Candy
– from classics like chocolate to crazies like scorpion lollipops!
Snacks
– protein bars, beef jerky, pretzels, pistachios, trail mix –
whatever he likes to snack on.
Astronaut
Ice Cream – this is freeze dried ice cream that tastes delicious!
It's an incredibly unique and fun gift. You can get them online at
Amazon.com and at ThinkGeek.com. You may also find them at Air&Space
Museums.
Gum/mints
– from the usuals like Trident, Orbit, and Altoids to maybe
something a little different like caffeinated mints.
Bacon
Flavored Items – I haven't met any man who does not like bacon.
Toothpicks, salt, lollipops, dental floss, lip balm, gumballs,
toothpaste, and jelly beans are just a few of the many items that
come in a bacon flavor.
Grill
Supplies – sauces, rubs, apron, basting brush, tongs, meat fork,
grill brush, thermometer, etc.
Gourmet
Salts – bacon salt, popcorn salt, black lava salt
. . . there are lot of interesting salts out there!
Kitchen
Accessories and Utensils – there are so many options for a guy who
likes to cook! Timers, whisks, knives, jar opener, meat thermometer,
recipe cards, etc!
Water
Bottle – a water bottle is a simple and cheap stocking stuffer.
However, it does take up some space! To add a little flare to this
gift - stuff it with drink mixes, milk straws, or liquids such as
MIO.
Travel Mug/Cup - I love these! It's perfect for a guy who likes to
drink warm beverages on the go. It will take up some space in the
stocking so try adding some drink some mixes inside the cup – hot
chocolate, cider, coffee, whatever he likes! If you'd like to make
it more personal – try adding a re-usable cup sleeve.
Coffee Mug – again, if your guy drinks any hot beverages, this is
an awesome gift! It fits easily into a stocking and there are so
many options! You can get a mug representing his favorite TV show or
movie and you can also find personalization options on Etsy.
Energy Drinks – depending on the size of your stocking, these may
be a bit hefty. If so then you can use energy shots instead,
electrolyte tablets, or even Energy Gummi Bears!
Coffee/Tea/Hot Chocolate/Apple Cider – everyone loves a hot
beverage this time of year! You can choose from packets or even
K-Cups. (Most guys seem to like Earl Grey tea!)
Tea Infuser – Perfect for the tea drinker! There are some cool and
fun options available such as the “Teatanic” tea infuser which
is exactly what it sounds like – a miniature version of the
Titanic.
Beer Accessories – koozie, bottle opener, bottle saver, Beer
Tasting Tool Kit, beer pong set
Wine Accessories - charms, aerator, wine journal, stopper,
corkcicle, reusable drink markers, mini bottles
Cocktail Accessories – cocktail swizzle sticks and stirrers,
margarita mixes, shakers, cocktail strainer, stainless steel
muddler, jigger
Liquor Accessories – whiskey stones, sphere ice molds, flask, shot
glasses, mini bottles, Blowfish for Hangovers
Clothes – graphic t-shirts, pajamas, boxers, and socks are perfect
to fill the footie section of a stocking!
Hats – knit hats, beanies, trucker hats, hunting hats
Gloves – gardening gloves, work gloves, winter gloves, running
gloves, etc.
Scarves – it's cold outside and bundling up with a scarf is never
a bad idea!
Shoe Accessories – shoe horn, shoe laces, polish, cloths,
deodorizer balls, boot weatherproof spray
Hand or boot warmers – these can be found almost anywhere and are
usually around $1 for the disposables. There are also reusable
options available.
Ties – every man has an occasions for which he needs a tie. You
could also get him some tie accessories if he wears them often
enough, such as tie clips and tacks or even a tie caddy to help keep
them organized.
Cufflinks – you can find them at any department store but if
you're looking for something a little more unique or even
personalized – check out Etsy.
Belt Buckles – you can find these almost every where and they can
easily be personalized.
Cologne – the smaller sizes work great because they fit nicely
into a stocking and are cheaper. Most drugstores have the smaller
versions available and beauty stores such as Sephora often sell
sampler packs that you could divide among several stockings.
