So, the stockings are hung by the chimney with care, and you’re thinking, “…now what?”
The next step, typically, is to stuff them.
There are a bunch of ways to go about stuffing stockings: big, small, expensive, inexpensive, practical, unique… You can see where we’re going with this, right?
The opportunities are endless, so long as they’re small enough to fit nicely inside your stocking of choice.
Still not sure where to start? Consider us your stocking stuffer experts.
No matter who you’re shopping for or what their interests are, there are bound to be a few stocking stuffers that are absolutely perfect for them.
Below, we’ve rounded up over 40 different stocking stuffer ideas, ranging from tech to practical items and, of course, fun items inspired by their favorite fandoms.
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Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation)
If they’re not already an AirPods user, you’re basically doing them a favor by putting a brand new pair in their stocking.
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Anker Magnetic Portable Charger
Anker chargers have never steered us wrong before, and this one is perfect for any MagSafe iPhone. It’s less than 0.5 inches thick, so it won’t add any extra bulk to their phone, just extra battery.
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Pixar x Bombas Calf Sock 4-Pack
Socks in the stocking are kind of a no-brainer… right? This cute Pixar box set for toddlers comes with four colorful pairs with characters from Monsters Inc., Toy Story, WALL-E, and Up.
Disney+ has a number of plans, including bundles, starting at $8/month. Learn more here.
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Glamnetic x Harry Potter: Parseltongue Press-On Nails
These Slytherin-inspired short almond press-ons make a perfect stocking stuffer for Harry Potter fans. (And, if your giftee is also a Swiftie, these are totally Reputation era!)
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Barbie Smartwatch Band
Surprise the Barbie girl in your life with a watch band as bright and colorful as her.
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The Real Housewives Museum Collection RHONY Round Coasters – Set of 4
This set of four colorful coasters is printed with iconic one-liners from the history of The Real Housewives of New York.
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Mickey Mouse Disney Metallic Storage Case
This little storage case is stocking-sized and perfect for holding rings, earrings, bracelets, and anything else worth keeping safe.
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Rainbow Connection Muppets Inspired Tarot Deck
Shopping for someone in your life who reads tarot? This Muppets-inspired Major Arcana deck is the perfect unique stocking stuffer.
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Stranger Things Hot Sauce Trio
This hot sauce trio was inspired by characters from Season 4 of Stranger Things. They range in heat level, with the mildest being a 2/10 and the hottest being a 6/10.
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Dr. Squatch Soap Avengers Collection with Collector’s Box
Four bars of Avengers-inspired soap come packaged in a comics-themed box.
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Colourpop x Rudolph There’s Always Tomorrow Lux Lipstick Kit
This lip kit inspired by the Christmas classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer comes with a Lippie Pencil and Lux Lipstick in… red, of course!
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Mouse Ring/Jewelry Dish
A more subtle present for the Disney lover in your life, this terrazzo ring dish is perfect for trinkets like jewelry.
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Blazing Hellfire Club AirPods Case
If you’re shopping for a Stranger Things fan, they’ll love this case that protects their AirPods in style.
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LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian’s N-1 Starfighter Microfighter
This little LEGO set is just 88 pieces, making it the perfect size for stockings. If they love LEGOs, make sure to check out our LEGO gift guide!
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JBL GO3 Portable Waterproof Wireless Speaker
This pint-sized speaker is waterproof and has JBL’s signature Pro Sound despite its compact design.
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AirFly Pro Bluetooth Wireless Audio Transmitter
If you’re buying gifts for a frequent flyer this year, make sure an AirFly is at the top of your shopping list. It’s a transmitter that plugs into the headphones jack of an airplane TV and connects via Bluetooth to your own wireless headphones. No more wired headphones for flying!
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Colourpop x The Mandalorian The Child Shadow Palette
This mini nine-pan eyeshadow palette was inspired by none other than Grogu, the cutest bounty in the galaxy. If you’re shopping for a Star Wars super fan, make sure to check out our Star Wars gift guide!
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Squishmallows 8″ Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Who wouldn’t want an adorable little Squishmallow inside of their stocking on Christmas morning?
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Buffalo Hot Sauce by Hot Ones Hot Sauce
Calling all Hot Ones enthusiasts: for the first time (22 seasons in), Hot Ones has finally made its first classic Buffalo sauce.
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Joffrey’s Coffee Disney Festive Fairytale Brew
The official coffee and tea company of the Disney resorts makes themed blends all year round, but this holiday one, a medium roast with notes of cinnamon and vanilla nut, makes a great addition to a Christmas stocking.
