56 Stocking-Stuffer Ideas That Will Bring Cheer to Kids and Adults Alike

Glamour commerce editor Malia Griggs calls this stress ball “incredibly satisfying” to squeeze (“like pizza dough”). The box comes with three putties, so your giftee can have them available in multiple locations (desk, coffee table, purse, car, etc.) and can give them a squish when needing to blow off steam.

If your need a gift for a kid who has a serious Bluey fixation, this $7 pack of stick-on earrings is themed after the TV show. No piercing necessary.

Teens and tweens are all about the Stanley cup. If they’ve already got one, a cheaper but related small gift idea are these cute straw toppers. We’re partial to the stopper that looks like a mini tumbler.

A sad paper bookmark can’t compare to high-quality one made from genuine leather customized with their initials. They come in five colors—blue, blush, cream, matcha, and terra-cotta—so you can pick the perfect one for each family member.

Pamper any guy’s lips with a gift set of these high-quality balms, which are rich in shea butter, avocado oil, and petrolatum (and have SPF 25+ to boot). There are three tubes in the box, so if you have multiple men in your life, consider splitting the contents between their stockings (and save money while you’re at it).

Celebs like Justin Bieber and Anne Hathaway wear their Starface pimple patches out and about, and so can your friends and fam when you give them these adorbs hydrocolloid patches. We love how the little case is reusable too; they can simply refill with the Starface shape of their choosing.

Remember seeing this peg game on casual restaurants’ tables? Throw it back to those simpler days. They can keep this game on their dining table or coffee table to play either solo or with loved ones.

The avocado-toast lover in your house can finally say goodbye to sad, brown halves. This easily washable and adorable silicone hugger keeps avocados fresh and ready for their next breakfast fix.

Socks adorned with your family’s (or their pet’s) faces are sure to be this year’s unique gift. Just be sure to upload a very clear, high-resolution, front-facing photo so the silhouette looks just right when printed.

Another crowdpleaser for children: chocolate! If you’re stuffing the stockings for multiple kiddos, then split up this 15-piece set of milk chocolate eggs that each contain a little toy.

This USB-connected charger cord is also a string of small LED Christmas lights. It’s a cheery splash of color for anyone’s desk or car that’s fun to look at, even once the holidays pass.

They can bop, twist, and pull this working miniature version of the ’90s game.

Thanks to Taylor Swift’s having worn these exact glittery freckles at a Chiefs game, these are the perfect stocking stuffer this year to take anyone’s holiday look or selfie to the next level.

With cold winds outside and indoor heat blasting, keeping lips smooth feels like a full-time job. That’s why everyone in the fam will love this Lip Sleeping Mask from the TikTok-famous brand Laneige—perfect for keeping lips soft and chap-free all winter.

This cake-scented bath bomb is a self-care gift that they can use when they need some extra rest and relaxation. It has cute multicolored sprinkles—don’t worry, it won’t stain your tub. There’s also a fun little figurine at the center, so it isn’t quite so sad when it runs out of fizz.

Kids and tactile adults alike will lose minutes, hours, days over their holiday break when you gift them this Squishmallow-themed vibrant blue slime. Reviewers love how it “doesn’t stick to your hands”—a plus when you’ve got little ones around.

Keep them from losing their AirPods with the personalized gift of a stylish keychain case monogrammed with their initials.

With flavors like vanilla, brown sugar, and sweet mint, this lip balm from Summer Fridays is the It beauty item to get in your stocking, according to Glamour’s unofficial “Sephora teen” correspondents. I may not be a teen, but I’m a fan of the iced coffee variety myself—so yummy and pretty.

There’s just something about having physical photos from family holidays, and nothing captures those moments quite like a disposable camera. So nostalgic and fun.

Everybody deserves a toy at Christmas, even adults, and Lego’s little interlocking bricks appeal to everyone. The company makes lots of small kits at various price points. But this one will give them the best possible answer to that classic inquiry, “What did you get for Christmas?” Thanks to you, they’ll be able to confidently answer, “A Lamborghini.”

Can you ever really have enough claw clips? (No.) This set comes with eight three-inch clips, all in different tortoiseshell colorways so you can pick the best one for each person.

The terrycloth makes it practical for washing your face, while the cute puffy design is selfie-worthy. When your niece starts doing viral GRWM videos, she’ll have you to thank.

This tiny toy soldier functions as a bottle opener. It’s a silly but useful under-$10 stocking stuffer idea for the playful dad.

The hair product everyone wants this year is Dae’s styling cream, now packaged in a tube with a fluffy mascara wand to help slick down flyaways. It’s genius, and perfectly stocking-size.

The Octobuddy is a great stocking stuffer for teens and tweens in particular, as it makes taking selfies and videos easy-peasy. It simply sticks to their phone, which they can then affix to pretty much any smooth surface. Start practicing for some family TikTok dances!

Got a dad in the house who’s always the fix-it guy? This little gadget packs all the essentials—from screwdrivers to a bottle opener—into one sleek tool he can carry anywhere.

These adorable travel-size bottles make a perfect beauty gift, offering a complete routine to cleanse, brighten, and hydrate dry winter skin—a little self-care moment in one mini gift set. Or share the love by divvying it up for the whole family; the gentle cleanser is even ideal for tweens.

