Top locally sourced stocking fillers

Everybody loves a Christmas stocking. It’s probably the first thing opened by families on Christmas morning, and often full to the brim with novelty festive surprises. Stocking fillers may be smaller gifts, but that doesn’t mean they have to be any less thoughtful.

The KCOM Christmas Market is filled with great value stocking fillers for the full family. Here are a few favorites:

1. Sack of coal from White Rabbit Chocolatiers

The folk-story goes that naughty boys and girls get nothing in their stocking but a sack of coal for Christmas, but White Rabbit Chocolatiers' coal is honeycomb, hand-made using Yorkshire honey and double-dipped in luxury milk chocolate before being covered in 'black sugar'. A top pick for a stocking filler this year. They have plenty more festive chocolate treats in their Christmas collection. 

2. Handmade bath bombs from Light & Scent

For those that love a long relaxing bubble bath, Light & Scent’s bath bombs and blasters are a perfect stocking filler. The luxurious collection of handmade, cruelty-free bath bombs will fill your stockings with wonderful scents. 

3. Hand crafted polymer clay earrings by Poly and Me Jewellery

Poly and Me Jewellery’s unique earrings are individually designed and hand-crafted using polymer clay and Japanese delica miyuki beads. They make an ideal gift for jewellery lovers.

4. Bespoke copper letters by Copper, Created

Add a personal touch to a loved one’s stocking with these hand-crafted copper letters. The unique decorative pieces are made from 8mm copper pipe and includes wall fixings. Every letter is available, as well as other unique shapes and pieces.

5. Unique printed notebooks by JZ Designs

New year, new stationary? JZ Designs are offering unique printed notebooks that are unlike any other. The wonderfully colourful designs will brighten up those return to work blues.

6. Limited edition Christmas fragrance candle by The Wax Artisan

A rustic collection of candles housed in a unique copper tin. Choose one of the festively scented candles that will spread Christmassy fragrances all the way through the house. Cruelty-free, phthalates free, vegan friendly and boasts an approximate burn-time of 30 hours.

7. Festive coffee by The Blending Room

Calling all coffee lovers, The Blending Room have created a Christmas blend in perfect stocking sized bags, roasted right here in East Yorkshire. Expect to taste notes of plum, cherry and red fruits that has a toffee like finish and lovely boozy notes on the nose.

8. Festive filled sweet jars by Jamie’s Sweet Emporium

These sweet jars are not only perfect for kids’ stockings, but also grown-ups with a sweet tooth. They have a range of jars to choose from, ranging in size. shape and price. The festive jars that can be filled with any sweets you like, from lollies to sours to gummies!

 9. Gin crackers by Hotham’s Gin Distillery

 Wishing you could swap that plastic novelty cracker toy for something more exciting? Look no further – Hotham’s Gin Distillery have created crackers that contain a double shot of Hotham's gin in a glass miniature bottle, hat and even a joke. Must be over 18 to purchase, please drink responsibly.

10. Ethical teas by Leaves of the World

Who doesn’t love a cuppa? Leaves of the World sell a wide range of flavoured teas, including Limited Edition Christmas blends. Their teas are completely organic, vegan friendly and hand-packed with love into fully biodegradable bags. Perfect for an eco-stocking filler. 

Find all the stocking fillers listed here at www.bettersourcedlocally.co.uk. Order this week just in time for Christmas, suppliers either deliver or run a click and collect service.

In filling your stockings from local and independent businesses, you’ll be supporting the heart of your community in every way this Christmas.