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Stanley Quencher H2.0 Flowstate Tumbler, 20 oz.
While the ultra-viral 40 oz. size of the Stanley Quencher probably won’t fit in a stocking, this mini-sized 20 oz. one will!
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Funko Bitty Pop! Harry Potter Mini Collectible Toys
This Funko Harry Potter Bitty Pop! pack comes with four vinyl figures, all 1-inch tall or smaller. The fourth one is a mystery Harry Potter character that’ll vary from pack to pack.
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Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn
Before the third season of Bridgerton comes out next year, gift the bookworm in your life the novel (or all the novels) it’s based on.
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Disney Munchlings Mystery Scented Plush – Baked Treats
Who wouldn’t love a plushie in the form of a sweet treat in their stocking? Each Munchling box comes with a mystery-scented mini plush toy — it can be one of the six shown, or a secret seventh mystery one.
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Star Wars Officially Licensed Smartwatch Band
This smartwatch band designed to look like a rebel fighter pilot’s uniform is perfect for any Star Wars fan.
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Loungefly Winnie the Pooh Dog Collar
If your furry friend gets a stocking in your home, this Loungefly collar with images of Winnie the Pooh and his Hunny jar would be an adorable addition.
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Elf x Kitsch Glitter Claw Clip
The best way to spread Christmas cheer is with this bright, glittery claw clip. Want to stream Elf? ‘Tis the season!
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Apple AirTag
Shopping for someone who’s always misplacing things? Gift them an AirTag with a keychain to hold it.
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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Streaming Device
Gifting someone a Fire TV stick is essentially unlocking a world of possibilities for them, because they can stream all of their favorite shows and movies in stunning 4K quality thanks to one little device. Read our Amazon Fire TV Stick review.
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Literie Candles “Flipping Tables” 9 oz. Candle
Part of Literie Candles’ collaboration with Bravo includes this cedar and suede candle named after the iconic RHONJ Season 1 moment where Teresa flipped the table.
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Yellowstone Beth Dutton Metallic Funko Pop! Vinyl Figure (Exclusive Wedding Outfit Edition)
Snag this Paramount Shop-exclusive Funko Pop! for the Yellowstone fan in your life. Looking for more Yellowstone-themed gifts? Check out our Yellowstone gift guide.
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The Woobles x Harry Potter Lord Voldemort™ and Nagini Bundle Crochet Kit
Your craftiest friend will love finding this in their stocking on Christmas morning.
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Star Wars x Happy Socks Kids 3-Pack Gift Set
These colorful socks for little ones are perfect for any Jedi or Sith Lord. And don’t worry — if you want to match, these same socks are available in adult sizes.
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Teleties Spiral Hair Coils, 3-pack
Sometimes, stocking stuffers are nothing but practical and useful. Teleties, which improve upon the normal hair elastic with a coiled design, are a staple in this very reporter’s own stocking every year.
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Frozen 10th Anniversary Legacy Sketchbook Ornament – Limited Release
Ornaments are always a welcomed sight in a Christmas stocking, but 2023 is the perfect year to gift someone a Frozen ornament in honor of the movie’s 10th anniversary.
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TP-Link WiFi Extender with Ethernet Port
This is another practical stocking stuffer — but who doesn’t want stronger Wi-Fi?
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Stitch 3D Trinket Tray
This little trinket tray would make the cutest addition to any stocking.
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LEGO Avatar: Ilu Discovery
If you’re looking for a stocking-sized LEGO set with over 100 pieces, consider this Avatar set.
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Yellowstone Sunglasses – Gold Aviator
These Yellowstone-inspired sunglasses will make them look as cool as anyone on Dutton Ranch.
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Fandango Gift Card
Let the film buff in your life pick their own gift by putting a Fandango gift card in their stocking this year.
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Funko Pop! Yourself
The most unique gift you can give someone is a custom Funko Pop! designed to look just like them.
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Homesick Premium Scented Candle – The Nutcracker
You can’t go wrong with a festive candle; this one has notes of cinnamon, clove, and pecan.
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Amazon Kindle
Amazon’s smallest and lightest Kindle e-reader is the perfect stocking stuffer-sized tech gift.
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“Lover” Vanilla Cone Beaded Bracelet
Put this in the stocking of any Swiftie in your life; it’s the same bracelet Lance Bass gave Taylor herself at the 2023 VMAs.
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