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Stocking stuffers are our chances to throw in a wink, a delight, a “hey-you-deserve-this” moment before the big Christmas present reveals. While the main gifts tend to hover in more serious territory, the little treasures tucked into the toe of the stocking become the high-fives, laughs, and “OMG, I needed this!” of Christmas morning. We hunted down gifts that’ll actually land (no “meh” reactions here) come Christmas morning, items that feel like more than just an afterthought. I’m talking useful, playful, maybe even a little cheeky — because if you’re going to drop anything into a loved one’s stocking, let it inspire genuine joy. Best for the handyman: WEARXI 9-in-1 Multitool Pen Set With two screwdriver heads, a flashlight, rulers, a level, a stylus, and a pen, this tool is like a toolbox in your pocket. Great for handymen and guys who aspire to become handymen. Best for password forgetters: The Personal Internet Address & Password Logbook We’ve all gone digital these days. If you know someone who always forgets their usernames and passwords, this gift is a lifesaver for less than $10. Best for beauty queen teens: Grace & Stella Under Eye Mask This 24-count is the best buy-in-bulk bundle to stuff in a stocking. The masks help with puffiness, brightness, and rejuvenation, allowing pores to be minimized and skin to have a baby-smooth feel. For less than $25, it’s a major score. Best for winter wellness: Liquid I.V. Hot Chocolate Hydration Multiplier Curl up with a mug of hot cocoa, but make it functional. This limited‐edition hot-chocolate-flavored stick from a top electrolyte brand packs the signature “3× the electrolytes of a leading sports drink” formula, plus 8 essential vitamins and nutrients. Simply stir one pouch into 8 oz of hot water and enjoy a comforting chocolate-hug that also hydrates. With its seasonal appeal and wellness twist, it makes a smart, compact gift for anyone on your list who works hard, plays hard, or just wants a cozy upgrade for their winter routine. Best for the busy person: lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag Gift convenience with lululemon’s Everywhere Belt Bag. It’s great for festivals, shopping trips, and other events where you’d want to be hands-free. Best for home chefs: KitchenAid Ribbed Soft Silicone Oven Mitt Set We know kitchens get busy around this time of year. If you have an aspiring chef or baker in the house, we suggest the Kitchen Aid Ribbed Soft Silicone mitts. These are heat resistant up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit and come in an array of delightful colors. Best for hot girl walks: She’s Birdie Personal Safety Alarm Stuff the stocking with something practical. She’s Birdie Personal Safety Alarm is especially great for college students, city dwellers, and anyone who appreciates additional safety at arm’s reach. Best for Facetime friends: Urmust Cell Phone Stand Holder Urmust’s Cell Phone Stand Holder is ideal for propping your cell phone up to listen to your favorite playlists, equally as good for FaceTime calls. For someone who loves to set the mood: RAYONNER Candle Lighter TikTokers love a hack that makes life easier. This remodeled, modern electric candle lighter is as sleek, slim, and safe as lighters come. The built-in automatic power-off chip protection and double safety switch help prevent accidents from happening. Best of all, no gas, fluid, or flame is required. Best for aspiring photographers: Phone Camera Lens Kit If they’ve fallen in love with photography but don’t want to splurge on a high-end camera quite yet, let them take pictures with this budget-friendly set of lenses that fit directly onto their smartphone. Best stocking stuffer for the foodie: Goldbelly Gift Card With this gift card, your recipient can explore culinary treasures nationwide and savor iconic dishes from top eateries delivered to your doorstep. It’s like a passport to the yummiest treat you’ll ever meet. Best cheap and useful stocking stuffer: Neutrogena Makeup Remover Facial Cleansing Towelette (20-Pack) Another steal is Neutrogena’s Makeup Removing Towelette. For a 20-pack, you’re getting a great deal at just under $7. An aspiring makeup artist or skincare guru is sure to appreciate these. Best for beauty sleep: Bedsure Satin Pillowcase Satin pillowcases are the new wave for skincare aficionados and lovers of zen environments. Not to mention, Bedsure is one of our favorite bedding brands. Best for never losing things: Apple AirTag We all have that friend who is constantly losing their keys, phone, or bag. The Apple AirTag is a compact Bluetooth tracker designed to help you find lost items using the Find My app. It seamlessly integrates with Apple’s ecosystem for precise tracking. Best educational stocking stuffer: Educational Insights Kanoodle 3D Brain Teaser Puzzle Game With 200 puzzles to solve using these colorful magnetized pieces, kids will easily spend hours challenging themselves to build 3D shapes. The portable carrying case makes this game easy to travel with, too. Best for someone with cold feet: L.L.Bean Adults’ Bean Boot Socks Especially great if your gift recipient has duck boots or snow boots, these bean boot socks are a no-brainer. The extra-soft merino lambswool is super gentle on the skin and