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Switching From Cable to Hulu Live TV

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A great way to save money is to lower your standard monthly expenses. TV subscriptions can end up costing you upwards of $100 to $200 using traditional cable or satellite services. Here I will show you how we drastically cut our bills by switching from cable to Hulu Live TV and the benefits and struggles we encountered.

Scared to Stream - Reasons to switch from traditional cable to Hulu Live Tv

The Non-Scary way to plunge into Hulu Live TV streaming services.

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A year and a half ago I gave birth to my second child. And if you are a parent already, you know your life kind of stands still that first year or so. This baby did not sleep, like ever. So my normal budgeting practices kind of fell by the wayside for the temporarily more important things like sleep, coffee and taking care of a baby.

But in 2019, one of my resolutions was to get back on the budgeting train. I despise just wasting money for no reason and I knew I was doing it in several areas of our life. The first thing I did was save $800 on my lunch break by lowering our traditional cable and internet bills.

Saving $800 is definitely nice. That is many trips to the grocery store or a fun weekend trip away for us. It wasn’t a flop but I wanted to save more. The TV streaming services had been interesting to me because of the large savings potential but I was scared. And my sports loving hubby was even more scared. He definitely did not want to be left without being able to see his favorite teams.

I knew friends that had taken the plunge and loved it. But I still had questions and reservations. After thinking about it a while, we just jumped in and tried it. Here is how it went. The things we love and the 2 things that we didn’t anticipate.

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Switching from Cable to Hulu Live TV

If you are drawn to the streaming services but nervous to cut your ties with your traditional tv provider, check out all the details from my experience. There is good and unexpected issues but overall we are so glad that we did it!

*Update* We have now been exclusively streaming with Hulu Live for more than a year and still love it. Not only does it save us lots of money every month, we actually prefer the interface to traditional cable! 

Now we just need to get that ugly old satellite off our roof! No need for that anymore. 

Here is what you need to know!

Try it Risk Free

You can try Hulu Live for two weeks free. We did the free trial while continuing our cable service. My biggest fear was that I would cancel my current service, pack up all their equipment, send it back and then not end up liking the streaming service with Hulu.

By entering the Hulu Live free trial, we were able to work out any kinks and test out the programming before fully committing. If you don’t like it, just cancel the before the end of the trial and go back to your old school cable.

The Hulu Live TV Experience & Sections

When we were thinking about switching to Hulu, I had questions. Lots of questions. How does the live tv portion work? Could my husband see the sports events that he wanted? Would my kids be able to watch their shows (because Paw Patrol is just as important as LSU football in this house). Grey’s Anatomy would need to be able to be recorded because while I don’t have much time to watch tv live, I do love to keep up with my shows.

The answer was yes, yes, yes and yes. All of the objections that we had were immediately debunked while we were testing out Hulu during the trial period.

If you haven’t used the program before, it is easiest to explain it in sections. There are different sections or folders for the various programming aspects that you are looking for.

Live TV

The Live TV section will show you everything that is on right now. Just like on your cable subscription, you will see a guide showing you what you can watch right now on live tv. One thing that I really like about Hulu over the traditional cable is that it is “smart” when it comes to your viewing habits.

As an example, I watch the Today Show every morning. So when you pull up the Live TV section in the morning, it puts the Today show up at the top of the list because it knows that I will probably turn that show on. How cool is that? My tv gets me.

Recordings

You will have a “My Stuff” folder that will act act as your DVR area. Anything that you have recorded will be saved by show in this area.

My favorite feature is that it shows you on the front page of this segment which shows you have to watch and the ones that you are caught up on.

Browse & Search

The browse feature allows you to see different categories of material and find things that you like and want to watch.

The search feature allows you to just type in the name of what you are looking for to easily get right to what you want. I really like the “trending searches” part of the search area. You will find the top 30 or so searches from other people. They include regular network channels, Hulu specific content and cable channels in this listing.

