What’s In His Stocking?
Now that we’ve tackled what she wants in her stocking, let’s move onto the guys. Rather unfairly, it seems that guys always get amazing stockings, given ladies are generally more in tune with gift giving. However by the same token, a lot of ladies I speak to have also told me they’re stumped about what to bestow upon their favourite man. So with that, I’ve picked out 10 cool ideas that’ll easily fill his stocking to the brim.
Maple Syrup Candle Tin – $16.99 @ The Great Canadian Gift Company
Guys typically aren’t the candle-lighting type, but I suspect they’ll make an exception once they inhale this heavenly natural scent. Plus it comes in a cool retro tin that feels just this side of manly to convince him it’s not a girly thing to do.
Badger Sore Muscle Rub – $7.29 @ Well.ca
Creaky joints after shoveling snow or sore post-workout muscles: whatever the case may be, this all-natural organic balm uses the stimulating power of ginger and cayenne pepper (very Orange is the New Black no?) to soothe those aches & pains away.
Chuao Chocolatier Bars – $7.95 each @ Indigo (note: only select flavours available)
With unxpected manly flavours like Maple Bacon and Potato Chip plus all-natural goodness, this is a sweet treat even the most diehard gym-goer won’t be able to resist.
Stainless Steel Flask Funnel – $7.95 @ Amazon.ca
If he enjoys his spirits whilst on the ski hill or during games of shinny, make pouring them a snap with this simple stainless steel funnel designed to fit in the mouth of just about any flask. Bonus points for including a mini bottle of liquor as well.
Old Spice Swagger Collection – ~ $4.99 each @ Drugstores & Mass Market Retailers Nationwide
The latest scent in Old Spice’s line-up of debonair yet gruff-and-tumble collection is ‘Swagger’, a sporty fragrance that’ll appeal to pretty much any dude. And swagger is what he’ll have, given the brand’s promise of 8 hours of lasting freshness. Go on, give him a nuzzle after his next shower. You’ll see what I mean.
Armor All Tech and Screen Wipes – $4.99 @ Canadian Tire
Did he just unwrap a new iPad or GPS or some other gizmo this holiday season? Make sure everyone’s grubby fingerprints are kept off the pristine surface with these versatile wipes from a brand he’ll already know and trust.
Kikkerland Camping Utensils – $12 @ Red Arrow Workshop
If he’s a outdoorsman, lighten his load on his next camping excursion with this clever trio of stainless steel utensils. They actually all nest within a slim steel case, ensuring you won’t lose any precious cutlery while on the trails.
T-Bone Steak Noteblock – $10.95 @ Room 2046
If he’s a BBQ fiend when it’s warmer out, this quirky steak-shaped notepad will charm him. Bring it to the office or leave it on the front hall table so you can jot down notes (love or otherwise) for him in the morning.
Hockey Night in Canada Frosty Mug – $15.99 @ CBC Shop
If he enjoys knocking back a pint while cheering on this favourite team, this ice-inspired mug should definitely be in his hands. As you’ve probably guessed, it’s one of those mugs designed to be kept in the freezer until you’re ready to watch a game, keeping your drink cold well into the third period.
Arborist Patterned Socks – $12 each @ Drake General Store
Make his ‘dress socks’ fun socks too with a pair of these festive, slightly Canadiana-inspired socks. From a red hockey print to bold checks, there are six styles in all to choose from.
Once again, I’ve got a prize package to give away. If you’re interested in drinking up with a HNIC Frosty Mug and lathering up with an Old Spice Swagger set, here’s how to enter:
1) Leave me a comment by January 8th telling me which of these fun stocking ideas for guys you’d most like to gift (or get, even if you’re not a dude).
2) Entries are limited to one per person / per email address / per household (or more if you score bonus entries). A random draw will be conducted on or around January 9th to select the winners, who will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen in their place.
3) Entries are limited to Canadians that have reached the age of majority in their province. Quebec is not eligible for this promotion.
4) Bonus Entries: Like the CBC Shop on Facebook and comment on what piece of their HNIC collection you’re most interested in getting. Link back to your comment below for an extra entry.
Follow Old Spice on Twitter and send them a Tweet (tagging me @cdngiftguide as well) on why you want your man (or yourself) to smell like Swagger. Link back to your Tweet below for an extra entry.
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My son would love the Kikkerland Camping Utensils. I wonder if it’s too late to order them? Hmmm….
The Bedgar Sore Muscle Rub would do wonders for my sweetheart. Perfect stocking stuffer.
The Maple Bacon Chocolate bar from Choao combines two of my hubby’s favourite thing – he’d be delighted to find it in his stocking.
