Stocking stuffers are some of the most fun gifts of the holidays. If you've left them to the last minute, the challenge is finding ones that feel fun and thoughtful, not like you panic-added them at checkout.
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Luckily, last-minute doesn’t have to mean boring. From beauty favorites and tech upgrades to kid-approved fidgets and games, there are plenty of fun-sized gifts that feel intentional and genuinely exciting — and still ship in time to make it into their stockings hung by the chimney with care.
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These stocking stuffers punch well above their size, whether you’re shopping for adults, kids or anyone else who loves a small surprise.
Apple AirPods Pro 3 Wireless Earbuds
Apple's premium earbuds offer active noise cancellation, spatial audio and high-fidelity sound in a compact design that fits perfectly in a stocking. One of the brand's newest offerings, they also include advanced features like live translation and hearing health tools.
Clinique Almost Lipstick Tinted Lip Balm in 3 Iconic Shades
This cult-favorite tinted lip balm delivers sheer color with a lightweight feel in three iconic shades designed to flatter a wide range of skin tones. It’s an easy, universally loved beauty gift that feels luxe without being over-the-top.
This glossy lip balm provides hydration and shine with a smooth, nonsticky texture infused with shea butter to help soften lips — a polished stocking stuffer that's both indulgent and practical.
This slim power bank delivers fast charging with USB-C input and output, an LED display and compatibility with a wide range of phones and tablets, offering a practical gift for travelers and other heavy phone users.
Kendra Scott Elisa Pendant Necklace
This delicate pendant necklace features a simple, timeless design with 14-karat-gold plating that's personal, elevated and easy to wear daily.
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This squishy sensory toy is designed to splat, stretch and squeeze, providing kids with hours of tactile fun. It's a playful stocking stuffer for kids — and adults — who love fidgets.
This peel-off nail polish set includes 10 water-based, quick-drying colors. All of them are nontoxic and designed for kids ages 5 and up, giving younger kids interested in nail art and manicures a creative, mess-free way to experiment with less mess than permanent polish.
Crayola Globbles Fidget Toy (6ct)
These sticky, squishy balls are designed for squeezing, tossing and sensory play. They're washable and reusable, making them a fun, colorful, tactile and surprisingly addictive way to relieve stress.
Moose Match Mayhem - by Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza
This fast-paced card game focuses on speed matching and quick reactions. It's designed for ages 7 and up and is easy to learn, offering a fun option for family game nights.
Outright Games Bluey: The Videogame- Nintendo Switch
This kid-friendly video game brings the world of Bluey to life with cooperative gameplay through familiar characters from the show. It makes a great stocking stuffer for all ages — it's accessible even for younger players.
Melissa & Doug Sticker Wow! 24-Page Activity Pad and Sticker Stamper
This activity pad includes 300 stickers and a stamp-style dispenser made for kids ages 3 and up. If you have any holiday travel planned, this is a great stocking stuffer that will keep little hands (and minds) busy in cars or on planes.
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