This year, shop a little easier with stocking stuffers from Genuine Thermos Brand. With something for everyone on your list, you can find fun and practical ideas including one of my personal favourites - FUNtainer Bottles. These bottles are made with an unbreakable steel interior and exterior, and have a hygienic push button lid with pop-up straw. My son still has his Spider-Man FUNtainer but he is now using his brand new Jurassic World bottle since he recently saw the movie and loved it.

There are so many licensed Thermos FUNtainer bottles and food jars available, such as Minions, My Little Pony and Disney Frozen. Isn't Olaf so cute? They are also available in solid colours as well. Thermos FUNtainer bottles can keep beverages cold for up to 12 hours and are currently listed on Walmart.ca for $14.97.

For the fashionista on your list, check out the Teal Drink Bottle. It combines style and convenience while maximizes temperature retention, hot or cold. In fact, it can keep contents hot for 12 hours and cold for up to 18 hours or more. It has a smooth flow design to help control the flow of warm beverages and, similar to the FUNtainer, a hygienic push button lid that is BPA-free and allows for one-handed operation. This one is perfect for my 10-year-old daughter who is getting too old for FUNtainer bottles.

The Thermos 12oz FUNtainer bottle uses vacuum insulation technology and is able to keep contents cold for up to 12 hours. My favourite features include the push button lid with pop-up straw and the integrated carry handle. After reading instructions on care and use of FUNtainer bottles, I learned a neat tip: pre-chill the bottle by filling with cold tap water 5-10 minutes prior to use.

There are many licensed Thermos bottles to choose from and my kids had a hard time selecting just one. Ultimately, my daughter went with the Monsters University FUNtainer and my son chose the Spider-Man FUNtainer, currently listed at $15.99.

From Star Wars to Hello Kitty, the 2013 Back to School selection of Thermos products includes a variety of bottles and lunch kits that kids will love. These 12oz Hydration Bottles, which are BPA free, also come with an integrated carry loop and an easy to use flip up straw. These are currently listed at $8.99.

As a working mom constantly on the go, I often crave a good cup of coffee first thing in the morning. Unfortunately, I do not always have the time to make French pressed coffee using my favourite organic fair trade coffee beans AND sit down at the table to enjoy it before heading off to work. Nor have I ordered the replacement part for my Tassimo machine, which I would usually resort to using on those rare mornings when I'm even more pressed for time. This means I have to take my freshly brewed coffee with me into the car to enjoy at work. Thank goodness for spill-proof Travel Mugs. I don't think the leather interior in my new Jeep would take too kindly to coffee spills.