Christmas stockings are no longer dominated by CDs, the hottest new Lipsmacker flavour and a Tamagotchi. Finding good quality stocking stuffer ideas can be tedious, especially as we move towards more expensive ‘big’ presents, over the cutesy, little ones that used to be poured out of stockings on Christmas Eve.
If you still love hanging your stockings by the fireplace (or whatever your Aussie version of a fireplace is), then filling them with gifts that will actually be enjoyed is essential. Here are our top 12 small gifts that will fit into a Christmas stocking, and your holiday budget as well:
The best stocking stuffer ideas for Christmas this year
01
Vittoria organic coffee beans
from $46.50, Vittoria Coffee
Best for: ethically conscious coffee lovers
If you’ve got a coffee-addicted partner, then there’s nothing they’ll love more than more coffee beans for Christmas. This 1kg bag may make their Christmas stocking extremely heavy, but it’s well worth the weight!
Key features:
- Made from 100% Arabica coffee
- Sustainably sourced beans
- Australian Certified Organic (ACO), USDA Organic and Rainforest Alliance certified
- For every kilo sold, Vittoria Coffee donates $1 to OzHarvest
02
Le Creuset Stoneware stackable ramekin in Marseille Blue
$16.80 (usually $21), Amazon
Best for: one-pot sweet treats
For all the DINKs out there who love baking, these stackable ramekins will be your baking saviour. These are perfect for one-pot recipes, mug cakes or even just serving your Christmas chocolates in a chic dish.
Sizes: 200ml
Key features:
- Made from stoneware material
- Chip, scratch and stain-resistant
- Oven, microwave, and dishwasher safe
- Designed for convenient storage
Available at:
- $16.80 from Kitchen Warehouse
- $16.80 from David Jones
03
Mrs Bridges 7 days of preserves gift box
from $34.99, Myer
Best for: taste-testing
If the person you’re buying gifts for is obsessed with Paddington bear, then why not give them a taste of different kinds of marmalades? All things sweet, tart and tangy in their Chrissy stocking will make them as happy as larry.
Key features:
- 42gm Blackcurrant Preserve
- 42gm Celebration Marmalade with Champagne
- 42gm Fine Cut Marmalade
- 42gm Lemon Curd
- 42gm Raspberry and Redcurrant Preserve
- 42gm Strawberry Preserve with Champagne
- 42gm Orange Marmalade with Stem Ginger
04
Silk pillowcase in Iced Chocolate Stripes
$74.25 (usually $99), Hommey
Best for: hair-care fanatics
If clear skin and shiny hair are on the Xmas wishlist of the person you’re buying for, then a silk pillowcase is what they need. This one from Hommey is funky in design and is made from luxurious mulberry silk.
Sizes: 48 X 73cm
Colours: Iced Chocolate Stripes, Biscotti Stripes, Cocoa, Coconut, Milkshake, Rockyroad Stripes, Sage, Vanilla Bean Stripes, Wasabi Stripes
Materials: 100% Mulberry silk
Key features:
- Luxurious 100% mulberry silk
- OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified
- Simple envelope closure for maximum comfort
- High breathability for everyday use
- Packed in a colour-matched magnetic closure gift box
05
Mini massage gun
from $49, Target
Best for: on-the-go athletes
Do they complain of sore biceps, a bad back or aching muscles every time you see them? A mini massage gun can easily fit into a stocking, and a tote bag as well, meaning they can stop complaining and start feeling better sooner!
Key features:
- Mini size
- Eases muscle tension and soreness
- Promotes muscle recovery
- 4-speed settings
- 10 minutes auto off
- Charging indicator
06
Bialetti Moka Exclusive 3-cup in blue
$48.97 (usually $69.95), Myer
Best for: aesthetic espressos
A Moka pot or cafeterra is ideal for those who love coffee but hate cafes. They can make their own espressos easily from the stove, and feel cutesy pouring out a cup with this retro design and pastel colouring.
