Christmas stocking stuffers have long been the afterthoughts of gift-giving, mere "Let's just get this out of the way" or "Oh no, I forgot again" presents like oven mitts, bulk chocolate candy, and anything bacon-scented. (Do not get us started on wh*skey st*nes.) Most of these last-minute gift ideas are just begging to be tossed in a junk drawer or the donation pile, never to see the light of day again. Granted, it's a fate they probably deserve.

But let's be clear on something: You don't have to buy stuff that's bad, boring, or cheaply made just because it's small in size and set to arrive before Christmas. Picking out the best stocking stuffers is a cinch, so long as you know who you're shopping for... and where to look.

You've already got enough on your plate this holiday season, so we've done the searching for you. Below, we've rounded up an extensive list of tiny-but-impressive presents at a range of price points that can work for everyone on your list. So, whether you're searching for stocking stuffer ideas under $25 or something fancier that will catch them by surprise on Christmas morning, we have more than 60 unique gifts to inspire you.

Let the holiday shopping commence.

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A ChomChom Roller

For pet parents

Black fabric versus white pet hair: The ultimate showdown. Relieve your friend or family member of incessant lint-rolling and gift them the ChomChom, a reusable dog and cat hair remover that can pick up any shedding the vacuum skips over. It works on almost any surface (from couches to carpet to car seats) and doesn't require sticky tape or papers.

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$31.95 from Amazon

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For hot cocoa superfans

Picture this: You're back inside after a chilly afternoon sledding in the snow and it's time to cozy up on the couch in front of a crackling fire, with a steaming cup of hot chocolate in hand. Doesn't this Fair Isle stoneware mug just perfectly complete that picture of holiday hygge bliss? Also available in green.

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$6.99 from Target

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A microSD card

For gamers

The Nintendo Switch's 32GB storage capacity seems ample until you try to install another game alongside "Breath of the Wild." If the gamer in your life is jonesing for copies of "Pokémon Scarlet" and "Violet" or "Splatoon 3" this holiday season, stash a 128GB microSD card in their stocking so their console has room for more downloads.

Buying Options

$34.99 from Amazon

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A Fire TV Stick 4K

For binge-watchers

At the risk of sounding dramatic, a Fire TV Stick is life-changing for anyone who doesn't have a smart TV. It puts Netflix, Hulu, and the rest of their go-to streaming apps all in one place (sans HDMI cables). The latest 4K model features Dolby Vision, HDR, and HDR10+ support; it also includes a companion Alexa Voice Remote for hands-free control.

Buying Options

$49.99 from Amazon

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Kinetic Sand Surprise Wild Critters

For lil' ones

If you've got a young child who's already into sensory play, this Kinetic Sand expansion pack will be sure to ignite their imagination even further. Each mini tub contains 4 oz. of brightly colored sand, plus a surprise character.

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$4.97 from Walmart

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An ice roller

For skincare savants

A #skintok favorite, ice rollers are often touted as magic bullets for under-eye puffiness and inflamed pimples. (They also work well for massaging achy muscles, if you can find one big enough — think cryotherapy on minimal coin.) This one's got over 15,400 5/5-star customer reviews on Amazon and comes in five colors.

Buying Options

$18.99 from Amazon

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Bala Bangles

For fitness fanatics

Bala Bangles are this year's must-have fashion accessory — and if you know what's good for you, an off-brand dupe won't cut it. These lightweight ankle/wrist weights are designed to add "comfortable resistance" to workouts, whether your recipient's into yoga, boxing, or just basic Hot Girl Walks™️. Each pair comes with a matching carrying case.

Buying Options

$65 from Amazon

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A shaving bib

For bearded beauties

"You left beard clippings in the sink" is such a common complaint that one man went on Shark Tank to pitch Beard King: A shaving bib that attaches to any mirror, solving this age-old problem once and for all. It's a genius way to keep the counter clean and even comes with a handy travel pouch. One size fits everyone!

Buying Options

$24.99 from Amazon

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A Lush bath bomb

For spa lovers

The combo of stress and so-cold-it-hurts weather is almost unbearable, but an easy solution (that also happens to be extremely photogenic) is a bath bomb. These soapy spheres dissolve into fragrant, fizzing froth when they hit water; the colorful handmade ones you can get from Lush come with an extra sprinkle of clout.

