However, if you’re not the best planner out there but want to get your favorite people more than just a basic gift card, why not try something new and buy thoughtful stocking stuffers and smaller holiday gifts that won’t break the bank?
A milk frother for the coffee lover.
MatchaDNA Silver Handheld Battery Operated Electric Milk Frother
If you have a friend or family member who loves to have a nice warm cup of coffee with extra foam, this is the perfect gift for them. With this little milk frother, you can easily create some creamy foam to put on top of your coffee or hot chocolate in the Winter. RELATED: 30 Best Advent Calendars Of 2021
A travel candle for the candle lover.
Thymes Travel Tin Candle
There’s nothing better than the scents of winter and smelling fresh pine trees. You can experience this smell even without a real tree in your house by getting a scented candle so you can still smell the fresh scent of Christmas without having to get a tr
Wash and stain bar for the clean freak.
The Laundress - Wash & Stain Bar
Forget the harsh chemicals and scent of OxiClean. This natural laundry wash and stain bar with essential oils and vegetable soap can get stains out of your clothes and make them soft and clean. It’s the perfect stocking stuffer for a friend or family member of yours who loves to clean.
Lip balm for the friend who lives in the cold.
Burts Bee’s Lip Balm Stocking Stuffer
Chapped lips are the absolute worst during the wintertime and they are a real pain if you don’t have the right chapstick. Therefore, gifting your friends and family members some great chapstick is a good idea and they will be thankful for that.
A book of interesting stories for the trivia lover.
Interesting Stories For Curious People
This stocking stuffer gift is perfect if you have a friend who loves to know random and interesting facts. This book of interesting stories about “Science, Pop Culture and Just About Anything Else You Can Think of” is perfect for them.
Salt body scrub for the friend who loves DIY spa days.
Majestic Pure Himalayan Salt Body Scrub
This salt body scrub is perfect to exfoliate your dead skin. Use this scrub and achieve soft and glowing skin even in the winter.
GLAMFIELDS Reusable Chopsticks
For the sushi lover in your life, you can’t go wrong with these natural wooded reusable chopsticks, a definite upgrade from the disposable kind that come with your takeout.
2 Pack Aromatherapy Candles, 2.5 oz Christmas Candle
Sweeten up the scent of any room with these festive soy-based aromatherapy candles.
Kawaii Kitties Stress Relief Balls
For that friend or co-worker that is constantly on the edge, loosen them up with these mochi animal toy silicone stress relievers.
Who doesn’t love a gift card to buy whatever they want, especially at the world’s largest online retailer? Give a gift for $10 or under that they will truly love.
Ferrero Rocher Fine Hazelnut Milk Chocolate
24 delicious Ferrero Rocher chocolate candies wrapped in an impressive gift box screams holiday festivity and luxury, all for just under $10.
A nail kit for a friend who always has the perfect manicure.
Nail Clippers Set
If you know someone in desperate need of a good nail kit with professional clippers and a nail file then this set is perfect for them. Everyone needs a good set of nail clippers and this set is small and easy to use and travel with.
A USB disco ball for the party lover.
USB Mini Disco Ball Party Lights
Do you have a friend who is always down for a party? If so then this is the perfect stocking stuffer for them. You can bring this cute and portable USD disco ball to parties, put it on your phone, and bring it in the car.
A mini finger boxing glove for the friend who needs to destress.
Desktop Boxing: Knock Out Your Stress
This mini boxing glove and punching bag is a fun little gag gift and de-stressor that your friend can use on the days they are not in the mood. If they are having a stressful day at work they can work it out through this perfect mini boxing set.
Portable pet water bottle for the dog lover.
UPSKY Dog Water Bottle Portable Pet Water Bottle
Does your friend have a furbaby? If they go on walks occasionally they probably struggle to give their dog water out of their own water bottle, so why not help them out and get them a unique gift like a water bottle for their dog! (But make sure they handwash this as it’s not dishwasher safe.)
A beard catcher for the man of the family.
Beard Bib Apron Beard Catcher
Have a male friend or a brother or father who shaves a lot? If so one of the most annoying things must be cleaning up their hair after trimming. Therefore, this is a perfect gift for them as the beard bib easily catches all the hair so cleaning up after shaving is super easy.
A gold eye mask for the fancy one of the bunch.
