Choosing the right gift for each person’s stocking for Christmas can be a tricky endeavor. Whether your family and friends tend to prefer practical presents, classic ones, or something more whimsical, you want to make sure you get it perfect.
Finding the perfect stocking stuffer can be a daunting task. You have to consider the tastes of your nearest and dearest, decide between practical and traditional selections, and add a touch of whimsy.
Assembling a stocking full of thoughtful gifts is no small feat. However, if you take your time, you can be sure to choose something that will make your loved ones smile. Whether it’s something practical, traditional, or fun, the effort you put into finding the perfect gift will be worth it.
Stocking Stuffers
Here is a list of ideas for the best stocking stuffers for 2023.
We have included some funny, some meaningful, some super practical, and some traditional gifts that won’t break the bank and will bring joy to any family member or friend.
Affirmators! Original Deck 50 Affirmation Cards
This deck of 50 wonderfully optimistic cards is an excellent way to ensure that someone you love will get the affirmation they need.
Any time the person needs to feel some love or inspiration, they only need to pick a card and get the encouragement they need.
It may sound like a cheesy stocking stuffer, but the author of the cards, comedienne Suzi Barrett promises that the quotes are whimsical and fun rather than tacky.
The Moscow Mule Cocktail Kit
This stocking stuffer is a fun gift for someone who is about to go on a vacation or business travel. It will help make the flight much more tolerable and fun.
The kit contains all the ingredients needed for making 3 delicious Moscow Mule cocktails, sans the vodka.
So the recipient will just need to ask for a vodka and mix their drink. And the good news is – the kit is fully approved by the TSA, so there won’t be any trouble on the flight.
The kit is also available for making Old Fashioned, Gin and Tonic, and a Champagne cocktails.
Original Gear Tie, Reusable
This is an inexpensive yet very useful set of rubber twist ties that will help the recipient put an end to the messy and tangled cords of all chargers, earphones, and other devices.
They are easy to use and will keep the cables nice and neat when they are not in use.
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SanSeng Cactus Tealight Candles
This stocking stuffer will make any plant lover very happy. The 6 different candles look like real miniature adorable succulent and cactus plants.
They can be used for decoration and will burn for up to 5 hours with safe smoke.
Relative Insanity Party Game
This is a gift that all relatives will simply love playing. The deck of cards includes hilarious phrases that the players need to complete. All of them are about relatives, and the player with the funniest answer wins.
It is definitely a game that will make everyone laugh and will bring the family even closer together.
TOPHOME Cord Organizer
This cool-looking earphone organizer is an excellent gift idea for someone who seems to spend most of their time untangling their earphone cords.
It is a simple and affordable stocking stuffer that anyone who uses wired earphones will appreciate.
One Question a Day: A Five-Year Journal
This personal capsule of questions and answers by Aimee Chase is an inspirational gift for Christmas or for any other occasion.
It will require the recipient to answer one single question a day for the next five years. Some of the daily questions a pretty prosaic, but there are some that are more thought-provoking as well.
Over time, this will turn into a real journal and a wonderful keepsake that will remind him or her what the past years were like – day by day.
Magnetic Phone Car Mount, WizGear
Because we all know that texting and driving is a no-no, this pack of magnetic phone car mounts is a useful stocking stuffer idea for anyone who drives and needs to have a clear view of their phone or tablet without taking their eyes off the road.
The mounts can hold any phone or small tablet mounted to the air vents of the car. The phone can be swiveled for easy viewing, which is very useful for keeping an eye on the road while checking the navigation on the phone.
Chop Sabers Light Up LightSaber Chopsticks
These amazingly cool chopsticks are like small Light Sabers. Any Star Wars fan and any kid will love receiving a set of these for Christmas.
With these miniature illuminated Light Sabers, eating Asian food will never be the same again.
The wonderful chopsticks are available in various colors, and you can get the classic red and blue pair for a really fun food war.
Selfie Light Ring Lights LED Circle
This stocking stuffer is a perfect choice for the Instagramer in your family or circle of friends.
With this portable and easy-to-attach LED circle light, your friend or relative will always have access to the perfect lighting for a selfie, even if it is the middle of the night and pitch dark.
Flammi Prism Glasses Horizontal Glasses
These weird-looking glasses may look like a joke or part of a funny costume at first. The reality is, they are absolutely brilliant for people who want to read or watch TV in bed without lifting their heads from the comfy pillow.
Vantic Portable Reusable Drinking Straws
This is a cool gift for the eco-conscious person on your gift list. The reusable telescopic metal straw will replace the disposable plastic ones, which we know are killing our planet.