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$8.25 from Lush

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A pickleball paddle

For sporty types

Gatekept among the Florida retiree crowd before it went mainstream in 2022, pickleball is a beginner-friendly sport that combines tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. Your recipient can hit the court in style with one of Recess' pickleball paddles, which have sanded texture surfaces for extra spin and control, sweatproof faux-leather grips, and a range of fun pattern options. Let the games begin.

Buying Options

$86 from Recess

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A clip-on strainer

For college students

Pasta is an essential comfort food to keep on hand — and if you're gifting to someone who's low on cabinet space, this clip-on plastic strainer keeps them from having to buy a totally separate utensil. The adjustable clips grip tightly to both small and large pots, and not having to hold a colander underneath lowers the likelihood of burnt fingers.

Buying Options

$29.99 from Amazon

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Stasher bags

For snackaholics

Made in a variety of sizes and a rainbow of different colors, Stasher's reusable silicone bags and pouches are eco-friendly alternatives to the single-use plastic variety. (Bonus: You can safely toss them in the freezer, oven, microwave, and dishwasher.) Plop a few of your giftee's favorite chips, candy, or snacks in there and you're golden.

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$12.99 from Amazon

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A mini mushroom grow kit

For gardeners

No yard, no problem. This organic mini mushroom grow kit from Back to the Roots will make it possible for your recipient to grow tasty oyster mushrooms year-round (and with very little maintenance, besides misting their crop once daily). It's better than "farm-to-table" — it's "table-to-table."

Buying Options

$15.99 from Amazon

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An Oura Ring Gen3

For wellness warriors

If you like it, put a ring on it, right? The Oura 3 is "the latest and (so far) greatest release in the so-hot-right-now genre of wearables known as smart rings," writes Mashable editor-at-large Chris Taylor. This non-blingy ring, after all, is packed with research-grade sensors that can monitor metrics like stress, sleep, heart rate, and temperature. Choose from four finishes: Silver, gold, black, or a matte black "stealth."

Buying Options

$299 from Oura

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A Cricut EasyPress Mini

For DIYers

Know someone who makes all of their presents by hand? Cricut's EasyPress Mini (its teensiest heat press) is a portable DIY sidekick that can transfer designs to small projects like shirts, hats, shoes, and stuffed animals. It works with iron-ons/Cricut's Infusible Inks and includes an insulated safety base for easy storage.

Buying Options

$69 from Amazon

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A deodorant-removing sponge

For people who wear all black

There's not a person in the world who hasn't dealt with annoying deodorant stains (unless they don't wear deodorant, which is a whole other problem). Your giftee can keep their 'fits fresh with this portable pink sponge, which makes those pesky smudges disappear ASAP.

Buying Options

$9.99 from Amazon

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A mulberry silk pillowcase

For luxury lovers

"Indulgent" is a word rarely used to describe pillowcases, but it certainly applies to those made of mulberry silk — which protects hair and skin from friction damage in all of its breathable, buttery-soft glory. Brooklinen's come in nine colors and can be bundled with other sleep accessories like pillows/eye masks. (They also make matching scrunchies, FIY.)

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$59 from Brooklinen

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A heatless hair curler

For low-maintenance types

Made from smooth satin that doesn't tangle or pull, this bestselling foam hair rod promises flawless heatless curls while you sleep: Just secure it in place with the included clip, wrap it with slightly damp hair away from the face, secure each side with hair ties, then hit the hay for no-fuss styling overnight. It costs $590 less than a Dyson Airwrap, for what it's worth.

Buying Options

$9.99 from Amazon

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A pair of cloud slides

For cozy folks

Slippers are a classic stocking stuffer, but these top-rated cloud/pillow slides are trendier than most. (Plus, they won't get crusty over time like fuzzy, fluffy ones.) They're made from ultra-lightweight Ethylene Vinyl Acetate with a cushy, 1.7-inch sole and 13 colors options. Pro tip: Your giftee can soften the upper strap with a hair dryer and two pairs of socks for a custom fit.

Buying Options

$24.99 from Amazon

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A pair of gold hoop earrings

For romantics

A pair of classic hoops is a staple in any jewelry box, and this medium-thick pair made with (durable but affordable) 18k gold vermeil is a happy medium between minimalism and vintage. Mejuri is still the "It Girl" of fine jewelry brands, and if your recipient is on TikTok, they'll be over the moon to flex something from there in their OOTDs.

