Whether it’s your wife, girlfriend, sister, niece or mom, you want
to put a gift you know she’ll love in her stocking. We have ideas for
spa gifts, beauty essentials, reading accessories and more. You’re sure
to find something useful below.
For wives/fiancees/girlfriends
She’s your partner, your best friend and either the reason you’re never on time for stuff or the reason you’re always on time for stuff. Whichever the case, she deserves a little pampering, so think spa essentials, jewellery and wine.
- Running socks
- Paperback book
- Roll-on essential oil
- Hand lotion
- Prompted journal
- Mini candle
- Pepper spray/personal alarm
- Mini photo album
- Travel mug
- A ring holder, bookmark or photo frame made of resin and dried flowers
- A small, framed family picture
- Nail polish (sleuth what brand she likes), nail files
- Earrings
- Fridge magnets
- A weighted, aromatherapy eye pillow
- Corkscrew
- Wine bottle stopper
- Wineglass tags
- Frame
Stocking Stuffer Inspiration: Use a system
This works especially well when you’re responsible for coming up with EVERYTHING in a person’s stocking: Use categories to help you narrow down your choices. For example, “Something sentimental,” “something snacky,” “something silly” and “something sort of expensive.”
For Mom
She’s the reason you are who you are. Yes, she has to take some of the blame. But seriously, treat her to something she might not buy herself. Ornaments, gift cards and scented lotions are all nice choices.
- Gift card to spa
- $100 bill (If you’ve got it, she’s worth it, right?)
- Subscription to monthly box of goodies (beauty supplies, snacks or candles)
- Snacks (one writer’s mom always put in her favourites in her stocking)
- Hand lotion in her signature scent
- Seasonal candles
- Book for the two of you to read together, book-club style (you’d get a copy, too)
- Mini photo album
- Trinket dishes
- Gardening gloves or tools, or flower bulbs
- Nap accessories (eye mask, cozy socks)
- A new ornament to hang on the tree
- Cell phone holder
- A conversational card game
- Puzzle or puzzle book
- Lip balm
- Wine
- Botanical cocktail kit
- Jar of fancy honey (if Mom is a tea drinker)
- Movie tickets
Get kids into stocking stuffers
What’s something that the littles could contribute to Mom, Dad, Nana or Granddad’s stockings? A Christmas-themed drawing, a handmade art project or a specially wrapped treat they helped make will be adored, and will conveniently also occupy them for an afternoon during the holiday break.
For women
Women come in all shapes, sizes and colours, so this list is just a place to start. If she’s the creative, eco-friendly or nature-loving type, there’s a good chance she’d love any of these. If not, there might be some ideas in our lists for guys that would be a great fit based on her interests, hobbies and style.
- Crystals
- Jewellery (I always get my mom and sister earrings for their stocking)
- Card decks: Affirmations, tarot, etc.
- Coffee mug
- Facial rollers or gua sha (jade and rose quartz)
- Subscription to monthly box of goodies
- Fitness watch
- Reusable cotton rounds or makeup removers
- A ring holder, bookmark or photo frame made of resin and dried flowers
- Earbuds/headphones
- Free art class
- Essential oils
- Bath bombs
- Eye masks
- Gourmet coffee
- Sage sticks
- Scarves/headwraps
- Cute matchboxes
- Decorative water bottle
Pro tip: Shop all year
Chances are you see little or inexpensive things all year round that make you think of the various people in your life. These items are prime stocking stuffer material. Plus, they’ll be touched by the “this made me think of you all the way back in April” sentiment.