An ideal stocking formula
When creating a stocking for Christmas, there are a lot of traditions. The school of thought in my family is sticking to small, edible, and/or practical items. I have taken over the stocking creating responsibility as I have become an adult, and I greatly enjoy it. With that perspective, I have developed a not-so-secret formula for creating the ideal stocking. It consists of mixing items from 3 categories: food and treats, practical items, and fun items. Category 1: food and treats This can include pretty much any small snack or treat that will be exciting to receive. Some top ideas include: Chocolate (especially nicer chocolate like Tony's Chocolonely) Candy (especially seasonal) Tea bags, hot chocolate powder, small amounts of coffee Electrolyte tablets Granola bars, trail mix, other snacks Category 2: practical items Which of these you include depends on what the person would be happy to receive (some people may love deodorant in their stocking ...