Buying Options

$58 from Mejuri

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Mike's Hot Honey

For certified foodies

Brooklyn's own Mike's Hot Honey is exactly what it sounds like: All-natural honey infused with chili peppers. It's a simple but god-tier condiment that can be drizzled on just about any food for a sweet-and-spicy kick, from roasted veggies to ice cream to fried chicken. (Haley here: I love it in a hot toddy or on a fat slice of Detroit-style pepperoni pizza.) Pink Sauce could never.

Buying Options

$10.99 from Amazon

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An odor rub-away bar

For home cooks

Garlic and onions are indisputably delicious — and the world's most stubborn scents. This dishwasher-safe stainless steel "bar of soap" eliminates those odors from your hands like magic when you "wash" them with it (because: Molecular science), working with or without water.

Buying Options

$9.59 from Amazon

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A cookie press

For bakers

OXO's Good Grips Cookie Press is a baker's saving grace during the hectic holiday cookie season. "Perfect cookies at warp speed if you follow the directions and do what they say," says one of 6,600-plus Amazon reviewers who gave it a five-star review. It includes a set of interchangeable discs in 12 patterns, including snowflake, tree, wreath, daisy, and sunflower.

Buying Options

$33.99 from Amazon

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A mini Le Creuset cocotte

For girlies who love soup

Surprise, surprise: Everyone's favorite fancy French cookware brand *does* make something at a stocking stuffer price point. Available in 14 hues (pictured here in artichaut), this extremely adorable 8-ounce mini cocotte is ideal for eggs, individual pot pies, mini cobblers, and ladle-fulls of French onion soup smothered in gruyere.

Buying Options

$32 from Amazon

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A 3-in-1 avocado slicer

For guac obsessives

It’s normal to carry around spare guac, right? Make an avocado lover's dreams come true with this handy 3-in-1 tool. They'll be able to slice, pit, scoop, and whip up avocado toast like the best TikTok food bloggers out there, then throw the tool in the dishwasher after the prep is done.

Buying Options

$11.95 from Amazon

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A milk frother

For aspiring baristas

It's no Nespresso machine — those don't fit in stockings, anyway (!!) — but a handheld milk frother makes it easy to elevate an ordinary latte or cup of hot chocolate with a dollop of creamy foam. Boasting over 61,000 5/5-star ratings on Amazon, this one comes in nearly 40 colors and includes a stand so it doesn't get lost in a drawer.

Buying Options

$19.99 from Amazon

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A bamboo chasen for matcha

For fancy tea people

A good chasen (read: Tea whisk) is the key to a frothy and lump-free matcha latte. For the friend who always orders one on Starbucks runs, this starter kit contains a 100% natural bamboo chasen (traditionally used instead of metal ones), a matching scoop, and a cute stirring spoon.

Buying Options

$12.99 from Amazon

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Nugget ice cube trays

For beveragino buffs

No need to splurge on a GE Profile Opal nugget ice maker when some cheap ice trays can get the job done just as well. These are made from dishwasher-safe, BPA-free silicone that bends to help its mini-cubes release easily. "This is the most similar I can get to Sonic ice at home," writes one Amazon reviewer. Say less.

Buying Options

$18.99 from Amazon

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A Vacu Vin Wine Saver

For wine snobs

Realistically, it's highly unlikely that a wine lover would ever leave much in a bottle once it's been opened. But for the rare occasion when they decide otherwise, this vacuum wine stopper and pump set will ensure their Merlot or Pinot Grigio stays fresh for up to 10 days. (Big plus: It's dishwasher-safe.)

Buying Options

$17.99 from Amazon

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A bottle of red wine stain remover

For spill-prone wine snobs

White wine drinkers are pretty much in the clear, but red wine devotees are risking it all when it comes to white shirts, furniture, or carpets. Spray-on Wine Away can remove new and dried wine stains as well as coffee, ink, blood (yikes), juice, and more. It's especially great for people with messy kids... or drunk uncles.

Buying Options

$10.49 from Amazon

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A Baggu reusable bag

For farmer's market fiends

Can you ever *really* have too many reusable bags? Hint: The answer is no. Grab one of these durable totes from the TikTok-famous Baggu brand for your on-the-go bestie (or for someone who just needs to stop using so much plastic). They come in over three dozen funky colors and patterns, fold up into their own pouch, and hold up to 50 pounds.

Buying Options

$14 from Baggu

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A LifeStraw personal water filter

For wilderness explorers

A No. 1 bestseller on Amazon, the humble LifeStraw is a portable filter that can remove bacteria, parasites, dirt, and microplastics (yum!) from natural water sources. Any outdoor-inclined pals who spend their weekends hiking and camping will get a ton of use out of this thing; it can purify 1,000 gallons of water with proper care and maintenance.

