Under $20 Stocking Stuffer Ideas That'll Look Like You Work for Santa Himself
The holidays are approaching more quickly than any of us expected, and after a turkey-stuffed, credit-limit-exceeding weekend, there’s nothing to look forward to more than some Christmas shopping.
Not sure what to get? On a budget? Still want to be the thoughtful person in your family? I am here to help! Below are ten of the best and most useful stocking stuffers that will have your recipient thinking that you work at the North Pole part-time.
For Her
“Shopping is my cardio,” as the lovely Carrie Bradshaw once said. Who doesn’t love an excuse to go store to store and buy everything? Maybe I’m biased, but shopping for the women in my life is much easier for me than my dad or other men in my life. But, if you’re still kind of stuck on what to get that special gal pal, here are five ideas that are sure to get those gifting gears moving again.
Taking the perfect selfie, watching a YouTube video while doing your makeup/hair, scrolling through TikTok, and writing a long text to your mans-who’s-not-really-your-mans-but-kinda-is about how he needs to comment on your Instagram post, is made easy with a Popsocket! This is truly the one thing that keeps my phone from falling down on my face while scrolling in bed. Anyone would appreciate this cute phone accessory, and it fits perfectly inside a stocking.
There’s no such thing as owning too many journals. They're the best place to write down your thoughts, a grocery list, your next big idea, and doodle. These $13.50 personalized journals from Etsy are the perfect gift that have the right amount of effort without breaking your bank account.
Photo: Etsy, Decorated Bliss
E.L.F. is a true innovator in the beauty field, selling quality makeup products without giving your bank account an anxiety attack. Their brushes are some of the best quality brushes I have used. They’re a great gift for someone getting started in makeup or for your makeup-obsessed friend. Get them at E.L.F. for $15.00
Self-care is the theme this year. 2020 has seen every roller coaster plot twist imaginable. Taking time to breathe while the world is a dumpster fire is not only acceptable, but encouraged. What better gift than to give someone the gift of relaxation? Using hydrating sheet masks, especially during the winter dry air, can make such a difference. Ulta has a wide selection, however TONYMOLY “I'm Real Aloe Mask Sheet” is one I’ve used a few times now, and I love it. The aloe leaves my skin feeling brand new and super soft! Buy it here for $3.75.
Photo: Etsy, Blushin’ Gifts
The key to successfully giving gifts is finding things that are low budget, but look like they took a lot of effort. Personalized mugs are amazing, because coffee=life, and if I can drink coffee out of a mug with my name on it, I will drink way more coffee than I need to.
Etsy is the best place for all things personalized, especially if they don’t have what I call a “keychain name.” Some important people in your life just may not have names that are commonly found on keychains in a gift shop. Ergo, keychain names. Etsy has ended that horror for us people without keychain names!
Anyway these UNDER $10 mugs are the CUTEST gift for your favorite gal!
For Him
Men are really hard to shop for, and I don’t think I’m the only one who believes that. Even if you’ve got the main gift nailed down for the men in your life, stocking stuffers can be tricky to think of. Here are some ideas your man is going to love.
You know you’re an adult when you get excited over socks as a gift. Who doesn’t love socks?! To give those socks that pizazz, go with some novelty socks! J.Crew Factory sells some of the best patterned men’s socks for a great price of ~$10. Nothing says “Merry Christmas, you mean a lot to me,” more than some socks with tacos on them.
Photo: J. Crew Factory
I don’t know why, but I have never met a man who doesn’t find these all-in-one knives at least interesting. Maybe this stems from their interest in 3-in-1 shampoos, conditioners and soap, who knows? All I know is that this is a great gift they would appreciate. You can get it on Amazon for $18.39.
Photo: Etsy, Joseph Custom Products
Do you know men who just keep their money in their pockets with no wallet like Nick Miller in that one episode of New Girl? Give them the gift of basic organization.
Personalized wallets are sold on Etsy for $18.99! You can put their initials or their name on it, and they will never have to carry around their money loose again!
I’ve noticed that men either have their phone at 100% on a charger doing nothing, or 1% watching Youtube with the brightness all the way up. There is no in between. A portable phone charger is a great inexpensive gift that will get used a ton (hopefully).
I think one of the main things about buying for men is asking yourself if the item is useful. Can they use it and does it help them throughout their daily lives? After cracking this code, I have one last stocking stuffer idea: a sneaker cleaner kit. We all have tennis shoes, and these days most of them are white, so keeping them clean is a struggle within itself. Everyone wants their tennis shoes to look as fresh as they did coming from the Adidas store, so why not make that happen? The Pink Miracle Shoe Cleaner can be found on Amazon for just under $20 to give his sneakers a fresh 2nd chance!
Photo: Amazon
And there you have it! I hope this list of stocking stuffers can ease your holiday shopping stress just a little bit! Happy Holidays!
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