HBrewer Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 My DH always fill stockings for one another (costing between $30 and $70), but I think I'm running out of ideas. What do you put in a grown-up's stocking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridasun5 Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Razors/ blades Candy Small gift cards to like fast food places, gas, etc. Small gadgets that one can find useful...usually things from like dollar stores Socks Toiletries Batteries if something I bought requires them etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msdarkness Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 we always do one big item one year he got 2way radios and I got a new phone favorite candies cologne/perfume boxer briefs/panties things for the bedroom if you know what I mean lottery tickets tunes gift cards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacyk9 Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 I usually get travel-sized items that my DH can keep at his office with some other things like: Lotion Toothpaste Toothbrush Tide Stain Wipes Lint Roller Hand Sanitizer Socks DVD Lottery Tickets Candy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogz60 Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Candies, sm pkgs of nuts, corn nuts, golf balls ot tees, pens, post its, memo tablets, music cds, colognes, lip balm, toys, guitar strings, picks,etc. Especially items related to their hobby! They really like that! My hubby plays golf and guitar so I get things for him related to those! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speeddiva Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Lottery tickets, candy bars, gift cards and IOUs/rainchecks for all the items that were OOS and didn't show up by Christmas eve LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micnic Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Jagermeister (or any other type of liquor) and Aspirin! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yakyma Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Another idea is flash lights, especially the small mag lights, or one of the other small led flash lights, and those can be for either male or female, lip balms, if you live where it gets cold, gloves or a stocking cap are good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancglady Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 socks toothbrush refilles face wash more socks :) candy fruit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vsa3janes Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 golf balls candy mints this year I found sil some StarWars Good vs Evil playing cards Brain teaser puzzles (the metal ring or wooden type) gummy lifesavers bandaids - he is always using the kid's for dd I am putting in some aloe socks from Bath & Body I also watch the Avon site they have great stocking stuffers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyfanamo Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 I usually go to a place like World Market or Central Market to find unique goodies. He LOVES trying the new things and I have a blast trying to find stuff for him each year. I usually put in a travel game of some sort as well. DH normally puts nail polish, hair clips, toe socks, and things like that in mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugsette Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 lottery tickets, candy, cigars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlezar Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Gift cards Blistex Small packs of flavored coffees Lottery Tickets Fun air freshener for the car (one of the boys bought a spongebob one for DH a few years ago) Candy & gum Movie Passes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scanner420 Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Get something that he's specifically into. If he's into fishing, get him his favorite hooks and lures. Computers, a falsh drive. I don't know what he's into so just figure out what he likes and be creative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansieDZ Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Someone else mentioned this up thread,but going to the liquor store and getting those little bottles of liquor are a good way of trying something at a low cost. Other ideas: puzzle books (Sodoku,crossword,etc. pick 'em up at the Dollar Tree) trial/travel sized products (shaving cream,body wash etc.) lottery tickets beef jerky or Slim Jims little screwdrivers those hanging car deoderizers Gift certificates to car washes,movies,fast food places,etc. Really anything little found at the Dollar Tree stores :) I love filling stockings and enjoy the challenge of finding things for hubby and teenaged sons. Plus,we have BIG stockings so I can fit lots of goodies in there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnc_mom Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 i always buy my DH chewing Tobbacco he always love that and he usally buys me cigs lol bad habits lol but hey ppl do it ne ways! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kandy Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 pocket watch wallet fingernail clippers razor mp3 player song card gas card gc to favorite lunch stop shower gel (my DH acutally likes B & B's coconut lime verbena) mouthwash dvd of his fav movie cd by his favorite group (even if you make a mix cd) a book by his favorite author books a million or barns and noble gift card dice deck of cards candy nuts gum comb/brush toothbrush floss sticks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elena_398 Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 razor shaving creme candy boxers gum lotions gas cards or any gift cards baseball hat (if you have a larger stocking) screwdriver or any small tool (hey, my husband is a tool nut and LOVES his tools lol) cds movies comb/brush colgone lighter or zippo (if he uses one) new pair of earbuds (or mp3 player) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alleyc Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I did something different- I ordered a matching set of dog tags from Art Cow with our pic on it putting that in his stocking... the usual things I do are... Sexy boxers ..lol I guess those are more for me BUT.. hehe PJ bottoms.. CD- he collects imports Star Wars Actiion figure(collects these) Iphone Head Phones( I swear he goes through them fast) Gift Cards to Stores he will never buy anything for himself...this way he can... favorite candy I'd suggest something for your husband that has to do with things he really enjoys but doesnt pick up for himself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess7915 Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I