Buying Options

$19.95 from Amazon

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A Bug Bite Thing

For patio patrons

Here's another great "as seen on Shark Tank" find: The Bug Bite Thing is a reusable device that uses suction to remove insect venom, saliva, and other irritants from the skin, preventing itchy reactions without the use of creams or chemicals. If your recipient spends a lot of time on patios or around bonfires, this will come in clutch.

Buying Options

$9.99 from Amazon

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An on-the-go printer

For avid picture-takers

You can't bank on someone wanting to lug an instant camera wherever they go, but you can definitely bank on someone wanting physical versions of their memories. With Fujifilm's Bluetooth-enabled Instax Mini Link, your giftee can print photos and video stills directly from their camera roll in just 12 seconds flat.

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$104.99 from Amazon

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A plain old Lightning to USB cable

For anyone with an iPhone

iPhone chargers get put through hell, and there's not an iPhone owner on earth who would turn down a spare for work or in the car. Kind of boring? Yes. Extremely useful? Also yes. Maybe pair this lil' gift with something else in their stocking, so your giftee doesn't burst into tears.

Buying Options

$19 from Amazon

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A Tile tracker

For scatterbrained people

There's nothing like losing something you had in your hand 30 seconds ago to make you feel like the world's biggest dipshit. Ideal for that one person who loses everything, Tile Mate Bluetooth trackers can keep tabs on phones, wallets, keys, and beyond. Their companion app tracks where an item was last seen and can make a lost phone ring even if it’s on silent.

Buying Options

$24.99 from Tile

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A miniature drill

For not-so-handypeople

You don't have to be living in a total fixer-upper to need a drill at some point. This cordless little number from BLACK+DECKER has a pivoting handle, a rechargeable battery that lasts up to 18 months, and a spindle lock for manual screwdriving — perfect for odd jobs around the house (like hanging framed pictures and assembling furniture with a multisyllabic, Scandinavian name).

Buying Options

$37.40 from Amazon

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A desktop vacuum cleaner

For clean freaks

Snack crumbs are so good at finding their way all over work desks. (Look in the crevices of your keyboard right now, if you dare.) This battery-powered tabletop vacuum has made the rounds on TikTok for its satisfying ability to slurp up tiny dust and dirt particles. It's handy for kitchen cleanup, too.

Buying Options

$25.98 from Amazon

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A funky coaster set

For hosts with the most

If your recipient spends parties fretting over water rings on their good wood furniture, save their side tables and/or sanity with this glazed terracotta coaster set from Areaware (which actually doubles as a trivet). It's designed by ceramic artist Ben Medansky and features geometric ridges inspired by rippled sand dunes of the American southwest.

Buying Options

$45 from Amazon

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A sunset projector lamp

For wannabe influencers

Never mind the cringey ads you see under every viral tweet: This adjustable, multicolored sunset projector lamp is an Amazon bestseller with over 2,200 5/5-star reviews. The most online person you know can use it as mood lighting or to jazz up the background of their TikToks. Be sure to throw in some AAA batteries for its remote.

Buying Options

$19.99 from Amazon

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A diamond painting kit

For arts-and-crafters

Diamond Dotz kits are like paint-by-numbers but better, with sparkly little facets individually placed on printed fabric to create a shimmering image. (It's honestly very meditative.) This one's a reproduction of Van Gogh's "A Wheat Field with Cypresses" for post-impressionism stans, but there are tons of other patterns to choose from.

Buying Options

$34.99 from Michaels

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An Areaware Little Puzzle Thing

For puzzle-doers

Areaware's Little Puzzle Things are limited-edition miniature jigsaws in playful, quirky shapes (most of them food-related). Psstt... there *has* to be someone in your life who would appreciate a cooked shrimp puzzle. If not, get new friends. Each one contains 70 pieces that can be completed in 20 minutes or less as a quick mid-day brain break.

Buying Options

$15 from Amazon

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A deck of affirmation cards

For manifestors

Whoever said "repeat it until you believe it" was really onto something. These adorable decks of affirmation cards by comedian Suzi Barrett come in themes like love, family, and work: Each with quick, encouraging, and occasionally sassy words to pick you up. It's self-help without being corny, and we could all use more of that.