Soap – there are many unique and manly soap options out there!
From handmade beer soap to fortune cookie shaped soaps! Check out
Etsy and FortuneCookieSoap.com.
Hand Cream – men get dry skin too! Check the travel size section
of any drugstore (or Target) for small sizes of lotions and creams.
Lip
Balm – 'tis the season of dry chapped lips! Fix that by adding a
lip balm to your guys stocking! Chapstick, Blistex, Nivea, and
Carmex are a few great brands.
Facial Care – moisturizer, pore strips, wrinkle cream, blotting
sheets, facial wash
Grooming Tools – nail clippers, tweezers, foot file, scissors,
comb, etc! You could also opt for a full kit.
Shaving Accessories – razors, cartridges, shaving cream/soap,
aftershave, wax
Oral Hygeine – toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, floss-picks,
toothbrush caps, whitening strips, toothbrush sanitizer, toothpaste
tube squeezer
Personal Hygiene – shampoo, conditioner, serums, deodorant, body
wash – this is a great opportunity to throw in sample sizes of
more expensive items so he can test them out without breaking the
bank first.
Candles – candles, incense, or wax melts
First-Aid Essentials – bandages, neosporin, aspirin, ice packs,
hand sanitizer
Laundry Accessories – dryer sticks, lint rollers, coins (for the
college student), Tide-to-Go pen, collar stays, wrinkle releaser
(comes in travel sizes)
Sewing kit – these can be found almost anywhere and are very
useful.
Phone Accessories – chargers, case covers, charms, screen
protectors, stylus pen, conductive glove
Computer Accessories – wireless mouse, mousepad, compressed air,
decals, ink cartridges, ear buds, etc.
Hand-held Electronics – iPod, Nintendo DS, PSP
Electronic Accessories – stylus pen, electronic wipes, electronic
cleaning putty, cable organizer, conductive gloves
Camera Accessories – film, filters, lenses, straps, cases, memory
cards, mini tripod
DVDs – a stocking stuffer classic! Always check out Walmart for
their $5 bins – they update these bins regularly so there are many
different options.
CDs
– another classic! Get their favorite or go for a cheesy 80's mix.
Video Game – Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, Wii
Card Game – whether it be the traditional deck of cards or
something a little different like Mad Libs or Uno.
Pocket Games – Rorshock, Sudoku, Crossword, Scrabble Twist and
Turn, trivia
Silly toys – parachute men, poppers, wind up animals, sticky
hands, silly string, glow sticks, etc.
Key
Accessories – key caps, key chains, hide-a-key box
Batteries – flashlight batteries, remote batteries, phone battery,
camera battery – whatever battery he needs!
Maps – Or a city guide book!
Books & Journals– these are fantastic for stockings because
they are very personal. You could get him his favorite book, a
cookbook or something funny like the Zombie Survival Guide by Max
Brooks. There are also many different journals you could get him if
he likes to write – blank journals, dream journals, Q&A
journals, etc.
Book Accessories – bookmarks, book journal, paperweight, book
light, book stand, magnifier, paperback book cover
Comic Books – available at any graphic novel store and at most
bookstores. If your guy likes superhero movies try getting him a
comic book of his favorite! They aren't very expensive and it's sure
to bring back memories of his childhood.
Magazines – whether it's a special edition of TIME or a
subscription to his favorite magazine. Check out recyclebank.com to
earn points and redeem them for magazine subscriptions! It is free,
simple, and they don't flood your inbox with spam.
Gift Cards – who doesn't love gift cards?!! A $5 gift card to any
kind of coffee/smoothie shop or fast food is great and simple
option.
Brainteasers – logic puzzle books, sit&solve, 3D puzzles –
Barnes and Noble always has a lot of options.
Cigars – if your guy likes cigars then purchasing a special cigar
could be a wonderful gift. You could also get some accessories to go
along with it such as a cigar case or cutter.