I’d give the Chuao Chocolatier bars to my brothers, because they’re hogs, and the flavours will appeal to them.
Even though I am not a man, I would love to have the Maple Syrup Candle Tin. I bet it smells so nice. My husband would like the Arborist socks.
Thanks.
The odd taste combinations of the Chuao Chocolatier bars are intriguing.
i would like the frosty mug..
I’d love the camping utensils!
The Maple Syrup Candle Tin. My husband can’t refuse this candle
I’m sure my husband would like the HNIC Frosty Mug.
My husband would like the Hockey Night in Canada mug!
Hubby would love the Armor All Tech @ Screen Wipes, thanks
I’d love to get the Chuao Chocolatier Bars! Potato chip sounds delicious.
I know someone who would love the Hockey night in canada frosty mug =)
I’d love to gift the Old Spice Swagger Collection to my son or hubby. I’d love to get the Chuao Chocolatier Bars, they look good!
I love the patterned socks!
I would love to give the Maple Syrup Candle Tin …I think it would smell so sweet
I would like to gift items from the Old Spice Swagger Collection!
I’d definitely give the maple syrup candle to my boyfriend.
I would love to gift the Old Spice Swagger Collection to my hubby!
The T-bone steak notebook is cool, would love to give that!
It would be great to receive the Armor All Tech and Screen Wipes. They look great, and didn’t know Can Tire carried them. Thanks. Happy holidays, all.
Old Spice Swagger Collection
I would love a stocking filled with maple syrup
I would like to gift Badger Sore Muscle Rub to my fiancé – he’s always got sore muscles!!!
The Old Spice Swagger Collection
The armour all screen wipes, so i can steal some lol
The maple Bacon Chuao chocolate for sure!!!
Bedgar Sore Muscle Rub would be a wonderful help to dear hubby
How to choose! These are all great gift ideas that would certainly please. The number 1 would be: Badger Sore Muscle Rub for all his snow shoveling pains!
I would love the old Spice Prize Pack! Thanks for the chance
I think that the Frosty MugHockey Night in Canada Frosty Mug would be most appreciated in my circle!
I would give my hubbie the Chuao chocolate because the flavours look delicious, and I would hope that he would share!
ALways like getting/giving socks for Christmas.
socksa and chocolates for my husband!
I love the Old Spice Swagger collection, Hubby would love it too 🙂
I think my son would appreciate the Badger Sore Muscle Rub the most. Slinging garbage all day is hard on the body.
I’d love to give the Badger Sore Muscle Rub
Would love to give the Old Spice Swagger Collection! Thank up 🙂
Hockey Night in Canada Frosty mug
The armour all screen wipes so that I can clean somthing!
Hockey Night in Canada Frosty Mug Im being true too cause I actually want the candles but I know hubby would prefer the mug 🙂
I would like to gift the Badger Sore Muscle Rub – $7.29 @ Well.ca
♥ the maple syrup candle tin
FROSTY MUG
My Huggy Muggy would love the maple syrup…and then I would have to make his favourite pancakes.
Hnic mug is cool. He’d love it!
I’d love to get the maple syrup – I make my own so I’d like to compare
I’d love to get the Old Spice swagger assortment for sure!
Defininitely the badger muscle rub would be appreciated by him.
I’d like the Hockey Night in Canada Frosty Mug 13.5oz for Hubby !
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My partner would love the Swagger set!! He’s an Old Spice loyal!
@OldSpice Not sure who likes my man smelling like #OldSpice more — him or me? Swagger will be in his stocking for sure! @CdnGiftGuide
I would most like to gift the Chuao Chocolatier Bars to my husband.
I would most like to have the Hockey Night in Canada Reebok Sport Bag at http://www.cbcshop.ca/ProductDetail.aspx?did=18324&pid=128457
Hi, I would have to say I would gift the Old Spice Swagger Set to myself of course… And I would gift one too my Pop.
I’d love to gift the Old Spice Swagger Collection to my husband and I would love the The Maple Syrup Candle Tin for myself
Would like the socks
maple syrup candle, smells yummy i’m sure!
The T-bone Steak Notebook is really unique and fun. 🙂
Love the Chuao Chocolatier Bars. CHOCOHOLIC!
Maple syrup tin candle. His dad and grandpa make their own maple syrup at a bush up north so it would definitely have some a nostalgic effect 🙂
I’d love to give the Chuao ChocolatierChuao Chocolatier Bars in Maple Bacon to the men in my life. What guy doesn’t like maple bacon & chocolate?
that frosty mug could easily be filled!
I would love the Hockey Night in Canada Frosty Mug for my boyfriend!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your loved ones!!
The Chuao Chocolatier Bars would be fun to try new chocolate products.
