Stuff Those Stockings! Nikita’s favourite stocking stuffers for the dancer, mom, or bro in your life!

If you’re anything like me, you’ve got about a dozen people on your holiday list and zero ideas… until now. Consider this your cheat sheet to becoming everyone’s favourite gift-giver. Whether you’re shopping for the dancer who’s forever strutting through the grocery store, the mom who deserves five minutes of ‘me time’, or the bro who could use some self-care, I’ve rounded up my absolute favourite stocking stuffers, all handpicked from local small businesses at The Local Space. Think practical, fun, confidence-boosting, and - most importantly - stuff-able.

*Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. As an affiliate with The Local Space, I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. However, every single product linked here is tried, tested, and loved by me! I’d never promote something I don’t personally stand behind.

For The Dancer In Your Life…

Obviously, I see things through a dancer lens but most of these items would be great for anyone who is into fitness or sports! Sub the word ‘dance bag’ for ‘gym bag’ and these could be great for anyone! 

Baddie Sticker - Everyone’s water bottle needs a little decor! 

Klutzy Kuntz Bandages - Every dancer should keep a few bandages in their dance bag for those pesky blisters or little nicks and scratches. 

So Magnesium Gel - Magnesium is perfect for relaxing sore muscles and unwinding at bedtime after a late night class. I personally LOVE this magnesium for sore muscles and one of our team members swears by it for her period cramps! Rub some on the lower abdomen and voila! 

Smooch Lip Balm - Another dance bag essential. I have one of these in every flavour…in my car, my purse, my kitchen, my living room, my bedroom, and of course my dance bag! 

Truly Lifestyle Brand Hero Spray - Okay. When I say this product is a GAME CHANGER, I mean it. The Hero Spray has Hypochlorous Acid, which fights acne-causing bacteria and calms irritation and redness. I can’t be the only one guilty of not washing my face fast enough after dance class…throw this in your dance bag with a sweat towel and spray your face after class. Trust me.

La Boite Bon Bon Candies - You guys, I have no idea what makes this brand of gummy candies better than others. I just know that they’re incredible, every flavour, sour or not, they’re just the best. Everyone should have some, honestly. 

The best 'clean deodorant' - We get up close and personal in dance classes! You need a deodorant that works and this one is the only one I will use to make sure I’m fresh in the studio. 

'Squeeze' Freeze Dried Fruit Snacks - Sometimes we need quick sugars when we’re exercising. I like to keep some dried fruit in my dance bag for quick sugar emergencies. 

WithinUs Rehydrate - Electrolytes + Collagen - Electrolytes are so important when we are working hard in the studio! I drink these every single day with breakfast and keep a few packs in my dance bag just in case. Peach is my favourite flavour! 

Super Belly Hydration Powder - Another option for electrolytes! I love the lemon ginger flavour! 

WithinUs Magnesium Powder - Magnesium helps with relaxing the muscles before bed. This is a delicious option for a bedtime mocktail that supports the muscles! 

Smores Cookie Jar - Jars by Jodie makes these cookie jars that are perfect for gifting! She has so many cookie flavours and they’re so quick and easy to make. 

Lavender Shower Steamer - A shower steamer is a nice way to relax after class when you don’t have time for a full relaxing bath!

Scalp Massager - Words can’t describe how nice this feels when you take your hair out of that show-day-hairsprayed-to-the-high-heavens hair do.

So Luxury Coco Oat Bath - This is the perfect addition to a warm bath after a long rehearsal! 

For The Mom In Your Life…

Whether you have a new mom in your life, a mom who is killin’ it with school age kids, or your own mom to shop for, these are tried, tested, and true items that THIS mom loves! 

Maxi Claw Clip - Sure, you can rock the ‘mom bun’ hair do…but a claw clip adds a bit of intentionality that the bun doesn’t! 

Shower Steamer - Moms don’t always have time for a nice relaxing bath so add some luxury and relaxation to her shower with a shower steamer! 

AuraTae Candle - AuraTae is my FAVOURITE brand for candles! I’m also a sucker for any candle with the ‘fir tree’ scent. 

Truly Lifestyle Brand Face Mask - If you know me, you know I’m a sucker for anything Truly Lifestyle Brand and this anti-aging facemask is no exception. I use these once a week or so and it makes my skin feel and look amazing! 

So Luxury Coco Oat Bath - When I do have time for a relaxing bath, I add this bath soak in with my epsom salts! 

World's Greatest Mom Sticker - My water bottle is filled with stickers and it doesn’t hurt when they say something nice! Haha 

Smooch Lip Balm - I really mean it. I have one of these in every flavour…in my car, my purse, my kitchen, my living room, my bedroom, my diaper bag, and my dance bag! Espresso Martini is my favourite flavour, followed by classic Vanilla or Peppermint. 