is said to hold up fabulously over time. Best for the life of the party: JBL Clip 3 Bluetooth Speaker An excellent gift for those who always bring the tunes. This clip-on Bluetooth speaker is super compact and waterproof, so it’ll hold up to whatever situations your giftee puts it through. Best for the tired traveler: TUBE Luggage Pillow This ingenious travel accessory holds up to three days worth of clothes, and when filled, becomes a neck pillow to support sleeping on planes. It folds down completely flat when not in use, and has a buckle on the front to keep it in place. Best for the messy man: Beard King Beard Bib Apron Sick of cleaning up his beard hair? Here’s a gift for both of you. The Beard King Beard Bib Apron attaches to any mirror with suction cups, catching every trimmed hair for easy disposal. Say goodbye to sink cleanup and domestic disputes over bathroom maintenance. Best to avoid stumbling in the dark: LumiLux Toilet Light with Motion Detection Sensor If he has trouble finding the toilet in the middle of the night, consider getting him this funny (but surprisingly useful) toilet light for his stocking! It’s motion-activated, water-resistant, and designed with 16 LED color lights to choose from. Best for the sporty kid: Aerobie Sonic Fin Football Footballs are a timeless gift for children, and this squishy one has the right size and materials to make it more kid-friendly. Plus, a toy that gets kids out of the house is always a good idea. Best stocking stuffer for the best dog: Chewy Multipet Lamb Chop Squeaky Toy We’d never leave a gift for your perfect pooch off the list. This iconic little lamb chop is the perfect toy to throw in their stocking this year. It’s super plush and equipped with a squeaker, too. Our resident Post Wanted pet expert has recommended it. Best unique stocking stuffer: Your Name in a Snowflake Ornament You know what they say: Snowflakes (and people) are unique, and so is this sweet gift from Uncommon Goods. This lovely little ornament has a name cleverly laid in the design. It features a natural wood finish and red ribbon to make for a memorable gift with a personalized touch. Best for someone you want to kiss: goop Beauty Tinted Lip Balm Gwyneth Paltrow’s goop line is all the talk these days in the wellness and beauty world. This lovely sheer lip treatment is perfect for dry or chapped lips, which makes it a wonderful gift around this time of year. Best for teens: Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Original (36-Count) It’s a Christmas miracle! Hero Cosmetics’ best-selling Mighty Patch Original is TikTok’s best-kept secret for fighting breakouts and waking up with clearer skin. With more than 169,000 reviews on Amazon, anyone will appreciate its vegan, colloid-infused treatment that will work in as few as six hours. Best for jamming out: Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) For whoever hasn’t invested in a pair of wireless earbuds — where have they been? But, seriously, we suggest surprising them with the Apple AirPods Pro this year. They’re noise-canceling, easily connect to Bluetooth, and have up to 30 hours of battery life with the charging case. Best for the outdoorsy person: LifeStraw Someone who loves the outdoors needs this in their stocking ASAP. The personal water filtration system from LifeStraw is your next purchase. Lightweight and durable, it has a microfiltration membrane that removes 99.99% of waterborne bacteria. It’s a must-have on your next adventure. Best for lip care: LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask You know exactly who we’re talking about. There is someone who needs this award-winning lip mask that is loved for its good quality formula, unique flavors, and celebrity endorsements from stars like Sydney Sweeney. Customers on Amazon also rave about the long-lasting hydration that lasts day and night. Best stocking stuffer for husbands: Swiss Army Medium Knife Struggling to find the right gift the man in your life? The pocket knife is a crowd-pleaser. Not just a knife — it also comes with 33 other features including a large blade, scissors, bottle opener with a large screwdriver, pliers, and corkscrew. Best for the skincare-obsessed: Solawave 4-in-1 Radiant Renewal Wand and Serum Bundle Skincare gurus, rejoice! The Solawave 4-in-1 Radiant Renewal Wand is a celebrity-loved laser wand that has received endorsements from Reese Witherspoon, Sydney Sweeney, and more A-listers. It combines red light therapy, microcurrent, facial massage, and therapeutic warmth to enhance your skin’s appearance and texture. Best for scrolling: Case-Mate Stick it! Magnetic Suction Cup Phone Mount Most of us take our phones with us everywhere, which is why it’s worth investing in a suction cup that keeps it just where it’s needed. Best for glass skin: COSRX Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence A face cream that uses snail secretion to improve your skin? It might sound weird, but it works! With over 71,000 customer ratings on Amazon, the lightweight serum from COSRX is going viral for its repairing and rejuvenating abilities when it comes to face dryness and fine lines. Best for someone who loves fast food: Saucemoto Dip Clip Say goodbye to car snack spills and drive-thru messes! Over 70,000 Amazon shoppers have rushed to swoop up