I know stocking stuffers may not be a thing in the Philippines, but it should be! And I know I have many readers that aren’t from Manila too (or you’re probably Filipino too from other countries! Hit me up on instagram!) so I’m sharing my ideas! It’s so easy to go the stocking stuffer route especially when you’re married – or is it just me/us? We’ve been together for quite a while even before we got married and we have probably gifted everything under the sun to each other (ofcourse nothing too fancy like cars or anything) so sometimes it’s just the little things we want and need that we ask for during the holidays. But also for other family members when you’ve run out of ideas, the little things can turn into one ‘big’ gift if in a festive Christmas stocking.
I’m giving my husband some shampoo, conditioner bars and soap as well. I slipped in a Detoxifying shampoo bar in peppermint and lavender which smells super relaxing and a conditioner bar from The Little Green Home.
I’m also giving him Freshies toothpaste/mouthwash tablets – it’s a super cute sustainable product. It’s also a way to ease him into the idea of lessening our carbon footprint as a family. I don’t know if it’s just my husband but I’ve heard other wives like me with the same struggle. Men can really get comfortable with the same old brands they trust – I, on the other hand, love to experiment and try new things. It’s just a little sneaky way to have him give it a shot!
Another nice gift to give this Alman’s All Natural Leather Balm for their special occasion shoes. Since they’re not usually worn or even worn on the daily for work – both need this life saver! It shines and keeps your leather goods well-conditioned especially in our tropical heat. You can even use this for other SLG’s (small leather goods) like card holders or wallets and bags!
For the moms or any woman for that matter – the sugar scrub from The Little Green Home that smells like such a sweet treat! Especially for self-pampering after a run-down day. Moms deserve it!
Another one for women, especially if your mom is anything like mine – reusable facial pads! For the women with elaborate skin care routines day and night! These reusable pads from < Less are a dream to use on the face and are sturdy to endure the endless washing!
I’ve been obsessed with researching about sustainability and I’m trying to build on my foundation and a great stocking stuffer for kids are probably these (re)zip reusable ziplocks – even if they don’t understand the concept of it yet. I’m pretty sure it will come in handy so many times especially for snacks. It’s the safest for kids since it’s food-safe and BPA free, it’s even freezer safe! I even love 
that it stands on its own and is so versatile. It can also save you money not only from buying ziplocks (which I think is expensive here in Manila), but you can also buy snacks in bulk and just fill in this bag for each time you need snacks on the go which is always.
You could also throw in a baby spoon for the little one from Li’l Twinkies. It has an ultra soft and flexible tip, also ofcourse BPA free and sterilizer-friendly. It’s a perfect (and useful) little stocking stuffer!
For tiny little babes, a great idea is the Lulu Baby teether rings made from silicone and wood and their bibdanas. Especially if it’s their first Christmas, we all want to make it extra special, this is super aesthetic for photo ops! The bibdanas are great to go along with outfits when going out and you’ll never lose your teether or have to rummage through your purse for one (especially in those tantrum moments when out)! Useful as well and you know it can last them for months or a few years need be because of the sturdy materials!
The Li’l Twinkies bottle could also be an incredible stocking stuffer. It’s an unbelievable bottle! It’s not only great for toddlers trying to be more independent, it’s also very convenient for parents because of its all-angle feature. It comes with its own cleaner that totally satisfies my OCD tendencies when cleaning bottles (the brush gets into all the nooks and crannies)!
And even if it’s not exactly a stocking stuffer, you can put these alongside each one’s stocking or put them on the Christmas tree: these super cute personalized Christmas ornaments! You can have them personalized at I.Name! It’s a very thoughtful and personalized feel to your Christmas tree that can be used for years to come. It’s made from super sturdy gold acrylic!
And when giving away your gifts or when attending all our endless Christmas parties this month, I really wanna get into the vibe with this super cute personalized crocheted santa hat especially made by Hooks n’ Yarns! This was inspired by one of my favorites series: The Big Bang theory. I saw Penny wearing a hat like this in one of their Christmas episodes and I knew I just had to have this made! You can have ‘most everything under the sun personalized at Hooks n’ Yarns; I love their crocheted stuffed toys and baby things they’re too cute for my life! She makes really sturdy and good quality products and I know it will last in my washer!
These ideas are also good for gift baskets which is more common in our culture but that Christmas stocking gives a little bit more of a Fa la la and festive vibe. And a personalized stocking is already one of the cutest gifts you can give. It makes me more excited to give on Christmas! Happy holidays, everyone!
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