24K Gold Under Eye Mask
Give your friend the gift of luxury with this 24k gold eye mask. These eye patches are the perfect gift for a friend who needs a little pampering and a spa day.
Stainless steel odor bar for the kitchen master.
Rub-a-Way Bar Stainless Steel Odor Absorber
Got a friend who is always in the kitchen? They probably wash a lot of utensils and dishes and therefore need something to clean their hands of smells. This is the perfect product for them as it can get rid of odors like onions, fish, and garlic from your hands.
Poo Pourri for your on-the-go friend.
Poo-Pourri Before-You-go Toilet Spray
Everyone poops, and sometimes it happens when you’re on the go or at a friend’s house and you might want to mask the smell. Therefore, this travel-size Poo Pourri is perfect for a friend who is always traveling and might need a helpful tool in a random bathroom. RELATED: 59 Best Stocking Stuffers For Her
Sheet masks for the beauty guru.
Everyday Set of 8 Sheet Masks
Do you know of a friend who constantly spends a lot of time pampering themselves and doing face masks? If so, gifting them with sheet masks will mean a lot of them as sheet masks are very hydrating and fun.
Hot sauce keychain for the spice king or queen.
Sriracha Hot Sauce Keychain
There’s probably a good chance you have a friend who can’t go anywhere without bringing their hot sauce. That’s why this would be a perfect stocking stuffer for them as they can take it with them anywhere.
Bath bombs for the friend who loves relaxing in the tub.
Lagunamoon Upgrade Bath Bombs
Bath bombs make your bath so much better with color, bubbles, and wonderful scents. If you have a friend who loves baths then this is the perfect gift idea to put some bath bombs in their stockings.
Headphone cable clips for the friend who always has theirs in a tangle.
CAILLU Cord Organizer
The worst thing about wired headphones is always how easily the cords can get tangled. If you know someone who strugglings with this, why not gift them a handy cable clip so they can say goodbye to spending time untangling wires and more time listening to music?
Scratch-art notes for the one on the go.
Melissa & Doug Scratch Art Rainbow Mini Notes
These mini notes are perfect for the mom, dad, roommate, or friend on the go who needs to leave a note. The rainbow colors when you scratch them also make it a lot of fun.
Deodorizer balls for the gym rat.
Sof Sole Sneaker Balls
If you have a friend who constantly goes to the gym and might need a little help with their, ahem, odor, no problem! Gift them these secret deodorized scent balls that freshen up their sneakers, gym clothes, and locker.
A credit card tool for the gadget lover.
Upgraded Credit Card Tool Multitool
This cool credit card holder also is a gadget that has 7 different functions. This little tool has an emergency whistle, screwdriver, sharp knife, fire starter, compass, bottle opener, and a toothpick.
An R-rated ‘Would You Rather’ book for the game lover.
Would You Rather Game Book, Christmas Edition: Would You Rather Adult Version For Xmas
Have a friend who loves to play games like “For The Girls,” “Cards Against Humanity,” and Truth or Dare? Then this Christmas version of the game ‘Would You Rather’ is a perfect gag gift for their stocking.
Sticky notes for the forgetful friend.
Book of Sticky Notes
If you have a friend who often forgets things, a book of sticky notes that they can write everything down on is perfect. Plus this sticky notebook is filled with adorable drawings of sloths so they will like using it.
Harry Potter Cookbook for the ultimate Hogwarts fan.
The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook
A cookbook for the ultimate Harry Potter fan is maybe one of the best presents they will receive. Help them feel like a real wizard coming up with different concoctions and meals.
The Adulting notepad for someone who needs a little organization in their life.
Adulting Note Pad (To-Do List)
Sometimes it’s ok to admit you aren’t the most organized, put-together, or mature person. However, getting into a routine and creating to-do lists can help you become that person, and these notepads will help!
A couch guide for the man in your life.
A Dude’s Guide to the Couch: 70 Amazing Things You Can Do On Your Couch (aka Dude’s Best Friend)
If he knows there’s nothing better to him than watching a game and cracking a cold one on his couch then this is perfect. This book has so many ideas for activities he can do on his favorite couch. RELATED: 40 Best Beauty Products To Give As Stocking Stuffers This Year Megan Hatch is a writer at YourTango who covers news & entertainment, love & relationships, and internet culture. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram. YourTango may earn an affiliate commission if you buy something through links featured in this article.
