Christmas Gift Guide 2022: Stocking Stuffers For All Ages

80+ best Christmas stocking stuffer ideas for men, women, and kids!

With my Christmas shopping almost complete, it's time to focus on the stocking stuffers.  Stocking stuffers tend to be the last items I buy, but also my favorite.  I usually go overboard and buy way too many little items, because it's just so fun to find the perfect little gifts.

For some, stuffing a Christmas stocking means filling them with fruit and candy and for others, it's a place for small gifts at any price range.  Neither is right nor wrong and my goal for this post is to help with ideas, no matter what your price range or stocking stuffer style is. 

From yummy candy and treats to cozy textiles and practical gadgets.  I've compiled a wide variety of some of my favorite and best Christmas stocking stuffers your entire family will love! 

STOCKING STUFFERS FOR MEN

Christmas candy, favorite nuts, small gadgets, portable and travel-sized tools, snarky gifts, lottery tickets, and thoughtful personalized mementos are all wonderful stocking stuffer ideas for men.  

I gathered a wide variety of items from different hobbies, interests, and price points that I hope will help you stuff the stockings of all the unique and wonderful men in your life. 

STOCKING STUFFERS FOR WOMEN

Personally, I find shopping for small gifts and filling stockings for women much easier than for men.  There are just so many fun travel-sized beauty gifts and personal care items available that make perfect stocking stuffers.  I don't know about you, but I would be thrilled to find chapstick, hair ties my favorite candy, or a cute pair of inexpensive earrings in my stocking.  

STOCKING STUFFERS FOR KIDS

Shopping for kids is so much fun!  Miniature lego sets and figurines, travel-sized games and craft projects, holiday pajamas, and sweet treats are all great stocking stuffer ideas. 

What are your favorite gifts to fill your Christmas stockings with? 

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20 DIY Gift Ideas For Everyone on Your List

The best DIY gift ideas for every budget, every style and for everyone on your list!

Do you love giving or receiving DIY Gifts?  

DIY gifts are a great way to share your talents, get creative, add a personalized touch and in some cases save a few dollars. 

From yummy treats and fragrant soaps to vintage decor and snarky plant markers.  I scoured the internet to gather a variety of highly curated DIY gift ideas for everyone on your list!  

IMPORTANT NOTES TO CONSIDER BEFORE DIVING INTO DIY GIFTS 

1.  WILL DIY REALLY SAVE MONEY?  If your goal is to save money, make a material list and really asses if it's cost-effective.  Some DIY projects will actually cost more than buying a finished product.  

2.  WHAT DO YOU HAVE ON HAND?  Do you have leftover wood from a previous DIY project?  Fabric from a sewing craft?  Consider the inventory that you have on hand and how you could use or repurpose those materials to make affordable and creative DIY gifts. 

3. CONSIDER YOUR TALENTS.  Are you an amazing seamstress, baker or chef?  Do you have a knack for woodworking?  Think about your hobbies and talents and how you can use those skills to make affordable and one-of-a-kind gifts for friends, family, neighbors and teachers. 

4.  WILL IT CAUSE MORE STRESS?  The holidays are supposed to be a fun and festive time of year.  If making DIY gifts will lead to feeling more stressed then consider scaling back your projects and crafts or eliminating them altogether.  

5. MAKE IT A PARTY!  Host a fun Christmas craft evening and knock out a few gifts while also spending time with friends and family.   Enjoy yummy treats and share a few holiday drinks while making a fun and easy craft for your guests to take home. 

