Stocking Stuffers for Him

Stocking stuffers for kids (especially under the age of 10) are super easy. I mean they've got all the best treats and trinkets lined up in the aisle at Target. Stocking stuffers for husbands on the other hand can get tricky. Here what's in my husband's stocking this year.

1. Metal insulated tumbler with a straw (we love these)
2. Gum
3. Car air freshener
4. Candy candy cane (everyone needs this no matter your age)
5. Cologne/body spray
6. Scalp massager (mostly because I want it)

I'll probably throw in some more candies and the traditional orange at the bottom but this is honestly all that will fit. Here are some other ideas I've done in the past:

7. Single shot bottles of Fireball (or any of his favorite liquor)
8. Gourmet coffee
9. Favorite MIO or flavored water
10. Water bottle
11. Gift cards
12. Magazine (my hubs likes the Family Handy Man)
13. After-shave cream
14. New razor
15. Electric Toothbrush
16. Hand warmers
17. Socks
18. Beef jerky
19. Candied Nuts
20. Gloves (snow, riding, or even boxing mits)
21. Sleeping mask (if your husband works nights he will thank you for this)
22. Phone case
23. Wallet
24. Beanie
25. Neck tie
26. Head phones
27. CD (haha that used to be a thing)...as subscription to Spotify will do for now
28. Bottle opener
29. Screen protectors
30. Small tools (leveler, screw drivers, drill bits, etc.)

My gift giving skills have improved the longer I've been married to my husband. Not joking, he is an incredible gift giver...he asks a lot of questions and always gets the right thing. But, I'm always pretty happy with my stocking stuffing ability. Half of the time I buy too much so keep in mind only so many things will fit in the stocking, probably only 5 or 6.

Happy stocking stuffing, friends!

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