25 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Teens

* Stocking photo and tutorial credit: Cluck Cluck Sew via Pinterest

Let’s be real.  Buying stocking stuffers for little kids is easy.  Heck, a piece of bubble wrap stuffed in the stocking for a three year old is the best. gift. ever!!  Teenagers are a whole other beast, however,  so I’ve gathered some stocking stuffer ideas for your teenager/young adult that have been a life saver for me.

1.  Gas Cards I have 3 young drivers in my house and I figure I’ll be paying for it anyway, so I may as well get some mileage out of it (no pun intended).

2.  Roll of Quarters – if your young adult lives on campus, there are never enough quarters for laundry or vending machines.

3.  Gift Cards to their Favorite Eat – we all love to eat out so what a treat to have a few of these in your wallet when the craving hits!

4.  Travel Mug – pick one up with the name of their college or favorite sports team.

5.  Mittens and Wool Socks – we live in Minnesota and there always seems to be a few pairs that have lost their other half.

6.  Favorite Shampoo and Conditioner – my girls are very particular about their shampoos.  Again, something I’d have to buy anyway!

7.  Hair Items – bobby pins, pony holders and headbands – they are small and get lost easily so restock, restock, restock!

8.  Magazine Subscriptions – Seventeen, Sports Illustrated, Cosmo, etc.  – it’s the gift that keeps on giving!

9.  Candy & Packs of Gum – what kid doesn’t like these things?

10.  Books – paper back or gift cards for their Nook or Kindle.

11.  Batteries – ok, so I know it seems like very few things need batteries anymore, but at my house, the Wii remote eats battery power like it’s going out of style (which it just may be).

12.  Slippers or Fuzzy Socks –  fun and useful!

13.  Earrings and Jewelry – this used to be only for the girls, but not so much anymore.  Leather corded jewelry is all the rage for the guys now.

14.  School Spirit Wear – visit the bookstore or spirit shop and stock up on the newest t-shirt, sweatshirts, hats, etc.

15.  Phone case – self explanatory and apparently needed in a variety of colors and designs by my 13 year old daughter.

16.  Head Phones – I don’t know why, but these seem to grow legs and walk away at my house.  Have a back up pair and save yourself some looking around for them!

17.  Tickets for Sporting Events or Movies – we have a university in town with some great sports teams.  Pick up some tickets for hockey, basketball or football games.

18.  DVDs/CDs – ok, in the age of downloadable music, I realize this may be a stretch, but if your teen has a favorite movie or tv series, why not throw it in?  Besides, you can pick them up for $5 or so.

19.  Nail Polish and Makeup – this goes into the category of “can you have too many colors?” – I think not!

20.  Favorite Foods – one of my kids would eat Nutella by the gallons, if allowed.  How happy would he be to find that in his stocking this year?  Words can’t describe.

21.  Perfume or Cologne – everyone loves to smell nice!

22.  Christmas Ornament – this is a great tradition to start, if you haven’t already – make it something they are into this year and don’t forget to date it!

23.  New Socks – call me crazy, but nothing makes me happier than brand new socks – soft, cushy and NOT stretched out!

24.  iTunes gift cards – always a crowd pleaser and never returned to the store – definitely a fan favorite for kids of all ages!

25.  Musical Equipment – for the musician in the house – new guitar strings, drum sticks or piano book – one year I ordered personalized guitar picks!

This will get you started. Good luck and have fun with it and if you’ve got any good ones to add, I’d love to hear them!

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