To us, stocking stuffers are the most fun gifts to shop for during the holiday season. With stocking stuffers, you can go off-script without guilt because the items are usually inexpensive. Plus, your gift may end up being something that your giftee didn’t even know they needed in their life.
A hydrating lip balm? Found it. A magnetic wristband for the handyperson in your life? Wow, what a great find! Tic Tacs exclusively for the nice and the naughty in your friend circle? Winner, winner.
Herewith, 20 great stocking stuffers ideas for all the men, women and children in your family. Even better, most items come in at $10 or less.
The Best Cheap Stocking Stuffers for the 2025 Holiday Season
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For the gals
The Ordinary Squalane + Amino Acids Hydrating Lip Balm
Never underestimate the power of gifting a great lip balm. This one by The Ordinary contains squalane and amino acids that’ll hydrate lips during these dry winter months. Bonus: You can also use the balm on other dryness-prone body parts, like cuticles and elbows.
Price: $9.50 at Ulta
Touchland Power Mist Hydrating Hand Sanitizer
Hand sanitizer, like lip balm, is forever useful to have on hand. While many hand sanitizers can be drying, this one from Touchland actually moisturizes thanks to the aloe vera and lemon essential oil found within the formula. Choose from 10 scents like Beach Coco, Vanilla Blossom, Pure Lavender, Applelicious and more.
Price: $10 at Kohl’s
Scunci Prep Rounded Terry Headband
Whether your giftee likes to indulge in at-home spa days, or they just need something to hold back their hair while doing their skincare routine, this rounded terry headband is the perfect didn’t-know-I-needed-it-until-I-received-it find.
Price: $10 at Ulta
Body Refresh Shower Steamers
Turn your everyday shower into a spa-like experience with this eight-pack of aromatherapy shower steamers. The pack includes individual scents of citrus, eucalyptus, lavender, watermelon, grape and rose for a truly customizable escape.
Price: $7.99 (orig. $9.99) at Amazon
Softer Than Cashmere Ivory Red Plaid Scarf
Nothing screams “the holidays” more than a plaid scarf, but this one is chic enough to wear well into the new year. The oblong scarf is made of a soft and cozy acrylic and boasts reviews such as, “soft as a kitten,” “goes with everything” and “very happy with this purchase.”
Price: $11.99 (orig. $20) at Kohl’s
For the guys
OEAGO Beard Grooming Kit
Know someone who decided not to move on from Movember? This beard grooming kit is the perfect stocking stuffer, complete with a natural boar-bristle brush, dual-action wood comb, mustache scissors and a handy travel pouch.
Price: $6.99 at Amazon
Multicolor LED Tire Lights
Whether you’re shopping for a kid with a bike or a dude with a decked-out road machine, this pack of four LED tire lights is a fun and unique – ahem – spin on a stocking stuffer gift idea.
Price: $5.00 at Five Below
HIGHEVER Magnetic Wristband
Talk about handy! This wristband gives you a “third hand” thanks to embedded magnets that can grip nails, bolts and screws. It also comes with two pockets for keeping anything not magnetic easily at hand.
Price: $8.54 (orig. $11.99) at Amazon
For the kids
KUCHEY Rainbow Pencils
Get their creative juices flowing with this pack of 12 multicolor rainbow pencils. They’ll discover up to seven colors in any one pencil.
Price: $6.99 at Amazon
Elf on the Shelf Chocolate Bomb
We all know the elf flies home to Santa on Christmas Eve. Keep his or her joy around a little longer with this adorable 2.12-ounce hot chocolate bomb.
Price: $3 at Five Below
Kangaroo Build a Snowman Kit
Do you want to build a snowman? This crafting kit comes with foam putty, press-in eyes, a carrot nose, arms and smiley face to build your Frozen friend. All of these parts are reusable, so your kids can build a different frosty friend over and over and over again.
Price: $7.95 at Amazon
Power Your Fun Arrgh Mini Stress Balls
This three-pack of mini stress balls come in yellow, pink and blue and change color as you squeeze and manipulate them. They can also be used for wrist and finger exercises, too, to work on dexterity.
Price: $8.99 at Amazon
Christmas Poop Mints
If your kid (or heck, you) is into potty humor, you can’t beat this three-pack of Santa, elf and reindeer poop (which are really mints). Your kid is almost certain to laugh so hard they’ll, well, you know…
Price: $11.85 at Amazon
Christmas Money Holder
If you’ve got a tween or teen at home, they’ll definitely get a kick out of this. Not only does it understand their slang, it’s delivering exactly what they want for Christmas – CASH! Okay, we get cash isn’t a “cheap” gift, but even $20 for a taco lunch would go over well, trust us.
Price: $7+ at Etsy
For everyone else
TeSabMi Car Cleaning Gel
This viral car cleaning gel is a thoughtful choice for anyone with kids, pets, a dirty job, or is just plain messy themselves.
Price: $6.99 at Amazon
Fujifilm Quicksnap Disposable Camera
Remember how fun it was using a disposable camera back in the day? In the age of instant gratification, relive – or introduce – the art of patience by taking a few photos that you have to eagerly wait to see, and watch the giddiness develop.
Price: $19.99 at Target
HeyDey Cell Phone Selfie Light
Since we are still in the era of Zoom and FaceTime (or, let’s be real, TikTok videos) it may be about time for someone on your list to get some better lighting. This mini cell phone selfie light will yield better pictures as well as enhance the viewing experience for those on the other end of video calls and your giftee’s social media content.
Price: $7.49 (orig. $9.99) at Target
Dots for Spots Pimple Patches
We don’t care how old you are – pimples will always be a problem. These Dots for Spots not only covertly cover up any pimple-ly pest, but the main ingredient – hydrocolloid – works magic to defuse the bastardly bump within hours.
Price: $8.50 at Amazon
Fred & Friends: Ramen Sticky Notes
Any ramen lovers on your gift list? This clever but useful design will remind them of their favorite snack every note they make.
Price: $10.59 at Target
Nice/Naughty Tic Tacs
Whether your giftee has been naughty or nice, there is a Tic-Tac pac for them! Choose from mint sour cherry if they’ve been naughty, or mint candy cane if they’ve been nice.
Price: $1.19 each at Target
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