There’s just something really awesome about stocking stuffers that the presents under the tree don’t quite have. Seeing the stockings on the mantle fill up overnight with gifts from the Jolly man himself (shhh, some of us are still believers!) has an uncanny ability to bring a smile to your face. The gifts are often small, but the thoughtfulness and simplicity of them can’t be beaten. As many of us prepare for last minute shopping extravaganzas, we wanted to share this list of favorite stocking stuffers from our entire team so you can be productive and ready for the night before Christmas. Happy Holidays everyone!
For the sugar-aholic:
This version of the popular Almond Joy candy bar has been stocking-sized for easy stuffing. Not a coconut fan? Just stuff a stocking with someone’s favorite candy and they will be ecstatic!
For the coffee addict:
We ALL know one, and we actually have a few resident coffee addicts in the DMA office. We get excited every time we sip on a fresh cup. You can’t do any harm with a Starbucks card!
For the social butterfly:
3. Concert or sporting event tickets
We may not always think to buy event tickets for ourselves, but they can never go wrong as a gift! We love Dallas Mavs tickets for any day of the week, and wouldn’t mind a little Jay-Z either. Find out what kind of music or teams your giftee loves and they’ll love you for the night out (and maybe even take you along!).
For the writer or gifter:
4. Stationery
Know someone who loves giving gifts and thank yous more than getting them? Give the gift of stationery, you can never have enough! Get it personalized for extra brownie points.
For the comedian:
No refrigerator is complete without a couple of silly magnets. Why not get them something funny to give them a chuckle every time they open the door? Plus they show a lot of personality when you have guests over.
For the wishful thinker:
6. Scratch-off lottery tickets
Easy for you, easy for them, a win-win all around. And seriously, WHY not? It can’t hurt! Just make sure to let them know that if they hit the jackpot they better give a little cut to the kind soul who thoughtfully gave them such a treasure.
For the decorator:
7. Archipelago or Voluspa candles
Who doesn’t love walking into a room and taking a deep breath filled with sweet aromas? Candles are very relaxing and come in enough smells that men and women alike can find a fragrance they love to fill their room with.
For the fashionista:
A 100 percent guarantee that the ladies in your life will love. This is a great brand of nail color that offers seasonal colors that fit the current fashion trends. On display at most of your local pharmacies and beauty stores, picking out popular colors is a snap!
For the sketcher:
Remember when gel pens were the thing? Well even if gel pens went out, giving the frequent note-taker or doodler in your life fun, colorful writing utensils is a sure thing. You can never have enough pens in assorted colors when you often spill your thoughts and visions on paper.
For the foodie:
10. Clementines or Meyer Lemons!
We’re not kidding – foodies LOVE them and they are in season this time of year. These fresh treats come in boxes and packages, or you can place individually in the stocking for added fun! And they have a long shelf life so you don’t have to worry about buying them a day or two ahead.
Whether you fit into any of these categories above, someone on your list is bound to. Hopefully these ideas can lead to others that are perfect for your loved ones. If you have fantastic stocking stuffer ideas that would blow us out of the water – share ‘em below!
