Many families will begin Christmas morning with the tradition of opening stockings. Although this seems like a very fun and effortless task, the work it takes to create a satisfactory stocking can be difficult. Some parents have kids travelling hundreds of miles just to come and visit from college. While it's easy to stuff their stockings with candy and the basic essentials like Chap Stick and tissues, you want to make sure you're getting your money's worth. So, here are fifteen of the most practical gifts you can put in your college student's stocking this year:

1. Amazon Gift Card

Great for books, school supplies and any other necessity that may come about.

2. Stamps

An useful thing to have on hand for when it gets time to send thank you notes or even just a simple letter.

3. Dryer Sheets

A luxurious item that's nice to have, but isn't always a part of the budget.

4. Bluetooth Speaker

Small enough to move from place to place and still has a good sound quality.

5. Batteries

It's always a good thing to be prepared for when things die unexpectedly.

6. Portable Charger

A nice thing to have on hand for when you plan to be away from your dorm for awhile.

7. Book Light

Ideal for when you plan to stay up late studying or reading, but don't want to keep your roommate up.

8. Lint Roller

You'll never know you need one, until the day you do.

9. Room Spray

Small spaces have a habit of acquiring funky smells, especially when the windows don't open very far.

10. A Good Pen

More important than you may think, and makes studying a lot more fun.

11. Multi-Purpose Tool

Several uses for the most random of occasions.

12. Back Scratcher

With the level of stress college students face, there are so many nights a nice long back massage, or scratch is needed.

13. Scratch off Tickets

They're fun, cheap and give you the opportunity to earn some extra cash.

14. Selfie Sticks

Excellent to have for capturing all of those special memories made with the new friends you meet.

15. Tide Pen

With a busy schedule and no time to waist, you'll always be ready for any accident that may come about.