Stockings may be small, but they can be some of the most fun gifts to shop for.
The trick is finding little surprises that feel useful, exciting or personal without simply filling the stocking with random items.
Whether you’re shopping for kids, teenagers, adults or the whole family, here are stocking stuffer ideas to inspire you.
Stocking Stuffers for Kids
Kids love opening lots of little gifts.
Look for items that encourage creativity, play and imagination.
Ideas include:
- Small games
- Card games
- Art supplies
- Building sets
- Coloring activities
- Small toys
- Holiday-themed activities
- Fun accessories
Bealls’ games-and-gifts assortment includes small creative activities and giftable items, including holiday-themed products.
Stocking Stuffers for Teens
Teenagers can be a little harder.
They’ve usually outgrown traditional stocking stuffers, but they’re still young enough to appreciate opening several small surprises.
Try:
- Beauty accessories
- Hair accessories
- Small personal-care products
- Socks
- Drinkware
- Tech accessories
- Gift cards
- Small games
- Trendy accessories
Think about what they’re interested in right now rather than what they liked two years ago.
Stocking Stuffers for Women
Consider:
- Jewelry
- Cosmetic accessories
- Beauty products
- Hair accessories
- Socks
- Small wallets
- Travel accessories
- Fragrance
- Personal-care products
A few small items grouped together can create a beautiful stocking without spending a lot.
Stocking Stuffers for Men
Men’s stockings don’t have to be limited to candy.
Consider:
- Grooming products
- Body wash
- Socks
- Wallet accessories
- Sunglasses
- Travel accessories
- Small gadgets
- Games
- Golf accessories
Practical items often make particularly good stocking stuffers because they’re small enough to fit and useful enough to get used.
Stocking Stuffers Under $10
If you’re filling several stockings, setting a per-item budget helps.
Small gifts can include:
- Socks
- Mugs
- Small games
- Beauty accessories
- Personal-care products
- Ornaments
- Small home accessories
- Pens and creative supplies
Bealls’ holiday assortment currently includes a number of small giftable products at affordable price points, while its dedicated holiday-under-$25 collection gives shoppers another way to stay within budget.
Stocking Stuffers Under $25
If you have a little more room in the budget, consider:
- Jewelry
- Wallets
- Cosmetic bags
- Fragrance
- Drinkware
- Small gadgets
- Personal-care sets
- Hobby accessories
Make Stockings Feel Personalized
Don’t buy the same stocking stuffers for everyone.
Instead, give each person a mini theme.
The Coffee Lover
Mug + coffee accessory + cozy socks.
The Traveler
Travel pouch + sunglasses + small organizer.
The Golfer
Golf accessory + hat + golf-themed gift.
The Beauty Lover
Cosmetic accessory + bath product + beauty item.
The Game Lover
Card game + snacks + fun accessory.
Don’t Forget the Practical Stuff
Some of the best stocking stuffers aren’t exciting until you need them.
A new wallet accessory, toiletry bag, pair of socks or grooming product can be surprisingly appreciated.
The best stocking is a mix of fun, useful and personal.
Finish With a Little Surprise
You can always include one unexpected item.
Maybe it’s a silly game.
A funny pair of socks.
A small ornament.
A favorite candy.
Or a gift card.
That final surprise can make the entire stocking more memorable.
Shop stocking stuffers at Bealls and fill every stocking with something they’ll love.