24K Gold Eye Mask - These gold eye masks are a must-have for the tired mom on the go. When you’ve been up with the kids all night and your eyes feel like they are bugging out of your head, grabbing one of these cold out of the fridge and putting it on while you make coffee is like a hug for your face. 

So Luxury Magnesium Oil - In the dancer stocking stuffer list, I linked the magnesium gel. Here, I’m linking the magnesium oil. It’s the same product in a different form. I personally like the oil because it comes in a spray and i can spray the bottoms of my feet before bed, put some socks on, and let it soak in and start the relaxation! 

The best 'clean deodorant' - This deodorant is going on every list. It holds up during my post-partum hot flashes. You know the ones. The I’m-in-a-sports-bra-and-shorts-with-the-back-door-open-in-the-middle-of-November-and-still-sweating hot flashes. 

La Boite Bon Bon Candies - These candies are also going on every list because 1) they’re amazing and 2) all moms deserve snacks that are JUST for them. Hide these in your Mom Only snack stash. I give you permission not to share ;) 

Peach Bellini Gummies - These are in my Mom Only car snack stash. Think fuzzy peach candy but WAY better. 

Holiday Cocktail Bombs - For the mom who is in a season of not going out for drinks or mocktails with the girls very often, have a fun mocktail at home! I’ve had a few different cocktail bombs from the Cocktail Bomb Shop and they’re a fun way to spritz up a carbonated water at home! 

WithinUs Rehydrate - Electrolytes + Collagen - Another item that’s on every list. These were an absolute non-negotiable item in my first 2 months post-partum. I needed to prioritize my health and help to stay hydrated while my breastmilk came in. As moms, we so often skip meals, drink many coffees a day, and just generally under-nourish ourselves. Adding in one electrolyte drink a day is a small habit to help support your health! 

Lactation Cookie Mix - Another Jars by Jodie favourite…lactation cookies. In those early breastfeeding days, mom doesn’t have time to make cookies from scratch. This jar is a very helpful gift to help her on her breastfeeding journey! 

For the bro in your life…

We can’t forget about the bros! The men in my life are the hardest to shop for, especially the ones who don’t golf or drink alcohol. But don’t worry. I gotchu on some of my (and my husband’s) favourite stocking stuffers. 

Bacon Jam - Put this on homemade burgers on the BBQ. You’ll never eat a burger at home without it again. 

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fudge - This one is self-explanatory…right? 

Immunity Hot Chocolate - FULL DISCLOSURE this is the ONLY item on these lists that I haven’t personally tried. There’s too little research into mushrooms and breastfeeding for me to personally feel comfortable giving it a try. But I have it on good authority that it’s delicious and worth checking out! 

La Boite Bon Bon Candies - Again, these are on every list. I really mean it when I say they’re the BEST candies! 

Manly Shower Spritzer - The bro in your life deserves a little bathtime luxury too! Throw a shower spritzer in the shower for a relaxing and fragrant experience! 

K'Pure One & Done Head To Toe Lotion - I bought this for my husband’s stocking last year and it is my FAVOURITE scent. He puts it on his hands before bed and every single night I say, “You smell good.” And it’s from K’Pure, so you know it’s a GREAT lotion, too! 

K'Pure One & Done Head To Toe Wash - The body wash in the same scent as the lotion above. Need I say more, people?! 

Men Don't Stink Soap - Not a body wash guy but also not a soap-on-a-rope kinda dude? This soap is a good mix of low maintenance and still smells good. 

Cedarwood Whiskey 'Clean' Deodorant - My favourite deodorant here again…This is a ‘masculine’ scent (if that’s even a thing haha) My husband hasn’t given this a try but I feel very strongly that if it holds up in my postpartum era, it will hold up for my husband. 

Beard Comb - For the bearded bro, a comb just for his luxurious beard! 

Scalp Massager - I don’t know about the bros in your life, but my husband loves to have his head scratched. A scalp massager is high on his list of things he didn’t know he needed but now loves. 

Truly Lifestyle Brand Hero Spray - Again, this is a game changer after any activity where you sweat haha The Hero Spray has Hypochlorous Acid, which fights acne-causing bacteria and calms irritation and redness. Your bro can throw this in his gym bag or car, spray his face after exercise, and help fight off acne and redness. This is also EXCELLENT for ingrown hairs after shaving. (Don’t use it the same day as shaving, use on days in between shaves).

So Luxury Magnesium Gel - Sore muscles? No problem! This gel is on every list here, too. Rub on sore muscles before bed and help them relax and repair! 

Elmer Beanie - We’ve got a few of these floating around the house! In these Fall and Winter months, you can never have too many toques! 

Dope Day Rolling Paper - Cannabis rolling paper with a fun message! (Leave it to me to cute-up a joint LOL) 

I hope these lists help you to stuff those stockings this year or, at the very least, gave you some inspiration! Want to check out The Local Space website without specific recommendations? Check it out here.

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