Being Santa is a lot of work. We’re not sure how the man finds the time because putting together a nice Christmas stocking takes a great deal of thought.
If you’re slightly less magical than the man in the big red suit, we got you, and so does Amazon Prime. These Christmas stocking ideas will keep you on the nice list for sure.
A Pair of Silky-Soft Cashmere Gloves
Why it’s a much better gift than socks: One could argue that gloves are like socks for your hands, but finding a pair that checks all the boxes is tough. These are ultra-soft, warm and elegant enough to wear on a wintery night out. Don’t forget to grab a pack of rejuvenating hand sanitizer to ward off viruses without drying out your skin!
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A Cozy Scented Candle
Homesick
Why it’s a much better gift than socks: Cold nights call for coziness, and Homesick doesn’t disappoint on this front. We love the neutral, not-too-sweet scent of Snow Day, which is described as “frosted mint,” but there are tons of other wintery options to pick from. We don’t know what Book Club or a Holiday Stroll smells like, but we can’t wait to find out.
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A Candle Lighter That Never Stops Working
Arectech
Why it’s a much better gift than socks: Candles are pointless without something to light them with, so throw in this handy electric lighter. It’s rechargeable, so it’ll last practically forever. Alternatively, these oversized rainbow matches will do the trick.
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A Mug That Keeps Your Coffee Hot Practically Forever
Ember
Why it’s a much better gift than socks: If you know someone who never finishes a cup of coffee without reheating it at least twice, this is for them. It will hold any beverage at a preset temperature for up to 90 minutes away on its own, or all day when placed on the included charging coaster.
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A Pocket-Sized Hot Toddy Kit
W&P
Why it’s a much better gift than socks: Whether or not a craft cocktail kit is a better stocking stuffer than socks isn’t even up for debate. A hot drink will also help you hang onto your patience while assembling all of the kiddos’ new toys, none of which came with batteries.
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Positive Affirmation Tarot Cards to Try Out by the Fire
Suzi Barrett
Why it’s a much better gift than socks: You don’t have to believe in the supernatural to have fun with a deck of tarot cards. The deck includes 78, hand-illustrated cards, and all come with a special meaning to carry through the last days of the year. What will next year bring? Maybe these affirmation cards will give you a sneak peek.
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A Soothing French Lavender Salt Soak
Why it’s a much better gift than socks: Positive affirmations are self-care for the soul, and this one is self-care for the body. This luxurious salt soak is the perfect way to wind down while simultaneously unlocking softer, smoother skin.
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Shimmering Body Oil to Battle Dry Skin
Moroccanoil
Why it’s a much better gift than socks: Heavy body butters are great for locking in moisture, but they can leave skin feeling greasy until it soaks in. This argan-oil-based body oil absorbs quickly, leaving a silky feel and a soft shimmer.
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Ariana Grande’s Most Popular Perfume
Ariana Grande
Why it’s a much better gift than socks: Ariana Grande’s perfume is almost as good as her voice, and that’s saying something. It has over 12,000 positive reviews, smelling of sparkling blackberry, Italian bergamot, vanilla and jasmine.
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A Set of Truly Tasty Glossier Lip Balms
Glossier
Why it’s a much better gift than socks: Glossier lip balms have a cult following, and we’re part of the cult. Each flavor is both tasty, long-lasting and hydrating, adding a touch of color and soothing dry, chapped lips in one go.
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A Fitness Tracker to Help You Meet Those New Year’s Resolutions
Fitbit
Why it’s a much better gift than socks: Do socks have built-in GPS, sleep tracking, 24/7 heart rate, step tracking, stress management tools and gorgeous finishes to match your style? We thought not. It’s a sleek way of tracking your workouts without spending a fortune on a fancy Apple watch.
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And Premium Wireless Headphones to Match
JBL
Why it’s a much better gift than socks: Wireless earbuds are a product that everyone should own. They come in handy everywhere, particularly when you want to play your favorite workout tracks while heading out for a run. These are waterproof and boast an impressive 30-hour battery life; plus, they’re compatible with both Androids and Apple iOS. If you’d rather blast Christmas tunes for all to hear, this convenient, portable bluetooth speaker is one of Amazon’s top picks.
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Temporary Tattoo Markers for the Big Kids
Why it’s a much better gift than socks: We’d have killed to play with these as kids. Heck, we’d kill to play with them now. Gone are the days of drawing on yourself in Sharpie. These skin-safe, cosmetic-quality markers are designed for at-home tattoo art. They’re recommended for teens, but there’s no reason grownups can’t borrow them. Just sayin’.
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Mini Squishmallows for the Littles
Why it’s a much better gift than socks: The Squishmallow craze remains in full force, and these tiny, 2-inch ‘mallows fit snug as a bug in a Christmas stocking. If the kids in question are more into Legos, this set of mini-animal building blocks is even better.
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Video Chat Walkie-Talkies We’d Totally Play With Ourselves
Dragon Touch
Why it’s a much better gift than socks: They’re video chat walkie-talkies. Remember the junk we had back in the day? We just ordered two sets because we honestly don’t want to share with the kids.
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