson Says.
Not in a DIY mood? Buy hand warmers from a small artisan on Etsy to support the little guy without having the break out your sewing machine.
They've never seen anything like this! Build a paper airplane using the provided pattern and carbon fiber paper. Then connect it to th small remote-controlled motor to control it with your phone or ipad! This kit will blow them away!
This is the commercialized version of a game my extended family has played for a long time (we call it "speed scrabble").
Players take turns grabbing tiles, which they then have to create an intersecting crossword-style puzzle with. The first person to use all their tiles wins!
Plus the fact that the tiles all come packaged in a giant banana is just straight up fun. Buy it on Amazon or at Kohls.
Gabriel makes some of my favorite lead-free lip glosses. They are also phthalate and paraben-free, making them a Creative Green Living favorite. This soft, shimmery pink color is universally flattering on all skin tones.
Organic and Non-GMO verified lip balm in yummy flavors.
The tubes are large (they're a larger diameter than standard lip balm tubes) and will last all year.
This muscle rub is a soothing way to help muscles after a workout or working hard in the yard.
It works just as well (maybe even better!) that Young Living or DoTerra's Deep Relief or Deep Blue rubs - but for a fraction of the price. When I used it on my sore back, I slept great and could still feel it working the next morning, even after showering.
These are great for people who aren't always able to finish their beer or soda. They are also great for homebrewers to keep their empty bottles clean and sanitary between batches.
A good multi-tool is indispensable and will help anyone feel prepared for any situation. This one is especially great for outdoor enthusiasts.
Did you love this list of stocking stuffer ideas for adults?
Use the social share buttons to drop some hints to your loved ones on Facebook or Twitter or just save it to your Christmas Gifts Ideas Pinterest board!
Get More Clever Stocking Stuffer and Christmas Gift Ideas!
I've gotten lots of requests for ideas specifically for moms and wives! Want to know what to put in a mom's stocking? I've got you!
Do you need more stocking filler ideas for the women in your life? If you need a great list of stocking stuffer ideas for her, you are in luck! I have a great collection of gifts you can fill up your wife, mom, girlfriend or sister's stockings and leave them surprised and delighted!
Creative Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Kids
Need to find stocking stuffers for the boys and girls that live in your house? I've got you! There are more than 50 creative stocking stuffer ideas your preschooler, kindergartener, elementary-age kids and tween will love!
DIY Gifts Ideas for Sisters, Moms, Girlfriends and more!
Feeling crafty? This is a great list full of 31 gift ideas that women really want to get! There are lots of ideas in here that would make excellent stocking stuffers for all the women in your life.
Need to find stocking stuffers for the boys and girls that live in your house? I've got you! There are more than 50 creative stocking stuffer ideas your preschooler, kindergartener, elementary-age kids and tween will love!
Feeling crafty? This is a great list full of 31 gift ideas that women really want to get! There are lots of ideas in here that would make excellent stocking stuffers for all the women in your life.
About the Author:
Carissa is an award-winning green lifestyle writer and mom of two active boys. The owner and lead writer for Creative Green Living, she most recently won the "Best Green Lifestyle Blogger" award at ShiftCon 2019 in Atlanta.
Her goal is to empower families to make healthier, more sustainable choices that are beautiful and delicious!
She is also the author of Beautiful Smoothie Bowls (Skyhorse, 2017), Proven Techniques for Keeping Healthy Chickens (Skyhorse, 2018) and The Little Green Book of Mothers' Wisdom (Skyhorse, 2020).
Follow her on Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter or join the Creative Green Living Community Group on Facebook.
Her goal is to empower families to make healthier, more sustainable choices that are beautiful and delicious!
She is also the author of Beautiful Smoothie Bowls (Skyhorse, 2017), Proven Techniques for Keeping Healthy Chickens (Skyhorse, 2018) and The Little Green Book of Mothers' Wisdom (Skyhorse, 2020).
Follow her on Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter or join the Creative Green Living Community Group on Facebook.
Do you like this post? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter!
When you subscribe you can download our FREE Recycled Crafts E-book!
Sponsored placement disclosure: Some of my favorite companies help sponsor this gift guide every year and in exchange, links to their products are included in this post. I have a firm policy of only endorsing and linking to products I honestly like and think you will, too.
Affiliate link disclosure: If you choose to purchase any items after clicking the links above, Amazon, Kohls, UncommonGoods, Rocky Mountain Oils and other vendors may pay me a small kickback as a thank you for sending business their way. It doesn't cost you anything extra and helps support this website, allowing me to keep researching great products and creating high quality recipes, tutorials and gift guides for you!
LOVE this list!! I have 4 adult children and am buying several of these ideas! Thank you so much! Very creative!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad this list was helpful for you! I hope your kids love their presents.
DeleteChecked out the Schmidt's deodorant on Amazon and saw this: Isabella
Delete1.0 out of 5 starsThis product causes painful cyst-like bumps
December 15, 2017
Scent Name: Bergamot + LimeSize: 2 OZVerified Purchase
I’ll start with an upside: out of all of the natural deodorants I’ve tried, this stuff does the best job of preventing sweating (which is never an issue for me when I use this product, I never feel moist). It also has a nice true-to-description smell (though I might choose a different scent after experiencing it, because it’s a strange choice for the armpit area). But, there is a MAJOR downside: every time I start trying to use this product again, within a couple days I develop painful, large, cyst-like bumps in my armpits. They’re not ingrown hairs, they’re not acne. But they are deep under the skin, and I always get multiple in each armpit (I can feel them even when I’m not touching them). I don’t know WHY this product does this or WHAT is wrong with it, but there is DEFINITELY something wrong with it. Too bad. For a point of reference, I do not have sensitive skin nor have I ever suffered from this happening with any other product I’ve used in my life, it is completely exclusive to this, and I have experienced it without fail every time I’ve tried to use it.
73 people found this helpful
That sounds like a terrible experience!
DeleteThe specific Schmidt's deodorant I recommended above is the same one I have been using for five years now with no issues. I have sensitive skin and have issues with some products containing essential oils and haven't had issues with this particular product (or I wouldn't have recommended it!).
I wonder if the user who wrote this review is allergic to one of the ingredients.
This was incredibly helpful! Two of my adult children live green, and this list helped me find presents! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteVisit my blog to find some printed animal socks?
ReplyDeletethank you for this list - i was all out of ideas
ReplyDeleteAwe choices! For Plant , Nature and or Zombie Lovers..you can now grow a Zombie Plant that (PLAYS DEAD" when you Touch it! - Great Party Favor http://www.ticklemeplant.com or search Zombie Plant on amazon,
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by a blog administrator.
ReplyDelete