The Best Stocking Stuffers For Women (How We’re Stuffing Our Own This Year)

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We all love a good stocking. There’s something so satisfying about coming up with the perfect assortment of practical/useful/fun/exciting stocking stuffers for everyone in the family. And while we happily curate stockings for kids, tweens, teens and spouses…it does beg the question: who stuffs our stockings?

Us, you guys. Obviously it’s still…just…us. The moms. Stuffing our own stockings. Which, frankly, I’ve really come to embrace.

So. That’s what we present to you, here: a list of stocking stuffers for women, by women. We sat down, brainstormed a ton of ideas (yes, even the Mahjong lovers are included), and somehow ended up with over twenty stocking stuffer “categories” that ourselves, our girlfriends, sisters, and moms could fall into. We clearly got excited.

We’d totally give these things as gifts to the women in our lives, too (maybe we can all stuff each other’s stockings this year instead…just a thought).

  1. For Your Wife
  2. For The Mom Who Has Everything
  3. For Her Under $25
  4. For Her Under $50
  5. For The New Mom
  6. For The Cool Mom
  7. For Sleep Lovers
  8. For Beauty Lovers
  9. For Women Who Are Always Cold
  10. For The Homebody
  11. For Book Lovers
  12. For The Mom Who Loves To Cook
  13. For The Mom Who Loves To Entertain
  14. For The Traveler
  15. For Game Night Enthusiasts
  16. For The Mahjong Lovers
  17. For The Pickleball Obsessed
  18. For Runners
  19. For Hikers
  20. For Yoga & Pilates Lovers
  21. For The Mom Who Is Starting To Lift Weights
  22. For Nature Lovers & Birders
  23. For Dog Moms
  24. For Cat Moms
  25. For The Art Loving Mom
  26. For The Maximalist

How We’re Stuffing Our Own Stockings This Holiday

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1. Stocking Stuffers For Your Wife

Hi, husbands! Hello and welcome! Stocking stuffers for your wife should feel a little indulgent and unexpected – things she may not think to buy for herself. If I was going to point my husband to a list (and yes, yes I am)…it’s this one.

Stocking stuffers for your wife: Angela Monaco ring, Sobremesa candle, Loewe hand soap, Tinseltown puzzle and cashmere scarf
  • Because who doesn’t love chocolate – but with a twist (hint: Italian oranges)
  • A little something that sparkles – this bling bling ring 
  • A sweet treat that’s also pretty – macaroons
  • The kinda glasses that look cute sitting on a shelf – these
  • The gift from Mike D that Shana uses daily – this fancy pouch (stuff the smaller one with tech need – portable charger, wall charger, cables, etc) and let her fill the larger one with whatever.
  • For puzzle enthusiasts (or for someone who’s looking for a hobby) – Tinseltown
  • But if she hates puzzles…we love this William Morris coloring book & specially curated marker set.
  • As everyday luxury she’d love, but wouldn’t buy for herself (probably) – Loewe Hand Soap (go for tomato leaves or organo – both are great)
  • The candle that stopped us in our tracks (literally) – Sobremesa (it’s suuuuper fancy – and better than Diptyque)
  • The perfect addition to the candle (bundle it!)  – trimmer + snuffer
  • Cashmere, chic + French-girl coded – this skinny scarf 
  • Ummm…the prettiest lighter holder, ever? – hello
  • We swear by this fancy lipstick – hi, gorgeous (‘call it a day’ works on everyone)

2. For The Mom Who Has Everything

She already has the good candle, the nice towels, and everything you’ve already thought of. The trick with stocking stuffers for the woman who has everything is to go one notch fancier or…one notch weirder (we’ll call it quirky). 😉

Stocking stuffers for the mom who has everything: Gucci lipstick, Diptyque solid perfume, Hilma af Klint cards, eye patches

3. Stocking Stuffers For Her Under $25

These are the under-$25 stocking stuffers for her that don’t read as filler: good chocolate, a fun little game made out of wood (not plastic), and the gold scissors we keep buying as gifts.