I have found several things that I might not have otherwise watched by looking at this trending area.

Sports

Ok, this is not really my area of expertise. I’m a cheerleader. Take me to the tailgate, I will make you some yummy apps and people watch but the actual game, I could probably skip that. So I’m going to give you my husband’s perception for this part of the review.

We had a moderate package before switching from cable to Hulu Live TV. It wasn’t the most expensive but definitely not the cheapest. We had a couple of the standard sports channels (ESPN, ESPN2 etc). However, it seemed like every year I would have to call and add the SEC Network or some other channel for a few of the games.

With Hulu Live, we got multiple sports channels that we did not have with our normal cable package. That made my hubby happy. I saved money so I’m happy too!

Hulu Content

When I cancelled my tv with my other provider, they tried to offer me their streaming option. It was similar in cost so I decided that Hulu brought a better value because of the Hulu specific original content that they offer. Like the Handmaid’s Tale. Love it!

Pause/Rewind/Fast Forward

You can do all the features in Hulu that you can do on your cable shows. There is no difference. There are some on demand type things that require you to watch their advertisements (usually just around 30 seconds to a minute) but my cable network did not allow fast forwarding on certain on demand items so I find this go be similar.

2 Things I Didn’t Anticipate When Switching From Cable to Hulu Live TV

So far, you have read all the things I really like about Hulu. Of course, there are typically a few little hurdles when you make a big switch like this and I thought I would share the two that stood out to me that I did not really anticipate up front.

Incompatible TV’s for Hulu Live

All of our Tv’s are smart tv’s so I really did not think that compatibility would be an issue. And for the regular Hulu service, it was not. However, most of our tv’s are LG and apparently there are only a few models that readily work with the Live TV portion of the Hulu service.

This is another reason that I was glad to be on the free trial. Had this been a deal breaker for me, I could have cut the service and kept my old cable option.

There is a simple fix if you are in the same boat that we were. Buy an Amazon Fire Stick for your tv and it will be instantly compatible. Even if you have a bunch of tv’s, the cost of the stick is pretty low now.

And the money that we saved when switching from cable to Hulu Live TV made up the difference for the fire sticks that we needed to buy. Our first month was a wash when it came to savings because of the fire stick purchases. But every month after that, we have been raking in the savings!

Increase in Data Usage

We work from home, 2 computers on the internet at least 9 hours a day. My five year old gets some time to play educational games on the iPad every day. We have two teenagers that are here every other weekend that basically eat data for breakfast, lunch and dinner! And let’s be honest, I use a fair amount myself when you calculate in my Pinterest habit.

And then, we added in streaming all of our TV. Since we work at home, we both typically have a news channel on for background noise during the work day. Kids have their shows that they want, and then we watch something at night as a family.

I actually thought that our internet package was unlimited but it was not. I definitely don’t think this is a deal breaker but it is something to consider and watch. Thankfully my service provider gave a two month grace period and then I was able to upgrade to a true unlimited package.

Saving Money With Hulu

We switched from cable to Hulu Live TV about three months ago and haven’t looked back. We love the functionality, the Hulu content, the ability to see EVERYTHING that we were watching on regular cable and of course we really love the price!

Hulu Live TV is roughly about 1/3 the cost that I was paying to our old cable company. And we get more content for less money. I just can’t find a problem with that! What is holding you back from making the plunge to steaming with Hulu?

Easy Way to Save on Cable And Internet Bill

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Find out the easy way to save on cable and internet bill without even making a phone call and put hundreds of dollars back in your pocket!

How I saved $800 On my lunch break without picking up the phone

Easy way to save on cable and internet bill

With a brand new year here, budgets have been on my mind. I have been working on lowering my grocery budget and miscellaneous spending. And I knew there had to be an easy way to save on cable and internet bills as well.

