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    41 Stocking Stuffers Both Kids And Adults Will Love

    Fun, small presents for the young (and young at heart).

    1. A book of 642 tiny things to draw sure to inspire them to get out there and practice doodling.

    small book that says 642 tiny things to draw being held between forefinger and thumb to show small size

    2. A planet bath bomb–making kit for baths that are out of this world.

    3. Custom macarons in almost any shape or design you can imagine. Just leave a note explaining your vision to the cookie artist. 

    macarons shaped like pooh, frog, and hello kitty
    IzzyMacarons/Etsy

    Get a pack of six from IzzyMacarons on Etsy for $25

    Orders are shipped Monday–Wednesday.

    4. A six-pack of little animal planters perfect for both veteran gardeners and children who are just learning about planting seeds.

    tiny plan pots shaped like a dog, sheep, cat, pig, chicken, and cow

    5. A mini Jenga kit for quick games on the go.

    small wooden jenga game

    6. A creative bookmark that looks like the Wicked Witch of the East got smushed in between some pages, because everyone needs some encouragement to read.

    wicked witch of the east legs sticking out of book

    7. A set of macaron containers for a sweet way to hold tiny treasures.

    8. A pack of round cat magnets purrfect for fridges and lockers.

    waving round cat magnets

    9. Tiny hands to turn any mundane task into something hilarious.

    10. A tin of shimmery putty sure to capture the attention of anyone, any age.

    hands pull apart slime putty with green and purple sheen

    11. A deck of playing cards with a gorgeous rainbow gradient for playing anything from crazy eights to poker.

    solid color cards that come together to make a rainbow

    12. A little dollop of a kitten light that they can tap to turn on or off.

    squishy cat light

    13. A set of coloring pencils with little seed pods on the other side, so they can be planted once the graphite runs out.

    pencils on top of coloring book

    14. A set of bento box forks to make bringing lunch to school or work feel fun. They'll open their food and be like "check meowt!"

    double pronged toothpick shaped like cats and dogs

    15. A book tracker bookmark they can fill out every time they finish a new book. It's so encouraging to be able to actually see progress! 

    a person holding the bookmark
    British Book Art / Etsy

    British Book Art is based in the UK.

    Promising review: "Absolutely love my bookmark! So, so cute! Already made a start coloring in the books and writing the names on the spines!" —Chloe

    Get it from British Book Art on Etsy for $2.71.

    Ships in 3–5 days. 

    16. A set of LED lightsaber chopsticks to make fights over the last dumpling extra dramatic.

    dueling glowing lightsaber chopsticks over a bowl of rice

    17. A bath bomb with a surprise squishy friend inside! Bath time is suddenly gonna be really fun.

    bath bomb with squishy animals

    18. A Baby Yoda mug they can enjoy all sorts of drinks out of while watching the latest episode of The Mandalorian.

    The green handle-less mug shaped like The Child

    19. A bottle of ferrofluid to make spiky designs that move and change with just a magnet.

    model uses magnets to make black liquid in glass bottle spiky

    20. An unreasonable number of satin scrunchies so you can shower your loved one with fun, gentle hair accessories — or break 'em up and put in many different stockings!

    reviewer wears a scrunchie and gives thumbs up to pile of scrunchies

    21. Silicone paw print joystick caps to keep their thumbs happy during extended playing. Also they're so undeniably cute, how could anyone not want 'em?

    controllers with paw print shaped caps

    22. A small sphere light they'll be over the moon for.

    moon shaped light on wooden stand

    23. A Shrek toothpaste cap to make all their TikTok dreams (or nightmares?) come true.

    24. A tiny tin with huge fun inside — a puzzle game called Iota.

    small tin that says iota

    25. A screaming goat figurine to really help them express themselves. One press of the button releases a cathartic "AAAHHHHHHHH!"

