By now, you’ve probably done a considerable part of your holiday shopping. But you’ve likely overlooked one category of gifts: stocking stuffers. In many households, stocking stuffers have gained a reputation for being a subpar supplement to an otherwise awesome Christmas haul. That’s because stocking stuffers are usually an afterthought. Resolve to make this the year of amazing stocking stuffers with this handy list of what to choose and what to avoid!
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Mugs are a great stocking stuffer. A good-sized stocking should be able to hold a mug like this Puppy Tea Mug with Gift Box. We love this mug because it’s just as adorable and considerably less messy than a live puppy. Another great thing about stuffing with mugs? They add some heft. A stocking that’s packed to the hilt but light as a feather is just an empty promise.
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Don’t stuff your stockings with socks. It doesn’t matter if they are lederhosen, nylon stockings or tube socks from the nearest sporting goods store, taking this route ultimately amounts to putting smaller socks into one giant sock. The end result is like one of those Russian Babushka dolls, where each consecutive reveal leads to a smaller version of what you already saw before–except in this case, it’s with socks!
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A Tea Smith Gift Card is a fantastic way to round out an already stuffed stocking. What’s so great about gift cards? Their small size belies some real spending power! Also, it’s a great choice for someone who is indecisive or loves to do their own shopping.
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Nix razors this year. Finding a razor in your stocking always feels like someone is trying to send you a thinly veiled message about your personal grooming habits. It’s also possible that in the rush to unwrap things, an errant blade might do some harm!
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Why does this Tea Essentials gift basket belong in every stocking? It’s the perfect way to introduce friends and family to the world of loose leaf tea. If you’ve been trying to evangelize someone all year round and turn them on to your favorite Tea Smith brews, they’ll have no excuse with this unexpected gift.
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We all care about oral hygiene, but most of us can shop for toothbrushes, floss and dental paste on our own. Nothing says impromptu run to the drugstore like finding a stocking full of things you can snag at the checkout aisle.
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We’ve got great stocking stuffers for the seasoned tea lover, too. If someone in your household loves to geek out on tea, make cleanup easier with the Tea Infuser Brew Basket.
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Stuffing someone’s stocking with perfume or cologne is always a big gamble. Do you really know how your loved ones want to smell? Are you trying to tell them they should be masking their natural fragrance somehow? That new celebrity-endorsed scent you’re eyeing should probably stay on the shelf where it belongs!
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Infuse Christmas morning with someone unexpected. We have many different styles of tea infusers for people who love to brew loose leaf at home or at the office. If you’re shopping for someone that likes a good helping of humor in their cup, this Hot Dog Infuser will do the trick.
Looking for more stocking stuffers? Check out the Tea Gifts Under $15 section of our online store. It’s full of great ideas to make sure your stockings are packed to the brim with gifts everyone will love.