It is kind of embarrassing to admit because I started this blog to share all of the money saving tips that I have learned over the years. However, my personal budget is not in the shape that it should be. I had a couple babies in the last few years and my focus moved from pinching pennies to learning to function on 3 hours sleep. Thankfully, debt is not something that I have taken on but I certainly haven’t been saving or managing my money the way that I know I should.

So while I take on a couple of new budget challenges this year, I wanted to go back to the money saving roots that I have developed as well. Going back to some of the basics in order to get my spending down and my savings up is a priority this year. The best way to start that is to decrease some of your recurring monthly expenses. So I have been working on an easy way to save on cable and internet bill expenses that you can literally work through on your lunch hour (and still have time for a sandwich and some Facebook or Insta scrolling).

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Easy Way to Save on Cable and Internet Bill

I started my new 2019 budget by checking out my large expenses that recur monthly. Of course cable and internet were up there on the expense list. I lowered my bills by $808.20 annually during my lunch break without ever even picking up the phone! I am not sure about you but I can do a lot of things with $800 that sound a lot better than throwing it at a big cable company.

Here I will show you the breakdown of how and what I did to get this $800 savings. Keep reading to see the easy way to save on cable and internet bill this year.

Save on Cable Bill

My husband and I keep talking about moving to a total streaming service and completely getting rid of cable. We haven’t taken the plunge yet but don’t be surprised if that happens in 2019 to save even more money.

For now, we are sticking with our traditional cable service. However, my bill had gotten completely out of control. We moved into our house a couple of years ago and I think the bill was a combo of a few things.

  • Our initial introductory package had expired
  • My husband had ordered a special NCAA package (because he HAD to have a particular football game)
  • Our specialty movie channel free trial expired and we were now paying for those channels
  • We had a large cable package

I evaluated the items above with my husband and we determined that we were not watching the movie channels at all so they could go. My husband is a big football fan and that is the reason that we got the special sports package. However, since the football season is over, we could at least get rid of the sports package for a few months.

The next thing I did was spend some time comparing the large channel package that we had to the next step down. Thankfully the cable company has a chart that shows what you get or don’t get with each package. We didn’t watch any of the extra channels that we were getting with the bigger package. So essentially we were paying extra money for something we were not using.

Actions to Save Money on the Cable Bill

I was able to downgrade my cable package online without contacting anyone at the cable company. The cable company won’t let you cancel everything using your online account independently. However, I was able to hop onto the “chat” feature and request that the changes be made to my account.

The entire process went very quickly and I was able to save $49.51 monthly or $594.12 annually.

*Update* We switched to streaming a little over a year ago and totally love it! You can read about what to expect when switching to Hulu Live here. 

Save on Internet Bill

For the internet bill, I was not as willing to make adjustments. My husband and I both work from home in our day jobs. So we both rely on a reliable and fast internet connection to keep up with our daily tasks.

Of course in addition to work, we need internet for streaming Netflix & Amazon Prime Videos, we have kids with devices, an Alexa. I will be surprised if our fridge doesn’t want to connect to our WiFi soon. So needless to say, I didn’t want to downgrade, I just wanted to pay less. Was it that simple?

It pretty much was. I hopped on a chat with my internet company and asked for a discount. My comment went something like this, “Hi. I have noticed that my internet bill seems higher than usual. Can you please check for any promotions or savings that you could offer?” The customer service rep came back and told me that they could save me $17.84 per month and keep my service exactly the same. I did have to sign a one year agreement but the cancellation fee is less than the new savings so in the event that I did decide to cancel, I would still come out ahead.

My total savings for the internet bill was $214.08 annually.

Total Cable & Internet Savings

Overall, I was able to save $808.20 annually in less than one hour. This easy way to save on cable and internet bill was done on my lunch break without ever even talking to an actual person on the phone!

Do you have an easy way to save on cable and internet bills other than the things that I mentioned? I would love to hear about it!

Trim Healthy Mama Ibotta Rebates Week 1-5-20

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Check out the best Trim Healthy Mama Ibotta Rebates for the week of 1-5-20!

