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10 Christmas stocking fillers for parents running out of ideas

Christmas is just weeks away - we know, scary stuff - and people are starting to get into the festive spirt.

But whilst children are writing Christmas lists for Santa to read, there's still time to think about what should be in their stockings for when they wake up.

And this can be a pretty hard task especially if you don't know where to start.

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Other than the usual chocolate coins and oranges - both the fruit and the famous Terry's sweet treat - there's a number of nifty little items you can place inside the festive stocking to see their faces light up.

So what are they? Here at 10 stocking ideas for parents running out of ideas...

1. Christmas Trivia cards - £6

Suitable for all the family, you can buy the Christmas Trivia Cards - and even better if they're Christmas themed.

The product description reads: "Are you a certified Kris Kringle or a bah humbugging Scrooge? There’s only one way to find out! Put your knowledge to the test with this Christmas trivia, 100 questions on all things festive. Either play in groups or individually and see who is crowned the quiz champion!"

2. Soap & Glory Jingle Blooms Body Duo Gift Set - £5

Items like these are always great to receive whether you're young, middle-age or not so young.

Some of them come in a tin so if you need them to fit into the stocking, you can still remove them so don't worry about how it's packaged.

In the Soap & Glory Jingle Blooms Body Duo Gift Set, there is a mini Jingle Blooms Body Wash and a mini Jingle Blooms Body Butter which is said to "smell fabulously festive with our delight-filled Jingle Blooms™ fragrance with notes of white florals & tonka bean."

3. Elf On The Shelf Foaming Bath Snow - £5

Elf on the Shelf is back! (Boots UK.)

If you are taking part in 'Elf On The Shelf' then your kids may love this bath snow.

The product description reads that all you have to do is sprinkle some Foaming Bath Snow into warm bath water to create a sweet-smelling, colourful bath time.

4. Elf On The Shelf Bubble Bath - £3.50

A similar product is their Elf on the Shelf bubble bath and costs a tad less than the bath snow. All you have to do is pour your desired amount into warm running water to create lots of bubbles. Boots say that for a " fresh fruity shower, put a small amount onto your hand or sponge then massage onto wet skin. Rinse thoroughly."

5. Read My Lips Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Scented Bath Fizzer - £4

Keeping along the lines of having a bath, this one is very much for the peanut butter lovers out there. Yes, you can get a Reese's Peanut Butter Cups scented bath fizzer.

What's not to love? Unless you hate PB...

6. No7 Men Grooming Kit

This Men's Grooming Kit - which can be used by any sex - could be great for the teens if your home. This set comes with several handy items - perfect for every day use.

This gift contains:

  • No7 Men Nail Clippers
  • No7 Men Nail Scissors
  • No7 Men Tweezers
  • No7 Men Nail File
This kit is a perfect gift. (Boots UK.)

7. Mad Beauty Disney Mandalorian The Child Puff - £5

How cute?! (Boots UK.)

For all the Mandalorian lovers out there, this cute Disney puff could be the perfect stocking filler.

8. Costa Dusting Trio Glass Sprinklers Filled with Three Different Flavour Dusting Mixes - £7.50

At this time of year, there's nothing quite like sitting down with a hot beverage. But it can be hard to re-create what you drank at that cafe last week - but not anymore as Boots are selling a Costa Dusting Trio Glass Sprinklers which is filled with three different flavours of dusting mixes.

Costa at home. (Boots UK.)

9. Nando’s Three Peri-Peri Sauce Selection with Drizzlers - £10.50

For the food lovers amongst you, this could be another ideal gift. At just over £10 having been reduced (and it could go down again), this is great for kids who are getting into cooking. But if they don't love cooking and simply love a good Nando's, then this is still a great stocking filler - or a gift in general.

On the Boots website it says: "This Nando's PERi-PERi sauce gift set contains a trio of delicious sauces in an array of tongue-tingling flavours, with Lemon & Herb, Medium and XX Hot. The sauces come complete with three pourer lids for the bottles, perfect for using to drizzle your favourite sauce over your meal. This will make an ideal gift for Nando's lovers to enjoy this festive season."

10. Baby Einstein Curiosity Clutch™ Sensory Toy - £9.99

For the little one, this could be a great gift for them - and they're bound to love it.

The product description reads: "Capture baby's attention with the Curiosity Clutch by Baby Einstein™. Your little one will stay busy and engaged as they grasp, pop, twist, press, and interact with the many activities on this infant fidget toy. The Curiosity Clutch helps parents introduce their babies and toddlers to shapes, sounds, colours, and textures early on—and it helps build their understanding of cause and effect.

"This sensory toy features Tinker the Tiger, a popular character from Baby Einstein’s books and videos. It’s hand washable and made with BPA-free materials. Appropriate for children ages 3 months and up."

This is perfect for babies. (Boots UK.)

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