Buying Options

$14.95 from Amazon

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A Disney-themed candle

For Disney adults

Gifting a trip to Disney World may not be in the cards this year, but the Disney adult in your life can still revel in the magic with these themed candles from Main Street Melts Candle Co. Take your pick from scents like Happily Ever After, Aloha Pineapple Whip, Jungle Cruising, Splash Mountain, Villain Potion, and Mermaid Lagoon. (No dice on that turkey leg smell, though.)

Buying Options

$17.95 from Etsy

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A Stanley Quencher H2.0 Flowstate Tumbler

For random coworkers

Not sure what to get Kevin in accounting? This 30-ounce Stanley H2.0 is a slightly smaller, stocking-friendly version of the insulated, dishwasher-safe tumbler that's taken over TikTok. It's made with recycled stainless steel that can keep hot drinks hot for 5 hours, cold drinks cold for 9 hours, and iced drinks iced for up to 40 hours. A hydrated coworker is a happy coworker (you heard it here first).

Buying Options

$30 from Dick's Sporting Goods

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A Carhartt beanie

For people who are hard to shop for

Haley here again: I tend to come up short on wishlist ideas because my birthday is so close to Christmas, but I'm always happy to find a Carhartt knit cuffed beanie in my stocking. They're super warm, they're well-made, and they come in 25 different colors — basically the perfect accessory for drawn-out Chicago winters. I'm hoping to get my next one in jade or blackberry.

Buying Options

$19.99 from Amazon

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A "Wordle" ornament

For those who still play Wordle

Adieu, 2023. This glittery glass ornament commemorates the online word game that gained a cult following (and filled everyone's feeds with colored square emojis) in the past years. It depicts an awful series of holiday-themed guesses, to be clear — SANTA is a terrible starting word — but it's still pretty cute.

Buying Options

$10.99 from Always Fits

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The Original Puffy Jacket Beer Cover

For beer drinkers

Puffin's beer jackets aren't just absolutely adorable conversation starters; they're also a super practical stocking stuffer for beer lovers. Shaped like a classic puffer jacket, this insulated can cover will keep your beer (or hard seltzer, or hard cider, or non-alcoholic IPA) icy cold while keeping your hands from freezing over. It's a stocking stuffer triple threat: Affordable, awesome, and actually useful.

Buying Options

$21.95 from Amazon

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MalloMe S'mores Roasting Sticks

For chocolate lovers

There are two types of people in the world: Those that melt marshmallows to ooey-gooey perfection and those that prefer to burn them to a crisp (you know who you are). Of course, there's no wrong way to combine graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows, but these roasting sticks will help create an objectively perfect s'more every time.

Buying Options

$14.99 from Amazon

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Echo Pop Smart Speaker

For budding smart home enthusiasts

Amazon's new smart speaker is cuter, cheaper, and more colorful than the Echo Dot you already have. Compared to the previous generation, it also has fuller sound, so you can listen to T-Swift as you're getting ready without missing a single note. We love the design of the new Pop speaker (the front face of the speaker is on a slant). As a gift, it's just the right size to sneakily slip into a stocking.

Buying Options

$39.99 from Amazon

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AirFly Pro Bluetooth Wireless Audio Transmitter

For frequent travelers

As much as we love the convenience of wireless headphones and earbuds, we don't love paying $25 for cheap, throwaway airline headphones. The AirFly solves that problem once and for all, and it's a true lifesaver on long flights. When you have no choice but to plug in, this Bluetooth audio transmitter lets you enjoy in-flight music and movies with your AirPods (or any other Bluetooth audio device).

Buying Options

$54.99 from Amazon

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Anker Nano Power Bank with Built-in USB-C Connector

For chronic texters

We all know the feeling: You're staring down a smartphone battery with just four percent left. And now it's three percent. So long as your giftee slips the Anker Nano into their pocket (and so long as you slip it into their stocking on Christmas Eve), they never have to worry about that dreaded feeling again. It's the kind of stocking stuffer that's so good you might just buy one for yourself, too.

Buying Options

$29.99 from Amazon

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French fry and sauce cupholder set

For drive-thru kings

This is the type of ultra-specific product that could become your new favorite thing. Designed to perfectly fit a large McDonald's order of french fries, this ingenious gift idea makes it easy to chow down on the road. Unfortunately, it can't stop french fries from slipping under the seat. The technology just isn't there yet.

Buying Options

$9.99 from Amazon

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Babiators sunglasses

For new parentals

Do you have kids or parents on your holiday shopping list? Most of us do. Babiators are miniature-yet-stylish sunglasses for the kiddos that are perfect if you want to develop a reputation as the cool aunt or uncle. Remember: The best stocking stuffers for kids don't have to be toys. Think outside the gift box, we believe in you.

