Stockings are one of my favorite holiday traditions. I love unpacking them on Christmas day to find all the little goodies stuff inside. I also thoroughly enjoy the challenge of finding the best stocking stuffers to surprise my husband, and now Andy, with! I’ve been gathering ideas all year so I figured it was worth sharing with you. 😉
Many of these ideas could be enjoyed by adults and kids, but this list will focus mainly on those intended for adults. But stay tuned: I’ll be sharing a list of kid-approved stocking stuffers tomorrow!
A few years ago our family moved to doing a White Elephant style gift exchange rather than buying individual gifts for everyone. It’s been such a fun event each year! Not to mention it’s quite practical as our family has grown (never underestimate the mental load of finding gifts for a long list of people!).
We have had some practice at seeing the types of gifts that are popular and which are a flop.
TIPS FOR PICKING THE PERFECT GIFT
1. Avoid gifts meant for specific people.
Example: Don’t buy “hubby” and “wifey” mugs. Everyone may not be hetero married.
2. Unless your exchange is run by children, don’t buy kid gifts.
Even if everyone in your group has children, I assure you they do not want a gift meant for someone else – especially their kids who most certainly are receiving a ton of gifts anyway.
3. Pick a gender-neutral gift.
If your crew is mixed gender, pick a gift that’s not specifically “for men” or “for women.”
4. Consider the group as a whole.
Are there any common interests among the group?
It can be challenging to pick a gift that could suit anyone. I thoroughly enjoy researching and finding ideas to fit the bill so I’m sharing a few with you today!
This is one of those fabulous-to-have but boring-to-buy gifts. The extra thick foam gives superior support and comfort. Perfect for the kitchen (cooking, food prep, washing dishes, etc.) or office (under a standing desk!).
This alarm clock simulates the sunrise for a more natural wake up. With 10 brightness settings, it can be used as a light therapy lamp or as a bedside reading lamp as well.
These Bluetooth wireless over-ear headphones effectively reduce distracting low frequency background noises. They also have a built-in microphone which is perfect for the zoom-filled world we’re living in right now!
I’ve tried several different brands, but if you want your coffee to stay hot, you need a YETI. Well worth the investment with tons of colors available. You can even personalize it with a vinyl monogram or fun [waterproof] sticker.
We got a fire stick recently and have been enjoying it! Honestly, my favorite part is that it shows my pictures as a screensaver (you can sync to Amazon Photos).
In our effort to continue to stay home in this pandemic, we have started grilling out in the driveway so we can wave at all the neighbors while eating s’mores. So, this 14-inch charcoal grill from Cuisinart would surely be a great gift this year. If we’re ever able to have cookouts again, you’ll appreciate the latches to keep the lid from rolling off en route.
I got one of these for the Hubs last year and he loves it! It’s lightweight and has a built-in timer with 30-second pulses to encourage you to switch quadrants for a more even [2 minute] cleaning.
This shredder cross-cuts sheets for security and turns it into confetti-like pieces. You can shred up to 8 sheets of paper at a time (bad news for junk mail!) without having to remove staples or small paper clips. It can also handle credit cards which [in my opinion] makes it the perfect at-home shredder.
An umbrella is another of those gifts that are often not purchased but always in need! This double-layered umbrella inverts when folding up to prevent excess dripping.
A coworker got us these portable phone battery chargers for Christmas when I was pregnant and I used mine in the hospital after I had Andy. Having a battery nearby to charge my phone without having to get up was a blessing! These would be handy for camping and traveling or keeping charged during hurricane season just in case the power goes out 😉
Today I’m sharing a list of gifts that are sure to make your recipient chuckle. For the funny man or woman on your list, the person with a good sense of humor who’s hard to buy for, or someone who just needs a reason to smile – this list of gift ideas is the perfect place for gift’spiration.
November is here which means I’m feeling the holiday spirit! I’m kicking off the season (it’s here, right?!) with 10 crowd-pleasing gift ideas! If your list is full of hard-to-buy-for loved ones, this list is for you!
resliced by Jordan 