Linkup: Stocking Stuffers

These are a few of my favorite things holiday linkup party, stocking edition...

Here are my top picks:

• Chocolates!  Lindt is sold everywhere and enjoyed by most.  The more special the chocolate, the more fun it is to eat.
• Makeup is always an exciting and welcomed gift - basics like mascara, nail polish, lipstick are easy go-tos.  I chose Tarte Amazonian Clay Powderful because it's an awesome product that I would want in my stocking. There are a ton of gift sets out right now though, Ulta and Sephora make shopping for women an easy task.
• For the special dog in your life, Whimzees are a fan favorite.  Our Lady love is a big, BIG fan.
• I like buying water bottles, mugs, and tumblers for stockings.  I gave R a coffee travel coffee mug last year that he uses several times a week. Something like this is a more unusual pick - the Citrus Zinger, for yummy water on the go.
• A Lowes gift card is usually a safe bet, doesn't everyone like Lowes?
• I always put lotion in my moms stocking.  She prefers something a bit heavier like Cerave, however I tried this scent at B&BW and received a free full size with a recent mailer promotion and I loved it.
• My Lilly has a drawer full of pretty collars, I like to make sure she has a good variety.
• Cozy socks usually end up in my stocking and I always give a pair to my mom - it's a standard and loved gift. These are fleece lined and inexpensive.
• Moroccan Oil is a great gift anyone's stocking.  Even my husband has used it to smooth his beard and my hairstylist swears that it works in every hair texture.

What are you favorite stocking stuffer picks? Link up with our sweet hostesses so we can all share ideas!