Santa’s Secret Stocking Stuffer Formula Revealed!
The easiest way to stuff a sock – plus dozens of ideas
The stockings are hung by the chimney with care… but let’s be honest, somebody’s got to fill them. And with everything else on your holiday to-do list, curating a perfectly personalized, festive and cost-effective sock can be intimidating.
Well, we wouldn’t call ourselves elves or anything, but we’ve got some of Santa’s best secrets for stuffing the perfect stocking. Just pick a product for each of the following categories and consider those socks stuffed!
Fresh Fruit
Call us old school, but there’s just something nostalgic about a Christmas orange in the toe of a stocking. Not only does it fill that awkward seam flawlessly, but it also gives both kids and adults a chance to enjoy the simple pleasures of the season. If you’d prefer a little twist on the seasonal favorite, consider a winter-ripe alternative:
- Pear (gold-wrapped are pretty and festive in a stocking)
- Grapefruit
- Persimmon
- Pomegranate
- Kiwis
- Tangerines
Something(s) Fun
Whether you wrap your stocking stuffers or not, placing the “fun” surprises near the bottom of the socks is a great way to build excitement as your recipients unstuff. While there’s no shortage of small items guaranteed to thrill, try these cost-effective options for every member of the family:
Kids
- Mini LEGO sets/figures
- Hatchimal eggs
- Grab & Go games
- Clixo Tiny and Mighty magnetic toys
- Gel pen/marker set
- LOL Dolls
- Wooden stacking toys
- Slinky
- Watercolor paints
- Bouncy balls
- Mini stuffed animals
- Fidget toys
Teens
- AirPod case or cleaning kit
- Makeup sponge
- Bluetooth shower speaker
- Book (yes, they still make them!)
- Journal
- Mascara or lip gloss
- Perfume/cologne
- Phone case
- Twinkle lights/photo garland
- Washcloths
- Wallet/cardholder
- Tiles or AirTags for backpack, keys, etc.
- Detangling brush
Adults
- Hand cream
- Tea towel
- Warm socks
- BBQ spices/rubs
- Pressure point massage tool
- Smart plugs
- Stylus for tablet
- Handheld milk frother
- Essential oils roller ball
- Personalized stationary
- Vegetable spiralizer
- Not Paper Towels
- Resistance bands
Something Cozy
This time of year, fluffier is always better – especially if you’ve got a big sock to fill. Choosing something soft and cozy is the perfect way to fill that long shaft – and warm some hearts during the season’s coldest months. Choose any of our ideas below, roll them up tight with a pretty ribbon and keep the comfort and joy going all winter long.
- Knitted beanie
- Emergency blanket
- Wool socks
- Fleece sleep mask
- Flannel PJ pants
- Scarf/neck warmer
- Walking/running gloves
- Sweat bands
- Hand and feet warmers
- Chenille Hand Towels
- Slipper socks
- Earmuffs
- Hand/feet warmers
- Microwave heat pad
Something Lengthy
You’ve almost reached the top of the sock! But make sure to keep any limpness at bay with a long stuffer that’ll ensure your stocking is festively plump. This one is less about the category and more about the shape, so you can be creative while thinking inside the rectangle.
- 3-pack gum
- Box of See’s Chocolates
- MadLibs
- Box of markers/colored pencils
- Set of dominos
- Bubble wands
- BUNMO stretchy worms
- Box of playing cards
- Water bottle
- Tea towel
- Fun-shaped ice cube tray
- Pokémon/baseball/basketball cards
- Hairspray or dry shampoo
Sweet Treats
Nothing looks more festive than sweet treats peeking out from a well-stuffed stocking. This time of year, go for seasonal delights and gourmet goodies that make any day of the year feel like a special occasion. Here are a few of our favorite delights:
- Hammond’s chocolate-filled candy canes
- Skittles Sweet Storybooks
- Kinder Joy Eggs
- Specialty seasonal cookie
- Handcrafted peanut butter cups
- Nostalgic candy
- Seasonal jams and jellies
- Artisan sodas
- Caramel corn
- Miniature Nutella jars
- Movie theater-style boxed candies
Filler
There’s nothing worse than filling a stocking and falling short. That’s why it’s always a good idea to have some filler items on hand – those products that give a lot of volume for a little amount of cash. Here are a few of our favorites:
- Washcloths (these are our favorites of course!)
- Kinder Schoko-Bons
- Hard candies
- Nuts in shell (bonus if you include a nutcracker!)
- Stress balls
- Wrapped chocolate truffles/bonbons
- Wrapped bars of specialty soap
- King-sized candy bars
- Gift cards in wrapped boxes
- Rolls of Oreos/biscuits
We know you’ve made your lists and checked them twice, and this year, you can cross those stockings off quicker than St. Nick! Just follow this formula and you’ll be stuffing socks like a North Pole pro. And of course, we’ve got all sorts of things to help with that. Get your orders in quick for stocking stuffers they’ll love all year round!
