From a special sauce to toasty toes to cute kitchen helpers, these stocking stuffers will steal the show. (Photo: Amazon)
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So you waited until the last minute to get those stocking stuffers. We’ve all been there. And while this classic holiday bind can usually be remedied with a quick trip to the mall, where you can grab small-size goodies to pack those stockings with joy, 2020 is different. Some stores and malls are closed, others are operating at limited capacity with lines out the door. That mad 11th-hour rush is not necessarily an option.The obvious answer? Our list below.
We did the legwork for you and found clever stockings stuffers $15 and under that can arrive in time to let you work your Santa magic. It will appear that you shopped carefully and thoughtfully, gathering just-right items over the course of months. Win-win.
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If you’ve ever slipped your feet into a pair of good wool socks, chances are you never went back. This festive pack of five for just $13 (that’s $2.59 per pair) is a total steal. (Pairs are individually banded, so you can give just one pair, and it still looks gifty.) In 22 awesome sets of patterns or solids, they fit women’s shoe sizes 5 to 9. Great for all ages.
“I treated myself to 20 pairs of these socks for Christmas,” writes a reviewer. “I was thinking they might be itchy, but they are not! I wear them all the time. They are high-quality, warm, comfy socks that keep their shape and don't shrink in the wash...My high-schooler daughters also wear the more colorful ones...”
Silk pillowcases may seem like a luxury reserved for royalty, but all of us should be taking advantage (ahem, luxuriating) in the deliciousness that is silk against skin. They also prevent bedhead, keeping your hair movie-star perfect while you rest.
Made from premium, 100-percent Mulberry silk, these super soft pillowcases—with a 4.5-star rating from a whopping 97,300+ reviewers—glide when in contact with skin and hair, rather than tugging or creasing. Sold in a pair, they feel incredible and look great on the bed. A super-luxe socking stuffer that doesn’t cost a fortune. In 23 colors and three sizes.
“Kept my hair PERFECT all night,” writes a five-star reviewer. “... I shower and style my hair at night and after sleeping on these, my hair looked freshly blown dry the next morning. I'm not exaggerating, hair looked the exact same in morning as it did after I styled it the night before. So, if this material is that nurturing to my hair I can only imagine how my face is loving it. I'm hooked and will be buying more colors.”
The No. 1 best-selling sauce on all of Amazon is this multitasking culinary hero. This honey packs some heat and is perfect for drizzling over pizza, wings, or BBQ ribs—or mixing into a cocktail. With so many uses, Mike’s Hot Honey belongs in every stocking.
“I tend to shy away from spicy foods, but I couldn’t resist the opportunity to try a new condiment to liven up snacks and recipes with. I was afraid the spice would be overpowering, but it’s actually quite mellow and smooth; just the right touch of heat,” raves a reviewer. “So far, I’ve enjoyed this on fruit salad (banana, strawberry and blueberry) with cottage cheese, and drizzled on the original Chick-fil-A sandwich. So delicious!”
Anybody dealing with mask breakouts (or who just appreciates the finer things in life) would be grateful for a silk face mask. Resistant to dust mites, mold, and mildew, it’s great for people with allergies. And it actually will prevent breakouts better than other face mask fabrics. This one is available in baby blue, blush pink, black, and silver and has adjustable ear loops, a filter pocket, and a nose wire for a good custom fit.
“This is a super soft, silky mask!” says a reviewer from the front lines. “I work at a hospital and my skin has been suffering a lot from wearing scratchy hospital masks all day. I plan on wearing this super silky face mask inside the hospital [masks] to protect my skin...it looks beautiful too! I highly recommend this face mask!”
If you choose flat masks over conical or cup-shaped ones, you’re probably used to inhaling a mouthful of fabric, getting lipstick all over your mask (or just forgoing lipstick altogether), and having perpetually fogged up glasses. This is a universal problem, and we can be pretty sure folks on your gift list are experiencing it too. The solution (for you and for them) is here. Just place this flexible bracket over your mouth before putting on your mask; all the aforementioned woes disappear. You can get five brackets for 10 bucks, and drop one in each stocking. They’re made from food-grade material, and are washable—and, of course, reusable. “Great product,” writes a happy shopper. “I am very claustrophobic and wearing a mask is difficult if it touches my mouth. This mask bracket allowed me to breath easier with a mask on.” Also? It lets you wear lipstick again.
There are a lot of touch-screen gloves out there—and there’s a lot of frustration too. They can be bulky, hard to use, or just plain duds. These are superior. Lightweight yet thermal, they keep hands warm while enabling full connection.
“These are the best thin gloves I've ever had,” says one five-star fan. “I had these things in the snow, getting wet, cold, etc and my hands stayed warm. This is really unbelievable considering they are so lightweight, you really don't even notice they are on your hands. Unlike most gloves, you still have complete grip and control of all fingers, and the material that allows you to use your phone with finger and thumb is awesome. I will be buying these for everyone I know.”
This mini ring light clips onto a computer or phone to help folks look professional (and purty) for calls. Small and easy to use, it charges via USB. Perfect for anyone who doesn’t have a full-on ring light setup.
