10 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for College Students

On the hunt for stocking stuffers for your college student? Chances are their Christmas wish list is filled with both practical and whimsical requests. Okay, they may be practically adults but they can’t keep from hoping that they’ve made Santa’s “Nice List” this year!

The good news is that you can blend both function and fun with the help of the MerryStockings team. Below we highlight some of our top picks for the best Christmas stocking stuffers for college students. There’s still time to find a personalized stocking Made in the USA or order your felt stocking kit to make the best stocking that is just right for your unique college student.

1. Gift Cards to their favorite coffee shop, restaurant or a meal delivery service like Grubhub, DoorDash and UberEats for when the leftovers you gave them finally run out!
2. Shower Bombs to relieve stress and restore focus after a long study session or exam week.
3. Earbuds or in-ear headphones to bring their playlists to life while walking to class or studying in the library.
4. A grocery delivery membership from Instacart, Whole Foods, Amazon, Walmart or another local delivery service for those students who are always on the go.
5. Microwave Safe, Single Cup Coffee Maker to help them brew their own coffee with ease.
6. Care Package Subscription Box. From healthy snacks to spa treatments, Campus Cube can deliver a box of delightful snacks and goodies to your college student once a month. They even have specialty boxes for celebrating birthdays and cramming for exams.
7. LEATHERMAN Wingman Multi-Tool is an absolute must-have for tiny dorm rooms. It boasts 14 different tools -from a scissors to a ruler- all in one device.
8. Personal Beauty & Grooming Subscription Boxes. Keep their everyday beauty and grooming essentials stocked by stuffing their Christmas stockings with notice of a subscription box. Subscription options for ladies: FabFitFun, Ipsy, Allure Beauty Box Subscription boxes for young men: Dollar Shave Club, Harry’s, Birchbox
9. Rechargeable, Clip-On LED Reading Light for reading after a roomate has declared "lights out" in their dorm room.
10. Smart Reusable Notebook so they can take notes in class and blast them to their preferred cloud service like Google Drive, all while saving paper.

These gift ideas will warm their heart and remind them of you with each use. They are not JUST for stuffing Christmas stockings - they can be the perfect gift, too. And of course, don’t forget to include Nana’s famous cookies and some favorite snacks. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy Stocking Stuffing!