The length of the straw is adjustable to fit all kinds of cups, cans, and bottles. And it also has a cleaning brush to keep it sanitary.
Plus, it comes in a stylish aluminum case that your friend or relative can carry with them at all times as a keychain.
Dash Mini Maker: The Mini Waffle Maker Machine for Individual Waffles
This mini waffle maker may look like a cute little toy, but it is actually a mighty little kitchen appliance. The Dash Mini Maker can be used for making waffles, and has browns, paninis, and biscuit pizzas.
It is very small-sized, so it is a suitable gift for someone going away to college, for a camping enthusiast, or for people with limited space in their kitchens.
PodSkinz AirPods 2 & 1 Case
We all agree that AirPods are amazing and convenient. But the truth is they are very easy to lose and get damaged or scratched.
This nifty PodSkinz case for AirPods and their charging case will keep them protected at all times. They can be charged directly in the case without the need of being removed.
Amco Rub-a-Way Bar Stainless Steel Odor Absorber
This is a pretty clever gift that a cooking enthusiast will appreciate very much. It is a stainless steel soap bar that will remove any kind of unpleasant odor from the hands. It will help erase the smell of fish, garlic, and others and will last forever.
The steel soap can be used with or without water too.
Women’s Famous Painting Art Socks
This set of four colorful socks is another brilliant idea for a stocking stuffer or for a white elephant gift. The high-quality cotton, spandex, and acrylic socks feature some of the most famous paintings on each of the four pairs in the set.
Your friend or relative will adore wearing Mona Lisa or Van Gogh’s Starry Night on her feet.
You can choose from several different sets featuring different artworks.
GIR: Get It Right Premium Silicone Spatula
A spatula may sound like a boring gift, but the GIR silicone spatula is pretty special. The idea was successfully crowdfunded by a Kickstarter campaign, and it has won various awards ever since.
The silicone spatula is designed to be strong yet flexible, so it can be used for all kinds of food prep tasks.
It is made of safe, durable, and easy-to-clean silicone and has a fiberglass core that helps keep the handle cool and safe to touch during cooking.
Plus, it comes with a lifetime warranty.
JACK BLACK – Intense Therapy Lip Balm
This lip balm is suitable for men and women alike. It will help keep the recipient’s lips smooth and safe from cracking and chapping during the winter months.
The Jack Black lip balm includes antioxidants from green tea and offers SPF 25 UVA and UVB protection.
You can choose among the other types like Grapefruit and ginger, Black tea and blackberry, Lemon and shea butter, Shea butter and vitamin E, or buy a set of 3, which includes a Natural mint and shea butter balm, an Asian pear balm, and a black cherry one.
Tea Infuser Set of 2 – Loch Ness Monster Tea Infuser
Tea time will become a fun-filled time with this pair of Loch Ness Monster loose-leaf tea infusers.
Imagine having Nessie looking up at you from your teacup. They are incredibly cute and are a superb stocking stuffer idea for tea lovers.
Glass Tea Cup with a Lid & Strainer
This cute cat-shaped teacup is a wonderful gift idea for any cat lover.
It is made of thick and heatproof glass, and all of its other parts in contact with the tea or other beverage are food safe.
The cup comes with a useful plastic lid and a removable strainer. The handle is shaped like a cattail and completes the adorable look of this useful tea-making and drinking set.
AmazonBasics Reusable Silicone Baking Cups
If you have a person on your gift list who enjoys baking, this set of silicone reusable baking cups is a wonderful idea for a stocking stuffer.
The pack includes 12 colorful, microwave, and freezer-safe baking cups that can be reused many times.
They will help save money on disposable cups and do not need to be greased when baking, so they will allow for the effortless release of the dessert without ruining its perfect shape.
Bass Soap on a Rope, Fish Soap, Fishing Gift
This funny stocking stuffer is a wonderful idea for an avid fisherman. It is an all-natural, handmade soap shaped like a bass on a rope. The rope can be used for hanging and displaying the soap when it is not in use.
The fish soap is made of coconut oil, eucalyptus, peppermint, and various essential oils and is a perfect catch for anybody who loves fishing.
MONEY SOAP, Real Cash in Soap
Because sticking a wad of cash in your kids’ Christmas stocking is pretty boring, this incredible cash soap is a pretty good alternative.
This beautiful bar of soap is handmade, and your kid will want to wash their hands much more often than usual because there is real cash hidden inside it.