Baggu totes fold up into little pouches, making them super convenient for tucking into cars, small purses, and pretty much everywhere else. A stocking, perhaps?

For the golf lover who’s always hitting the green (and could use a little help spotting their ball), add a unique, playful twist with personalized golf balls featuring their face, their kid’s, or even the dog’s. Order just one, or round up as far as you’d like.

It’s not often that the biggest accessories trend of the season is stocking-stuffer-approved, but such is the case with bag charms. We love this little cherry keychain, which has gold hardware that looks super luxe.

Trust us, the second you give someone this card game version of Monopoly, the whole fam will want to play. And unlike the traditional board game, it only takes 15 to 30 minutes to collect three properties, not a whole lifetime.

A book light is one of those things you don’t know you need until you have it. This one sits around the neck and casts a warm glow so you can stay up late reading ACOTAR without a lamp or overhead light on.

These perfectly portable mini magnetic tiles let kids dive into building and practice their STEM skills anytime, anywhere. “Any stocking stuffer gift that doesn’t make a million loud noises and keeps my five-year-old’s attention for more than 10 minutes is a win in my parenting handbook,” says Glamour writer and mom Christa Joanna Lee.

Everyone’s got their own jewelry style, but these hoops are the kind of earrings that truly go with everything and add the right amount of shine to any outfit.

If you can’t deliver a real live puppy to the kids’ stockings, a miniature beanie keychain is an adorable substitute. Already have a dog? This can remind them of your pup when they’re off to school.

This set—which comes with a sticker card for each sign and a seed packet—would be a great little gift on its own. Or you can give everyone the card with their unique sign, and the seeds to the person with a green thumb.

Ever pack your favorite conditioner or beloved face wash on a trip only to see it explode all over your toiletry bag upon arrival? Yep, been there. That’s what we love about these ultra-chic leak-tight bottles that come in several sleek colors. Not only are they sustainable, TSA-friendly, pre-labeled, and dishwasher safe, but they’ll also (actually) keep your products in check and the pump will help you get to the very last drop.

Rainbow, sparkle, watercolor crayons—what’s not to love? Crafty adults or kids of all ages will be busy doodling with these gems, which magically transform into watercolor masterpieces with a wet paintbrush. “Both my two-year-old and five-year-old are obsessed—these crayons are super sturdy, so they don’t snap like the regular kind, and the glitter embedded into every swipe is magic,” says Lee.

Perfect for blowing off steam between emails, this mini game brings some fun to their home office setup. All they have to do is find a worthy opponent.

’Tis the season…for spritzing with hand sanitizer all the livelong day. Team Glamour are huge fans of this sophisticated-smelling formula from Aesop, which feels like a little luxury in your stocking. “This smells oh so divine,” says Glamour’s Schwartz, “and it doesn’t leave your hands feeling dried out.”

This trusty palm-size tool uses suction to remove insect bite irritants, and I can personally vouch that it stops the need to scratch within seconds. Mosquito season may not be top of mind during winter, but it will be before you know it (plus, it’s a must-have for vacations).

They can clip this mermaid-vibes iridescent pouch to any bag, backpack, or purse and always have cards, cash, and keys on hand.

Instead of your standard stack of coasters, this set can be slotted together into various arrangements that look like a cactus. It’s a cool stocking stuffer for the green thumb in your life—or the person who can’t be bothered to keep a plant alive. (It’s also an excellent white elephant gift).

Here’s a great gift for the person who doesn’t have space for a home gym. Kidding, of course. But, hey, they say pickleball is a nice workout—why not give them a tiny set that they can use to practice at their desk?

“I saw this tiny camera on TikTok and knew I had to have it,” says Griggs. “It’s now attached to my keys and I use it all the time, like a little disposable camera. Every couple of weeks, I upload the pictures and am always surprised and delighted by the quality of the pictures. It even records videos with sound!”

This palm-size retro “radio” harkens back to the 1950s in style but is actually a Bluetooth speaker that is a polished addition to their desk, kitchen countertop, or bookshelf.

Customize this deck of playing cards with any picture—of their family or pet, perhaps—and voilà. You have the perfect gift for any guy in your life (especially the one whose go-to game is poker or gin rummy).

Though they look like pieces of yummy ribbon-shaped pasta, each noodle acts as a silicone grip that protects fingers from hot pot handles.

Dry hands are so not welcome this winter. This best-selling gift set is stocked with cold-weather essentials like nourishing hand cream, foot lotion, cuticle cream, and lip balm.

This rechargeable avocado splits into two halves—one for each hand. It acts as a handwarmer that stays hot for three to four hours (long enough for an outdoor tailgate, say). This two-pack means you’ve got double the stocking stuffers, or one to keep for yourself. When not in use, the sides magnetically stick together.

They can pop this roller in the fridge for a few minutes, then press it across the planes of their face and under their eyes for a little wake-me-up in the morning.

Heatless curlers are one of the trending gifts of the holiday season. All your giftee has to do is wrap their damp hair around the flexible rod, wait a few hours for it to dry, then pull it out to reveal gentle waves. It’s an easy hack for the lazy girl and less damaging than using a dryer or curling iron.

The budding influencer can use this micro mic to record their pressing thoughts and capture the world around them. The gift includes two microphones, wind muffs, stands, and even a carrying pouch.