Stocking stuffer ideas for guys

**gottadance** · 11-11-2011, 05:42 PM

Hi there - I want to surprise my bf with a stocking for Xmas, trying to figure out what to put in there, but keep it frugal. He's not really into sweets. He does like cashews. Anyone?

**Contrary Housewife** · 11-11-2011, 05:50 PM

best cashews ever! Sahale Snacks : Snack Better : Gourmet Nut Blends and Glazed Nuts

What are his other interests? Is he into computers, home repair, cars, fishing?

DH likes to get gum, to chew after lunch at work.

shirt.Woot.com offers a different $10 t-shirt every day. They are lightweight, but nicely made shirts and they have enough different offerings you should find something he'll like within a week or three.

**perSue** · 11-11-2011, 05:57 PM

there's always jerky, if there's a "snackpack" thing (like you'd pack in kids lunches) he likes, that'd work too. Mini-packs or singles of nuts, cocoa/coffee/tea, candies/mints (if he likes any of those).

Otherwise, what about some gag gifts? There's always some silly toy, keychain or mini-game in the dollar bins during the holiday season. Little tchatchkes like that are always fun.

Silly stuff like socks or a funny pair of underwear/boxers.
CD/DVD. deck of cards. personal hygiene/care products.

just remember, if you put something practical in there (ie, socks or a toothbrush) at least have something fun in there too!

**craftypam** · 11-11-2011, 06:43 PM

Lowes has pkgs of different kinds of tools; I bought them for my ds last year for Christmas. I believe starting at $3 or $4.

**frugalwarrior2** · 11-11-2011, 06:49 PM

A role of quarters and a free pass to play poker
used books filled to the top
small tools like allen wrenches or drill bits
hot choc. packets
a pocket photo album
love notes or favor reciepts
lottery tickets
gift certificates for anything
a goofy mechanical wind up toy
a music CD
movie tickets
Are some of the things I have done.

**Mrs K** · 11-11-2011, 06:51 PM

My moms always makes a stocking for dh amd I. She always puts in shaving cream, rasor blades, socks, fancy toothpaste, chocolate covered almonds, gum. Things that are usefull and that will be used up.

I always buy cheap video games, undies, and candy for his stocking.

**stinkbug** · 11-11-2011, 07:07 PM

I picked up some camo duck tape at Lowe' for dh's stocking the other day...
Lottery tickets?
GC for car washes
GC for coffee or McDonalds etc.

**Libby** · 11-11-2011, 10:25 PM

Are you two planning a trip within the few months after Christmas? What about theme related gifts - ie maps, postcards, things made in "x" (wherever you're going) etc.

Food and toiletries always go over well - they're useable items. What about a mini flashlight? I like the idea of 'favour coupons' or gift cards for fast food/coffee shops. My most fave - gift card for gas.

**ncarr** · 11-12-2011, 01:34 PM

toothpaste, toothbrushes, razors, shaving cream etc.
Cologne
snacks
DVDs

**zakity** · 11-12-2011, 02:27 PM

I second the mini flashlight. Especially one of those fancy LED ones. Those things are really handy. The kids all have one, we have one in each of the vehicles, I have two that I keep in my "activity" bag, and I have a few that live at my desk.

**mauimagic** · 11-12-2011, 04:22 PM

great ideas!!

Last year I found a memory stick for a ridiculously low price and put it in my BIL's stocking - he's thrilled since he (truthfully) needed one and was too frugal (nice for cheap) to buy one. Also put a miniature stapler wirh refills in his one year - same reason as above and same reaction. Go figure - you will have so much fun creating his stocking - and don't forget to tell us what you put in it!!

**gottadance** · 11-13-2011, 06:14 PM

Great ideas! Spent some time thinking about bf and what he might like - here's what else I came up with:

Golf balls/tees
Socks
Boxer shorts
Cashews
Magazine
Blackhawks keychain
Scented car fresheners
Ornaments with his initials (we're doing our first tree together this year)
Stainless Steel water bottle for car
Good coffee
Mints
BBQ seasonings
Lottery ticket
Scarf
Granola bars for car
Nestle crunch bar

**Bournecrazy** · 11-16-2011, 07:50 AM

thanks for the thread, ive been stuck on little items for DH too

**dinah** · 11-16-2011, 10:14 AM

there are lots of good ideas here!

our stockings usually don't have that much in them.

dh's usually has:

chocolate
nuts
christmas orange
a neat & nerdy gift (like a cool magnet)
razor
razor blades
tooth brush/tooth paste (gotta be practical!)
a $5 gc to tim hortons or value village or someplace like that.

**gottadance** · 11-16-2011, 01:03 PM

OK - Here's what I got for him:

At Walgreens they have a whole display of Bears stuff - so I got him pens, scented car hanger (Lord knows that that smells like - sweaty football player?), bottle opener ($7)

At Wags, I also got him a large Nestle crunch bar, 3-pack of turtles, small bag of pumpkin seeds and a .99 ornament that looks like a C7 light (he mentioned he liked this - as do I)

At Target, they had these plastic jars of multi-colored popcorn kernels for $3 and they had flavored toppings in shakers - buffalo wing, nacho cheese, sea salt & vinegar for $2-$3 each

At Trader Joe's I got him some bison jerky, turkey jerky and pistachios.

So, I'd say his stocking runneth over! (Tip: I also got popcorn and flavored toppings for small gifts for his kids, who are at college; Wanted them to have something to take back to school and I don't know them that well).