    The goat figurine, plus the box it comes in and the booklet

    26. An Elf Snowball Showdown card game everyone can enjoy, even if there's no snow on the ground. "Throw" a set of like-colored snowball cards at your opponents and prepare for return fire. The last elf standing wins!

    cards with festive designs

    27. A tiny desk crab to hold up their favorite pen.

    tiny crabs with claws raised up

    28. A pack of sheet masks with cute animal faces so their spa day can get a little wild.

    29. A pack of glittery highlighters for people who want some extra ~oomph~ when they highlight a really juicy part of their textbook. 

    glittery highlighters
    reviewer picture showing the visible glitter in the highlighter color

    Promising review: "They were complete eye candy. 🍬 They are beautifully smooth and perfect. 👊❤️🔥" —Amazon Customer

    Get a pack of five from Amazon for $7.48

    30. A miniature baking set with everything they need to make mouse-sized meals.

    teeny-tiny slice of cake on hand

    31. Charming novelty pens sure to turn some heads when they pull one out — likely to sign autographs as the person famous for having the best pens. 

    pens with animals with fruits on their heads
    animal pens with antennae like attachments shaped like candy, fruit, and mushrooms
    Amazon

    Look, you can be noteworthy for anything these days, so why not your cute stationery? 

    Promising review: "The pens are super cute and have a nice fine point pen. I ordered them for the girls at work and they loved them." —Jen

    Get a pack of 12 or 16 from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in four styles).

    32. Mini jelly frog soaps they can pile up in their bathroom and leave for guests to squeal over. 

    tiny squishy green frogs
    FrolicCreations/Etsy

    Get a pack of 12 from FrolicCreations on Etsy for $14.99.

    33. A burger bicycle bell for biking in the neighborhood or making late-night trips to McDonald's.

    Promising review: "No, I didn't buy this for a kid. I bought it for my old self. And yes!! I absolutely love it! The housing is plastic but surprisingly sturdy. The bell sounds like a bike bell should, and hey, it's a burger — a favorite of mine after a long ride." —kim

    Get it from Amazon for $11.90.

    34. A children's camera that beats taking pics on your phone: It's lightweight, adorable, has 15 photo frames, and boasts filters that put Instagram to shame. Amazon didn't have good review pictures, so I beg you to watch the TikTok.

    It's charged with a USB port and comes with a memory card. 

    Promising review: "Love it! Gonna document my summer on it, LOL! Got it because of a TikTok — video quality and pic quality look OK, but sound is awful, haha. Still cute and fun. I'm gonna order one for my little sister too!" —Sarah

    Get it from Amazon for $24.97 (available in five colors).

    35. A box of bubble wrap sheets to proudly display wherever someone more sensible might put a tissue box.

    sheet of bubble wrap being pulled from box
    Amazon

    Get it from Amazon for $7.95.

    36. Goldfish soap you can actually buy instead of winning at a carnival.

    two soaps in bags with plastic goldfish inside

    37. A wiggly sensory slug offering hours of comforting fun. With the help of 19 joints, the toy can rotate 360 degrees and makes a nice clacking sound when shaken.

    38. A teeny-tiny board game with working pieces for the tiny competitive mouse in your life.

    39. A pair of reindeer buddies happy to hold their cocoa accouterments, like marshmallows and chocolate chips. 

    metal reindeer with candy and marshmallows stuck to antlers
    Uncommon Goods

    Get it from Uncommon Goods for $20.

    Most orders leave the warehouse within 24 hours.

    40. Chicken! — a cute dice game that conveniently comes in a cylinder box, making it perfect for a stocking.

    small game map with pieces and dice
    dice shooting out of cylinder
    Amazon

    It's good for two to eight players, requires no reading, and the canister doubles as a rolling aid for children you can hold 12 dice at once.

    Promising review: "The games are quick and fun, lasting about 10-15 minutes. You can play with up to eight players. We host exchange students and this is a perfect NO READING game for kids and adults of all ages and reading abilities." —Chris & Lindsey

    Get it from Amazon for $19.99.

    Free two-day shipping for Prime Members; shipping times subject to change. 

    41. A pack of cat-shaped sponges sure to make them actually excited to do dishes. At least the first time, anyway.

    sponges that look like cats wearing clothing sitting on ledge of sink
    Amazon

    Promising review: "The way they sit up helps them dry quickly and they work very well, too. I used them as stocking stuffers." —pinkzin

    Get a pack of four from Amazon for $8.95.

    Free two-day shipping for Prime Members; shipping times subject to change. 

    Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.