We’re one week out from Christmas AND Chanukah. That’s right — they overlap this year. Which has made holiday shopping for my family… interesting? It’s been tough to juggle gifts and trying to figure out who’s getting what and when. After all, there’s Christmas Eve / First Night of Chanukah, Christmas Day / Second Night of Chanukah, and then six more nights of gift giving left. It seems like it will be never-ending. For parents: notsogood. For kids: WAHOO!!!!! So it’s important to have your gift ideas ready to go, whether that is getting the latest hip toy or Personalised Keyrings to fill your stockings. It pays to be prepared during this time of the year.
Yesterday I posted one of my favorite posts of the year — the 2016 Ultimate Holiday Gift Giving Guide for Athletes. Today I’m continuing with that theme and giving you a list of the best stocking stuffers for 2016. One week to finish up that shopping, folks!
Best Stocking Stuffers for 2016
Lip balm
It appears winter is coming with a vengeance this year. We’ve already hit record snowfalls and record temperatures and it’s not even technically winter yet. When it’s cold and dry, everyone needs lip balm. Runners, skiers and snowboarders, stay-at-home dads, working moms, and kids alike. No one is spared! Spread the lip moisture love and stuff a stocking or two with some lip balm. DCT by Blistex is my fave.
Hand warmers
I made mention of hand warmers briefly yesterday. I truly cannot tell you not to underestimate the power of warm hands, especially when it comes to running and other outdoor sports. For those of you that get hot quickly, here’s a little trick: use one hand warmer. When one hand gets hot, switch hands. Keep swapping back and forth. You’re unlikely to get too hot, but you won’t be so uncomfortable by being cold that you can’t participate in your sport.
Hand warmers like HotHands and Grabber are perfect for cold, wintry days. And they make perfect stocking stuffers.
Socks
Who doesn’t love a new pair of socks? This is applicable to all ages and sizes. Whether you want to gift someone a pair of Custom Pets Socks or some sports socks, everyone loves receiving a new pair of socks! They’re such a great stocking stuffer in my opinion. My kids love new socks. I love new socks. My husband loves new socks. Fuzzy socks, running socks, and my all-time faves? YakTrax Outdoor Cabin Socks. They are amazing. Best socks I’ve ever owned.
Headbands
Everyone needs a headband in their life. Men and women included. Bondi Band makes one badass headband. There are a million colors and styles to choose from. No matter what options you pick, you can be certain of two things: 1) the Bondi Band headband will never slip regardless of how much you sweat and 2) the quality is top-notch. If you take care of it, your Bondi Band headband will last for many years to come.
Road ID
Safety first, right? That’s a common theme around here. If your loved one already has a Road ID, you can purchase fun little add-ons like badges and spare bands. If you’re considering a Road ID, I’d order soon. They always have awesome sales during the holiday season! Great time to stock up and save!
Between the Ultimate Holiday Gift Giving Guide yesterday and today’s Best Stocking Stuffers for 2016, you’re bound to find something for almost everyone on your holiday gift list. Good luck and happy shopping!
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Obviously great minds think alike, but team sweatybands all the way. I tried Bondi bands; I’ll stick with sweaty bands. But I had no idea Yaktrax made socks! And lip balm is a good one!
My favorite holiday cookies are the kiss PB blossoms, because you know, chocolate & PB.
I’ve never tried Sweatybands. Will have to!
And YES, I know chocolate & pb… mmmmmm…
I need more socks a) because it is freezing and b) my dog ate one of my pairs of Feetures.
OMG. Bad dog!! Ack!!!
Great ideas! I would love to find a warm, cozy pair of socks in my stocking this year!
I hope you get some! 😉
I really need a list of presents for teen boys who need nothing LOL.
Teen boys baffle me. Gift cards? Athletic shoes? Cool Under Armour hoodies?
You can never have too many socks or hand warmers right?! Love that the holidays are on the same day this year. Thanks for the linkup!
It’s kind of stressful that they’re together! Now that I *think* I have a system figured out, we might be spared toy-explosion-2016. I hope.
These look great! Looking forward to exploring the other blogs but the stocking stuffers have some good and useful ideas.
Thanks!
I actually put a few of these things on my “list”! Stay warm up there!
Great minds, lady! 🙂
Yes on lip balm. Dear lord, I’m using it like crazy, and I’m not even in cold weather yet. I think it’s the heater that’s to blame.
Totally the heater… the heat dries us out, I swear.
Socks are always a win, in my book! I like SmartWool, but I’ll have to try the YakTrax!
I like SmartWool too, but YakTrax are amazing… love love love
Hi Rachel – thanks so much for the invitation to link up – couldn’t resist when it matches my “Five Things Friday” theme each week – I’ll be back for more. Now I’m off to read a few more of these lovely posts!
I’m glad you joined! When I saw your theme I knew right away you should join 🙂
Lip balm is such a good idea-especially for winter running! My fave holiday cookies are the peanut butter blossoms-okay so they might not be holiday specific but I associate them with Christmas because that was the only time of year I ate them as a child 🙂
I think a lot of people associate peanut butter blossoms with the holidays. They’re so delicious!
I love gift guides! I did one for fit folks, one for “mostly everyone else” and plan stocking stuffers on Sunday. Come by… there will be #giveaways! 😉
Haha, “mostly everyone else.” That’s awesome. 🙂
Socks!! I LOVE socks!! I put socks on my Christmas list every year! and my family used to question my insanity, now they also add socks to their list!
I always add lip balm to my son’s stocking, he loves them! he has more EOS lip balms than me.
My son is obsessed with lip balm. What is with these boys?! Lol!
I’d be happy with any of those, especially the hand warmers! It’s freezing out right now!
We are getting a brief reprieve with warm weather tomorrow (but lots of rain) and then it’s back down to the 20s again. Whomp whomp.
I’m always on the quest for a good pair of socks! I didn’t know Yak Trax made them!
Yes, and they’re amazing!!
Is there such a thing as too many headbands?!? I think not!
Truth!
YES! These are great ideas – lip balm and hand warmers?! I didn’t even think to add those to my list!
It’s the little things. 🙂
Stocking stuffers are actually my favourite part of Christmas. I just love finding small, useful gifts for people.
That’s amazing! I think you’re the first person I know that loves stocking stuffers. 🙂 I usually get really stressed out about stocking stuffers because they’re literally the last thing I think about!
You can never have too much lip balm!! This is a good list 🙂 Hand warmers are nice on those brisk days.
Nope, can never have too much! Pocket, purse, car, nightstand, bathroom…
Love hand warmers, too. They’ve been a lifesaver so far this year for me.
Oh, those socks look warm… I’ll have to check them out!
My favorite Christmas cookie is the decorated sugar cookie.
I’m making sugar cookies next week! And butter cookies. And peppermint cookies. So many cookies, such little time. 🙂
The socks are amazing. I love mine!
That rainbow headband looks awesome!
So purdy… <3
Great ideas! I always need lip balm, and I have got to try hand warmers. I think it may make Winter running a bit more comfortable 🙂
Chaitali, it is (no joke) life changing. I suffered through a brutal winter for my first marathon without hand warmers. You won’t regret it!
Gosh, I don’t think I’ve ever used hand warmers (Duh!), and I’ve done some serious cold weather miles. I need to change that LOL You bet your sweet A## I eat Christmas cookies 😉
Yassss to Christmas cookies. Mmmm!
Definitely gotta try hand warmers. They’re amazing.
Ended up getting not one, but two gift cards for RoadIDs for Christmas…. great idea!
Nice!!