Stocking ideas for dh

[TinselTime21]

As in things under 10 quid.

We don't normally do them but our 3 Yr old jeeps saying Santa's brining us things in our stockings (we even had to go buy some lol)
So far idea is choc haha

Scratch cards
Pork scratchings
Favourite crisps or sweets
Socks
Smellies
Mini bottle of a spirit or coffee sachet
£10 voucher to costa etc

Don’t get into it. It’s just another task at a busy time. Tell your wee one that Santa only fills stocking for children. That way you won’t need to waste money on unwanted tat for an adult stocking.

Sorry was meant to say. I want it to be stuff he uses.
He don't go to coffee shops or drink.
So thinking food. Maybe a mug for work?
Deodrant.

Socks, shower gel, face moisturiser, coffee pods if you have a machine, large bag of decent crisps to bulk it out. It'll be easy if it's just for appearances for your dd. How cute that she thinks Santa will bring you both stuff too. Will you fill your own or will Dh be trying to think of ideas for you?

Does he need a mug? Doesn’t he buy his own deodorant?

I’m being negative I know and I apologise for that. I’m just a harassed mum who makes everything nice for everyone and gets tired. Unless your dh is filling a thoughtful, practical stocking for you too, don’t bother.

Keep the list short. My advice.

@pictish

Don’t get into it. It’s just another task at a busy time. Tell your wee one that Santa only fills stocking for children. That way you won’t need to waste money on unwanted tat for an adult stocking.

Actually agree with this.

Don't start stuff you don't want to finish.

Beard oil, chap stick, a wallet ninja (there are non branded ones on Amazon for under £5), face masks/moisturising socks, a small framed photo of the three of you, Bottle of San Miguel & glass from B&M for £4, Pringles Christmas cracker tube, socks, boxers, gloves, woolly hat, scarf, a book, plant seeds, a bottle of craft beer or cider, pork scratchings, a magazine if he has any hobbies, sweets from his childhood, coasters. On Etsy, there is a seller who’ll put 20ish songs onto cds for you for £6; a bit retro but you could do him a playlist from his teens/early twenties. You could also get your little girl involved in making him some vouchers (tell her Father Christmas asked for her help in drawing pictures) for things like putting his slippers on the radiator before he gets home from work or running him a bubble bath etc.

Also, tell your dd that she needs to remind daddy about Father Christmas’ expectations surrounding stockings for everyone!

Last year for my OH I got my hands on some novelty socks on Amazon and eBay. Some Beatles socks that are super brightly coloured and some artist socks like the Mona Lisa , the scream etc. I also bought a folding multi tool pliers/saw screwed driver thing that was shaped like a shark. A box of fancy album decorated plectrums, a pop master quiz book, a U.K. flora and fauna pocket guide and a man's manicure set. Oh and a while box of his favourite lollipops and a new mug with some different tea samples.

I agree that your DH is now on stocking duty for you also.
I actually enjoy and adult stocking. We’ve always had them in my family.
I just put in any small things I’d normally buy.
Socks, undies, toiletries, food and drink.
Book? Voucher for somewhere?

• funny socks
• funny/colourful/different underpants
• mini aftershave/toiletries for holidays
• bottle opener/handy tool for key ring
• BBQ apron
• Nice pen
• Accessories that run off his computer USB (mini-fan, mug warmer)
• Leather garden/working gloves
• scarf
• leather gloves
• Nose/ear trimmer
• Jelly belly beans
• Toasted marshmallows
• Jerky
• Nice nut selection
• Spicy/chilli or different flavoured crisps
• Coffee bags
• Mini screwdriver set

I agree with pp - don't start this unless it is a tradition you are sure you want to carry on. Who is going to do you a stocking?

Small presents my dp has got are: fire striker, beard oil, bacon scented lip balm, small bottle of whisky (like a mini bar size bottle), guitar picks and a wallet ninja.

Aw come on guys be positive, it sounds like the start of a cute tradition and you don't have to spend loads.

Chocs
Socks
Small bottle of Aftershave
Beers
Keyring
Small tools/ gadgets
Hand cream (o keefes working hands is great for men)
Voucher
Scratch card
Tie
T shirt
Book
Cd
Dvd
Gloves
Framed photo or photo keyring
Pens
Small items related to a hobby eg. Guitar pocks, golf tees etc.
Jewellery - wrist cuffs, necklace etc.
Toiletries

Do you have a stove or open fire these are great www.cantocandle.com/product/kindle-cones/

Fishnets?

Thanks for ideas.

Were both pretty plain simple people. He will do mine. But again will be socks, choc, deodorants, bath creme etc.

Neither use moisturiser etc. Both happy with bog standard radox etc so think ill stick to that kind of thing.
Yes his work mug got broke so definitely one of them.
Doesnt wear shirts ties etc, jewellery or have a beard.

Tools.. He has Mac or Snap on so not exactly stocking price range.

Pens great idea. He may stop bloody taking mine to work haha

I do a stocking for DH and he does one for me. I tend to get him the following most years

Socks
Christmas pants
Chocolate
Bubble Bath
Shower gel
Bath Puff
Deodorant
Aftershave
A new razor
A whisky miniature
A book

I've also bought things like glasses cases, grooming kits, multi tool, water bottle, enamel mug, whisky stones, plectrums, cufflinks, a belt...

It's just a bit of fun - we don't go bananas with presents to each other, although occasionally one of us will totally blow the £50 budget.

To make things easier when we had the kids me and dh stopped buying each other stuff and went to doing a stocking instead.
I normally get him socks, toiletries (we have smallish stockings so i usually take bigger things out of the packaging)
Travel toiletries, drinks miniatures.
He likes specific things so i usually do spiced rum or whisky from masters of malt 'drinks by the dram' selection.
Food bits, nice chocs, pork scratchings.

This year i have got a soap with face on one side and bum on the other that I found in b&m! Dcs are 5 and 7 and will find it hilarious

Shower gel. Deodorant. Underwear. Socks. Bottle of beer/cider something else. Book.

Chocolate orange!!

Me and my mum still do each other stockings and she's in her seventies! We buy better than you would buy yourself versions of things, eg a cath kidston mug rather than a ikea plain one, looccitane shower gel instead of asda. It doesn't have to be plastic junk

BitsAndBaubles

Thanks for that link. I've just bought those firefighters and used FIRST10 to get 10% off.
You

This year I’ve bought
Jelly Belly beans
Laptop cleaning kit
Silicone cable ties
L’occitane lavender soap
Thermal socks
He likes practical stuff. I’ll be getting some Taylor’s of Bond Street shaving cream plus other bits for his stocking.

Since he never thinks to buy them for himself, there are usually new socks and pants in dh’s.

And always some big bags of nuts - he’s a nut addict. Though having said that, I still haven’t found the mega bag I found around last November and hid somewhere. He swears blind he hasn’t found and scoffed the lot.

Some special nutty chocolate, too.

My DH gets a stocking every year. I always put in
A bottle of beer
Chocolate
A desk calendar (usually where’s Wally)
Socks

Other gifts have included
Golf balls/tees
Mini trivia games
Puzzle books
Pens

Bubble bath
Shower gel
Shampoo bar
Shaving brush
Solid shaving foam
Fudge
Bottle opener
Key ring
Wallet ninja
Eye mask
Car air freshener
Candle in a jar
Gloves
Hat
Fudge sauce
Chocolate orange
Chocolate coins
Favourite sweets
Reusable straws
Wallet
Bath salts
Socks
Mug
Guitar tuner
Guitar picks
Egg maracas
Headphones/charge cables