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1. A mini Lodge cast-iron skillet for kids with an interest in cooking/baking, the college student with limited space, and anyone who thinks miniature items are just the cutest. It's perfect for brownies, eggs, and other single-size portions!
2. A pair of trendy heart sunnies if their personality is anything but boring — these statement shades are as bold as their spirit.
3. A set of LED light saber chopsticks to combine their love of Star Wars with their voracious appetite for sushi.
Promising review: "I bought these for my dad for Christmas and let me tell you this was the best gift I think I’ve ever given him. These are so fun and definitely easy to use/clean. Would 100% recommend these." —Alyssa Cannon
Shipping info: Free delivery within eight days, depending on your location. See Amazon's full shipping info here and check the product listing for estimated delivery dates.
Get the pack of two pairs from Amazon for $12.98.
4. A four-pack of matte hair claws if they're always putting their hair up — these TikTok-popular clips come in trendy colors, and they're durable enough to hold up long, thick hair without hurting their scalp!
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Ciera Velarde says, "I've owned this set for about a year and I am reaching for them constantly! I used to be someone who would tie my hair up in a messy bun whenever I'm doing things around the house, but I noticed how that would really start damaging my hair after a while. Instead, I just clip my hair back with one of these, and my long, thick hair stays in place without the claw jamming into my head. I have some other clips lying around that I should probably get rid of because I only ever exclusively use these!"
Promising review: "I will admit I bought these from seeing them on TikTok and I needed new clips for my thick hair. I am not disappointed and beyond glad I got them. The colors are gorgeous and they stay put without hurting my head. I'm very impressed." —Jessica
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with 1-day shipping; non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas. See Amazon's full shipping info here and check the product listing for estimated delivery dates.
Get it from Amazon for $5+ (available in 13 color combos).
5. A little golden critter to hang out with their extensive plant collection — snag two or three, and it'll be like their own mini jungle.
6. A desktop inflatable arm flailing tube man that'll wave and wiggle just like the real thing — who said you can't buy a smile?
7. A pair of funny can coozies for keeping their winter lagers and seasonal IPAs cold (and their hands comfortable) through all the holiday festivities.
8. A drain cover to make their self-care baths even more luxurious. It'll add several more inches of water *and* prevent that annoying sound of their precious hot water (and expensive oils and bath salts) trickling down the drain as they try to relax.
9. A bug bite suction tool if mosquitos and other flying bugs always seem to make a full meal out of your loved one (it just means they're sweet, after all!). It'll bring them relief from bites by actually suctioning out the venom, saliva, and other irritants causing the itchy reaction on their skin.
The suction can be pretty strong, so use caution and try a small amount of suction first and work your way up if necessary.
Promising review: "Oh. My. Goodness!! Where has this been all my life? I have always been a bug magnet — I can be in a group of people, and I’m the only one getting bitten. This morning, I went to a plant nursery and forgot to put on bug spray. On the 10-minute drive home, I could feel the welts rising on my calves from all the mosquito bites. The first thing I did when I got home was open my brand new Bug Bite Thing and get to work. By the time I finished treating my eight mosquito bites, the itchiness had reduced from distressingly distracting to a relatively minor irritation. Now, an hour later, I am completely itch-free!! I’ve not only found my saving grace, but everyone’s stocking stuffer this year. The product sounds too good to be true, but the relief is *real*!" —Philip J. Priest
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping; non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas. See Amazon's full shipping info here and check the product listing for estimated delivery dates.
Get it from Amazon for $9.95.
10. A book of 642 tiny things to draw that's the ideal size for taking on the go, with random prompts to help spark their imagination — great for artists who deal with creative block or anyone who's always doodling.
11. A Merry Mint lip scrub from Sally Beauty, a gentle exfoliator that'll buff those dry flakes from their lips (🙄 at winter weather always making things worse), leaving their puckers ultra-smooth so their holiday red lipstick looks ~flawless~ when applied.
Psst — Peep more of their stocking stuffers here if you want to put together a lil' beauty bundle!
Promising review: "After my first use of this, I noticed a difference. I love it; I’ll be going back for other flavors, and it’s not expensive or sticky ❤️ I’ll be purchasing a few for stocking stuffers this year!!" —Elsie G.
Shipping info: Estimated delivery is 3–5 business days; expedited shipping (2–3 business days) available at additional cost. See full shipping info here.
Get it from Sally Beauty for $2.19.
12. A pair of darling tie-dye socks, because on a practical level, anyone could always use more socks, and on a *fun* level, these are cute enough to show off as part of their outfit.
These adorable socks are from New York-based small biz Masha Apparel.
Promising review: "I love these socks. The tie-dye pattern and colors are pleasant to the eye. But it is the quality of the sock itself that is really superb. If they ever decide to make a pillowcase from the same material, I'm buying!" —M. Brock
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with 1-day shipping; non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas. See Amazon's full shipping info here and check the product listing for estimated delivery dates.
Get it from Masha Apparel on Amazon Handmade for $14.99+ (available in nine styles).
13. Or a pair of custom socks if their dog or cat is their whole life — now even their socks will make them think of their beloved furball.
14. Or! A pack of socks with character face backs that are both silly and practical, since they'll keep shoes from painfully rubbing against their ankles.
15. FaceTory sheet masks if they're *all* about skincare and love trying out new products. These have all sorts of great ingredients to rejuvenate, hydrate, and soothe their skin, *and* they come in ridiculously cute packaging.
16. Lil' sprout bookmarks that'll help them mark their place when they're in the middle of reading like six books at once. Anyone who's against dog-earing pages (or loves plants) will appreciate these.
17. A record display shelf for *that* person whose most-prized possession is their enviable vinyl collection. This'll give them a fun way to display their latest fave while also doubling as wall art they can switch out at any time.
Record Racks is a small business located in Austin, Texas.
Jenae: I have this exact shelf, and it's definitely small enough to fit inside a stocking if you're wondering! It also comes with Command strips for easy mounting.
BuzzFeed Shopping writer Ali Faccenda says: "This is my second shelf from Record Racks since I moved and had one up on my wall in my childhood bedroom. It's one of my fave ways to display my records and doubles as a fun wall piece. It's such a conversation starter and def want to get a bunch of these for my friends for the holidays this year. It easily applies to the wall with Command strips (these are provided for you) and your installation is complete!"
Get it from Record Racks on Etsy for $17.99 (available in 14 colors).