From hot sauce to wipes to sneaker cleaning pads, these are really good Stocking Stuffers For Men that he’ll actually use. And maybe you’ll use too.
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Stocking stuffers are usually just random gifts that are picked up at the checkout line at the last second because you forgot stocking stuffers. And that’s such a bummer because stocking stuffers are my favorite part about Christmas shopping. They can be the most fun — and yes, random — things.
To help you, we put together this list of Stocking Stuffers For Men filled with small items that he’ll actually use and actually be excited to see when he opens his Christmas stocking.
In order to make this list of stocking stuffers, we had a little bit of a criteria. First, these are little gifts that are able to fit in a stocking. That one’s obvious. Less obvious is that the items have to cost less than the actual gift you’re giving. Sure, you can fit a Nintendo Switch in a stocking, but you don’t want to.
And finally, these had to be items that the gift recipient would actually use. Not just something that’ll get tossed in a drawer, never to be seen again.
This list of men’s stocking stuffers isn’t the only shopping guide we have on Drugstore Divas. For all of them, check out our Holiday Gift Guide. They’ll definitely make your shopping so much easier this holiday season.
Fun Stocking Stuffers For Men
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Foam Finger Kitchen Sponge
Does your man think he’s number one at washing dishes? Well, then he needs this #1 Dish Washer foam finger kitchen sponge.
It’s so, so funny. It’s also pretty useful since it is actually a kitchen sponge.
And, hey, if he doesn’t use it as a sponge, maybe it’ll be a big hit at the next tailgate.
Socks
My brother once said, “White socks are a wasted opportunity” so I buy Pete a new pair of socks for his stocking every single Christmas. But it’s not a 6-pack of boring white socks like your mom used to give your dad each year.
Instead, I give him a really funny pair of socks.
Sock do, of course, wear out eventually, so this is a good excuse to buy your man new socks every so often.
Car Coasters
Car coasters are so incredibly useful, if you spend any considerable amount of time in a car. Not even long road trips. Just the daily commute where you bring a drink that could drip all over the drink holder.
Save the car from condensation by putting car coasters in your husband’s stocking. But, not any car coasters. Get personalized car coasters with a hysterical photo (to you guys, no one else has to laugh) on them. He’ll laugh every time he’s driving.
SneakERASERS
If you are filling a stocking for a man who loves sneakers, you absolutely need to add SneakERASERS to his stocking. They’re basically Magic Erasers, but for your sneakers.
Pete is so careful about where he walks when he has white soled sneakers on, but you can’t prevent everything. And that white will get pretty messy pretty quickly. A swipe withSneakERASERS takes care of that and makes your sneakers look brand new.
Pete used to clean his with toothbrush, so these are much easier.
Beef Jerky
If you’re looking for a good snack for your man, beef jerky is it. It’s not for me, but Pete loves it. He takes it in his lunch box all the time and is super excited that our new air fryer has a dehydrate function
If your man is the same way, getting him some beef jerky for his stocking is a great idea.
I think individually wrapped sticks work better than a large bag because this way, he doesn’t have to eat it all at once. He can save some.
Knit Hat
Christmas is during the winter, which is cold most places. I want to say “except Florida” but we went to Florida for Christmas two years ago and it was cold.
Anyway. If you live somewhere cold, a knit hat is such a great stocking stuffer. I got Pete a new one a couple years ago because the one he had ended up getting a hole in the knit that wasn’t fixable.
So, even if your man has one, you might wanna get a backup and put it in his stocking.
Dude Wipes
Are Dude Wipes the most romantic stocking stuffer on this list? No. Not even close. But are they the most practical and useful stocking stuffer on this list? Well, also maybe no. But they are useful and practical and you should buy a pack for your man’s booty.
He might laugh. He might be confused. But, once he tries them, he’ll be so fresh and so clean … and he’ll be hooked.
Hot Sauce
Pete has loved hot sauce since before I knew him, so I get him hot sauce for his stocking every year. I don’t get him plain, boring ones. Last year, I got him hot sauce from Lake Greenwood State Park in South Carolina.
A lot of people are getting the Hot Ones Challenge Packs because it’s a “fun” thing to do with your family and friends, but you can get any sort of hot sauce that you think your man will enjoy.
Lotto Tickets
One of my family’s go to gifts are lotto tickets. I buy them every year to stick in my brothers’ anniversary cards. And my parents always stick them in our Christmas stocking.
What’s great is that if your man wins a bunch of money, this gift turns into an even better gift than you intended.
One Chip Challenge
Have you heard of the Paqui One Chip Challenge? It’s wild. It’s one tortilla chip — in a box that’s shaped like a coffin, if that tells you anything. The chip is covered in reaper and scorpion pepper and is insanely hot. Like bring tears to your eyes, drink an entire gallon of milk, sort of hot.
So, if your man like spicy foods or just ruining his mouth for the next day, this chip is a great stocking stuffer.
But, I’m warning you. It’s hot. Pete tried it this fall and even he admitted it was really hot (and he loves spicy food).
Chocolate
Chocolate feels like a copout. I know. But, don’t buy chocolate from the grocery store checkout line. I mean, you can, especially if your man has a favorite grocery store chocolate.
But this is a gift. So I recommend checking out some small batch, craft chocolate and purchasing that for his stocking instead. It’s so much better. We learned that during our chocolate workshop in Puerto Rico. But, I digress.
If you’re looking for ideas of good, small chocolate shops, we have a few we really like: Dick Taylor Craft Chocolate from Eureka, CA; Boehm’s Candies & Chocolates from Issaquah, WA; and Schmidt’s Candy in Queens, NY.
What The Fxxk Should I Drink Book
If your man likes cocktails, but he’s never sure what he’s in the mood for, this What The Fxxk Should I Drink Book is a great gift idea — as long as you’re not buying it for someone stuffy.
The recipe book is filled with 75 drink ideas … and lots of profanity. It’s funny as long as your recipient has that sense of humor. If they don’t, well, maybe pick one of the other gift ideas.
Small Toiletry Bag
Don’t put a full-sized toiletry bag in a stocking. That would be more of an under the tree gift. But a small toiletry bag would definitely fit the criteria of a stocking stuffer.
You could actually make that the whole theme of the stocking. Pick up a small toiletry bag and fill the stocking with travel sized toothpaste, a travel toothbrush, mini body wash, etc.
If you’ve been around Drugstore Divas a while, there’s a good chance that you’re a couponer. So you might have all the items to fill this in your stockpile.
Coffee Gift Card
So many people stop for coffee on the way to work. It’s such a treat. And then there are so many people who make coffee at home because it’s cheaper. But sometimes, you want to have coffee out. Or you’re running late and you need to.
For those instances, a coffee gift car is a great idea. Your man can keep it in his wallet and then get a treat on you.
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Of course, these aren’t the only ideas out there, just our favorite stocking stuffers for men. They’re just the ones we think are most practical. We had to leave some off, like the Magnetic Rechargeable Hand Warmers above.
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More Stocking Stuffers:
If you’re looking for more stocking stuffer ideas for your man, check out our 5 Clothing Items For Your Husband’s Stocking for a little more help.
For the rest of your family, try our Top 10+ Stocking Stuffers For Women, 10+ Stocking Stuffers For Girls, and Top 10+ Stocking Stuffers For Boys lists.
Which of these Stocking Stuffers For Men are you sticking in your man’s stocking this year? Let us know in the comments.