‘Tis the season of joy and happiness. My grandma used to hang the stockings on December 1st. Then, when we would go out for dinner or something, she would be the last one out of the house. She would stick a small stockings stuffer in the stocking for us. She used to say Santa Claus has stopped by to see if we were being good. It was so much fun to get those little gifts! It got to the point we would check our stocking several times a day to see if Santa had stopped by.
This post is chock-full of stocking stuffers under $20.
If you’re looking for more gift ideas, check out the following gift guides:
• The Ultimate Gift Guide for Men
• 50 Amazing Gifts for Women Under $50
• 50+ Gifts for Grandparents
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Stocking Stuffers for Adults
• Tea sampler: Taylors of Harrogate Classic or Twinings 48-Count Variety.
• Hot cocoa: Ghirardelli Hot Cocoa, Premium Indulgence or Godiva Hot Cocoa.
• Coffee sampler: La Crema 6-piece sampler or Coffee Master Around the World Variety.
• Cookies. My favorites are: Grandma’s Variety Pack of 30 (stick one in everyone’s stocking) and Barnett’s Gourmet Chocolate Biscotti Favors Gift Box Sample.
• Popcorn (under $20). My favorite is the “Popcornopolis Popcorn 12 Cone Sampler“. Since it’s already divided into 12 samples, you can pop something in everyone’s stocking.
• Homemade Christmas Pretzel Kisses. Quick, easy, but really cute. Just put in a cute bag and add a gift tag (can use Free Printable Christmas Gift Tags if you want).
• Ghirardelli! Who doesn’t love chocolate? I normally buy one of the larger packs and then break it down for stocking stuffers for two or three different people. The normal “bags” come with 40 pieces, more than enough for multiple different people in their stockings!
• Nuts. My favorites are: Broadway Baskets and Jaybee’s Nuts Gift.
• Pretzels. My favorite is Pretzel Plate Sampler.
• Candy. My favorites are: Tara’s Handcrafted Sea Salt Caramels, Tara’s Caramel Apple, and Krispy Kreme Jelly Beans.
• A meaningful picture, framed. To often we snap pics, store them online, and never have them around the house. This works for men and women. My father-in-law loves pictures of him and his Corvette framed.
• Gift cards. I used to hate giving gift cards. Until I started receiving some myself and realized how amazing they are! Make sure to match the card to the user’s interests.
• Scratch-off lottery tickets.
• Car air freshener. I’m particularly fond of the Yankee Car Air Fresheners.
• Back Scratcher. Because sometimes your favorite back scratcher (someone you love) isn’t available.
• Homemade Gift Certificates. I have “Free Printable Christmas Gift Certificates” along w/ ideas of what to give!
Stocking Stuffers for Women
If you’re looking for stocking stuffers for her, I have a great list for you below!
• Magazine Subscription for women
• Books for women. Recommended: Girl, Wash Your Face; Code Girls; Girl, Stop Apologizing.
• Coloring books for adults. Yes, seriously. I’ve discovered these are amazing stress-relievers. Favorite books: Stress-Relieving Animals and Kaleidoscope Images.
-If you know they already like to color, try these “Colorful Blessings Cards.” Unique gift and they probably don’t already own it!
– If they don’t already color, check out these Artlicious 50-pack Coloring Pencils or Crayola Classic 50-Pack for Adults.
• Journal.
• Lip gloss.
• Hand lotion. My favorites are Bath & Body Works Lotions.
• Nail polish. My favorites are Rose Gold Colors…they work great on everyone and look classy.
• Bath bombs.
• Bubble Bath. My favorite is Camille Beckman Camille.
• Bath scrubs.
• Body wash.
• Candles. I’m particular to Yankee Candles, but they’re a bit more expensive.
• Wine. (I recently discovered fruit wines, and have been trying a lot.)
• Jewelry.
• Socks.
• Head bands.
• Scarf, Winter Hat, or Gloves
• Gift cards. Classic favorites for women include Starbucks, Panera Bread, and Sephora.
• Fancy Christmas ornaments. My favorites are: Iridescent Hummingbirds and Glass Decorative Ornaments.
• Your time. Plan an DIY spa night or movie night with your loved one.
• Spoon Spatulas (these are amazing! I have two and love them)
Stocking Stuffers for Men
If you’re looking for stocking stuffers for him, here you go! Also don’t forget the “gifts for adults” section above. They all apply to men as well.
• Magazine Subscription for men
• Books for men. Recommended: Into the Wild and Blind Man’s Bluff.
• Beef jerky.
• Gum.
• Socks.
• Scarf, Winter hat, or Gloves
• Money Clips.
• Small cologne samples/bottles.
• Look at shaving kits. See if any of the items in them are perfect for your loved one and buy that item.
• Whiskey Glasses. My favorite is the Ashcroft Twist.
• Flask.
• Whiskey Stones. Cools the whiskey without watering it down. A great gift for someone who has everything.
• BBQ Stuff: BBQ skewers, BBQ gloves, BBQ cleaning, and BBQ Sauce
• Gift cards. Classics for men include Cabelas, Lowe’s, or gift cards to their favorite restaurant.
• Your time. Plan a movie night with your loved one or time for an activity he enjoys.
• Pens. Check and see if they have a favorite…I know my husband has exactly what brand and design he’ll use! (That would be the Zebra F-301, in case you’re interested…haha).
• Headlamp
Stocking stuffers for Teens
• Magazine Subscription for teens
• Books for teens. Recommended: The Hunger Games and The Book Thief.
• Journals.