the best-selling Dip Clips while supplies last. These clip-on sauce holders impressed the sharks on Shark Tank and will likely please those saucy, fast-food lovers in your life, too. Best for winter work: Carhartt Knit Cuffed Beanie Keep them warm and looking trendy with a classic Carhartt beanie. This beanie comes in an array of colors so that you can pick their favorite for a great gift. Best for those away from home: Homesick Scented Candles You can rarely go wrong with a Homesick candle. These evoke the scents of all our favorite places and things (from New York City to newborn babies), and we’re sure you’ll find one that will speak to your special someone’s favorite scents. Best for someone who loves the sun: Ray-Ban Aviator Large Metal The iconic Ray-ban Aviators are always a welcome Christmas gift, and this large metal style is oh-so-flattering on top of offering ample sun protection. Best for the health nut: Vital Protein Collagen Peptides Know someone with some big New Year’s resolutions? As the #1 bestselling collagen supplement on Amazon with over 200,000 ratings, Vital Proteins is a favorite of those looking to strengthen nails, promote hair growth, and reduce fine lines naturally. The unflavored formula easily mixes into yogurt, coffee, or smoothies. Best stocking stuffer for women: hanky panky Women’s Original Thong 3 Pack Print Box Move over Victoria’s Secret, Hanky Panky is said to be the new hot underwear on the block. The one-size-fits-all lace thongs stretch from size four to 14 and customers say they’re astoundingly comfortable — like forget they’re there, comfortable. I’ve put them to the test myself, and now I can’t stop recommending them to all the women in my life. You’ll want to start a collection. Believe me. Best stylish stocking stuffer: UGG 3 Point Leather Suede Gloves Suede gloves are another totally useful but special gift you can include in his stocking this year. This set by UGG comes in black, brown, and chestnut shades and is bound to last him many years to come. Best for staying hydrated: YETI Rambler 30 oz Stackable Tumbler Say cheers! Described as the perfect Rambler for “Texas-sized teas,” YETI’s star water bottle is a fabulous fusion of form and function. The sleek, stainless steel build locks in the temperature, so you can enjoy your beverages hot or cold. Best for turning up the spice: Truff Gourmet Hot Sauce For the man in your life who seems to put hot sauce on just about everything under the sun, consider gifting him this luxurious bottle of white truffle hot sauce. It’s extra tasty and the perfect-sized item to put into his stocking. Best stocking stuffer for wife: Barefoot Dreams Women’s CozyChic Socks Everyone could use a new pair of socks this time of year. We’re going with this set by Barefoot Dreams, which always delivers in the snuggly department. Available in two different colors. Best for players: QuadPro Magnetic Travel Chess Set Keep the teen in your life entertained on holiday road trips this year with this convenient mini chess set. It’s lightweight, magnetic, and completely portable. Best for a New York native: Ceramic Greek Coffee Cup Add this timeless icon of New York City to someone’s kitchen so they can feel the inspiration of the Big Apple every time they sip their morning brew. For someone who likes a full beat: FENTY Beauty by Rihanna Pro Filt’r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer As our favorite concealer we tested, FENTY Beauty by Rihanna’s formula is great for brightening, covering up, and smoothing out the skin. And, it’s great for fans of Pon de Replay and SOS. Best for someone who needs rest: Lemme Sleep Gummies with 5mg Melatonin Get a good night’s sleep with lemme Sleep melatonin gummies, dosed at 5 milligrams per serving. There’s certainly a Kardashian fan out there who wants to give these supplements a shot. Stocking stuffer idea for teenagers: POWERUP Smartphone RC Controlled Paper Airplane Kit Using a miniature motor and propellers, this kit transforms an ordinary paper airplane into a remote-controlled one that can be operated using a smartphone app. Even teens who claim they don’t like anything and just want to sulk for the holidays will have fun with this toy. Best for New Yorker kids: “Mr. Boddington’s Studio: NYC ABCs Board Book” Who said reading had to be boring? Introduce your toddler to the ABCs with this totally adorable New York City-themed picture book. Best for the beer drinker: Cold Beer Coats Keep his beer nice and cold, but his hands warm with this adorable gift from Uncommon Goods. The mini jackets fit perfectly into a stocking for a gift he will never expect but love forever. Best for family fun: BONOAK Wireless Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone Bring the karaoke fun right to your home with this nifty Bluetooth microphone you can snag for just $30! Instead of investing in an entire karaoke machine, all you need is to download an app and sing along to any song of your choice. Best for kids who like to make messes: Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty This fun and mess-free putty is great to give to kids on long car trips, plane rides or any situation when their parents want to make sure the kiddos are occupied and not causing trouble. 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