Trim Healthy Mama Ibotta Rebates 1-5-20

Do you use the Ibotta app? If you dont, you need to! Especially if you are a Trim Healthy Mama. 

There are consistently rebates for THM on plan items that are hard to find coupons or sales on. So you can save some of your hard earned money while still eating on plan! 

Before I show you the Trim Healthy Mama Ibotta Rebates Week 1-5-20, we will make sure you are set up with the app and ready to save! 

Affiliate Links are used in this post. A small commission may be paid to me at no extra cost to you and that helps to support this page. Please see my disclosures page for additional information.

What Is Ibotta App? 

Ibotta is a free app that you can find in the app store of your phone or smart device. 

Once you have the app, you can choose a retailer that you would like to shop at. Pharmacies, grocery stores, mega big box stores are just a few that are available. 

Now you will just select the offers that you want. (This is what I will show you below to save you time searching through the app!). 

Different Types of Rebates

Some products will just allow you to touch to select the item that you want & then will display a check mark indicating that you have selected the rebate. 

Other items will require you to watch a short video that is usually 30 seconds or less or even take a 1-2 question survey. 

Once You have Selected Your Rebates – Shop

After your rebates are selected, go to the store and shop (or let those lovely Kroger Click List employees do it for you). 

When you get home, pull up the Ibotta app & select the redeem button. Choose the store that you purchased your products at and follow the rest of the instructions. 

You will take a picture of your receipt and scan the barcodes of products that you purchased. When you are finished, you will see the total rebate that you will receive. 

Check your balance under the Account tab of the app. 

I always recommend to check the app right before you shop to make sure that they are still available. You don’t want to buy something thinking you are getting a discount only to find that it has expired. 

Getting Your Rebate Cash

I have my account set up to go into my Paypal account. However, they have a few different methods of payouts if you don’t use Paypal.

Sign up for a free account here to start saving money with Ibotta. 

Trim Healthy Mama Ibotta Rebates Week 1-5-20

Now that you have the Ibotta app, we need to start saving! Here I will show you the top Trim Healthy Mama Ibotta Rebates for the Week of 1-5-20. 

The best way to save with Ibotta is to use the rebate with a store sale, store coupon or a manufacturer coupon. You can combine all of those to grab really inexpensive items at a fraction of the normal price! 

The easiest way to use this Trim Healthy Mama Ibotta Rebates Week 1-5-20 guide is to find an item that you want here and then use the search feature in the Ibotta app to search for the item. 

Also, some rebates have stipulations which I have listed below. For example, some have a minimum purchase (Must buy 2) in order to get your savings. 

Other rebates will have limits. Example: Limit of 5 rebates per receipt. If that is the case, you can buy up to the limit and receive that many rebates. If your item is a $0.50 rebate with a limit of 5, you can buy one item and save $0.50, two and save $1.00, three and save $1.50 all the way up to the limit. So in this case, you would have a maximum savings of $2.50 if you bought 5. 

THM Ibotta Savings For the Week

Deli/Meats

Hormel Natural Choice Lunchmeat, 8 oz or Larger 
 $0.85 Back
THM FP
Limit 5 rebates per receipt 

Hormel Pepperoni, 5 oz or Larger
$0.75 Back
THM S
Must Buy 2

Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunchmeat, 9 oz or Larger
$0.50 Back
THM FP
Limit 5 rebates per receipt 

Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon, Any Size
$0.90 Back
THM S (couple slices in FP or E)
Limit 5 rebates per receipt 

Beyond Burger, 8 oz package
$1 Back
THM PC
Limit 2

Hillshire Farm Tajin Chili Lime Smoked Sausage, Any Size
$1 Back
THM S
Limit 5 rebates per receipt 

Condiments

Hellman’s with Olive Oil, Select Sizes
$1 Back
THM S
Limit 3 rebates per receipt 

Sweet Baby Ray’s Hot Sauce, 12 oz 
$1 Back
THM FP
Limit 3 rebates per receipt 

Truvia Stevia Sweetner, Any Size
$1.50 Back
THM FP
Limit 2 rebates per receipt 

Marie’s Salad Dressing, 11.5 oz
$1 Back 
Limit 5 rebates per receipt 

Nature’s Intent Apple Cider Vinegar, Select Sizes
$2.00 Back
THM FP
Limit 5 rebates per receipt

Frozen Foods

Any Brand Frozen Entree
$0.25 Back
*There are not many THM frozen entree that are on plan but if you wanted to purchase a Real Foods entree, you could save a little with this. 