have done a stocking for my DH for years. My rule is that there is one "real gift" that is wrapped in the stocking along with the misc. stuff. One year was a wallet, sometimes DVD or CD. As for the filler, I've done Lindt chocolate bars (walmart has them now less expensive) bags of MM's or Reese's Pieces are great for the "toe" of the stocking. I've bought a new mouse pad and unpackaged it and rolled it up and tied it with ribbon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YankeeInKY Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Wow....some great ideas above. I usually do the same for my DH - but I thought I would share with you guys what my DH does for me. He felt bad I think the first Christmas we were married as I totally love Christmas and I was ready - had gifts, stocking stuffers the whole nine yards. He however (kinda grinchy with the commercialized aspect of this holdiay) was not what I would consider a willing participant. Regardless, he got up in the night and saw his presents and stockings and basicly walked through our house putting misc. items into my stocking. This has now been his "Tradition" / cop out is what I call it - but it has been fun to see what new items he comes up with. I have received in years past....screwdriver, tv remote, my "open cigs", lighter, flashlight, pair of folded socks, earrings / bracelets from my jewelery box. What a guy!! It is funny thou. Well I think it is. Just thought you guys might get a kick out of it. I do!!! Today is our 13th Anniversary - when I told him about the Wilson Sale he was like get what ya want...Happy Anniversary to me....No complaints here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kellylumbard Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Every few years dh needs a new wallet so I get him a new wallet, put the pictures in it, some gift cards to lunch places and put the wallet in the stocking. Razors, lottery tickets, golf items (tees and balls), chewing tobacco, candy, cd's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToastyOasty Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I'm also putting an itunes gift card in the stocking but giving the ipod for a gift...hope i can talk them into doing stockings last!! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyzmom Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 favorite treats (candy, nuts, etc), golf balls, small puzzle toys, boxers, cologne, toothbrush heads (he uses those expensive tooth brushes with the interchangable heads), socks, pens (he's an artist and LOVEs various pens), etc just about anything small enough to fit in it...even regular gifts if they are small will end up in the stocking so they don't get lost! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucyismycat Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 My DH is an office supply junkie, so during the state fair I go around and collect all of the free pencils, post-its, magnets, sharpies, etc and load his stocking up with those. I also send away for free samples all throughout the year and tuck those in. He prides himself on being "frugal" (cheap) so he loves this! I'm liable to get anything from windshield wipers to a book of coupons for assorted romantic stuff in mine. You never know with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MathGirl Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 My husband is getting a Baked Potato Rack for his grill $0.30 @ Marshals and I left the tag on. He will laugh when he sees the price. Pack of 8 Sharpie markers for $1.99 As Is Tagged at Target A Weber Grill Utensil rack for the Grill $1.98 @ Target A set of 5 Le Creuset Silicone Spatulas, $8.00 @Tuesday Morning (Orig $40.00 then marked down and then an extra 50% off. Toe Nail clippers. (He always loses these!) Bag of Malted Milk Balls Candy ( Target Halloween Candy Clearance) Ice Cream Scoop Also a container of Malted Milk to make Chocolate Malt Shakes. My Dad is getting A Mcormick Garlic Pepper Spice Ginder $1.00 at King Soopers Grocery Weber Untensil holder A few packs of 2 AA Energizer Batteries $0.25 each pack, Target Clearance 4 Individual packs of SPAM. (ewww gross! but he likes it!) $0.25 each at Target Pack of 8 Blank CDR's $0.98 at Target 8 Pack of Sharpies I pick up little things when I see them. I try to give useful and fun things. Sometimes I would buy cute things like a mini Double Bubble, Bubble Gum dispenser shaped like a football. But once the gum is gone the dispenser gets tossed because it can't be refilled. So i don't buy stuff like that anymore. I can't stand waste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbeenie Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Flash drives are cheap (I just bought an 8gig for $15.00) and useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gretchenandharry Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 For DH: nuts and fruit - family tradition candies - special mints or new things he hasn't tried Coffee shop gift card hand and feet lotions and soaks etc. (he has his own foot spa) hard sugar candy, the old fashioned kind flavored coffees - we get them for each other, we try to find a new flavor every year new and unusual teas mesh tea ball I think the little liquor bottle idea is great! I also second buying for their hobbies. My DH is a farmer and a specialty mechanic, a big outdoorsy guy. I like to pamper him and indulge his softer side. He loves to cook and bake and just create things in the kitchen with me to unwind. I get him little kitchen gadgets and extracts and small pricey ingredients, things he might not buy himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikesgirl Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 This year Dh will get xbox live gold mcdonalds gift cards candy cologne My Mom will get mcdonalds gift card subway gift card orbits gum itunes card(if i get the ipod she would rather have a bluray) dvd candy DS12 axe body wash axe deodorant gum candy ds game DD8 candy ds game lip gloss hsm pens & note pad thats all I have come up with so far.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khall1971 Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 I usually do candy (esp. Reese's trees and Ghirardelli caramel-filled squares, as he loves those), small $$ amount gift cards, action figures, Hot Wheels, small vacuum-packed coffee bricks, and maybe a paperback. We don't do CDs anymore, since we have everything on mp3. Our stockings are rather skinny, so DVDs and baseball caps and such wouldn't fit. Sometimes I've done things that are clues to something bigger (never car keys, but that would be nice!). This year I'm inspired by all the other good ideas here. Thanks, everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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