Grab These 23 Stocking Stuffers at Your Commissary

Don’t discount your grocery store as a place to buy gifts. Especially stocking stuffers! There are so many treats for family members of all ages. The military commissary, with its unique selection from produce to the well-stocked international aisle, will help you fill your stockings, all while you are doing your grocery shopping.  

1. – Chocolates – From dark to milk chocolate, or shaped chocolates in Nutcrackers or oranges, there are many options to choose from.
2. – Hot chocolate – these will be used throughout the winter months, so fun to have on hand
3. – Gum – whether you are traveling over the mountains and through the woods and will need something to pop your ears, grab some gum. Just remember, this isn’t for small children.
4. – Jams and Jellies – from your typical favorites to unique holiday ones like fig, hot pepper, or Meyer lemon jams and jellies
5. – Spice mixes – the international aisle has a bounty of spice mixes. Try a curry mix or even an enchilada spice mix. It is a fun way to explore new flavors while gifting to your family and friends.
6. – Jarred specialties – Roasted Red Pepper, sun-dried tomatoes
7. – Dip Mix – If your family or friend loves ranch dip or fried onion mix, grab some to put in the stocking!
8. – Pretzels
9. – Trail Mix
10. – Baking mixes – consider Yorkshire pudding or schnitzel mix from the international aisle.
11. – Sunflower Seeds
12. – Unique candies – Check out the holiday endcaps for holiday candies from around the world or specialty candies. Shaped peanut butter cups or animal-shaped marzipans are fun and wonderful treats to behold in the stocking.
13. – Canned juices – Canned means it won’t break if someone grabs the stocking quickly and is shelf stable, so it won’t spoil over time. Mango juice or pineapple-orange juice is fun, and you can drink the morning of while enjoying the holiday fun!
14. – Popcorn
15. – Popcorn seasonings
16. – Dried fruit – mango, papaya, figs, pineapple, and so many more.
17. – Nuts – salted or coated in sugar or honey; these protein power snacks come in bags, canisters, or even small tins.
18. – Jerky – spicy, or traditional, beef or turkey – these shelf-stable snacks are great for throughout the year.
19. – Coffee
20. – Tea
21. – Electric toothbrush – the grocery store isn’t just for foodstuffs, and an electric toothbrush can entice and encourage young children into brushing their teeth.
22. – Facial mask – a fun nod to a spa day at home, and who couldn’t use a spa moment after the busy schedules of the holidays
23. – Don’t forget an orange!

Get your grocery shopping AND some holiday shopping done at once. Yup! All about the multi-tasking errand while providing nutritious and fun treats for the stocking. Better yet