Christmas gift and stocking stuffer ideas for adult DS

[Anonymous]

My DS, 26, is really tough for buying gifts. His hobbies are running, playing soccer, and going to the movies. He travels a little bit but nothing extensive. He is extremely flaky and has forgotten or lost several gift cards and gifts of experiences. For example, I bought him a fairly expensive package of piano lessons when he was interested in learning to play, and he just never used them. His sister bought him basketball tickets once and he never noted the date of the game and missed it. To top it off, he's an engineer and makes basically the same amount as I do so he really doesn't "need" anything. But I would still like to have a stocking and some gifts under the tree for him. Any ideas?

[Anonymous]

I got my adult college kids apple air tags with keychains as they routinely lose their keys lol maybe that would suit him?

[Anonymous]

This is a perfect example of someone forcing their wants on someone else. He has shown you over and over again that he doesn't want gifts. He loses them and/or doesn't cash them in. Why do you insist on giving them to him.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My DS, 26, is really tough for buying gifts. His hobbies are running, playing soccer, and going to the movies. He travels a little bit but nothing extensive. He is extremely flaky and has forgotten or lost several gift cards and gifts of experiences. For example, I bought him a fairly expensive package of piano lessons when he was interested in learning to play, and he just never used them. His sister bought him basketball tickets once and he never noted the date of the game and missed it. To top it off, he's an engineer and makes basically the same amount as I do so he really doesn't "need" anything. But I would still like to have a stocking and some gifts under the tree for him. Any ideas?

This is easy. Venmo or other cash electronic transfer. If he uses amazon - email amazon gift card where all he has to do is click and add it to his gift card balance. Stick a card in the stocking referencing the cash or cash equivalent. No physical gift cards or tickets etc or checks. Include a small candy or treat he likes. What gets lost frequently? Gloves? If he lives locally you can even giftwrap a 6 pack of beer or an alcohol he likes. Liquor stores have those cute airplane sized bottles- get 3 and wrap each for the stocking.

[Anonymous]

Stockings are for kids. Skip it rather than buying him a bunch of stuff he doesn’t need or will lose or not use.

[Anonymous]

I hear you, OP. I still have stockings for my adult kids, and my 28-year-old son is a tough one. He flies home for the holidays with a carry-on, so I can't give him much. The actual Christmas gifts aren't too bad, because he gives me a list (mostly CDs because he collects them), but the stocking is challenging! I usually end up filling it with sweets, an orange (traditional for the toe ), a gas card, some fuzzy socks, a fidget spinner, some toiletries, and something silly.

[Anonymous]

If you are committed to a stocking, here’s what I’d do:
Good wool running socks
Quality running /athletic shirt rolled up small
Adult beverage (good local beer of variety he likes -one in stocking, rest saved for later)
Food - chocolate, jerky, hot sauce, stinger waffles or similar “athlete food” depending on his preference
Something cute and nostalgic from childhood (for my son, a snack-sized portion of lucky charms or cowtail candy)

Once I stuck a really nice wrapped up steak in there at the last minute. We grilled them later. But my boys are into good cuts of meat.

[Anonymous]

I do origami with money. My favorite is a 5 pointed star. I've also done a money tree. This was when they wee in college or recently out. Now that they are in their 30's we exchange gifts more like peer adults, a book, a sweater, generally one gift.

[Anonymous]

He doesn't want gifts. If there's a type of food he likes, go to a shop for that and buy some pantry things. Personally I love my stocking to be filled with Italian grocery treats! DH knows that and that's what I get, I look forward to it every year.

[Anonymous]

Extra phone charger
Portable solar charger
Cash
Lotto tickets
His beverage of choice

[Anonymous]

Cash

[Anonymous]

Sounds like food is the best answer here

[Anonymous]

I got this thing - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077926SLG?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details - a multi-tool would be another option.

[Anonymous]

I always include toothbrushes (even if they use electric, they are handy to have) , floss and one of those shake light flashlights to have bedside. Good moisture wicking socks from running store, chapstick, favorite candy.

[Anonymous]

can of Pringles to help fill the stocking