Christmas is coming! Christmas is coming! Save yourself a trip to the dollar store and make Christmas more exciting and helpful this year by avoiding cheap plastic stocking stuffers and instead opting for quality ones that your loved ones will authentically enjoy. Our mini stocking stuffer guide below has a variety of helpful suggestions that are so not cheesy! Find ideas for everyone in your family–men, women, teens, children, and even toddlers and babies.
Since some of these stuffers are a bit more expensive than the norm, here’s a tidbit of advice: the less the lovelier. You don’t have to stuff each stocking chock full. In fact, most people (adults at least) appreciate it when their stocking has one or two quality items as opposed to a whole bunch of cheap gimmicks (as stocking stuffers typically comprise of). The end result of purchasing just a couple of more expensive yet higher quality stuffers is a more satisfied recipient while you as the giver likely won’t be paying anything more than if you bought a whole slew of dollar store items.
If, however, you want your stockings well stuffed, here are a couple ideas to do so without swaying from quality stuffers:
- Fill the stocking partially with old newspapers or tissue paper to make it appear full. You could hide the handful of stuffers inside these papers so the recipient has to dig for them a bit.
- Stuff the stocking with a bag of the recipient’s favorite candy, nuts, or beef jerky. To make it less expensive and tastier, make homemade candies or jerky.
- Put together some 4- or 8-ounce mason jars with candy, homemade mixes, or other homemade items and put them in the stocking to bulk it up a bit.
- Place the quality stocking stuffer items in boxes that are just a little too big for them just to fill up the empty stocking space.
Amazon.com Gift Card
Here’s a gift that you truly, absolutely CANNOT go wrong with! It’s the gift of whatever-you-want. Put the power of choosing in the hands of the recipient to ensure they authentically get what they really want this Christmas.
Cost: $50.00
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Bible Verse Memory Cards
These handy cards are the perfect size to carry around with you in your pocket, wallet, or purse. When a spare moment arises, pull it out, look over the words, and work on memorizing God’s Word.
Cost: $5.04
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Woo Bamboo Toothbrushes
Keep your teeth healthy and clean with these beautiful bamboo toothbrushes. Constructed from panda-friendly, non-toxic materials, these biodegradable brushes make a unique and useful stocking stuffer.
Cost: $3.89
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Heirloom Seeds
Avid gardeners will enjoy this simple yet practical stocking stuffer. Consisting of 12 different varieties of non-GMO, open pollinated, non hybrid vegetable seeds, these seeds can provide some delicious, super healthful produce year after year.
Cost: $15.99
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Cuppow Mason Jar Lids
Turn any regular mouth or wide mouth canning jar into a portable drinking glass with a Cuppow lid! These lids are great for drinks on the go or for transitioning wee ones from a sippy cup to a regular cup.
Cost: $7.99
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To-Go Ware RePEaT Reusable Bamboo Utensil Set
Make eating on the go, at work, or at school convenient with this useful bamboo utensil set that is made complete with a carrying case. Carrying cases come in a variety of colors.
Cost: $12.95
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Res-Q-Me Tool
Designed to attach to your key chain, these little tools can save your life. Each features a spring loaded steel point that can break tempered glass windows and a blade that can cut malfunctioning seat belts so you can get out of your vehicle in emergency situations.
Cost: $9.95
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Keycaps
From plain and colorful to fun and quirky, keycaps are a handy stocking stuffer and a convenient way to quickly identify one’s car and house keys.
Cost: $3.63
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Mini Flashlights
Mini flashlights, especially these high-quality metal ones, are great in many scenarios. They’re handy to attach to a key chain while on the go, stash in a purse or glove box, or keep nearby the bed for nighttime searching.
Cost: $7.28
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Razor and Brush Shaving Kit
This handy, stylish razor and brush shaving kit will help your scruffy man looking his best. Consists of a 4-in-1 soap dish with stand, razor, soap bowl, and brush.
Cost: $11.19
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Jackery Mini Premium Charger
Charge your smart phone, tablet, or laptop on the go with this handy miniature charger. Boasting the status of the world’s smallest external battery charger, it easily fits in a pocket or bag without cluttering it up. Available in several different colors.
Cost: $19.95
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Nick’s Sticks
These tasty, grass-fed beef sticks are made with all real food ingredients, making them not only delicious, but also very nutritious!
Cost: $2.99
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Extinguisher Deer Call with Instructional DVD
Make deer hunting just a little easier with this lightweight deer call. This call switches quickly and easily among fawn, doe, and buck calls.
Cost: $19.84
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Lather & Wood Pre-shave Oil
Formulated from 7 all-natural oils into a proprietary blend, this pre-shave oil softens facial hair, conditions the skin, and creates a slick surface for easy shaving. Great for men with rough beards, sensitive skin, and ingrown hairs.
