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There’s nothing more exciting than waking up on Christmas morning, sleepily wandering out to see your holiday stocking full of goodies. These goodies are usually not what you had on your wish list, and maybe that’s what makes them more fun. Each little mini prezzie is like a little surprise….something you didn’t even know you wanted. They are always so fun! Now that I’m an adult, stocking stuffers are one of my favorite things to shop for. I love finding little trinkety presents for my loved ones and even myself. And I love watching them pull out each item with a smile.
If you’re stumped on what to get your family for their stockings, here are some ideas that range from super cheap to a bit pricey, from practical necessities to frivolous fun. I know some of these are more expensive than your typical stocking stuffer, but hey, maybe Santa got a good bonus this year and wants to splurge!
Chapstick – I like this vegan pack by Earth’s Daughter (Amazon). You can never have too many chapsticks.
Lip gloss – This non-sticky gloss comes in 12 shades (Sephora)
Toothbrush – this pack of eco-friendly toothbrushes will last them all year or they can reach for this battery-powered toothbrush with a compact travel case (both Amazon)
Toothpaste – gotta have this to go with the toothbrush! 😉
Deodorant – try this natural deodorant from Salt & Stone that actually works
Happy Nuts Comfort Cream for men – no explanation needed (Amazon)
Makeup blending sponges (Amazon)
Makeup remover wipes
Body wash – this is one of my very favorites (Amazon) and it makes my skin so soft!
Hair tie bracelets – I can’t even explain how much I love these boho-style hair tie bracelets from Soulvation
Hand sanitizer and a cute pouch to put it in (both Amazon)
Women’s facial hair remover – not sure how I lived without this for so long…it’s soooo handy
Dainty jewelry like this necklace or these adorable earrings
Fancy pens – these are my favorites
Aesthetic markers/highlighters – I love these (btw, as I was looking through the description while grabbing the link, I just realized they are dual tips! I’ve been using them for the past year and never knew! Sheesh….)
Pencils – these are cool and eco-friendly
Books – fiction, biography, poetry….whatever the recipient is into
Activity books like sudoku, crossword puzzles, or Mad Libs
Apple AirTag – Apple will even personalize them with a cute emoji or initials for free
Phone case – make sure you get the right size
Fitbit – $$$
Oura ring – $$$
Phone charger/car phone charger
Air pods/Earbuds – $$$
Air pods charger
Headphones – $$$
Heated eye massager – Hey Santa – I really, really want this!
Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Instant Camera – $$$
Candles – I know they can be a little cliche, but I love candles!
Candy
Handy kitchen gadgets like this for easy cleanup or this for getting every last drop
Cute dish towels – my faves: this weirdly inspiring towel or this funny cat towel
Pushpins – ummmm, cat pushpins? Yes, please.
Fun night light like this adorable strawberry
Gift cards (Etsy, Amazon)
Lottery tickets – scratch-offs are always fun
Passes/tickets to an event or experience
Craft supplies
Craft kits – like this ornament kit or this feather mosaic kit
Games – this is one of our family favorites although it can get a little crazy. The last time we played, my niece lost a nail!