“Easy to use, great results!” writes a reviewer. “I love this product because we FaceTime a lot with family...it makes our picture so much clearer! We have been able to use this light on our phones, tablets, and laptop. My daughter also loves using it when she records her own videos. You're able to control the brightness of the lights because it has a few different settings. It's an incredible value!!”
With notes of bourbon, smoky oak, graham cracker, brown butter and creamy vanilla, this delicious maple syrup in a beautiful bottle is a guaranteed hit. Reviewers say you can really taste the bourbon in it; they love it not just on breakfast foods but also on desserts, like ice cream.
“I'm a maple syrup lover, particularly enjoying those that have been flavored by aging in barrels or infused with other flavors,” says one fan. “There IS no better tasting bourbon barrel aged syrup than Crown...by a long shot...”
These fun, wolverine-like claws—an Amazon’s Choice product—are essential for the grill master in your life. Or, honestly, anyone who cooks.
“A great set of shredders for the price,” writes a reviewer who replaced an old pair by another manufacturer with Bear Paws. “These Bear Paws are sharp, they shred meat easily and fit my hands very well. They're comfortable to hold, which is nice when shredding 10 to 20 pounds of pork for a party. I also use one claw when carving meat. I stick one claw into the meat to hold it steady while I carve with a knife, works much better than trying to use a fork...” They’re also great for mixing salads or lifting a turkey out of the roasting pan. A perfect stocking addition.
These awesome lidded stainless-steel wine glasses come in 41 colors, double as coffee mugs, and are essential to all-season backyard life.
“As a wine lover, this is pretty much perfect for anyone not wanting to tote a wine bottle, cork screw, and glass around,” writes a happy shopper. “...it holds well and the lids stay on without fear of it popping off. It keeps the temperature cold as well. Would recommend and will buy more in the future. Great gift to myself.” Beautiful colors too. Great in a stocking, but also a worthy standalone gift.
Give somebody the gift of good sleep, and they’ll be grateful forever. Doctors say total darkness really helps. This gorgeous, generously cut sleep mask blocks out light comfortably; it’s made of 100-percent mulberry silk (inside and out), and it’s available in 20 colors and patterns, so you can choose a different one for every recipient.
“...It's soft, comfortable and the silk feels so good on skin. It's much better than any poly-made mask, as my eye skin cannot breath with a poly cover. And it definitely does the job to block the light!” says a happy shopper. On sale for just $10, this is a steal.
Want a gag gift that will actually be put to use? The iconic Poo-Pourri toilet spray is a No. 1 best-seller on Amazon because it actually works.
“It has an amazing lemon scent,” said a grateful five-star reviewer. “It is very fresh and not overpowering. It is not synthetic smelling. With most room sprays, you end up just smelling flowery poo. This masks the smell completely. I can walk in the bathroom 30 seconds after my boyfriend and only smell lemon.”
This wildly popular hand cream is beloved by those who work with their hands outdoors in the cold—it repairs dryness, heals cracks, and leaves behind baby-soft skin. Something we could all use a little help with in this year of drying out our skin with lots of (necessary) hand-washing and sanitizing.
“I've been using this stuff for a few weeks, and it's helped my hands out drastically,” says a a five-star reviewer. “I work with my hands regularly, and this is the first hand cream that I've used that I like. I'll be buying it again. I've gotten compliments about how soft my hands are from men and women.”
This cult-favorite product has long been Amazon’s top-selling mascara, and when you try it you won’t believe it’s just $5. Perfect for those stockings on your mantel.
“...I got tired of breaking the bank over mascara,” says one of many happy reviewers. “My sister suggested Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect and I IMMEDIATELY fell in love. It provides dramatic length and great volume...Also, it is very long wearing...”
Any green tea lover will appreciate this organic, culinary-grade matcha that’s perfect for lattes and smoothies. Also great for baking—and of course, just mixed with hot water for a nice warm cuppa. This bag provides enough to make 15 matcha lattes.
“This matcha powder was the first I ever bought, and it exceeded my expectations,” says one happy shopper. “Delicious, easy to mix, and gives a noticeable increase in energy and focus while amazingly calming your mind and body...Gonna keep using this as my new and improved coffee replacement! 5 stars.”
Many of us are spending more time in front of screens these days. This takes a toll on the ol’ peepers. Blue light glasses offer relief, with no prescription. A thoughtful stocking stuffer (for folks who don’t already have glasses on their face), at a great price.
“These are one of the best things I have ordered,” writes a reviewer. “I have gotten less headaches. I can wear them all day without them hurting my nose or my ears. Not to mention that they are SUPER cute. So comfortable and lightweight!”
A waffle-maker for only $15? You bet. This mini machine not only makes 4-inch waffles, it can press paninis, cook hash browns, even make cookies. Who wouldn’t want this?!
“At first, I laughed because I thought it was too small to really do anything. I was so wrong,” says a five-star reviewer. “It's an amazing little waffle maker!! You can cook almost anything on it! I have cooked eggs, waffles, and french toast.”
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