Listen, we’re parents. And we love seeing our little ones light up during the holidays, so we try to create as much magic as possible. That includes planning the best possible gifts and filling their stockings with goodies. But we’re here to remind you that adults are totally due for some stocking fun, too. Stocking stuffers for adults are often last-minute or forgotten all together (who can blame you? You’re over there making holiday magic, remember?), but it’s high time we change that.
Our list of stocking stuffers for adults includes clever, creative, and, most importantly, fun things any grown-up will love finding (and you’ll love gifting). We have gourmet treats, mini things your inner child will adore, a tower of super-rich cheeses (hey, it’s the holidays), and ideas we hadn’t even thought of. Well, until we found them. But we did the hard work for you, so read on for our picks.
Hot Stuff in a Matchbox
How hot is too hot? For those who love spice, we dare you to throw this little box containing some of the spiciest chilies in the world into their stocking.
Laneige Icons to Go
Lucky beauty lovers can enjoy the coveted lip sleeping mask, the water sleeping mask, the skin cream, and the water bank moisturizer in this fun set perfect for stockings.
Scotch Porter Beard Trial Kit
Santa knows a thing or two about beards, and we think there's a good chance he uses Scotch Porter's Beard Kit. With everything the Big Guy needs for conditioning, smoothing, hydrating, and styling his beard (plus ingredients that encourage healthy beard growth!), this kit will keep him looking sharp all year long.
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Chocolate Sardines
These sardines might look a little fishy, but they’re milk chocolate all the way through
The Woobles Beginner Crochet Kit
Anyone who wants to learn crochet will love one of these adorable animal crafts as their first project.
Bando Feel Better De-Stress Ball
Squeeze away tension and worries with this cheerful eraser-inspired stress “ball.”
Ototo Tulip Tea Infuser
This cheerful flower infuser not only creates a fresh cup of tea, but it also looks adorable while seeping.
Wild Foods Co Ceremonial Grade Matcha
How festive is this gorgeous green cup of goodness? Your favorite tea-lover will swoon over Wild Foods Co's Ceremonial Grade Matcha. Sustained energy (without the crash of coffee!), a focus + mood boost, and perfect for smoothies and recipes, too? Sign us up. There's a reason for its almost 5-star rating.
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Halfday Backup Plan Portable Charger
This handy little charger has two USB ports and can top off phones and tablets twice before needing to be plugged in.
Welly Quick Fix First Aid Kit
The cutest little tin of bandaids, ointments, and other fixes for bumps, bruises, and scrapes.
The Flavor Society Pizza Chili Crunch
A blend of chili, Italian herbs, fennel, fried onion, and garlic that goes great on just about anything from pizza to pasta, chicken, veggies, and more.
Gudetama™ with Noodles
Adults love stuffies too! Everyone’s favorite egg is hanging out on a bed of noodles, and honestly, we don’t blame him.
Brass Monkey of All The People Game
It’s a funnier version of Kiss, Marry, or Kill for adults! Brass Monkey of All The People Game ($20) — Buy Here!
Force of Nature
Don't know what to add to the natural living buff's stocking? Force of Nature's all-purpose cleaner is toxin-free and eco-friendly, thanks to the stocking-sized refill concentrate activator capsules. Using electricity to convert tap water plus a capsule of salt, water, and vinegar into an organic multi-purpose cleaner, deodorizer, federal EPA-registered disinfectant & sanitizer, Force of Nature is a really practical gift for the earth-lover who has it all.
Fellow Carter Move Mug
Finally, a travel coffee mug worthy of your caffeine needs. The splash guard alone is worth snagging one.
Mini New York Times Crossword Books Bundle
Each book includes 150 puzzles from the iconic newspaper’s collection, and you get pencils, too!
Mini New York Times Crossword Books Bundle ($30) — Buy Here!
Papersource’s Campfire Quandary
These cards start what-if conversations that will get everyone thinking and laughing.
Plantifique Jade Roller & Gua Sha Set
Reduce facial puffiness and redness, refine pores, and eliminate toxins with this little roller and facial kit.
Tony's Chocolonely Chocolate Bar Variety Set
Because adults need chocolate too, and this is some of the best.
Tony's Chocolonely Chocolate Bar Variety Set ($10) — Buy Here!
Eat This Yum! Jam Trio
Choose from 13 flavors when putting together this delectable stocking stuffer for adults.
WS Game Company Clue Nostalgia Edition
The tiniest little board game you ever did see! You can pull this out at dinner, on a plane, or anywhere else the original version can’t go.
Kitsch Satin Pillowcase
Because everyone deserves a little luxe in their life, and satin pillowcases are one of the easiest ways to make it happen.
Ticketmaster Gift Card
Experience gifts are always a fabulous idea. We didn't know Ticketmaster offered gift cards—but they do!—plus, through 12/31, they're offering 50% off exclusive events through the Ticketmaster Gift Guide. Whether you opt for tickets or a gift card, you can't go wrong.
The BBQ Companion Deck
There are 50 recipe cards in this deck, including barbecued steak with béarnaise sauce, grilled buttermilk chicken, or sticky beef short ribs with bourbon-laced BBQ sauce.
Dad Joke Button
He’s going to tell them anyway, might as well give him a good collection so you don’t hear the same one every time.
Every Little Thing You Do Is Magic Tarot & Guidebook
This is a perfect beginner set for anyone curious about the mystical cards.
Every Little Thing You Do Is Magic Tarot & Guidebook ($20) — Buy Here!
The Golden Girls Talking Button
This cute little button features classic phrases from the iconic sitcom. You also get a book with fun quotes and color images.
Scentered Aromatherapy Balm Stick
This 100% essential oil blend of lavender, chamomile, and ylang-ylang makes a trip to dreamland even easier.
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