As the holidays are approaching, people are scrambling to find exciting and creative gifts for all of their friends and family. An unexpected struggle during this time of holiday gift giving is finding just the right stocking stuffers. This list will provide you with seven unique and useful ideas to stuff stockings with this year.

1. Fuzzy socks

Not only are fuzzy socks warm, comfortable, and small enough to fit in a stocking, they can also be festive and personalized for all of your favorite people. Whether you choose holiday-themed designs, crazy patterns, or special designs like animals, food, or vacation spots, cozy socks are sure to be a fan favorite. Keep your eye out for different materials including cashmere, fleece and wool. Fuzzy socks are the perfect gift during the cold winter months.

2. Chapstick/Lotion

Chapstick and lotion are must-haves at this time of year, especially as the temperature drops and people head out to brave the cold for winter activities like skiing, sledding, ice skating and hiking. As we turn the heat up to keep warm inside, our skin and lips become more dry and chapped making this stocking stuffer both thoughtful and useful. Personalization is easy when it comes to chapstick and lotion, especially considering the variety of scented lotions and flavored chapsticks on store shelves now. Finding the perfect, personalized scent has never been easier.

3. Hand Sanitizer

There is no better time of year to crack open a new bottle of hand sanitizer than during the holidays when you are spending time mostly indoors with large groups of people. Remember, it may be a time for celebration, but it’s also flu and cold season and the best way to keep germs away is by using hand sanitizer. It may seem to be a bit of a mundane gift, but hand sanitizer has come a long way with a variety of scents, sizes, and soothing ingredients. And don’t be shy in terms of quantity – hand sanitizer is practical for the backpack, the purse, the pocket, the car, and the toiletry bag. There’s no such thing as too many bottles.

4. Portable charger/Tech cords

Not only are new phones with new charging cords coming out, but somehow no matter how many you have, people always need another portable charger and/or charging cord. There are so many ways to make this necessity feel special. Consider different lengths of chargers as well as their purpose and ideal situations. Check out the many different types of travel chargers for your more adventurous friends and family. Consider wireless or multipurpose chargers that might make it easier to not only charge phones, but electronic watches and air pods too. These are also very accessible at local stores like Target and CVS.

5. Candy

Candy is a staple stocking stuffer and most of us know that no stocking is complete without some sweet goodies. Stockings are especially fun to stuff with festive treats like candy canes, holiday-themed chocolates like red and green M&Ms, and individually wrapped snowmen. Consider interesting flavors like white chocolate or spicy fruit snacks and don’t be afraid to include other snack-sized treats like gummies, nuts, and other traditional favorites including mints and gum. No matter what the sugary delight, candy is sure to be a hit.

6. Mini notebook/ to-do list

With the new year right around the corner, people love setting goals and making new year resolutions. Writing goals down in a little hand-held notebook is the perfect way to hold yourself accountable. Look for notebooks with unique cover designs or splurge for a sophisticated leather-bound style. Don’t forget to pair it with a festive gel pen or fancy marker for inspiration.

7. Gift cards

Gift cards are one of the most perfect stocking stuffers because they can be general for people who you do not know well but also specific to a particular person. Gift cards can be practical like Market Basket or Dunkin Donuts, which are sure to please anyone, or you could give a gift card that gives more of an experience like a trip to the movies or a spa. Either way, gift cards are sure to be an unforgettable find among the stocking stuffers.