Stocking stuffers for her under $25: tikka masala nuts, Taza chocolate discs, Encouragemints, Picaria game and gold scissors

4. Stocking Stuffers For Her Under $50

Random stocking stuffers for her under $50 that either made us laugh…or are things we actually use and love. A cookie press, a grid-knit beanie, gradient dominoes, bagel boxers – a few fun surprises that make opening a stocking really fun.

Stocking stuffers for her under $50: bagel boxers, gradient dominoes, cookie press, Hoptimist book and grid-knit beanie

5. For The New Mom

Stocking stuffers for a new mom should be about her – not just the baby. Things like the undereye brightener we’ve all tested, or a mug that keeps her coffee hot through a feeding.

Stocking stuffers for a new mom: cloud scrunchies, mini hoop earrings, smart mug, LED book light and rose bath salts

6. For The Cool Mom

Safe is not the play here….and neither is fancy. The cool mom wants a few under-the-radar picks that she can mix in with the rest of her (very cool) stuff.

Stocking stuffers for the cool mom: sunglasses, Once in a Blue Moon earrings, cashmere scarf, Le Lip Tint and hair mist

7. Sleep Lovers: Eye Masks, Earplugs & Bath Salts

For the woman whose love language is a 9pm bedtime. From a truly blackout eye mask (that’s comfortable, too), to the bath salts that have been formulated especially for women going into menopause (ohhhh yaaassss)….give her the sweetest possible dreams.

Stocking stuffers for sleep lovers: blackout eye mask, Gap nap tee, Loop earplugs, bath salts and pillow mist

8. Beauty Lovers: Minis Worth Stuffing

Stockings were made for beauty minis! These are the beauty stocking stuffers we’d be excited to try, plus a few practical things we always forget to buy (hiiii brush cleanser).

Beauty stocking stuffers: travel case, Chanel compact mirror, cuticle oil, exfoliating pads and Merit bronzer balm

9. Women Who Are Always Cold

Hi, this is me. Gimme gimme some rechargeable hand warmers, a heatable neck wrap, something hot to drink and the fleece-lined tights (that look sheer!!) to make skirts in winter possible.

Stocking stuffers for women who are always cold: knit hood, heatable neck wrap, fleece tights, hand warmers and earmuffs

10. Homebody Stocking Stuffers

When the ideal Saturday involves zero plans and very good hot chocolate. These stocking stuffers for homebodies make staying in feel like a treat, from fleece-lined slippers to hot honey sprinkles for a popcorn-and-movie night in.

Homebody stocking stuffers: rose hot chocolate, retro Bluetooth speaker, fleece slippers, watercolor book and hot honey

11. Book Lovers: Kindle Cases, Book Lights & Journals

For the woman with a stack of books on her bedside table, or whose Goodreads account is more active than her IG. 😉 Stocking stuffers for book lovers includes everything from reading journals to an origami light that lets her read without waking anyone.

Stocking stuffers for book lovers: Kindle case, book journal, Rifle Paper Co keychain and origami book light

12. For The Mom Who Loves To Cook

Small, useful, and nicer than what she’d buy herself: that’s the formula for stocking stuffers for a cook! The magnetic measuring spoons are the kind of thing she’ll use daily and the French tea towels are the kind that’ll ruin her for all others.

Stocking stuffers for a mom who cooks: French jacquard tea towels, magnetic measuring spoons, garlic press and rosemary salt

13. For The Mom Who Loves To Entertain

She’s the one hosting, so stuff her stocking with things that make the next party easier or prettier! These hostess stocking stuffers are all table-sized, from funny linen napkins to a glitter simple syrup that makes any drink feel like an occasion.

Hostess stocking stuffers: medieval-style dishes, custom linen napkins, glitter simple syrup and wooden cheese knives

14. Travel Stocking Stuffers (Our Flight Kit, Included)

After a lot of trips, we’ve gotten pretty opinionated about what belongs in a carry-on, haha. These travel stocking stuffers are combination of travel dreaming plus the things we reach for every flight – starting with our own TME Flight Kit, which has been very well-tested.

