I love every part of prepping for Christmas and there’s a special place in my heart when it comes to stuffing the kids’ stockings. They’re always the last thing we open, and it’s usually later in the day, or even the next day, by the time we get to them.

This year I’m on a mission to be really thoughtful about the gifts I buy for everyone. When it comes to my kids and toys, we’ve been choosing things they will actually play with for a while–not just junk to fill up the house.  So, while I love the Dollar Bins at Target for stocking stuffers, this year I want to fill up their stockings with stuff that’s fun but also useful. And the same goes for me and my husband–no more junk!

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Here are 101 Useful Stocking Stuffers for everyone on your list!

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1. fancy chocolates
2. unique candy
3. unique fruit (like a pomegranate or dragon fruit!)
4. old school Jiffy Pop (or a bag of microwave popcorn)
5. hot chocolate packets
6. fruit snacks
7. fruit pouches (or smoothie pouches for adults)
8. mini boxes of sugary cereal
9. juice boxes
10. gum
11. astronaut ice cream
12. play doh
13. bath crayons
14. stickers
15. frisbee
16. Mad Libs
17. disposable camera/underwater disposable camera
18. fun shoelaces
19. seeds to grow a garden
20. fun band aids (bacon band aids, mustache band aids, Jane Austen band aids)
21. Jelly Belly Bean Boozled Game
22. gourmet instant coffee
23. gourmet coffee beans
24. bag of mixed nuts
25. protein bars
26. gourmet beef/turkey jerky
27. tooth brush
28. toothpaste
29. mini mouthwash
30. teeth whitening strips*
31. dental floss
32. handcrafted soap
33. body pouf/loofah
34. reusable water bottle
35. hand sanitizer
36. Christmas ornament (like my favorite macaroni one)
37. mittens
38. hat
39. scarf
40. socks
41. ear buds
42. nail polish
43. nail polish remover pads*
44. hair ties/hair bows
45. lip gloss
46. solid perfume/travel perfume
47. chap stick
48. mini magnifying mirror
49. mini shampoo
50. mini conditioner
51. dry shampoo
52. face cleansing/makeup remover cloths*
53. pore cleansing strips*
54. oil absorbing sheets (for freshening up makeup)*
55. hand lotion
56. foot cream
57. gel insoles (for shoes)
58. jewelry cleaner*
59. stain remover wipes*
60. travel size wrinkle release spray*
61. mesh laundry bag (for delicates)*
62. wool dryer balls* (or DIY wool dryer balls)
63. pepper spray*
64. mini lint roller*
65. post it notes
66. letter opener*
67. luggage tag
68. dish towels*
69. Scrub Daddy sponge*
70. hand warmers
71. pens/pencils
72. adult coloring book*
73. Sudoku/word search/crossword puzzle book
74. favorite magazine
75. a book
76. stress ball
77. mini wine/alcohol bottles*
78. lottery tickets
79. photo magnet
80. dollar coins
81. $2 bill
82. flash drive*
83. Poo-purri Before You Go toilet spray (or DIY Before You Go Spray)
84. pocket knife*
85. wine stopper*
86. book of stamps
87. flash drive
88. portable cell phone charger
89. cell phone car charger
90. batteries
91. extension cord*
92. rubber twisty ties
93. solar powered flash light
94. magnifying glass
95. LED stick on lights
96. waterproof cell phone bag*
97. laptop light
98. binoculars
99. ice scraper
100. Air Purifying Bag for the car/closet/bathroom
101. gift card

*  gifts for adults only

What else do you put in your family’s stockings?