https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 06 May 2026 00:46:31 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stocking-stuffers-for-dh#post-2925452 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 12:29:04 +0000 Anagram 2925452@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always get 1-2 of the giant Toblerone bars for Dh's stocking, since that is his favorite chocolate. Then I just throw some totally random things in there, too, like fuzzy socks to wear around the house or new bath soap. Last year I got him some light up gear for his bike. All little stuff. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stocking-stuffers-for-dh#post-2925451 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 09:06:56 +0000 Mommy Finger 2925451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bluemasonjar: I love that you said orange! I was actually talking about this thread with my mom as we were reminiscing about what was in our stockings growing up. We always had an orange (though she said it was a tangerine), an apple, a banana, some nuts that you need a nutcracker to open, a few pieces of candy and a really small toy. She even used to send me my full stocking to me when I was in college and I was thrilled b/c she included two rolls of quarters for laundry money! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stocking-stuffers-for-dh#post-2925448 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 14:09:56 +0000 Jess1483 2925448@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This thread has been so helpful! I haven't been responding, but I've been checking and I think I'm done with DH. I went with (in case it helps anyone else):<br /> coffee from Hawaii<br /> t-shirts from True Classic<br /> scratch tickets<br /> jerkey<br /> Dr. Squatch soap<br /> Badger balm</p> <p>It also helped me figure out my main gift. It's possible some of the "stocking" stuff will actually end up wrapped, and possibly "from" the kids, but we will see (our stockings are actually fairly small.)</p> <p>We don't usually do gifts--we pretty much only do stockings (though I did have a couple small things last year), so we try to make them thoughtful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stocking-stuffers-for-dh#post-2925440 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 15:10:10 +0000 poppygirl15 2925440@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Last year, I got DH some fancy olive oil from our local farmer's market so he could dip bread in it. I have also gotten him book marks decorated with some of his favorite things, pens (tradition from my childhood), altoids, favorite candy, GC to local eateries, and nice socks. I have no good ideas for this year, so I'll be following this thread! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stocking-stuffers-for-dh#post-2925436 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 13:17:28 +0000 Bluemasonjar 2925436@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've noticed over the years on here that there is a lot of variation in how people treat stockings. At our house we include an orange and a few small gifts but they are definitely not "full." My mother in law also has stockings for everyone with candy, small toiletry items, socks etc. </p> <p>So far I have new pop its, bath confetti and bath paints for the boys. This thread is helping with ideas for DH so thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stocking-stuffers-for-dh#post-2925433 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 09:50:35 +0000 Fawn 2925433@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is an interesting thread! Stockings in my house are mostly just for decoration. We put maybe 1 to 2 small gifts in them. Last year I got DH a pair of bombas socks and that was the only thing in his stocking. We usually wrap most gifts and put them under the tree.</p> <p>My parents have always been big into completely filling stockings though and they still do that. They give us things like toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, hand sanitizer, candy, etc. in our stockings.</p> <p>My in-laws just put a few scratch offs for everyone in their stockings. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stocking-stuffers-for-dh#post-2925432 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 08:14:10 +0000 Lahela017 2925432@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My Mom still fills all the stockings... She scaled way back though from when we were younger. Usually DH gets candy, lip balm or deodorant, and a coffee shop gift card. Sometimes some warm socks too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stocking-stuffers-for-dh#post-2925431 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 08:08:16 +0000 ilovepie 2925431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We started doing stockings only and one family gift a few years ago, as a fun challenge and because the kids were getting drowned in gifts from the inlaws. Often DH gets a bag with the goodies that don't fit in his stocking, mostly food. This year I am doing:<br /> Bombas socks<br /> Beef jerky<br /> Cheese<br /> Crackers. </p> <p>His birthday is in November and I had a sentimental canvas from his grandfather professionally framed for his birthday, so that's his big gift for the whole year. But my other idea was a neoprene mat for his favorite board game. