Men are hard to buy for–period!! I should know, I have three men in my life. And when it comes to filling their stockings for Christmas morning, well, it can be challenging! I know, I should probably give up the tradition of “stockings hung by the chimney with care“. After all they are grown men, but I just can’t stop myself!! If you are in my home for Christmas morning, you WILL have a stocking filled with goodies!
So if your house is overrun with a lot of testosterone, here are some ideas that are tried and true:
- Flashlight–my hubby has made an art of losing flashlights, so he gets a new one every Christmas (and loses that one too)!
- Men’s manicure set–again, never a fingernail clipper around when you need one!
- Samples of different colognes–you know the ones they give away for FREE at the department stores.
- Combs/hair brush
- Computer screen two-finger duster–they are inexpensive and they will be used!
- Headphones
- A nice mechanical pencil–my guys use and lose many during the year!
- Christmas tree ornament for them to add to their collection.
- Lip balm–they all use it, they just won’t admit it, so pick a “manly” one!
- Shower gel and loofah–don’t let them tell you they won’t use it, they do!
- Socks–my guys love the thick wool socks I buy at Costco, so I buy a package and divvy them up!
- Handkerchiefs
- Posters
- Comic books
- Pocket tool kit to keep in their car.
- Tire pressure gauge
- Pocket knife
- Water bottles/coffee travel mugs
- Money clip–add a couple of bucks to show it off!
- Wallet–add a few bills to fill it out!
- Keychain–got a new driver?
- Watch–doesn’t have to be expensive to be enjoyed!
- Windshield ice scraper–unless you live in sunny Arizona!
- Gift certificates to movies, fast food restaurants and coffee shops.
- Magazine subscriptions–Consumer’s Report is one of my hubby’s favorites.
- Start a collection for coins/stamps/baseball cards and then add to the collection every year!
- Stocking caps–never enough around when they need one!
- Baseball cap–with the name of their favorite team of course!
- T-Shirt–favorite team or musician?
- Calendar for upcoming year.
- Playing cards/Magic cards
- I am a little obsessed with Cracker Barrel–I love that they have all the different candies that I use to enjoy as a child, so I love to include some of the oldies but goodies in everyone’s stockings.
- Beef jerky–a huge hit with my guys!! Won’t last long!
- Bubble gum/mints–my guys love Altoids mints in the little tins.
- Favorite teas/coffees–we normally use ground coffee at our house, but they love getting unusual coffee beans and grinding it themselves!
- K-cups–if you have a Keurig. Choose something different for them to try!
- Hot chocolate–don’t forget the marshmallows!
- Who doesn’t love money! Every year Aunt Erma would tuck $2.00 bills inside the boys stockings!
- Small survival kit–for your hikers and campers.
- Fishing lures–for your fishermen.
- Golf balls/tees–for your golfer.
- Bike light–for your biker.
- Harmonica/guitar picks.
- Puzzles
- Pedometer
- DVD–favorite guy movie!
- Books/LED book light.
- Phone charger or phone cover.
- Yo-yo
- Silly “toys” you can find in the children’s section of your local Dollar Store. They usually don’t make it past Christmas day!
My brother and I woke up every Christmas morning to stockings stuffed with apples, oranges, and “real” nuts! You know, the kind you have to crack open with a nutcracker. Not sure our young ones would know what to do with a nut that needs a little attention before eating it! Nevertheless, it is a great idea for a nostalgic Christmas! I hope this list has been helpful!
Merry Christmas!
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