Sports and Band Memorabilia – If he has a favorite band or sports
team, you can probably find all sorts of items with the logo or
mascot - patches, stickers, pins, figurines, t-shirts, lanyards
Tickets – movies, sporting events, concerts, shows, musicals
Ticket Stub Diary – there are several available online but you
could also make your own using a small photo album.
Collector Items – sports cards, stamps, coins, minerals
Eye
Accessories – contact case, glasses case, cleansing wipes, repair
kit, contact solution, reading glasses
Sport Supplies – balls/pucks, insoles, pedometer, moleskin, mouth
guard, gloves, athletic tape, whistles, socks
Muscle Roller – or perhaps a back scratcher, scalp massager, or
massage roller.
Camping supplies – compass, bungee cords, kevlar survival cord,
titanium spork, pepper spray, waterproof notebook, paracord
bracelet, mosquito repellent bracelet, sunscreen, bug spray
Swedish Fire Steel – This stuff is COOL. Another great
fire-starting option is Maya Dust.
Musical Accessories – these are just a few instrument ideas among
the many.
Guitar –
strings, picks, guitar pick punch
Violin/Viola
– rosin, strings, mute, shoulder rest, bow
Piano –
tuning kit, caster cups, sheet music
Cold Remedies – It's cold and flu season and if your guy is prone
to getting sick, you might want to consider getting him a few items
to help prevent and/or ease his suffering. Such as: pocket pack
tissues, Emergen-C tablets, vitamin C drops, Vicks Vaporub, cough
drops, and shower steamers.
Lights – flashlight, touch light (for closets or cars), credit
card light, bag lights
Cleaning and household supplies (great for the college student or
bachelor)
Novelty Ice Trays – Brains, bullets, mustaches, fortune cookies,
superheroes . . . if you can name it, it probably comes in an ice
tray form.
Rain Accessories – umbrella, poncho, rain boot socks
Mini Emergency kit – great for any guy and they are also easy to
make at home using an Altoids tin!
Emergency Materials – flares, blankets, whistle, non-perishable
foods, walkie talkies
Calendar or agenda – a pocket-sized agenda would be great for any
busy guy or a desk calender to help him keep track of the days.
Art
supplies- colored pencils, mini sketch books, paint brushes
Coasters – who
doesn't need coasters?
Stress Relievers –
there are some fun stress relievers out on the market today! Silly
putty and stress balls are some of the classics but my favorites are
the Smart Mass Thinking Putty and Smart Mass Kinetic Sand from
ThinkGeek.
Pens/Pencils/Sharpies –
you should choose depending on what your guy likes to use and how
frequently he uses it. Space pens are always fun though!
Business Cards –
accessories to go along with this include a business card display
and a business card holder so that he can keep them in his pocket
without them getting bent.
Business Card Album –
many guys seem to have a ton of business cards laying around from
associates or contacts but the cards are so small that they get lost
or damaged. Purchase a small photo album to keep them in so your man
can easily find the contact he is looking for. This could also be
great if your guy has his own business cards – each time he
changes his business card you can put one aside in the album and
watch how his business grows.
Office Accessories –
stapler, laser pointer, letter opener, personalized stationary,
post-its, fun erasers, postage stamps, ink pads, address stamp
Travel Accessories –
if your guy travels a lot, these gifts would be a great addition to
his stocking. Some ideas - luggage tags, toiletry case, passport
cover, hand sanitizing towelettes, atomizer, eye mask, luggage
scale, luggage lock, travel world-time alarm clock, all-in-one
outlet adapter, collapsible travel hanger
Pet Supplies – if
your guy has a furry friend, get him something to let him know you
care! Treats, toys, tags, collars, and leashes! Or even a gift
certificate to his favorite pet store.
Magnets –
refrigerator magnets are great but there are other fun magnets out
there. Magnetic putty, Ferrofluid displays, magnetic sculptures,
etc.
Wallet/Money Clip – every guy needs one of these! You could always
add pictures or gift cards to the wallet.
If you have any additional ideas that you think should go on the list, please share! Thanks so much for reading!
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