Handcarved wood slingshot with felt balls
This gentle slingshot is a superb idea for a stocking stuffer for any fun-loving adult or kid.
It is hand-carved from wood and comes with 15 soft and safe, colorful felt balls.
The balls are made in Nepal and are 100% wool.
With this gift, the games will begin immediately after the gifts are opened.
Christmas Cookie Stamp – Personalized Cookie Cutter
This cool personalized cookie stamp will quickly become anyone’s favorite holiday gift. It is made of acrylic and has a convenient knob for easy cookie cutting. The gift will also arrive with some simple Holiday baking recipes.
Best of all, the cookies will come out looking gorgeous and with personalized Christmas wishes from the family.
All neighbors and friends will love these beautiful cookies.
Personalized Christmas Elves
These cute plush elves are handmade and will have the name of the recipient on their shirts. They are affordable, soft, and sweet and are a great gift for kids and adults alike.
Clear Toy Candy, Barley Lollipops
These awesome clear Christmas candy lollipops are the perfect addition to everybody’s Christmas stocking. They are handmade without any added flavors, corn syrup, or preservatives.
They are pure barley pops shaped like candy canes, stockings, Santa Clause, Christmas trees, Santa’s trains, and Jack in the Box.
You can order different types and colors, and there are assorted packs of 6 or 12 pops.
Personalized Cosmetics Bag
Any woman or young girl will adore this personalized cosmetics bag.
It is beautifully made and has an elegant gold faux leather tassel, as well as the recipient’s name on the front written in stylish gold lettering.
You can order it with anything written or drawn on it for a special occasion.
Cereal Killer Spoon-Hand Stamped Spoon
This funny spoon will quickly become the recipients’ favorite utensil. It has a hand-stamped “Cereal Killer” sign and can be customized with the person’s name or anything else.
With a spoon like this, eating breakfast will become much more enjoyable and fun.
Wine Gifts for Women Sugar Lip Scrub.
This cool handmade sugar lip scrub is a unique gift idea for any lady who enjoys drinking red wine and wants to scrub away any evidence left from it the next morning.
Made of all-natural ingredients like cocoa butter, coconut oil, beeswax, and sugar, it is delicious and will make her lips shine.
Personalized Mini Nutella Jar
Because just about everybody loves Nutella, this adorable personalized mini jar of the delicious hazelnut spread will become their favorite Christmas gift.
Imagine receiving a cute jar filled with Nutella but with your name on it.
Yep, this is possible, and it will cost you less than $2 too.
Chocolate Video Game Controller
This chocolate video controller is an exceptional stocking stuffer idea for any gamer – young or old.
It is beautifully hand-crafted and can be made from premium quality milk, dark or white chocolate, depending on your preference.
Pet Portrait Necklace
This personalized necklace is one of the best gifts you can give to a devoted pet parent.
The necklace can be ordered with a silver, gold, or rose gold finish and with as many pet portrait pendants as you want.
The recipient of this gift will fall in love with this handmade necklace and will wear her furbaby close to her heart every day.
Panasonic ErgoFit In-Ear Earbud Headphones
These ergonomic earbud headphones are one of the bestselling products on Amazon, and they cost less than $10.
They come in a wide variety of color options and will fit in any ear comfortably and securely for a great listening experience. They offer superb sound and noise cancellation.
NAME Crayons for Kids Stocking Stuffer Toy
Bring joy to any child by adding a box of these personalized name crayons to his or her Christmas stocking.
The handmade rainbow-colored name crayons are made from real, non-toxic Crayola crayons.
They can be customized to spell any name and come in a special personalized gift box too.
Emergency Gin Keyring
This whimsical emergency gin keyring is a cool idea for a stocking stuffer. It looks great and will make the recipient smile every time he or she sees the cute vial of gin and the pretty cocktail glass charm hanging from it.
Dill Pickle Lip Balm
This handmade unique dill pickle balm is a great gift for pregnant ladies, as well as for anyone who simply loves dill pickles.
It may sound weird, but the lip balm does taste like the real thing and is pretty addictive once you try it.
The Laundress – Wash & Stain Bar, Vegetable Soap, Borax & Essential Oils
This useful stocking stuffer will help remove any nasty stains and dirt from clothing and underwear. It is completely natural, allergen-free, and non-toxic.
The Laundress wash and stain bar is perfect for traveling and also has a pleasant smell of lily of the valley, citrus, jasmine, sandalwood, and musk.
It is eco-friendly and safe and has not been tested on animals.
Last update on 2023-05-11 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API