20 DIY GIFTS IDEAS FOR EVERYONE ON YOUR LIST

1.  Wine Bottle Candle 

Source: Hello Nest 

2. Funny DIY Plant Labels 

Source: Little House of Four

3.  DIY Personalized Silhouette Necklaces 

Source: The Nester

4. DIY Wood Doormat

Source: The Merrythought

5.  Rock Road Map Keychain

Source: Pillar Box Blue

6. Marble Mugs 

Source: Cassie Croggins 

6. DIY Letterpress Keychain 

Source: Little House of Four

7. Rope Camera Strap 

Source: Collective Gen 

8.  DIY "Antique" Cutting Board 

Source: Tidbits 

9. No-Bake Peanut Butter Truffles 

Source: Marsha's Baking Addiction

10. Adjustable Apron

Source: Adjustable Apron

11.  Leather Tool Pouch 

Source: Handmadiya

12. Heishi Bead Necklace 

Source: A Common Thread

13. Buffalo Check Checkers 

Source: Funky Junk Interiors 

14. DIY Marbled Clay Ring Dish

Source: The Spiffy Cookie

15.  Leather Decanter Labels

Source: Sadie Seasongoods

16. Wood Hexagon Coasters

Source: Idle Hands Awake

17.  Modern Cake Stand

Source: Earnest Home Co.

18. Homemade Beard Oil 

Source: Our Oily House

19. DIY Peg Game With Brass Casings

Source: Sweet Pea 

20.  Marbled Soap

Source: Homey Oh My 

Which DIY gift idea is your favorite? 

Are you looking for more DIY Christmas gift ideas?  Here are 15 more budget-friendly gift ideas for you to enjoy and consider. 

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Mix and Match Cozy Winter Neutrals

Warm and cozy winter neutrals that are perfect for layering, mixing and matching!  

Thank you to Walmart for sponsoring today's post. 

The unseasonably warm weather in Maryland is beginning to turn and it's finally starting to feel like fall. 

The leaves have fallen, the days are shorter and leggings and sweatshirts are my wardrobe staples. 

Many of you know that I'm self-employed and work from home.  On any given day, I can be home doing computer work, decorating or working on DIY projects, refinishing, painting and updating furniture or driving around town thrifting, picking and doing auction pick-ups.  I never know what each day will bring and I kind of fly by the seat of my pants.  

I may not know what I'll be doing from day to day, but I'm always prepared in how I dress.  Casual and comfortable is my go-to, which transitions perfectly from hauling and sanding furniture to running errands.  Most days, you'll find me in a classic pair of jeans or comfy black leggings, a cozy sweater or hoodie and a great pair of shoes or boots. 

Sweater / Boots

I'm no fashionista and 100% gravitate towards clothes that 1. mimic my home and decorating style and 2. easily transition from work (sanding, cleaning, painting and hauling furniture) to play. 

Thankfully, Walmart has been such a great source for stylish and affordable neutrals that I can easily and effortlessly mix and match (and replace when I cover them in paint 😜).   Walmart has a wide variety of styles and colors to appeal to and complement every fashion style. 

Sweater / Boots 

Just like with my home decor, I like to buy neutral clothing that I can rotate and mix and match to create different styles and looks. 

Thanks to Walmart, I pulled together six different looks using seven stylish and neutral wardrobe staples.

Cream Sweater / Black Leggings / Cognac Hiker Boots / Green Sweatshirt / Boyfriend Jeans / Tan High-Top Sneakers / Sherpa Shacket 

FAVORITE MIX-AND-MATCH NEUTRAL FASHION STAPLES

      

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Christmas Gift Guide 2022: The Best Hostess Gifts and Ideas

Be prepared for your next family gathering or holiday party with these affordable hostess gifts!

It's party season!

From small family dinners and get-togethers to fancy and elaborate work and holiday parties.  Show your party host you appreciate their hospitality with a simple, yet thoughtful hostess gift. 

You'll find everything from cozy blankets, yummy-smelling candles and hand soaps to practical entertaining favorites and easy ideas to spruce up even the simplest gifts.  

HOSTESS GIFT IDEAS FOR EVERY BUDGET

1.  Instead of showing up with a simple bottle of wine, pair it with a stylish antique bronze wine bottle opener or corkcicle 4-in-1 wine chiller, aerator, pourer and stopper. 

