The first Monday of the Month…MANic Monday!

As promised in my stocking stuffer blog a few days ago, here’s some ideas for stocking stuffers for Men!  For my brother Mark, who each time I see him, asks for more “male-related” blogs… Of course this blog is about buying for Men, but it’s still “male-oriented”.

And I found these gems on my new favorite obsession (aka… timewaster), Pinterest!  I did not populate this list, but like most of it.

Stocking Stuffers for Men:

1. Cologne – samples work best because they are smaller and cheaper
2. Soap
3. Undies – festive boxers
4. Socks
5. chocolate or other candy – Get the big candy bars, like movie candy bars
6. chocolate covered bacon, pretzels, or other food items (chocolate covered bacon sounds nasty, btw)
7. Bottle opener, bottle opener ring (Stella has a Great beer opener)
8. Beanie/knit hat – perhaps a Chicago Bears hat?
9. Gloves – every man needs a great pair of leather gloves
10. Holiday ornament – Kevin and the kids get ornaments every year
11. Key Chain
12. Phone case
13. Money clip – with a $20 bill attached!
14. Wallet – with at least a $20 in it
15. A cheesy movie from the clearance bin (you may use suggestions from the Holiday Movies blog, if you wish) 🙂
16. Mini lego kits (like race cars, lego men, key chains, etc.)
17. Silly putty or other slimy substance
18. Deck of cards or other card games (like Uno)
19. Silly toys – parachute men, poppers, wind up animals, sticky hands, mini etch-a-sketch, etc.
20. Shot glass
21. Key covers (I bought tiki men key covers for my brother one year)
22. Ear buds
23. Mini bottles of booze (or mini bottles of alcohol, as I strongly dislike the word “booze”)
24. Ties – Pink or Purple
25. Cufflinks – if your guy wears them, there are some great ones at J. Hilburn!
26. Manly bath products or bath favorites  (if there is such a thing, other than “soap on a rope”)
27. Pocket knife – my father thinks everyone should have a good Swiss Army knife
28. Mini tools or weapons – what male doesn’t love a Nerf gun?
29. Batteries
30. A book, graphic novel, or magazine – Patrick’s favorite magazine is DuPont registry. 🙂
31. $5 gift cards – or dial it up a notch and get them a gift card for their favorite store (mine would be Nordstrom)
32. Gum or mints
33. Chapstick
34. Hand or boot warmers – found some at Target  for $1, and used them yesterday at the Bears game
35. Hand or cuticle cream – even men needs soft hands
36. Computer decals
37. Car air fresheners
38. Special cigar
39. lighter – again, Target in the dollar section has the long utility lighters for a dollar!
40. Batteries
41. Coffee samples
42. Patches, stickers, or pins of a sports team, band, or company, etc. (STP…does that make me sound old?)
43. Coffee cup or mug
44. Nail clippers and tweezers
45. Razors and other shaving accessories
46. Boot or hat cleaning or weathering spray
47. Pens or pencils
48. Bandanas – does anyone still use these other than for cowboy-themed parties?
49. Mini specialty food items – mustard, hot sauce, nutella, etc.
50. Belt buckles  – not sure I know any man who wears a belt buckle…

Grey Flannel Cologne – the only men’s cologne, that to this day, makes my knees weak.

This J. Hilburn tie, is in my opinion, the best looking tie, ever.  It is sold out, and I have been offered $250 from someone, who no doubt wanted to wear it to impress me, but, alas, I gifted my last one.  Love, love, love this tie!

Have a guy in your life with a hobby or interest? Is he a student?  There are other trinkets your can fill his stocking with as well:

• Memory cards
• USB Stick/flash drive – take it a step further and populate it with family photo’s
• Ear buds – (mentioned above, so this must be a really great stocking stuffer)
• Film – yes, some people still have camera’s that require actual “film”
• Camera filters or accessories
• Craft/hobby supplies – baseball cards or memorabilia?
• Kitchen utensils/trinkets – a special knife, measuring spoons, something the cook might enjoy
• Tickets for a sporting event or concert
• Quarters for laundry (helpful for college students)

Good luck, and make it even more fun/annoying…wrap every item individually!  And remember, these are just ideas…no need to “Shoot the blogger”.   And no need to mention the Bears game either!  Ugh!

xoxo,

T.  (aka, Therese for You Mark)

Coming Wednesday…Stocking Stuffer ideas for everyone!

Coming Friday…Hostess Gift ideas

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