If you want stocking stuffer ideas beyond chocolate and chapstick, this is the list for you! We’ve rounded up the best stocking stuffers for everyone on your list—things people will want, use, and love all year round. Some of our favorites are the Thymes Frasier Fir candle, Carhartt leather wallet, and Benevolence LA travel jewelry case.
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1. LEGO mini sets
Price: $5.99-$39.99
Why we love it: LEGO is one of those toys that you never outgrow, and with these stocking stuffer mini sets, you can build burgers, sunflowers, Dungeons and Dragons characters, and even steamrollers. Choose a set suited to your recipient’s interests for a gift that’ll be almost universally well-received.
2. Sharpie markers
Price: $5.99
Why we love it: Sharpies are one of the things that you can never have enough of and yet never seem to remember to buy. Getting these in your stocking is like a taste of back-to-school shopping when you were a kid—fresh, juicy markers and a full year of properly labeled stuff.
3. La Neige lip mask
Price: $24.00
Why we love it: This elevated lip treatment has become a cult favorite for good reason. Apply it before bed and wake with soft, smooth, hydrated lips. This lip mask is perfect for those in dry climates, helping to stave off chapped, dry lips for the whole winter. Choose the original berry, or go for a fun Christmas twist with their limited edition Candy Cane Swirl and Egg Nog Latte.
4. Multitool pen set
Price: $9.99
Buy it: Amazon
Why we love it: This handy gadget has an LED light, ruler, bubble level, bottle opener, stylus, pen, and two-head screwdriver. It’s a great, simple multitool that’ll save you in a pinch, perfect for keeping in your pocket or glovebox.
5. Bambu pot scrapers
Price: $15.99-$17.99
Why we love it: We admit it: at first glance, this isn’t necessarily the most exciting gift your friends and family will unwrap in their stocking, but we think it will be one of the most useful. The Pampered Chef’s “Little Brown Square” has been a kitchen favorite for years, and this bamboo version has the same dish-cleaning magic without the microplastics. Use it to scrape pots and pans, casserole dishes, and stuck-on-grime—the thin edges and multiple angles make cleaning a breeze.
6. LUSH bath bombs
Price: $5.00-$19.00
Buy it: LUSH
Why we love it: Nothing’s better than soaking away the stress of the holiday season in a hot bath—except maybe adding a bath bomb to the mix. LUSH bath bombs are made with skin-soothing ingredients not tested on animals and come in dozens of delicious scents and fun colors, from a limited-edition gingerbread man to an adorable capybara. And these aren’t just for the women in your lives—nothing says a man can’t enjoy a bath with The Wizard: a limited edition sentimental soak featuring hints of geranium, a dose of grounding thyme, and oakmoss to bring a striking, forest-like, mossy aroma to your tub time.
7. Beanie with an LED light
Price: $11.54
Buy it: Home Depot | Amazon
Why we love it: This beanie will keep you toasty while lighting up the area in front of you with 120 lumens for up to nine hours. The LED light can be recharged with a standard USB cord and removed for easy washing. Whether working in a dark area, cold shop, or walking the dog, this beanie keeps your head warm and your hands free.
8. Benevolence LA travel jewelry case
Price: $25
Buy it: Benevolence LA | Amazon
Why we love it: Tossing jewelry into a cosmetics case or stuffing it into a Ziploc is a recipe for lost earring backs and tangled necklaces. Give jewelry lovers this cute velvet travel jewelry case to keep their favorite pieces safe and organized. This case comes in 10 colors and features three necklace hooks, three bracelet compartments, an earring pouch, and seven slot rolls for rings—plus a mirror.
9. Saje eat, drink & be merry kit
Price: $45
Buy it: Saje
Why we love it: This Saje holiday relief kit offers three roll-on essential oil blends in a cute case, designed to ease common maladies that may come from celebrating a little too much this holiday season. The Connection blend inspires calm and stability, Gutzy helps relieve stomach aches, and Peppermint Halo is renowned for headache relief—even hardcore migraineurs swear by it.
10. BBQ Dragon reusable arc lighter
Price: $24.99
Buy it: BBQ Dragon | Amazon | Home Depot
Why we love it: No more dead lighters or flimsy matches—this arc lighter uses electricity to create a high-power plasma arc that can quickly light barbecues, stoves, and candles. You don’t have to replace any batteries, either: simply recharge the lighter with the included USB cord.
11. Poo~Pourri toilet spray
Price: $6.99-$24.99
Buy it: Poo~Pourri | Amazon | Target
Why we love it: This “before-you-go” toilet spray is perfect for anyone who wants to make any trip to the bathroom a little more pleasant—whether it’s a public restroom, a new partner’s house, or a job site porta-potty. Just spray a little into the bowl before getting down to business, and you’ll leave nothing but a pleasant smell in your wake. This spray comes in many sizes and scents—we love the vanilla mint.
12. O’Keefe’s working hands cream
Price: $5.97-$7.99
Why we love it: Even the toughest tradesperson needs a bit of TLC now and then. O’Keefe’s Working Hands cream is heavy-duty moisture for rough and chapped hands, preventing painful cracked skin and rough spots. This tube is the perfect size to keep in a glove box or coat pocket, providing relief when you need it—without a perfumey fragrance.
13. Silk pillowcase
Price: $23.99-$25.99
Why we love it: Silk pillowcases promise to reduce tangles and damage to hair and cut down on friction against the delicate skin of the face, which may cause wrinkles. A silk pillowcase is the perfect gift for the beauty lover who wants to feel pampered—even in their sleep.
14. Dearfoam fireside slippers
Price: $49.95
Buy it: Dearfoam | Amazon | Target
Why we love it: These slippers are cozy classics. They provide memory foam cushioning against hard floors and warm cold toes with soft shearling during chilly winter mornings. Durable EVA outsoles mean these slippers can also survive the odd venture outside.
15. Anker nano powerbank
Price: $18.99-$25.99
Buy it (lightning connector): Amazon | Anker
Buy it (USB-C connector): Anker | Amazon | Target
Why we love it: Whether your giftee is a music lover running Spotify all day or someone working in remote locations, a power bank is a great way to ensure they always have the battery power they need, especially in emergencies. The Anker Nano Powerbank comes in two versions: a lightning connector for older-generation Apple products and a USB-C connector for Samsung, Android, and newer Apple products.
16. Thymes Frasier fir candle
Price: $24.00
Buy it: Thymes | Amazon | Walmart
Why we love it: The Thymes Frasier Fir candle is the ultimate Christmas scent—even if you have an artificial Christmas tree, it will make your space smell like a rich forest. This candle has been unbelievably popular for years due to its pitch-perfect scent that’s both crisp and cozy. This size is perfect for slipping into the stocking of any candle lover on your list.
17. VibeLite extendable magnetic flashlight
Price: $16.99-$22.99
Why we love it: Magnetic, extendable, and with an adjustable neck to shine light in even the tightest spaces, this is the perfect stocking stuffer for any handy person on your list. The head and the base are both magnetic to catch and hold metal hardware, and stick the flashlight in place, while the flexible neck extends 22 inches and is easy to adjust to whatever angle you need.
18. Carhartt Men’s leather wallet
Price: $34.99
Why we love it: Bulky wallets are cumbersome and outdated. Give the men on your list the gift of a slimmed-down wallet made of durable leather. With room for all the cards you need (and nothing you don’t), this style fits perfectly in the front or back pocket, with an elastic strap for bills and RFID material to keep your cards secure.
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