Oooh, never mind him…I’d LIKE these!!! lol First choice for me (er, I mean hubby), maple syrup, second, chocolate bars, third muscle rub and 4th, for son, the socks! lol
I’d like to receive the Arborist Patterned Socks.. they look cool!
OLD SPICE SWAGGER cause I love the smell!
mug looks cool
I would love to gift the Hockey Night in Canada Frosty Mug to my fiance.
I would love to win the metal funnel (had a hard time finding a metal funnel, last I looked). I would love to give the Old Spice set to my husband, too!
I would love to win the Old Spice Swagger collection for my husband.
I would lke the Old spice Swagger collection.
maple syrup. He love waffles
The Hockey Night mug! I think he would love to have it. 🙂
I would give my boyfriend the chocolate. Any of the chocolate bars.
My man would probably most like to receive the Badger Sore Muscle Rub and I would most like to gift him the Hockey Night in Canada Frosty Mug.
Maple Syrup Candle Tin
hockey night in canada frosty mug
Think he probably needs the Badger Sore Muscle Rub. loads of snow here!
My husband would love the maple bacon chocolate!
the arborist socks for my husband
Can’t go wrong with chocolate.
I would most like to get the maple syrup candle tin!
I would like the chocolate bars! they look yummy!
ooh, i’d want the socks for myself to mix and match, and the sore muscle rub would be a great gift for my brother.
I really like the hockey night in canada cup, sure hubby would too he’s a hockey addict.
My bf would love the hockey night mug!
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I would have to say the maple syrup candles
Old Spice Swagger Collection – ~ $4.99 each @ Drugstores & Mass Market Retailers Nationwide
My husband would love the Maple Syrup Candle Tin as he loves anything with maple syrup!!
He would LOVE the Hockey Night in Canada frosty mug!!
My husband would love the maple syrup
love the frosty mug any beer drinker would love one
The Maple Bacon Chocolate bar
The badjer ointment would be used forsure great stocking stuffer
He could sure use the tech wipes.
Hockey Night in Canada Frosty Mug – hockey fans here!!
I think he\d like the maple candles, body rub and tech wipes
My son is working out every day, and so I would get him the Badger Sore Muscle Rub
I’d like to give the Arborist Patterned Socks the most.
He would like the old spice items and the hockey mug
The Hockey Night in Canada Frosty Mug would be handy even for me
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the socks its cold here
the socks, love the patterns
the mug, to drink my liquids for the hockey games
the old spice things, the best
the socks, for my husband
I’d give the Camping Utensils and Hockey Night in Canada Frosty Mug to my husband. Thanks for the great gift ideas.
i think the T-Bone Steak Noteblock is to funny!
I’d like to gift the Armor All Tech and Screen Wipes to my brother.
The socks for my husband, he’s a bit strange and changes his socks a few times a day
i love the old spice prize pack
I’d most like to get the chocolate, but I think hubby would like the old spice the best. He’s looking for a new scent and I know it’s a classic!
my hubby would like the Chuao Chocolatier Bars
My husband would love the Hockey Night in Canada Frosty Mug to use while watching his favorite team the Ottawa Senators.
My husband would love the Hockey Night in Canada Frosty Mug!
I think my husband would like the armorall tech and screen wipes.
Arborist Patterned Socks just look fun!
I am sure the frosted hockey mug would be his gift of choice.
Well, I’d love the flask funnel since the kittens stole the one I got for xmas…it’s gotta be around here somewhere though. I’d also love the syrup tin candles but I really think hubby would love a Hockey Night in Canada Frosty Mug!
Definitely the maple syrup…true Canadian!!
The maple syrup candle tin!!
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maple syrup candie tin too!
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The armorall tech wipes for my husband, and but the chocolate for me!
I would definitely give my husband Chuao Chocolatier Bars
my husband would like the muscle rub
Hockey Night in Canada Frosty Mug
would like the Chuao Chocolatier Bars
My husband could really use the “Arborist Patterned Socks”!!!
He loves his boring black sport socks and I keep telling him that all the hipsters are shaking things up below their pant (legs)
I would most like to receive the maple syrup scented candle!
My fellow would love the Chuao Chocolate, any of the great flavours.
Pink would be for me thank you
My Man would Love the Hockey Night in Canada Mug…
The mug is really awesome
I really like the Maple Syrup candle tins
The Chuao Chocolatier Bars look really delicious!!
The Chuao bars would be a hit with my husband
the patterned socks have my vote!
I’d love the Maple Syrup Candle Tin!
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The Badger Sore Muscle Balm would be great for my guy after he’s shoveled snow for me.
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Pink 🙂
pink. hands down.