Dole Crafted Smoothie Blends, 2.5 lb bag
$2.50 Back 
THM E
Limit 3 rebates per receipt 

Snacks

Sun-Maid Raisins, Select Varieties 6 pack
$0.50 Back
THM E
Limit 5 rebates per receipt 
*Did you know raisins are ok on plan in an E setting? Just don’t overdo them and these individual sizes are great for portion control.

Sun-Maid Raisins Mini Snacks
$0.75 Back
THM E 
Limit 5 rebates per receipt 

Sun-Maid Sour Raisins, 7 Pack Size
$1 Back
THM PC (I think these are personal choice because of 1 Ingredient. You should use in an E setting if you choose). 
Limit 5 rebates per receipt 

Musselman’s Apple Sauce, Any size
$0.75 Back
THM E
Limit 5 rebates per receipt 

Old Wisconsin Bulk Bites & Sticks, Select Sizes 
$3 Back
THM S
Limit 5 rebates per receipt 

Chomps, Single Stick Only
$1.75 Back (BOGO)
THM S
Must Buy 2

Inner Aisles/Canned Goods 

Any Brand Oatmeal, Any size
$0.25 Back
THM E
*Buy any brand!

Bonafide Provisions Organic Bone Broth, 24 oz Bag
$2 Back
THM FP

Campbell’s Well Yes! Soups, 11.1 oz or Larger
$1 Back 
THM E
Must Buy 2

Beverages 

I will pause while you do your happy dance for these!

Bai, 18 oz Bottle/any Variety
$0.40 Back
THM FP  
Must Buy 2
Don’t Miss: No Blender Bai Creamsicle and Strawberry Lemonade Bai Sorbet

Zevia Soda, 6 pack or Larger
$0.80 Back 
THM FP
Limit 3 rebates per receipt 
Don’t Miss: Zevia Crockpot Pulled Pork – THM FP! 

Zevia Energy, 12 oz can 
$1 Back
THM FP
Limit 3 rebates per receipt 

Bigelow Tea, any Variety/Size
$0.50 Back
THM FP
Limit 2 rebates per receipt 

Waterloo Sparking Water, 8 pack or Larger
$1 Back
THM FP
Limit 2 rebates per receipt 

Produce

SnapDragon Apples, Single Apple
$0.25 Back
THM E 

Full Green Vegi Rice, Riced Sweet Potato, 7.05 oz
$0.50 Back
THM E
Limit 5 rebates per receipt

Dairy

Cracker Barrel Cracker Cuts Cheese, Any size
$0.75 Back 
THM S
Limit 5 rebates per receipt 
Expiring soon: 1/13/20 

Cracker Barrel Cheese Cubes, 2 oz bag only
$0.50 Back
THM S
Limit 5 rebates per receipt 
Expiring soon: 1/13/20 

Crystal Farms Cheese, Select Varieties
$1 Back
THM S 
Must Buy 3

Crystal Farms String Cheese, Any Size
$0.50 Back
THM S
Must Buy 2 

Two Good Yogurt, Single Serve Cup
$0.50 Back
THM FP

Check Out THM Meal Plans

Sharing meal plans is something I like to do because it helped me so much when I was first starting out! Check out some of these when making your grocery list. 

