Stocking stuffers feel like the easy part of holiday shopping — until you realize that it’s the day before the holiday and you have nothing to fill the stockings. Don’t let this happen to you. We’ve collected cool stocking-stuffer gifts that won’t get trashed with the wrapping paper.
Bathtub Body Doodlers
These bath doodle pens are the perfect gift for any child who loves finger painting — and for parents who don’t want to deal with the mess. (Amazon, $8)
Travel Spirograph
This travel Spirograph set is a great stocking stuffer for any kid who loves to draw. (The Land of Nod, $10)
Kinetic sand
Kinetic sand is “like wet sand, only cooler.” And unlike wet sand, it won’t stick to anything but itself, so cleanup is a non-issue. (ThinkGeek, $10)
Jump rope
This mini mushroom jump rope is a great way to get kids active. And it looks adorable too. (Seedling, $10)
Personalized name crayons
These personalized name crayons are so pretty, they almost won’t want to use them. But they will! (Etsy, $11)
Kiddie nail polish
This washable nail polish is a great gift for any child who loves to paint their nails — and there’s no nasty polish smell. (Piggy Paint, $8)
Inflatable Reindeer Ring Toss
This inflatable reindeer ring toss game is goofy as hell, and it’s sure to keep the kids occupied during a holiday gathering. (Oriental Trading, $5.99)
Rose gold headphones
Rose gold headphones are totally stylish and sure to be a hit with any teenager. Warning: You may find yourself coveting them. (Urban Outfitters, $16)
Tech gloves
These gloves will not only keep your teen’s hands warm, but the padding on the fingertips will let them text you back without getting frostbite. (Urban Outfitters, $10)
The Romantic Eyeshadow Palette
This dreamy eyeshadow palette is the perfect sized stocking stuffer for any beauty junkie. (Sephora, $12)
Flux Capacitor car charger
The phone charger that lets you travel through time! Well, not really; but it’s a fun replica of the Back to the Future prop, and it can charge multiple devices in the car. (Think Geek, $10)
Monogrammed mug
Every kid likes to have her very own mug. And even if she’s not into hot beverages (not even cocoa?!), this cute monogrammed number will work as a cute trinket holder too. (Francesca’s, $16)
Panda speaker
Maybe they’re growing out of the stuffed-animal phase, but they still like cute things. This adorable wireless panda speaker is a great companion for the music lover. (Urban Outfitters, $28)
‘The Kid’s Book of Questions’
This book by Dr. Gregory Stock is filled with over 200 questions that’re sure to prompt some meaningful conversations. (Amazon, $9)
Smartphone lens kit
Help them take their selfie game to the next level with this smartphone camera lens kit. It includes wide-angle, fisheye and macro lenses. (Urban Outfitters, $26)
Lightsaber chopsticks
Is your foodie a Star Wars fan? These light-up lightsaber chopsticks are one of a kind. (Think Geek, $12)
Witty keychain
These keychains with witty phrases are perfect for any kid with keys and personality to spare. (Urban Outfitters, $15)
Kocostar body therapy kit
An indulgent gift for anyone who likes to be pampered — and who doesn’t like to be pampered? This Kocostar therapy set has got masking covered from head to toe. (Anthopologie, $24)
3-D doodle pens
This 3-D doodle pen will spark anyone’s creativity. You can build models, decorate accessories, create fine art… the sky is (literally) the limit. (3Doodler, starting at $49)
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