8 stocking stuffer gifts for adults

1 Soap stones

Measuring just 2" x 2.5" x 1.5”, mini soaps make perfect and practical stocking stuffers. These handcrafted glycerine soaps are made with all natural, vegetable-based soap ingredients and are hand cut to resemble naturally occurring gemstones. Handcut Soap Stones, Pelle Designs, $12.

2 Pebble tape measure

A tape measure is one of those things that would often come in handy if only you had one on you, and this practical and perfunctory item has gotten a delightful design overhaul. Shaped and smoothed to look and feel like a skipping stone, this measuring tape is made from real wood, extends to 6 feet in length and comes in a cotton bag for safe keeping. Pebble Tape Measure, Coco Knits, $18.

3 Cards Against Humanity

Called ‘a party game for horrible people’, Cards Against Humanity have earned a reputation for being the best (and worst) thing about a great party. Perfect for the guy or gal on your list who isn’t too sensitive and brings a sense of humour to the table, this game is enjoyed best once the kiddies have gone to bed. Cards Against Humanity, Cards Against Humanity, $25.

4 Portable phone charger

You know when your phone dies halfway through the day? Yeah. That sucks. Make someone very happy with a portable phone charger (a must-have tech essential for everyone) that is not only super cute but will also (and ahem, more importantly!) restore their iPhone power back up to 50% in a pinch. Floribunda Back-Up iPhone Battery, Anthropologie, $32.

5 Ring dish

These individually handmade ceramic ring dishes are the perfect solution to organize the little bits and bobs that have no home. They’ll keep smaller jewellery pieces like rings and earrings corralled in one place, making them easy to find and preventing them from getting lost or misplaced. Painted in an assortment of blush and pastel shades, these dishes will look great on any vanity. Geometric Shapes Ring Dish, Leif, $22.80.

6 Minimergency kit

This teeny tiny kit may look small but it’s a veritable Mary Poppins bag of essentials for any girl on the go. Inside, find 17 items that might just save the day, from nail polish remover and pain relievers to an emery board, spare buttons, needle and thread, and elastic bands. So small and compact, it’s not just perfect for her purse, but for her stocking, too! Minimergency Kit for Her, West Elm, $19.

7 Shoe shine kit

Never underestimate the power of clean and shiny shoes. He’ll kick that dirt to the curb with this all-in-one shoe shine kit that’ll make it easy to keep his shoes looking sharp. Presented in a zipped canvas case, this kit contains two tins of shoe polish in essential black and neutral for leathers of other colours, both a soft and hard brush, and a polishing cloth to bring that high shine back to worn leather. Gentlemen’s Hardware Shoe Shine Kit, Indigo, $25.

8 Mittens

Help her brighten up the grey and gloomy days of winter with a pair of cozy mittens. These knit mittens are fleece lined and have a ribbed wrist cuff and while they come in five colours, we love the punchy optimism of the light neon green best! Mitts, Joe Fresh, $7.