Colours: Blue, Pink, Green and Cream
Key features:
- Diamond shape and vintage detailing inspired by the Moka of the 1960’s
- Creates three cups of freshly brewed coffee with a full bodied flavour
- Designed with integrated pouring spout
- Ergonomic, heat resistant handle makes it easy to serve
- Made in Italy
Available at:
- $59.95 from Kitchen Warehouse
- $48.97 from David Jones
07
Dock & Bay Cabana beach towel in Whitsunday Blue
from $44.95, Myer
Best for: seaside adventures
The beach towel is an Aussie summer necessity. If you’re sick of filling the Hills hoist with soaking wet towels or having a damp car from a beach day, then Dock & Bay have the goods for you. Made from recycled post-consumer plastic, this beach towel is not your usual – it will dry you (and itself) in an instant!
Sizes: 160 X 90cm
Colours: Whitsunday Blue, Lombok Lilac, Malibu Pink, Cancun Green, Bondi Blue
Materials: Recycled 220 GSM Polyester/Polyamide
Key features:
- Made up of 100% recycled post-consumer plastic and packaging is also made from recycled or biodegradable materials
- Made from a quick-dry material, they dry 3 times faster than a standard cotton towel
- Handy pouch included
Available at:
- $54.95 from The Iconic
- $48.99 from Amazon
08
Piper bag holder
from $39.95, Country Road
Best for: bougie dog parents
Picture this: you and your partner have headed to the park with your rambunctious little puppy. He begins to squat, and you panic, realising you didn’t bring any bags with you. This won’t happen if you add a Piper bag holder to the Christmas wishlist. Attach it to your leash, fill it with bags, and worry no longer!
Colours: Natural, Moss, Lake, Chestnut and Lotus
Key features:
- Neoprene cover
- Zip closure
- Silicone logo tag
- Soft touch hardware
- Dog clip closure
09
Orange Orchard embroidered tea towel
from $9.99, Linen House
Best for:
There are tea towels that are used to dry the dishes and wipe benches, and there are tea towels that sit prettily on display on your oven handle. Surprisingly, there are tea towels out there that fit in both categories. This one from Linen House is one of them!
Materials: Cotton
Key features:
- Made from absorbent cotton waffle
- Charming design
- 50cm x 70cm (1 x Tea Towel)
10
Galison Frank Lloyd Wright origami kit
from $22.95, David Jones
Best for: procrastinators who love a challenge
Origami is an art and a complicated one at that. To add to the challenge, this origami kit is designed with the geometric shapes of Frank Lloyd Wright’s art. With instructions for three different box designs inside, your giftee can gift their hard work back to you!
Key features:
- 78 sheets of full-colour Frank Lloyd Wright paper designs.
- Contains origami paper and instructions to create three box designs
11
Ultra Violette Supreme sunscreen SPF50+
from $52, Adore Beauty
Best for: an Aussie Christmas
We all know that person at the Christmas party that ends up a crispy red lobster by the end of the day. Put some sunscreen in their stocking before the big party, and get them to slather it on to their heart’s content!
Sizes: 75ml
Key features:
- Cruelty Free
- Has SPF50+ protection
- Paraben Free
- Made from Kakadu plum and Dragosine Plus
12
Christmas Morning candle
from $59.95, Glasshouse
Best for: sweet smells all holiday long
If your family opens their stockings on Christmas morning, then this candle is almost necessary. Set the scene with an aroma of spiced blood orange and pine for the cosy Christmas you’ve always wanted.
Sizes: 380g
Fragrance notes:
- Top Notes: Blood Orange, Bergamont
- Middle Notes: Clove, Cinnamon, Cypress
- Base Notes: Pine, Warm Musk
13
Better Homes and Gardens magazine subscription
from $80, Magshop
Best for: the gift that keeps on giving
Last, but definitely not least is a present that will last the whole year. If the person you’re gifting to is an avid reader already, getting them a subscription to the Better Homes and Gardens magazine will get you in their good books for months!
What are good things to put in Christmas stockings?
The best things to put into Christmas stockings are smaller, inexpensive items that are personal to the individual your giving to. While practical presents like toothbrushes and razors are helpful, it is much nicer to gift items that will fill them with joy, that they will want to use all year long.
How many items should be in a stocking?
There is no limit to how many items should be in a Christmas stocking. It should be enough presents that the stocking is filled to the top, but not overflowing!