Buying Options

$29.99 from Amazon

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Hot chocolate bomb gift set

For holiday traditionalists

Frankford is one of the most popular makers of hot chocolate bombs (they also claim to be *the* OG hot chocolate bomb!), and, lucky for you, the brand has a whole collection of holiday-themed bombs to choose from. Personally, we're feeling this Dunkin' Donuts-themed gift set.

Buying Options

$23.49 from Amazon

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Funko Pop! Homer in Hedges vinyl figure

For those love classic memes

There's a hyper-specific moment in 'The Simpsons' when Homer disappears into a bush that's become internet-famous. It's also an accurate representation of the holiday stress we're ~all~ feeling right about now. This Funko Pop! vinyl collectible is the ideal stocking stuffer idea for any GIF-sending king who considers Homer their spirit animal.

Buying Options

$16.99 from Amazon

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Banana-saving hats

For farmers' market shoppers

All science geeks and organic food aficionados know that bananas turn an "ew" shade of brown through the absorption of ethylene gas. Help your giftee keep theirs yellow for longer with these cute-enough-to-eat banana hats. Their lower layer goes over the banana bunch's "crown" to block gas absorption; for the upper layer (aka the fun part), choose between designs like a unicorn, viking, shark, panda, and more.

Buying Options

$25 from Uncommon Goods

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Starface Hydro-Stars

For TikTok-obsessed pimple poppers

Everyone (+ their mothers) seems to be sporting pimple patches from Starface World, which come in the shape of tiny lil' stars and are made solely out of hydrocolloid (a material that absorbs fluid and reduces facial inflammation overnight). This yellow compact case comes with a useful mirror and 32 hydro-stars in total. You'll leave them starry-eyed over this gift... and starry-faced.

Buying Options

$14.99 from Hydro-Stars

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A scalp massager

For the perpetually stressed

If you haven't tried a scalp massager yet, you haven't lived. This 32-pronged massager stimulates all the neglected nerve endings in your head while boosting circulation — thus making for an elite relaxation tool with a nonexistent learning curve. It's light, it's durable, it's travel-friendly, it's got a chic wood handle... what's not to love?

Buying Options

$9.99 from Amazon

Socks with the message "This Meeting Is Bullshit," in brown, white, and red colors

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This Meeting Is Bullshit women's socks

For remote workers

Anyone who's ever been on a Zoom meeting can agree — it could've been an email. Cheer up the WFH-er in your life with these honest AF socks made from soft, combed cotton. They can sport them (in secret, ofc) while their boss asks if everyone can see the slides.

Buying Options

$14 from Sock City

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Fender Flash™ 2.0 Rechargeable Tuner

For those with dreams of starting a band

Whether they've just picked up guitar as a hobby or have been a ukulele legend for years now, this Fender clip-on tuner is a gift musicians will love. With 360-degree swivels, a bright LED display, 20 hours of continuous use, and five instrument settings, the handy-dandy device will ensure their songs are easy on the ears of everyone gathered at the holiday party.

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$29.99 from Fender

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Leah Stodart is a Philadelphia-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable where she covers essential home tech like vacuums and TVs as well as sustainable swaps and travel. Her ever-growing experience in these categories comes in clutch when making recommendations on how to spend your money during shopping holidays like Black Friday, which Leah has been covering for Mashable since 2017.

Leah graduated from Penn State University in 2016 with dual degrees in Sociology and Media Studies. When she's not writing about shopping (or shopping online for herself), she's almost definitely watching a horror movie, "RuPaul's Drag Race," or "The Office." You can follow her on X at @notleah or email her at [email protected].

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Haley Henschel is a Chicago-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable who reviews and finds deals on popular tech, from laptops to gaming consoles and VPNs. She has years of experience covering shopping holidays and can tell you what’s actually worth buying on Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day. Her work has also explored the driving forces behind digital trends within the shopping sphere, from dupes to 12-foot skeletons.

Haley received a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and honed her sifting and winnowing skills at The Daily Cardinal. She previously covered politics for The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, investigated exotic pet ownership for Wisconsin Watch, and blogged for some of your favorite reality stars.

In her free time, Haley enjoys playing video games, drawing, taking walks on Lake Michigan, and spending time with her parrot (Melon) and dog (Pierogi). She really, really wants to get back into horseback riding. You can follow her on X at @haleyhenschel or reach her via email at [email protected].

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