12/19/19 – 1/4/20 THM Meal Plan

THM No Cook Breakfasts

35+ THM Lunch Ideas

7 Frugal THM Family Meals

 

 

 

Active Sports Toys For Toddlers

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8 of the best active sports toys for toddlers or preschoolers this Christmas. 

8 Sports Toys for Active Toddler to Use Inside Out

Just when I thought I was getting this “Mom” thing down, my baby boy turned 2. He is a wild and curious boy that will scale 3 drawers to get to the kitchen counter for a banana.

And right after that, just like all the boy mamas that I know said, he will say “give me kiss mama” and just melt my heart.

If you have an active toddler in your house or if you have a grandbaby that meets this criteria and you want to help save the sanity of Mom and Dad, check out the best active sports toys for toddlers. These are perfect gifts for birthdays or Christmas. 

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Active Sports Toys For Toddlers

My favorite thing about these toys is that most if not all can actually be used indoor or outside. That is great because when you have a child that needs to be active and the weather is bad, this allows them to get exercise and their “wiggles” out while staying warm and dry inside. 

Here are some of our favorite Active Sports Toys For Toddlers to use Indoors or Out:

Catch N Stick Game

Little Tikes Catch and Stick – This is actually under our Christmas tree for our 2 year old right now. So although we haven’t played with this one yet, I can’t get over how adorable it is. Playing catch is going to be so much fun!  

VTech Sports Center

VTech Smart Shots Sports Center – This toy is fun because it encourages the gross motor skills like placing a basketball in the basket or kicking the soccer ball in the goal. It also has lots of fun buttons and sounds that kids of this age love. The height of this toy is nice too because the kiddo can easily make the basketball into the net by placing it inside (and decrease frustration for the younger toddler).

Little Tikes Punt and Pass Ball Set

Little Tikes Punt & Pass Set – A good set of soft toy balls is an essential for every toddler’s toy box. 

Little Tikes Basketball Goal

Little Tikes Easy Score Basketball Goal – My little boy absolutely loves this. I will say that he does get frustrated sometimes if he is not making baskets but since it is adjustable, we can make it easier for him now and harder as he grows. I’ve been known to even drag it inside when the weather is bad and he wants to play.

Bowling Set for Toddlers

Kid Bowling Set – This is also under our Christmas tree right now. My daughter had a princess version of this when she was younger. It is a fun activity to occupy little ones. 

Little Tikes T Ball Set

Little Tikes T Ball Set – So I am not brave enough to use this one inside but we have lots of fun playing with it outside! 

Little Tikes Trampoline

Little Tikes Trampoline – My daughter received this as a gift when she was 2 years old and four years later now my 2 year old son is using this trampoline. And to be clear, the 6 year old still uses it too! I love toys that stand the test of time!

Fisher Price Smart Cycle Tryke

Fisher Price Think N Learn Smart Cycle – A friend of mine has this for her kids and it is always a hit. My kids love riding on it when we visit and it is a great way to burn off energy indoors. You can hook it up to a smart device or use it separately. 

Also, just for clarity sake, this post was NOT sponsored by Little Tikes. It just so happens that we love a ton of their toys for Active Sports Toys for toddlers and preschoolers alike. What are your favorite toys for toddlers that have all the energy? 

Men’s Stocking Stuffers Under $10

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Find 30+ men’s stocking stuffers under $10 for Christmas this year. 

30 Simple Ideas for Men's Stocking Stuffers Under $10

I don’t know about your house but at mine the stocking always gets the short end of the stick. 

It is the forgotten little sock that gets shoved off until the last minute and then I am scrambling to figure out what to stuff in there that doesn’t seem last minute (even if it is). 

And when I am stuffing a stocking, I want it to be economical and useful items. When I did a “stocking stuffer” search of a major retail store, all kinds of items that cost $30, $40 and $50+ popped up. Maybe when I win the lottery. 

But for now, stockings mean small treats. So I created this list of men’s stocking stuffers under $10 to give you ideas of what to stick in your guy’s stocking this year. 