Travel stocking stuffers: TME Flight Kit, pocket first aid kit, travel journal, compression socks and tech bag

15. Game Night Stocking Stuffers

For the woman who took even Catan VERY seriously. These game night stocking stuffers are small enough to stuff but good enough to play that night, including a murder mystery kit and a leather hacky sack for the true competitor. 🙂

Game night stocking stuffers: Side Quests deck, Roman tic-tac-toe, murder mystery kit, wooden sudoku and leather hacky sack

16. Mahjong Stocking Stuffers

Mahjong is our latest obsession, and the, uh, merch is honestly part of the draw, haha. If nothing else, a cute set of dice from actual gemstones (tiger’s eye, amethyst, etc) would be an ahhhhmazing stocking stuffer for the Mahjong lover.

Mahjong stocking stuffers: mahjong napkins, wine tote, reference guide, Tiger's Eye dice and tortoise shell rack

17. Pickleball Stocking Stuffers

She prolly already has the paddle, so what she needs now is cute stuff around the paddle! These pickleball stocking stuffers cover grip tape and socks she’ll actually use, plus a few things (the coasters, the candle) purely for the obsession.

Pickleball stocking stuffers: pickleball coasters, AirTag holder, grip tape, crew socks and pickleball candle

18. Stocking Stuffers For Runners

All runners need new socks, it’s basically a rule. The rest of the stocking stuffers for runners include helpful little things like dry shampoo that works wonders, a running belt in a punchy new color, and a way to work through stiff muscles.

Stocking stuffers for runners: running socks, dry shampoo, running belt, muscle roller, collapsible bottle and visor

19. Stocking Stuffers For Hikers

The best hiking stocking stuffers include big(ish) items like a Cotopaxi belt bag for small, impromptu hikes, a multi-balm for everything from lips to blisters, and a cute beanie for the summit photo.

Stocking stuffers for hikers: Cotopaxi belt bag, Darn Tough socks, Halfdays socks, striped beanie and All Balm

20. Yoga & Pilates Stocking Stuffers

For the woman whose mat is in constant use. These yoga and pilates stocking stuffers are about little upgrades she may not herself, like a mat scrunchie (so cute!!) and grip socks that are, inexplicably, very cool. Also…Yogi Santa. Obviously.

Yoga and pilates stocking stuffers: resistance bands, mat detox spray, sweat towel, vapor balm and grip socks

21. For The Mom Who Is Starting To Lift Weights

If she picked up a barbell this year, yay!! Us, too! Laurel, our trainer, put together the strength guides in here, and the rest are the stocking stuffers that make lifting easier: padded gloves, crush-proof hair clips, and the best (kinda fancy) deodorant we’ve EVER used.

Weightlifting stocking stuffers: Laurel's strength guides, hair clips, satin scrunchies, padded gloves and protein bars

22. Nature Lovers & Birders

Birders are a passionate bunch, and they deserve better than a mug (like…maybe a tote, haha). These stocking stuffers for nature lovers and forest bathers are the real deal, from compact binoculars to a bird call to the Leave No Trace patches.

Stocking stuffers for birders and nature lovers: field guide, binoculars, rain poncho, bird call and Leave No Trace patches

23. Stocking Stuffers For Dog Moms

We love our pooches around here, and dog moms, we see you!!

Stocking stuffers for dog moms: pet portrait, collapsible canvas dog bowl, dog playing cards and canine wallet

24. Stocking Stuffers For Cat Moms

We had to restrict Jeni & Poppy (our resident cat moms) to just the 10 best cat stocking stuffers. They originally had…50.

Stocking stuffers for cat moms: cat pencil holder, cat playing cards, cat tea towels and cat tongs

25. For The Art Loving Mom

Whether an for an actual artist or just someone arty…these stocking stuffers for art lovers are meant to spark a little creativity.

Stocking stuffers for the art-loving mom: William Morris coloring book, art deco stencil, washi tape and embroidery scissors

26. For The Maximalist

More is more is more! Maximalist stocking stuffers should be a little ridiculous and very fun, which is how we ended up with bug garland, disco banana art, and a ‘press for champagne’ button. She’s so extra.

Maximalist stocking stuffers: patterned matchboxes, bug garland, disco banana art and ornament clips

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Hope you got some stuffer-worthy inspo!

XO,

Team TME