Quirky Stocking Filler Ideas For Kids & Adults
No matter what presents you buy friends and family for Christmas, there is always room for a handful of stocking fillers. Whether it’s for the kids, your partner or a secret Santa, there’s a huge amount of fun to be had in picking out quirky little gifts.
However, we know it can be a bit of a minefield, which is why we’ve put together this handy gift guide for some of our most popular stocking fillers…
Brain Teasers
No Christmas would be complete without a family or party game of some sort, and these brain teasers fit the bill perfectly. Beautifully presented in a vintage box, it’s full of teasers, riddles and conundrums that will have your friends and family scratching their head around the Christmas dinner table. An example: A Cowboy rides into town on Friday, stays for three days, and then leaves on Friday. How did he do it?
I Heart Colouring Book
Colouring books for adults (although children can use them too) are all the rage at the moment and are likely to be on many people’s Christmas lists. They allow people with little creative talent to produce something that looks fantastic, and it can also be incredibly relaxing. This I Heart Colouring book features a whole host of detailed designs just begging to be coloured, including scenes of flowers, birds, butterflies and much more.
How To Talk Proper In Liverpool: Lern Yerself Scouse
Being based in Liverpool, we know that the local dialect is a totally unique one and one that’s instantly recognisable to anyone around the country. This book, amazingly originally published in 1966, is a phrase book of sorts, with guides to the most common Scouse terms and words. It also features some history of the dialect and some local history too.
Typefaces Mug
This could perhaps be the geekiest thing ever created - a periodic table of typefaces. This is the perfect gift for graphic designers, writers, computer nerds or just anyone with a geeky sense of humour.
Gentlemen’s Hardware Hair & Body Wash
Toiletries always make great stocking fillers and Gentlemen’s Hardware make some really great stuff. Nicely packaged, this hair and body wash is scented with sandalwood and is an incredibly refreshing way to start your day. We have a fantastic range of other men’s grooming products too.
Nanoblock Tyrannosaurus
If those Danish building blocks are a little too mainstream (and probably expensive), these Japanese alternatives are ideal. Perfect for kids and big kids alike, this Nanoblock Tyrannosaurus will keep the recipient quiet for a few minutes at least and will look great on a bookshelf in a bedroom or desk at work. Check out our whole Nanoblock collection.
Peacock Pen
If you’re buying for a writer, then this Peacock Pen from Hay is a fantastic gift and one that will add a touch of elegance to any writing session. Even if they’re not a writer, they can feel like William Shakespeare just by writing a shopping list or when doing a crossword.
Animal Multi-Tool
If normal pen knives just aren’t cutting it for you (ha!), then this animal multi-tool is pretty cool. It features seven tools - flat head screwdriver, bottle opener, knife, wire stripper, file, phillips head screwdriver, and punch - some of which are shaped like animals. It also has a beechwood outer casing to complete the look.
Pug Tape
In all honesty, we’re not 100% sure why this exists. However, it does feature dancing pugs, and sometimes that’s all the reason you need.