Adult Christmas Stocking Stuffer Ideas

Most countries that celebrate Christmas have some version of the Santa myth. Whether he leaves gifts in stockings or in shoes, you can bet children eagerly await his arrival. Thinking of new creative stocking stuffers for children is hard enough, but what do you get for the adult crowd? They shouldn't be left out just because they've joined the ranks of nonbelievers.

Women

1. Candles are loved by most women. Try to find one in their favorite scent.

2. Perfume minis are a great stocking stuffer. Wal-Mart offers a large variety of the most popular scents at a very reasonable price.

3. Gourmet coffees or tea. You can find single pot sized coffees in a variety of flavors. Tea bags are great for those who prefer tea. Find their favorite flavor, and you'll be a hero.

4. Tide to go pens and bleach pens don't sound like a very nice gift, but if your friends are like me then they want them and forget to buy them.

5. Novelty Christmas brooches are nice for those who like jewelry.

6. A Christmas ornament is always a good idea.

7. Chocolate is almost always a big yes. If your friend is a diabetic, then candy is probably a real treat (just make sure to get sugar-free).

8. Fruit and nuts might seem a bit old fashioned, but sometimes its nice to relive those innocent, almost magical childhood days.

Men can be a bit more tricky, but with a bit of creativity and some old standards, you won't have to give yourself too much of a headache.

1. Tools are almost always a good idea for men. While women often resent practical gifts like appliances and kitchenware, men are above that line of thinking. Any excuse to takew something apart is one of the best places to find that new tool your man won't already have.

2. Video games are fast becoming popular in the adult world; however, they tend to play different games from what their teenage counterparts would play. While teens like racing and sports themed games, older men tend to prefer fishing and hunting games. Don't have a video game console? That's ok. You can find many hand held games they'll like.

3. Christmas ornaments might seem like a feminine gift, but more and more often you can find them geared towards men. Sports teams, race car drivers, and hot rod cars are just a few.

4. Fruit and nuts are not just for women. They too will enjoy reminiscing.