Stocking Stuffers for Older Teens and Young Adults

The first thing that gets opened up on Christmas morning at our house is stockings. All winter long, as soon as the decorations get put up, the stocking are hung on the mantle. On Christmas morning, the stockings, bursting with a combination of wrapped and unwrapped items are on the floor in front of the roaring fireplace. As the kids get older, the task of stuffing stockings can feel like a daunting task. When they were little it was easy to put candy and small toys inside, but as they've gotten bigger, it can seem more challenging. I've put together a list of 100+ items! This list isn't exhaustive but should get you thinking out of the box a bit.  I've linked our favorites when I could, so make sure you check the underlined items and add those to your cart for easy shopping!

Stocking Stuffers for Older Teens and Young Adults

Personal Hygiene Items

Try something new or get an old favorite! Adding personal hygiene items to the stocking is almost a requirement in every single family I know! 
I love shopping for these online, but keep your eye out in discount stores like TJ Maxx and Marshall's too!
Nail PolishNail Strips {these are my favorite!}Face WashDeodorantPocket Size Cologne/PerfumeTravel-Sized FavoritesChapstickHair TiesSheet MasksFun Socks {Put your face or the family pet on them!}Nail ClippersDry ShampooElectric Toothbrush HeadsWe're Nuts About You-Ball Wash is a hit with the guysClaw ClipsWhitening StripsBandAids but make them cute!Sunscreen {our teens' favorite!}
You can also splurge on some high-quality skincare from my favorite brand, Hydropeptide. Heck, you can use this code for 20% off {the best deal out there!} and code msteodoro and get some items for yourself for your own stocking! 

Gift Cards

Money is an old favorite, but make it more fun with a gift card! Here are a few ideas you can stuff in the stocking!
GasCoffeeFavorite RestaurantsLyft/UberiTunesCar WashOil ChangesEvent TicketsMassage/FacialSalon
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Subscription Services

Your kids may be using your accounts anyway, but if they aren't, gift them their own so you don't have to share!
SpotifyHuluNetflixApple TV+Disney +
Simple Goodness Sisters Cocktail Farm Club is one of my favorites! I actually asked for this last Christmas for myself! They have so many great items {stuff the stocking with syrup and a recipe card!}, but the cocktail farm club is one of my favorites. When you get your box, you'll also get an e-mail invite to join a zoom call so you can make the cocktail or mocktail together and ask any and all questions! 
If your teens/young adults show interest in toxic-free living and essential oils, I LOVE Simply Earth. I started using their subscription service years ago and even though I've put my subscription on pause, I got a lot more confident in using essential oils at home, mixing them for home and beauty and in my diffuser. If you use code rachelfree, you can get a box of free supplies to get started. They make the perfect Christmas gift!

Candy and Food

Their tastes may have changed, but most teens and 20-somethings still like food and drinks! Here are some ideas that might get you thinking about new items to stuff in their stockings!
Favorite CandySnack FoodsInternational FavoritesAlcohol Bottles/MixersBeveragesHot Cocoa BombsFun Chopsticks {these lightsaber ones are bound to be a hit!}Reusable StrawsMicro Popcorn MakerChick Fil A SauceMocktail Club

 

Technology

Tech gifts can get expensive, but these {with the exception of the AirTags} are relatively inexpensive items that will keep your kids charged up and plugged in!
Charging CordsAirPod Cleaner3-in-1 Charging PadTravel Cable OrganizerTravel Phone HolderPower Bank Phone ChargerAirTagsRechargable Hand Warmers

Card Games

These are some of our family favorites that make great stocking stuffers and games to play together during the holidays! 

Looking for more games? Check out 20 of the best family board games for teens!

Taco Cat Goat Cheese PizzaLCRCover Your AssetsMonopoly DealCards Against HumanityTell Me Without Telling MeHalf Truths

Want to start a new holiday tradition? Here are 12 fun family Christmas traditions you can start this year!

Mini Toys

Cue the nostalgia! Even big kids will have their best time playing with these mini favorites! 
Nerf Gun {6 pack for the whole family!}Silly PuttyPlay DohLegosStress Balls

Travel

Even if your older teens and young adults aren't traveling the globe, they are going back and forth from college to home or on weekend trips. These travel items will be sure to come in handy!
Makeup/Jewelry Travel BagPacking CubesWaterproof Phone CaseWaterpoof Dry Bag Fanny Pack

This woman-owned mother/daughter Mexican/American duo has created amazing rolled handmade blankets available at Caminito {and at Anthropologie and West Elm}. All of my kids have a blanket they keep in their car for beach days or to throw down after a hike. These blankets are beautiful and perfect for your teens or young adults.

Miscellaneous Adulting Items

It's no fun having to spend their own money on things for adulting, but put a few of these items in their stocking and they just might stop stealing your stuff!
Postage StampsCandlesHeadlampScratch Off TicketsTire Pressure GaugeMini Fire ExtinguisherShoe CleanerBatteriesGlove Box Document HolderCan CooziePoo Pourri

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For the Pets

I have a grand dog and two pups of my own! They all have their own stockings and we don't want to leave them out of the fun!
Dog bandanaMilo's favorite balldog toys Frankie's favorite treat chewer toymatching dog and family Christmas pajamas
You are sure to find something on this list that will be a real crowd favorite this Christmas! 

Don't miss these posts from previous years for more ideas!

More Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Teens and College KidsStocking Stuffer Gift Guide for the Whole Family

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