Small but mighty stocking stuffers — clever gadgets, treats, and fun finds that fit in a stocking but feel like a real gift.
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| Product | Best For | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug (Single)TP-Link | If they're always losing the remote or forgetting to turn things off, this smart plug actually solves that problem. Control lights and devices straight from your phone, or set schedules so you're not thinking about it. | $15.99 | — |
| Hydro Flask Mini Water Bottle (6.7 oz)Hydro Flask | If someone's constantly running around, this tiny bottle actually keeps drinks cold for hours—way better than whatever's in the gas station cooler. Feels like a real gift, not filler. | $24.99 | — |
| Burt's Bees Lip Balm Multi-PackBurt's Bees | A multi-pack means you can stash one in every jacket pocket and car without feeling guilty about it. Plus if someone actually borrows one, you've got backups. | $7.99 | — |
TP-Link
If they're always losing the remote or forgetting to turn things off, this smart plug actually solves that problem. Control lights and devices straight from your phone, or set schedules so you're not thinking about it.
Hydro Flask
If someone's constantly running around, this tiny bottle actually keeps drinks cold for hours—way better than whatever's in the gas station cooler. Feels like a real gift, not filler.
Burt's Bees
A multi-pack means you can stash one in every jacket pocket and car without feeling guilty about it. Plus if someone actually borrows one, you've got backups.
FUJIFILM
If they're always on their phone, an instant camera is a surprisingly good way to get them actually printing photos. It's small enough to take anywhere, and there's something satisfying about holding a physical picture minutes after you took it.
Octobuddy
Etch
Detailing Goo
If they're the type to actually detail their car, this stuff gets into all those annoying crevices on the dashboard and trim they can never quite reach with a cloth.
MIAMICA
Black Diamond
Hue
Bandai
Tarte
COZYBOMB
BaubleBar
e.l.f. Cosmetics
Grab a couple of these in different shades and you're covered for basically anyone—they're cheap enough that you won't feel bad stocking stuffers, and they actually work. Moisturizing without being greasy.
Bedsure
If someone on your list complains about bad hair days or waking up with sheet marks on their face, a satin pillowcase actually helps. Nicer sleep texture, and it's small enough to stuff in a stocking.
Real Techniques
Your friend will actually use these—they're the sponges that don't fall apart after two weeks, and they're small enough for a stocking without feeling like a cop-out gift.
Ateyo
A fidget cube is the gift that keeps on giving—your giftee can fidget discreetly at their desk, in class, or while watching TV, and with 12 different sides to explore, it'll hold their attention way longer than you'd expect from something stocking-sized.
LEGO
A quick build that actually holds your attention for a bit, and small enough to stuff in a stocking. Once you're done, you've got a cute little snowman to stick on a shelf or desk that doesn't take up much space.
See's Candies
These lollipops hit that sweet spot between nostalgic and actually good—See's knows how to do candy. They're small enough to stash in a stocking but won't get lost in there, and most people genuinely enjoy getting them.
Touchland
They'll actually use this one—it's cute enough that people don't hide it away. Small enough to stash in a stocking without guilt.
Colourpop
They'll actually use this one. It works for everyday, looks good sitting out, and fits in a stocking without hogging space.
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