34 Stocking Stuffers That (Almost) Beat the Gifts Under the Tree

Consider these gifts proof that good things come in small packages.

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Whether you are filling your family's special stockings or taking inspiration for ways to treat yourself, our suggestions for thoughtful, intentional stocking stuffers will be an essential part of making your list (and checking it twice).

From luxury candy to games, jewelry, candles, kitchen tools, and more, these gifts are small in size but make a big impact.

Emily Taylor for George and Viv Shower Fizzies

package of holiday shower fizzies on a green background

Courtesy of Anthropologie

This year, give the gift of self-care in their stocking with some fragrant shower steamers. The set of four is available in three different, festive scents like peppermint swirl, merry mimosa, and toddy time.

Michael Kors Leather Gloves

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Courtesy of Macys

Keep her hands toasty warm with a beautiful pair of soft leather gloves. The gloves even feature a convenient touch tip so that she can use her phone without taking them off.

Martha Stewart Kitchen Towel Set

two dishtowels with lemon print on yellow background

Courtesy of Amazon

These lemon-themed, cotton kitchen towels from our founder's collection will complement your giftee's kitchen aesthetic while providing durability and great absorption.

Michelle Hand Made Flower Tea Lights

overhead view of multiple tea lights with flowers

Courtesy of Etsy

Beautifully packaged, these pretty tea lights are accentuated with delicate wax flowers. Available in sets of six or 12, you can purchase them unscented or choose a scented option in an array of essential oil-infused fragrances like fig, sandalwood, and lavender.

Social Print Studio Tiny Books

Social Print Studio Tiny Books

Courtesy of Social Print Studio

Just under 2 inches, these cute little albums let you share 24 of your favorite photos in a pocket-sized format. Make three identical books, or customize them for each member of your family.

Shashibo Fidget Cube

Shashibo Fidget Cube

Courtesy of Amazon

This magnetic cube, which can be unfolded and rearranged into more than 70 different shapes, is a fidget toy that's as appropriate for your partner's desk as it is for your first grader's backpack.

Valerie Peppermint Bark Bar

Valerie Peppermint Bark Bar

Courtesy of Valerie Confections

Peppermint bark is a holiday staple; this luxury version, which melds white chocolate, peppermint candy, and bittersweet chocolate, is a festive treat for every sweet tooth.

Viori Mini Terrace Garden Shampoo and Conditioner Bar Set

Viori Mini Terrace Garden Shampoo and Conditioner Bar Set

Courtesy of Sephora

These mini floral-scented shampoo and conditioner bars are ethically sourced, pH-balanced, and made with Longsheng rice water, cocoa butter, and hydrolyzed rice protein to moisturize dry hair, boost volume and shine, and repair damaged strands.

Minute Mimosa Sugar Cube Trio

mimosa sugar cube package on yellow background

Your giftee can add these citrus- or berry-flavored sugar cubes to a glass of their favorite Champagne for an instant cocktail. Choose peach, strawberry, and raspberry or orange, grapefruit, and lemon (or mix two different flavors to create a custom sip).

Eames Blackwing Pencil Set

Eames pencil set on a tan background

Blackwing pencils, a favorite of Charles and Ray Eames, are known for their rectangular eraser and "feathery-smooth" writing. This set of 12 includes famous Eames quotes—like "Process is not magic" and "Take your pleasure seriously"—on each pencil.

Mike's Hot Honey

Mike's hot honey bottle on tan background

Hot honey is everywhere, and with good reason—it's delicious! Your giftee can drizzle hot honey on everything from ice cream to pizza to give all their favorite foods an unexpected sweet-and-spicy twist.

Paddywax Checkmate Candle

black and white checkered candle on purple background

These handpainted, 4-inch wide porcelain vessels are filled with unique scent options, including black fig and olive, cactcus flower, cotton and teak, and rose and santal (among others). After the candle burns down, use the cup as a vase, jewelry holder, or catch-all container.

Hario Cold Brew Coffee Bottle

Hario coffee container on a tan background

If you have a coffee lover in the house, consider this cold brew coffee bottle as a stocking stuffer. It makes two 12-ounce glasses of rich cold-brew coffee in a slim glass bottle. They can fill the included filter with their favorite ground beans in the morning and let it steep in the refrigerator until their mid-afternoon caffeine craving kicks in.

Joanna Vargas Glow to Go Sheet Mask Set

package of sheet masks on a purple background

For anyone who loves a good spa day, this collection of five biodegradable sheet masks includes treatments for various skin needs. Individually packaged, they're perfect for at home or on the go.

Jo Malone English Pear and Sweet Pea Cologne (30 ml)

Jo Malone cologne on a yellow background

A new take on Jo Malone's classic sweet-pea-and-freesia scent, this delicate cologne blends floral sweet pea and fragrant English pear.

Corkcicle Whiskey Wedge

whiskey wedge and glass on orange background

Whiskey lovers will appreciate this inventive corkcicle. They can fill a double-old fashioned glass with water using the silicon mold to create a wedge-shaped ice chunk that chills their beverage as they tip the glass to drink—and melts more slowly than cubes, so their scotch, whisky, or bourbon won't get watered down.