2.  Are you invited to a holiday potluck?  Display your favorite cheeses, crackers and spreads on a marble cutting board for your host to keep, take your favorite dessert on a beautiful cake stand or share the recipe along with a stylish recipe box. 

3. Candles are always a hit, especially if they're in a beautiful fluted glass jar that can double as decor.

4.  Who doesn't love good-smelling hand soap in a stylish amber jar?  Pair it with a couple high-quality dish towels and you have the perfect affordable hostess gift. 

5.  Is your host a plant lover like I am?  A Norfolk Island Pine would be much appreciated by any plant-loving party host. 

6.  A party host or hostess who loves to bake would surely enjoy a stylish set of measuring cups and spoons or highly rated ombre mint nesting mixing bowls.  Include your favorite family recipe for an extra personalized touch!

7.  A cozy throw blanket is always a good idea, especially on cold winter nights.  Dress it up with a fancy holiday ribbon and a handmade bow for a little extra holiday cheer. 

Are you looking for a simple way to make a big statement with your gift?  Consider using a fancy ribbon to attach a sprig of fresh winter greens and a hand-picked ornament to your gift. 

Click on the images below to shop all my favorite host and hostess gifts!

THE BEST HOST AND HOSTESS GIFTS 

  HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDES: 

- Gift Ideas For Him 

- Gift Ideas For Her 

    

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Christmas Gift Guide 2022: Gift Ideas For Him

Thoughtfully curated gifts for the men in your life! 

Yesterday, I shared gift ideas for the women in your life and today is all about the guys! 

Do you find it hard to shop for men?  Do you feel like they already have everything? 

In an effort to help you this holiday season, I've gathered my favorite gift ideas for all the men in your life.

When it comes to shopping for men, I like to think about their hobbies and interests and then choose gifts accordingly. 

Do they enjoy camping?  How about a nice cooler, a new sleeping bag or a gliding camping chair (we have two of them and LOVE them).

Are they a car guy?  This car detailing kit has everything they'll need! 

Keep reading for all my favorite gift ideas for him! 

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE FOR HIM

1. WOOD SMOKED GRILL SET:  Everything a backyard grilling lover needs for a fabulous smoked grilling experience.

2. TRIMMING KIT: The perfect and highly-rated grooming kit to keep your man's hair perfectly trimmed and groomed. 

3. CITIZEN WATCH:  Super sharp and perfect for any watch lover. 

4. YETI TUNDRA WHEELED COOLER: A splurge, but worth the investment, keeping your cold drinks and food cold for days. 

5. MASTER HOT SAUCE KIT: I have a lot of hot sauce lovers in my family (the hotter the better!) and this is a great kit that offers various flavors and heat.

6. OAKLEY SUNGLASSES: Dan wears sunglasses all year long and these would be a fantastic upgrade to his current cheap pair. 

7. KERSHAW KNIFE: Every man needs a knife and this one is sharp, compact, affordable and perfect for everyday use.

8. BOSE PORTABLE BLUETOOTH SPEAKER: We use and take this speaker everywhere!  It's great for the beach, camping, hanging out on the deck and everywhere in between.

9. BLUETOOTH BEANIE: Rock out to music and Keep warm without the discomfort of earbuds. 

10. STAINLESS STEEL GRILL KIT: A great heavy duty set for grilling lovers.

11. HOODED SHIRT JACKET:  Do you need a gift for a man who likes to tinker outside or in the garage?  This hooded shirt jacket is the perfect outdoor warm weather accessory.

12. LED HEADLAMP: I once bought these for my family as a joke, but they quickly became the best gift ever.  

13. CORKCICLE MUG: Drink in style and keep hot drinks hot for hours.

14. CREEPER SEAT: My husband uses our creeper to work on dirtbikes and I use it when painting furniture.  It's the perfect space-saving, multi-purpose garage necessity! 

15. MEGUIER'S CAR CARE KIT: Everything a car guru needs to keep their car perfectly clean and detailed. 

GIFT IDEAS FOR HIM

    

THE BEST GIFT IDEAS FOR HER

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