I love coming up with gifts to put in my husband’s stocking, almost more than I enjoy finding gifts to wrap and put under the tree! Stocking stuffers are simple and fun and although they’re small, they can be really meaningful. One year I went on a hunt for my husband’s favorite chapstick, which we were no longer able to find in stores, and filled the toe of his stocking with it when I’d found it. I pride myself on finding the best stocking stuffer ideas each year. I’ve probably come up with more than I can fill one stocking with for each person. This year, I’ll share some of those ideas for you, so you can fill your spouse’s stocking with fun and meaningful little gifts!
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Growing up, we always got toothbrushes and razors in our Christmas stockings. Get your spouse’s favorite chapstick, a new razor fancier than the one they use, a toothbrush in their favorite color, face masks, etc. Sometimes those everyday necessities make a good gift when you make them a bit more of a splurge or more fun than your spouse would when buying them for themselves.
Socks can be a cliche gift but also a really fun one! Warm, fuzzy socks make a great gift this time of year. If your spouse likes fancy or fun socks, they can be good as well! I love DivvyUp Socks that you can personalize with pictures and words! We have a pair with mine and Joe’s faces on it, and one with our names that I like to mix and match. You can add your anniversary date, your kids’ faces, your pet, or whatever your heart desires.
Grab a bottle of their favorite soda, a gift card to their favorite drink shop, a box of their choice of tea, etc., and slip it in the stocking. Especially if your spouse’s daily routine includes grabbing a drink on their way to work or prepping it when they get there. Having that in your stocking, when you aren’t able to get it from work or a store, will keep your day on track. You will have one happy spouse!
This time of year you can find gift cards to some of your favorite places, in smaller increments. $10-$15 gift cards make great stocking stuffers! Think of a few places your spouse loves to go for breakfast, lunch, snacks, or fun and grab gift cards. One or two cards to places they’ll love make a great stocking gift. I know a gift card to pay for my go-to breakfast on rushed mornings would make me the happiest wife!
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Stocking stuffer sized games are often perfect for packing in a purse or a pocket to play at the table while you wait for your food on date night. We have a few favorites that are classics every family should own, but also make a great date night pal. Uno is a must-have for every family. I also love the game Pig Out which is also called Pass the Pigs. Check the game area at the store nearest you, where they hang the cards and smaller games. Those are the kind you’re looking for!
It doesn’t matter who your spouse is, a simple piece of jewelry hidden in your stocking is joyful! A necklace, bracelet, or pair of earrings for your wife. A tie tack or cuff links for your husband. You might even look at silicone rings to gift to each other to wear in place of your regular wedding rings when appropriate.
What are those snacks or treats your spouse loves that they can’t just walk into any store and purchase? Find out where to buy them, and get a handful to gift to your spouse. Make sure they know it’s their own stash, for their enjoyment only!
One of my favorite ideas for putting in your spouse’s stocking is a little love note. It can be a letter you write, a list of reasons you love them, a cheesy card you grab at the store, whatever fits your relationship and personality. Even if you and your spouse aren’t words of affirmation love language people, hearing how much and why your person loves you will make anyone’s heart grow!
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Even if stockings are a big thing in your house, I hope these stocking stuffer ideas got you excited to put a few things in one for your spouse this year! It could become a fun tradition every year, or just something little you add. Some couples have “sexy stockings” and others have a price limit for each item inside the stocking. Do what works for you and make it a fun addition to the gifts you plan on putting under the tree for each other this year!