Be sure to check out these Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Your kids too:

How To Fill the 1 Year Old’s Stocking

No Junk, Under $5 Stocking Stuffers for 3-5 Year Old Girls

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Men’s Stocking Stuffers Under $10 

Even though the stockings sometimes annoy me because it is just one more thing to shop for, really deep down I love them. 

It is a fun opportunity to gift some small items that you might not want to wrap up under the tree but that are perfect as a part of a filled stocking. 

Here are some of my favorite categories and items to put in my husband’s stocking. 

Special Self Care 

Shave Butter – I bought this for my husband’s stocking last year and again this year because he liked it so much! It makes a mundane, daily task a bit more luxurious. 

Dollar Shave Club Subscription – Starting at $3.80 a month, you can keep your guy stocked up on razor cartridges. My husband and I have been a member since 2015 (we use the mid-range blades)  and love it!  The shave is great, the price is better and you never have to remember to pick up razors at the store! It is also super easy to adjust your delivery date if you run out quicker than you thought you would or if you need to slow down your deliveries a bit. 

Duke Cannon Offensively Large Lip Balm – Nothing says manly lip balm like Duke Cannon! I love this because lip balm is such a functional stocking stuffer but Duke Cannon makes it a little more fun than just a regular tube of balm. 

Bacon Floss – There is nothing to say about this but why not? Bacon makes everything better right? Even floss. 

Coffee to Cocktails 

Whiskey Chill Stones – My husband loves a good bourbon and these chill stones are perfect to make a nice drink without watering it down. 

Home State Shot Glass – I love the state pride in these shot glasses from an Etsy Shop. 

If You Can…Bring Me A Beer Socks – A fun gift for the beer lover

Broo – Craft Beer Soap -He will be asking “Am I  in the shower or at the bar?” 

Stainless Steel Can Cooler – A great way to keep his beer cool and the perfect stocking stuffer. If you want something a little more fun, you can always throw in a coozie from his favorite team. 

Stainless Steel Straws – Save the planet and so much better than the paper variety!

Travel to Tech

RFID Wallet – Keep his personal info safe when travelling through the airport

RFID Phone Wallet – These are great for those that want just one thing in their pocket. 

Gear Ties – These are great to organize charger cords or ear buds on the go. 

Kindle Gift Card – Give him the gift of reading without having to haul physical books around on his travel. 

Day Job 

Business Card Holder – These are great for trade shows or sales people that need easy access to their cards. 

Contingo Travel Coffee Mug – great for the commute or even at the office.

Working Hands Hand Cream – If your guy works with his hands, the winter weather can be horrible for the skin. Refresh his skin with this stocking stuffer hand cream made just for him.

Touch Screen Gloves – Keep hands warm and stay up to date on emails. 

Funny Socks – the daily uniform can be boring, spice it up with some crazy socks. My daughter requested dinosaur socks for my husband’s birthday gift and of course Amazon had them!

Specialty Snacks and Spices 

Cayenne Habanero Hot Sauce – A unique hot sauce is great for the spicy fan.

Whiskey Maple Smoke Rub – Does he love to grill? A new specialty rub is fun to try. 

Mike’s Hot Honey – I don’t even really like brussel sprouts but I want them after seeing this hot honey on top.

Slice N Share Snickers – Bigger is better right? These are on sale right now and I think would be a hit in the stocking this year. 

Bourbon Caramels – Combines a great cocktail and a sweet treat

Grass Fed Beef Jerky 

More Stocking Ideas For Him

As much as I love never leaving my couch while shopping for Christmas, there are a few men’s stocking stuffers under $10 that are easier to get when you are out and about. 

  • Mini Liquor Bottles 
  • Specialty Beer – Our grocery store often has a mix and match your own 6 pack this time of year
  • Lottery Scratch Off Tickets
  • Breath Mints/Gum 
  • Car Wash Gift Card
  • $5 or $10 Fast Food / Coffee Shop Gift Cards