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    34 Useful Stocking Stuffers They'll Really Appreciate

    Stuff besides candy, naturally.

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    1. A phone lamp to corral their phone's flashlight in times of need...even while camping!

    2. A set of phone camera lenses they'll be able to use for amazing vacation photos that only *look* like they had to lug around hefty camera equipment to achieve.

    3. A pair of ice grips so trekking across snowy sidewalks in cute shoes won't be a problem.

    4. A skyline of bookmarks that may help them keep their page in the books they just got for the holidays that they're reading all at once.

    5. A light-up beanie to keep warm and signal to others when they're not feeling so ~chill~.

    6. A bottle opener they'll have to hide from their friends at their next party.

    7. A hilarious stress reliever that'll give them a fun way to get out some aggression.

    8. A compact travel jewelry box to help any style obsessive keep their baubles in order.

    9. A set of silicone beer savers for keeping a six-pack of the good stuff fresh in case of emergencies.

    10. A ~secretive~ brush where they can stash some cash as a little extra insurance both at home and on journeys.

    11. And a three-pack of mini Wet Brushes to help tame the wildest of tangles.

    12. A set of mini screwdrivers that'll become indispensible in their tool kit for eyeglasses, appliances, and lots of other essential bits.

    13. A set of stainless-steel straws and a cleaning tool so their at-home iced coffee obsession won't create an island of plastic straws in the ocean.

    14. A kid's hand scrubber to make your resident Pig-Pen excited for germ-free paws.

    15. A tube of toothpaste that'll get My Little Pony fans super excited for oral health. Every little thing helps!

    16. A deck of Harry Potter cards because everyone should have a good deck of cards on hand for traveling, passing the time, whatever!

    17. A magnifying LED makeup mirror they can tuck into a bag and use to turn a flat surface into a vanity.

    18. A selfie ring as a means for the best possible light for their self-anointed closeups.

    19. A three-pack of Tide To Go pens because they'll always be grateful they have one on them.

    20. A spare pair of ear buds because these tiny things we rely on so heavily are incredibly easy to lose and these can be their backup!

    21. An ear buds holder so sharp, it won't be forgotten!

    22. A 14-pack of stain erasers to lighten the wear and tear their red wine love is taking on their teeth.

    23. A four-pack of cat butt coasters as a conversation starter that'll protect nice tabletops.

    24. A 3-in-1 avocado tool the family member who just discovered avocado toast will find indispensable.

    25. A 12-pack of tweezer sharpeners so they can keep their #1 beauty tool in fighting shape.

    26. A 13-pack of beautifully packaged sheet masks to tuck into everyone's stocking for a family pampering pic later.

    27. A wallet-size multitool anyone and everyone could use.

    28. A trio of no-crease hair ties that won't betray the person who spends waaaay too much time on their long locks.

    29. A Lush shampoo bar for the person who's already sworn to live a zero-waste life in 2018.

    30. A ducky tea infuser to help feed a tea-lover's habit.

    31. A pack of moldable glue that can be used a million different ways around the house, from corralling wires to sealing cracks in rain boots to mounting hardware on tile walls.

    32. A beard balm to eliminate itch and beadruff, and give 'em the most magnificent facial hair in their damn life.

    33. And a four-pack of Starbucks gift cards so everyone has something to do once they get stir crazy from being in the house together for too long.

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