Who doesn’t love the holidays? The month is filled with amazing holiday festivities, delicious food, and is the perfect time to spend reflecting upon the year in gratitude. As Christmas soon approaches, there’s plenty of time to shop for your loved ones and gather the cutest gifts for Christmas. Enjoy the magical spirit of Christmas and check out our list of some of the best stocking stuffer ideas this season.
1. Makeup
Every girl loves makeup and items such as mascara, lipstick, and mini-eye shadow palettes fit perfectly in any stocking due to their convenient size. Consider getting the ladies in your life a beauty item which will take them into the new year. Places such as Target, Ulta Beauty, and Sephora all carry travel and mini sized beauty and makeup products that will add extra sparkle to any lady out there. Currently, brands such as Urban Decay, Too Faced Cosmetics, Anastasia Beverly Hills, and Charlotte Tilbury all have gorgeous and feature enhancing items ready to go for Christmas.
2. Book/Journal
You can never go wrong with gifting a book or journal. Head to your local bookstore or even Target to find interesting books, autobiographies or beautiful journals. With so many various genres, look for interesting subjects or inspiring stories that will uplift your loved ones for the new year. Other topics include romance novels, real life stories, history, and cook books which all make for great gifts. Journals would also be perfect and inspire others to utilize their creative writing skills which can be therapeutic and relieve stress.
3. Classic Films
Although many people use streaming platforms these days, there’s nothing like owning your favorite film or introducing an amazing film to a loved one. If you know of any inspiring or fun films consider adding that as a stocking stuffer this year. Classic films such as “Breakfast at Tiffanys,” (1961) with Audrey Hepburn or “How to Marry a Millionaire” (1953) with Marilyn Monroe are amazing classic romantic comedies perfect for the ladies in your life. Holiday films would also be a great choice as there are so many to choose from such as “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946), “White Christmas” (1954),” and “Meet Me in St. Louis,” (1944) with Judy Garland where she introduces the classic song, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” Christmas classics are always fun to watch and add nostalgia to any gift.
4. Mini Manicure Set
Perfect for on the go and travel purposes, a mini manicure kit does wonders for busy ladies! Suitable for any stocking, check out your local beauty stores for miniature kits which can be added to any gift or stocking. An amazing accessory to have on hand, a manicure kit can always come in handy when you need your nails clipped and trimmed last minute or whenever is most convenient. Check out Amazon’s kits here.
5. Gift Cards
Gift cards are extremely convenient and make a perfect stocking stuffer any year! Pretty much any local grocery store carries a variety of gift cards for restaurants to coffee shops and other shopping stores. An easy gift to which you can customize any amount, gift cards are always fun popping into a stocking. Visit your local store or mall and find the perfect card which will surely cheer up your family or close friends.
6. Christmas Desserts
During the holidays, there are so many amazing desserts to indulge in and other sweets that would be perfect to gift and add as a stocking stuffer. One way to go is to bake Christmas cookies and wrap them in festive gift bags which you can add to any stocking. Christmas candy, hot cocoa, and jam are also popular during the holiday season and favorites for any Christmas gift. Many local gift shops and farmers markets mostly carry curated dessert products as well which is a great choice while supporting local businesses.
7. Jewelry/Accessories
You can find many glamorous jewelry pieces to add in stockings such as earrings, rings, bracelets, necklaces, and brooches. Check out local artisan gift shops who have curated handmade pieces or other local department stores which have affordable jewelry products fit for your budget. Other amazing accessories for gifting include Christmas socks, stylish sunglasses, and small scarves.
8. Wine/Champagne
Add a bottle of wine or champagne into your stocking stuffer. With the new year coming up this gift is ideal for anyone who wants to pop a bottle of bubbly to ring in the new year at home. From prosecco to merlot, there are a variety of options available at a local grocery or wine store near you. Also great option to find drink ideas is the check out your local wineries which also carry amazing products to add to your stocking.
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