Cost: $15.97
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Knit Fingerless Gloves
Keep your hands and forearms cozy, warm, and fashionable while leaving your fingers free to perform all of life’s on the go tasks like texting, driving, changing diapers…
Cost: $4.23
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Beauty by Earth Lip Balm
These lip balms are made using moisturizing, all-natural ingredients. Includes 4 exotic antioxidant flavors: Grapefruit Pomegranate, Acai and Goji Berry, Asian Pear, and Green Tea.
Cost: $11.49
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Knit Leg Warmers
Featuring some cute buttons, feminine crocheted lace, and a modern knit design, these leg warmers will keep your legs cozy warm and stylish at the same time. Wear over bear legs or over leggings or skinny jeans; by themselves or along with a pair of boots.
Cost: $17.99
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EcoTools Single Makeup Brushes
These eco-friendly makeup brushes feature super soft bristles, a sleek handle, and a recycled aluminum ferrule. Brushes can be used with wet and dry applications. Most individual brushes come with a storage pouch.
Cost: $7.19
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Tile for Finding Anything and Everything
Lose your keys often? Or your purse? Or your tablet? Find these and more quickly and easily with the Tile item finder. Hang or stick a Tile to the item you’d like to be able to find more easily then track it via Bluetooth technology and the Tile app on your smart phone.
Cost: $25.00
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Budkeeper
Keep your ear buds free from tangles and kinks with the Budkeeper. Features include an attached tray that fits most ear buds, a neoprene body that protects ear buds and cords, and a carabiner to clip it to backpacks or purses. There are a few styles to choose from and each are made in the USA.
Cost: $9.99
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Nerf N-Strike Elite Triad EX-3 Blaster
Teenage boys will love this blasting power! Consisting of 3 darts and a miniature design, it can be easily stowed in pockets or backpacks. With it’s unique technology, it detects which barrel is loaded so you maximize the element of surprise.
Cost: $7.99
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Piggy Paint Forever Fancy Nail Polish
This all-natural nail polish comes in a variety of fashionable colors so your teenage daughter will have the prettiest piggies in town.
Cost: $8.16
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Touchscreen Gloves
Your teenager will love these gloves as they keep his or her hands cozy warm this winter while still allowing them to navigate the touchscreen of their favorite device. Available in several colors for both boys and girls.
Cost: $9.99
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i
Pod Nano
Great things come in small packages! Your teenager will be thrilled and surprised to find this jewel in his or her stocking! With easy-to-use controls, 16 GB memory, and a 2.5-inch screen, it’s sure to be a hit.
Cost: $155.00
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Energizer Smart Recharge AA/AAA Charger
Though rechargeable batteries cost a little more upfront, they last much longer for far less cost! Plus, they make it possible to use those battery-operated Christmas gifts right away. Comes with 8 AA rechargeable batteries and 4 AAA.
Cost: $29.99
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BNTO Mason Jar Lunchbox Adapter
Transform a mason jar into a lunch jar with a BNTA mason jar lunchbox adapter. Designed to separate a canning jar into two compartments for eating on the go. Great for holding peanut for carrot and celery sticks, dressing for salad, and more.
Cost: $8.40
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Crayon Keeper
Your child can neatly organize their crayons at home and carry them along while on the go with this convenient crayon roll. Each keeper comes with 24 crayons and has 32 pockets to store them. Several designs available for both boys and girls.
Cost: $24.55
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HEXBUG Nano
The HEXBUG Nano is a miniature, robotic bug that moves using the physics of vibration. This itty bitty robot is powered by a tiny motor and moves about with 12 teeny legs. It switches directions when it comes upon obstacles and can flip upright when it falls onto its back.
Cost: $4.99
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Glass Dharma Straws
These glass straws by Glass Dharma make drinking beverages healthful and fun! The multi-colored dots add a touch of fun plus prevent the straw from rolling around. Each straw is constructed with quality borosilicate glass. Set of 4 straws comes with a cleaning brush.
Cost: $36.90
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Hazelaid Necklace
Hazelaid’s beautiful necklaces feature beads made from authentic hazelwood or amber. Each necklace helps to reduce acid symptoms (such as those caused by reflux), soothe pain from teething, and more.
Cost: $17.95
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Haba Kringelring
This wooden teether by Haba is constructed from beech wood that is colored with water-based, non-toxic stain. Duels as a teether and a rattle toy.
Cost: $12.34
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Crayola My First Crayola Triangular Crayons
These crayons are thicker than regular crayons, are non-toxic (for those who like to eat them), and don a unique triangular shape (which means they don’t roll off the table, which, in turn, means less playing the game of pick up for you!).
Cost: $4.99
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Klean Kanteen Kids’ Stainless Steel Sippy Bottle
Since this bottle is constructed from stainless steel, it’s BPA, pthalate, and other toxin free, plus it does not retain or impart flavors. The cap can be swapped from sippy to sports cap as your wee one grows older.
Cost: $14.71
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Dandelion Organic Toy Rattle
Baby will be kept entertained and safe while teething or learning with this organic toy rattle. Each is constructed with soft, soothing fabrics in fun, interesting colors and shapes. Plus, they’re washing machine safe! There is a variety of style to choose from.
Cost: $9.72
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