• Pens. Try out some colorful options if you think they’ll like it, such as these Metallic Gelly Roll Pens.
• Peanuts Gallery Cocoa Gift Set.
• Cookies. My favorites are: Grandma’s Variety Pack of 30 (stick one in everyone’s stocking) and Barnett’s Gourmet Chocolate Biscotti Favors Gift Box Sample.
• Popcorn (under $20). My favorite is the “Popcornopolis Popcorn 12 Cone Sampler“. Since it’s already divided into 12 samples, you can pop something in everyone’s stocking.
• Homemade Christmas Pretzel Kisses. Quick, easy, but really cute. Just put in a cute bag and add a gift tag (can use Free Printable Christmas Gift Tags if you want).
• Ghirardelli! Who doesn’t love chocolate?
• Nuts. My favorites are: Broadway Baskets and Jaybee’s Nuts Gift.
• Gum.
• Pretzels. My favorite is Pretzel Plate Sampler.
• Candy. My favorites are: Tara’s Handcrafted Sea Salt Caramels, Tara’s Caramel Apple, and Krispy Kreme Jelly Beans.
• Jewelry.
• Socks. For girls, look for some cute ones. For boys, maybe go a bit more practical.
• Scarf or Winter Hat
• Hair ties. I particularly like 60 piece velvet color rainbow.
• Head bands. My favorite is: Rhinestone Beaded Bands.
• Earbuds.
• Hand lotion. My favorites are Bath & Body Works Lotions.
• Nail polish. My favorites are Rose Gold Colors…they work great on everyone and look classy.
• Bath bombs.
• Bubble Bath.
• Bath scrubs.
• Body wash.
• Homemade Gift Certificates. I have “Free Printable Christmas Gift Certificates” along w/ ideas of what to give!
• Cell phone cases. Make sure you get something that matches their cell phone type/style.
• Wallet for teen girls -or- Wallet for teen boys
Stocking Stuffers for Kids
• Magazine subscription for kids
• Books for kids. Recommended: Harry Potter and National Geographic Big Book of Why.
• Stickers
• Crayola! First, did you know they have free coloring pages? They update for every holiday, so you might want to print off some and include it with your gift. My favorite Crayola Stocking Stuffers:
–Silly Scents Scented Crayons.
–Glitter Crayons.
–Sidewalk Chalk: 72-pack
–Washable Finger Paint including Glitter Paint
• Coloring Books. I like Pretty Princesses, Pixar Pals, & ABC Coloring Book.
• Play-Doh (from Amazon). My favorite for stocking stuffers:
– Sparkle Play-Doh (14 pack)! The smaller 6-pack is an add-on item.
– Kare & Kind Play-doh tools.
• Stuffed Animals. My favorites are the Three-Toed Sloth and Siberian Husky.
• Stickers.
• Silly Putty. My favorite is the Silly Putty Variety Pack.
• Silly String.
• Card Games for Kids. My favorite picks: Bicycle Classic- 6 Games, Skip-Bo Junior, Uno, and Go-Fish!
• Legos (all under $15). Kids 2-4, Kids 5-7, & Kids 8-13.
• Sidewalk Chalk. My favorites are: Crayola 64ct. and Glitter Sidewalk Chalk.
• Glow Stick Bracelets or Glow Stick Necklace/Bracelet Set.
• Silly Straws.
• Cookies. For kids, my favorite is Grandma’s Variety Pack of 30 (stick one in everyone’s stocking).
• Popcorn (under $20). My favorite is the “Popcornopolis Popcorn 12 Cone Sampler“. Since it’s already divided into 12 samples, you can pop something in everyone’s stocking.
• Homemade Christmas Pretzel Kisses. Quick, easy, but really cute. Just put in a cute bag and add a gift tag (can use Free Printable Christmas Gift Tags if you want).
• Chocolate. I love these two countdown calendars: Naughty or Nice and Snowman Celebration.
• Peanuts Gallery Cocoa Gift Set.
• Lip Smacker’s Lip Gloss for girls.
• Kids toothbrush and toothpaste.
• Socks.
• Hair ties. My favorite is: 100-Piece Hair Clips for Girls.
• Headbands.
• Homemade Gift Certificates. I have “Free Printable Christmas Gift Certificates” along w/ ideas of what to give!
Stocking Stuffers for Toddlers & Babies
• Books for toddlers. Recommend: The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See.
• Crayola! First, did you know they have free coloring pages? They update for every holiday, so you might want to print off some and include it with your gift. My favorite Crayola Stocking Stuffers:
–Palm Grip Crayons. Designed for toddlers.
–Washable Triangular Crayons for young hands.
– Washable Finger Paints for toddlers
• Stuffed Animals for younger kids. My favorites are the Penguin (great for take-along wherever the kid goes) and the Cookie Monster.
• Sidewalk Chalk for younger kids. My favorite is 20-piece Jumbo Chalk.
• Bath Toys. My favorite: 12 pack of Squirt Sqeaker Toys or Finding Nemo toys.
• Color Bath Dropz for bath time.
• Blankets.
• Onesies. Mom will probably be glad for more too!
• Cute little hats. Perfect for winter!
• Rattles.
• Sippy cups. The Munchkin Miracle Cup is sworn to by thousands of moms (including some I know).
• Legos (under $15) for 0-24 months.
• Toddler socks or Baby socks.
Whew! I hope you found something that you like. If you have any ideas for things for me to add, please feel free to comment below!
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Add puzzles and piggy banks. They come in wonderful designs and they’re good for all ages.