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stocking-stuffers-for-dh#post-2925410 Sat, 06 Nov 2021 08:20:17 +0000 Mommy Finger 2925410@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@karenbme: My mom made stockings for all of her grandkids too but she cross-stitched them and therefore used a pattern. She feels super bad about not checking the dimensions on the one she made DS2 bc it's adorable but it can't fit much. DH and I got stockings as a wedding present that are a decent size and we still have the ones from our childhood so we ended up basically giving the ones from our wedding to our boys to fill. Either way, we still go pretty small. However I also grew up with the tradition of St Nicholas day and DH didn't so we do both. I fill the stockings on Dec 6th and DH is in charge of filling them for Christmas. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stocking-stuffers-for-dh#post-2925409 Fri, 05 Nov 2021 18:51:17 +0000 karenbme 2925409@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mommy Finger: So this is a legit issue in our house! My MIL knits everyone these giant stockings. They are seriously between 2 and 3 feet long and wide enough that the coffee mug I got DH will fit in its box with room to spare. I don’t want to not use them because MIL made them and they’re cute and have our names on but they are HARD to fill. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stocking-stuffers-for-dh#post-2925408 Fri, 05 Nov 2021 14:28:51 +0000 Mommy Finger 2925408@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How big are y'alls stockings??? :wink: We just put in some candy and then maybe the kids get a tiny something extra.</p> <p>In all serious, I love seeing how different people do things but about 95% of what people have listed above would get wrapped and put under the tree in our house. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stocking-stuffers-for-dh#post-2925403 Fri, 05 Nov 2021 07:49:01 +0000 hilary 2925403@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't actually purchased anything but I always fill in some gaps on his tools/things that wear out....<br /> headlamp<br /> measuring tape<br /> work gloves<br /> Other options...<br /> wool socks<br /> chocolate covered almonds<br /> gift cards to local favorites<br /> new book from a series he likes<br /> pens (DH thinks we have a shortage of pens because he constantly leaves them all over the house) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stocking-stuffers-for-dh#post-2925401 Fri, 05 Nov 2021 00:45:15 +0000 azbaby 2925401@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always have the hardest time figuring out what to get for DH.<br /> So far this year I'm getting him:<br /> Kona coffee beans from Hawaii<br /> Cozy socks<br /> lip balm<br /> Random chocolates </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stocking-stuffers-for-dh#post-2925399 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 22:01:20 +0000 karenbme 2925399@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Adult stocking stuffers are so hard! For DH I have:<br /> Cozy wool socks<br /> A jar of blackberry lime curd<br /> A Fellow carter mug<br /> A UV touch screen cleaner wand</p> <p>And that’s all at this point, but I’m trying to shop locally so I’m sure I’ll see more in time. I’d like to add some kind of puzzle and we always do oranges (because it’s traditional on my side, but don’t ask me why) and chocolate. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stocking-stuffers-for-dh#post-2925398 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 21:43:46 +0000 Jess1483 2925398@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The scratch tickets are a great idea! He'd love that. And the espresso beans. Some of the other things on the list got me thinking, too! Thank you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stocking-stuffers-for-dh#post-2925393 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 15:52:20 +0000 catgirl 2925393@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So far for DH's stocking this year I have:<br /> chocolate covered espresso beans and andes mints<br /> jerky in fun flavors<br /> hot sauce<br /> scratch tickets<br /> welly bandages<br /> $10 starbucks gift card<br /> winter hat<br /> key chain that is supposed to make keys more compact<br /> fleece lined thermals </p> <p>Last year his stocking had:<br /> a dragon zipper pull<br /> floss<br /> hot sauce<br /> magnetic bottle opener<br /> nose hair trimmer<br /> chocolate covered espresso beans<br /> portable phone charger </p> <p>This year I know he is hoping for a new coffee maker, ps5 headset, and a fleece jacket. I will probably get two of them and my mom will get the third. DD always picks out fun socks for him. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stocking-stuffers-for-dh#post-2925392 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 15:06:55 +0000 Jess1483 2925392@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really dropped the ball on Christmas for DH last year. We usually go very small on holidays, preferring to save money and use it on a house project or vacation, so I don't need "big ticket" items, but I am looking for thoughtful or useful. And I'm crowd-sourcing so I don't just buy a bunch of crap. (I blame the pandemic for my fail last year, but probably need to get my act together now.)</p> <p>His interests:<br /> Wine<br /> Fly fishing<br /> Coffee (a little--he doesn't like flavored coffees, though)<br /> Reading<br /> Video games<br /> Surfing (but since we live in a landlocked state, he doesn't get to often. But we are traveling to Costa Rica next year)</p> <p>I would love ideas especially for stocking stuffers, but I don't really have gift ideas either. Please help me not fail him at Christmas again ;) </p>