Anthropologie Mini Rectangle Claw Hair Clips

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In glossy, clear, and matte translucent acrylic colors, these 1-inch clips are a pretty way to pull back small sections of hair into their favorite half-up style.

Moleskine Limited Edition Sakura Textile Artwork Notebook

pink notebook on a yellow background

Help them keep track of all their best ideas, important notes, and memorable moments in this lined 5-by-8-inch journal. The limited edition textile cover by Yuri Himuro makes the book as unique as the thoughts they use to fill it.

Concrete Catchall Tray

stack of concrete ring dishes on yellow background

Your giftee can use this minimalist, handmade concrete dish to hold keys in their entryway, cufflinks on their dresser, or spare change on their desk.

Blind Barber Bryce Harper Beard Balm

blind barber beard balm on yellow background

Argan oil, avocado oil, and jojoba oil make this wood-scented beard balm a Harper-approved option for moisturizing and conditioning all types of facial hair.

Freely Adorned Hand Comb & Swivel Compact Hand Mirror

Freely Adorned Hand Comb & Swivel Compact Hand Mirror

Courtesy of Freely Adorned 

A colorful acetate hand mirror and comb set are a take-anywhere duo that can be tossed in a crossbody, work tote, or gym bag for flawless locks on the go.

Roja Rogeliabordado Circular Earrings

black and gold circular earrings on a green surface

Courtesy of Etsy / RojaRogeliabordado

Artisan-made as part of the Etsy Oaxaca Artesanía Collective, these small, embroidered earrings sparkle with a gold beaded center and gleaming drop accent.

Rifle Paper AirPods Pro Case

airpods pro case with floral design on pink background

Courtesy of Rifle Paper Co

Keep their mind on next summer's garden—even when it's cold and dreary—with colorful floral-printed earbud cases that protect your music lover's essential gear.

Modern Sprout Agave Grow Kit

agave grow kit blue on a yellow background

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Give your favorite gardener this 5-inch-high blue glass planter, which includes a hydroponic net pot to pull water to the roots of an agave plant as it grows from seed.

Dior Backstage Glow Face Palette

Dior Backstage Glow Face Palette

Courtesy of Dior

Professional makeup artists and amateur beauty buffs alike love this four-color palette of shimmering blush and highlighter shades. Use each color individually, or layer them to create your own custom look.

Mini Pie Molds

mini hand pie molds on an orange background

Courtesy of Williams Sonoma

A trio of pocket pie molds makes it easy to turn out bake-off-worthy pastries for potlucks, picnics, and dessert buffets.

Crate and Barrel Maeve Dipped Ceramic Measuring Cups

colorful dipped measuring cups on a purple background

Courtesy of Crate & Barrel

Home cooks and bakers can never have too many measuring cups—especially when you're adding this cheerful, color-dipped stoneware set to their collection.

Price at time of publish: $16.95

Botanica Candle Flameless Lighter

berry colored flameless lighter

Courtesy of Botanica

These color-blocked flameless lighters use single ARC technology to produce a butane-free flame. Recharge them using the included USB cable, and never be without a light again.

Clever Poppy Monstera Magnetic Needle Minder

Clever Poppy Monstera Magnetic Needle Minder

Courtesy of Clever Poppy

Help the crafter on your list avoid lost needles with this small magnetic holder. It secures with a magnet on the underside of the fabric—preventing unwanted holes—and keeps even the narrowest needles close at hand.

Londontown Après Ski 5-Piece Mini Nail Polish Collection

 Londontown Après Ski 5-Piece Mini Nail Polish Collection

Courtesy of Anthropologie

Snowy white, New Year's Eve-ready glitter, and winter-sky blue shades make this five-color nail polish palette the perfect accent for cold-weather beauty looks.

Trivial Pursuit Mini Packs (1980s-2010s)

Trivial Pursuit Mini Packs (1980s-2010s)

Courtesy of Amazon

Prepare them for their next game night with this set of trivia cards to test their knowledge of the last four decades—a fun game for adults to play in the car, at dinner, or while traveling.

Beekman 1802 Fresh Air Lip Balm

beekman lip balm on a pink background

Courtesy of Beekman 1802

This citrus-scented goat milk lip balm also employs sunflower seed oil, beeswax, shea butter, and coconut oil to leave lips moisturized without parabens or mineral oil.

Sugarfina Bubbly Bears Champagne Gummy Cube

bubbly champagne gummy bears on orange background

Courtesy of Sugarfina

Let them toast to the year behind them—and the one ahead—with Champagne-flavored, sugar-dusted gummy bears.

Bentley Seed Co. Annual Wildflower Mix

Bentley Seed Co. Annual Wildflower Mix

Courtesy of Etsy

Has she been trying to bring more pollinators to her garden? This pack has seeds for flowers that provide nectar and pollen to honey bees, wild bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, and other good-for-the-earth critters.

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