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Dropped the ball on holiday gifts? These thoughtful stocking stuffers will be a hit
Few things compare to seeing a loved ones’ ear-to-ear smile when they unwrap presents. However, it feels like stocking stuffers never quite get the attention they deserve. Often considered an afterthought, Christmas stockings never really had their moment in the gifting spotlight. We think a good stocking stuffer is an ideal opportunity to gift something that’s fun or practical. Whether you’re looking for a last-minute gift or an affordable crowd-pleaser for everyone on your list, here are some stocking stuffers (from $5 to $470) to gift to every BFF, coworker and family member, to let them know you care.
Editor-approved gifts for every person on your list.
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The “stocking stuffer is the gift” gift
When you really want to wow that special someone who said, “let’s just exchange stockings,” these stocking gift ideas have your back.
GHD Chronos Hair Straightener, $469, at shoppersdrugmart.com
The cherry on top
A hair straightener isn’t just a styling tool; it’s a confidence booster, it’s a routine maker, and it’s something that many women refuse to live without. But this stocking-sized flat iron is total hair goals: the cherry colour adds style to her vanity, the ceramic floating plates glide over hair with ease, and the rounded shape makes straightener-waves with bouncy body. It has left our locks the shiniest ever.
Pommery Brut Rosé Champagne, $90, at lcbo.ca
Clink-worthy
A bottle of Champagne is always a welcomed gift. But in a beautifully designed bottle and box ensures your giftee will raise a coupe to your thoughtfulness. Taste strawberry, raspberry and brioche notes. It’s said to pair well with hors d’oeuvres, shellfish and berry desserts. But we think it goes best with a New Year’s countdown.
Women’s Tazz Fluff Momma, $250, at ugg.ca
Slip into something comfortable
OK, OK, you might only be able to stuff one slipper into a stocking, but the effort is well worth the comfy points. Made with long sheepskin and recycled polyester, these scream luxury – but in a cute ASMRy voice.
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The “must contain skincare” stocking
She’s beautiful and deserves a treat – one that will make her glow through the winter.
The Travel Set, $88, at rhodeskin.com
Good skin, will travel
If she’s casually dropped “glazed donut look” into conversations, she will want this set in her stocking. Each under 100 millilitres, the five-piece set includes: Little Pineapple Refresh, Little Glazing Milk, Little Peptide Glazing Fluid, Little Barrier Restore Cream and Little Barrier Butter
Byoma Milky Way Hydrating Heroes Kit, $27, at shoppersdrugmart.ca
Bye-bye dry
Dermatologist-approved and best-sellers: Who can deny the insights from experts and the masses? That’s why this trio will please. It comes with a rich moisturizing cream, hydrating toner and a complex to support the skin barrier.
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Clé de Peau Beauté Concealer N4, $98, at shoppersdrugmart.ca
Miss bright eyes
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The stocking stuffer for the hair-obsessed
Indulge in her true love: her coif. Gift something that you know she’ll appreciate and love just as much as she does, flicking her hair.
JVN All Around Styling Set, $49, at sephora.ca
The hair apparent
For that someone who has everything, including fab hair. This indulgent set (air-dry hair cream, blowout milk, and a dry shampoo) will give her celeb stylist-approved hair no matter her hair schedule. It’s created by Queer Eye’s Jonathan Van Ness.
Kov Essentials French Pin, $32, at holtrenfrew.ca
Put a pin in it
To pull hair back from the face or create a full updo (French twist or bun), this U-shaped accessory holds hair in place with just a twist and push. This pretty opalescent pink one comes in two sizes (4.5 inches or 5 inches), and is made of wood pulp and cotton fibres and cellulose acetate (an eco-friendly form of plastic) to create the marblelike look.
Drybar High Tops Self-Grip Rollers, $17, at sephora.ca
Girls’ girl, curls’ curl
For adding volume or styling a vampy lewk, this set of six rollers allow for placement control and heat-free styling, if she wishes. It comes in two sizes and no pins required.
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The stocking stuffers for him
Razor: check. Candy: check. What else can you put in his stocking? Well, we’re glad you asked.
La Rosée Cleansing Shower Oil, $31, at shoppersdrugmart.ca
Oils well that cleanses well
Oil isn’t just for his beard. He will love that this cleansing oil is meant to be used in the shower, but it also works double duty as a moisturizer and a shave cream, and that works for even sensitive skin types. Plus, it’s made with organic sunflower seed oil and transforms into a light foamy texture.
Sephora Collection Silicone Scalp Massager, $18, at sephora.ca
No head-scratcher gift
A fun gift that makes dealing with an itchy scalp like a treat instead of an issue. Suitable for wet or dry heads, this massage tool simulates the feeling of a salon treatment. at home. It can be hung in the shower or placed in the tray that comes with it.
Casio Black-Dial Silver Vintage Digital Watch, $100, at simons.ca
Watch this
This retro-inspired timepiece makes December 25 a true #ThrowbackThursday. Made of stainless steel and comes with a signature box to display on his dresser, this watch glows in the dark. How ’80s is that?
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Cute, fun stocking stuffers that Santa secretly wants
Need ideas for a Secret Santa gift. Whether you have a price limit of under $5 or $50, something here works.
Milk Bar Birthday Cake Hand Sanitizer Spray, $5, at bathandbodyworks.ca
Hand it to ’em
How sweet is this Milk Bar birthday cake scented hand sani? Yes, it’s from the Milk Bar that you know and love in NYC. Plus, it’s a rare thing indeed: a hand sanitizer that doesn’t make you reek of juniper or gin.
Holiday Ornament Candle, $40, at marketcandlecompany.com
Lights out, candles on
If she requested black ribbon bows on her birthday cake this year, then you know this adorable candle ornament is her aesthetic. While the round shape is giving holiday ornament, the keepsake bowl is classic all year round. Once the small-batch, hand-poured candle is lit, the room fills with pine, cranberry, citrus and spice notes.
Jellycat Smudge Bear Bag Charm, $40, at indigo.ca
Bear-y charming
Gah! Can you even?! This is one way to partake of the Labubu trend without completely giving into trends. It has a soft embroidered face and bobble tail and simply clips on to a bag (or stocking loop!) with a silver claw.
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Small gifts for the unexpected guest
Whether it’s mummers, carollers, an old friend or a friend of a friend who’s shown up on your step, this list ensures you’re not empty-handed. And that you won’t be stressed if they like any of these crowd pleasers.
Gift card, $25 or more, merrymaids.ca
Clean house
If time is a gift, then give the gift of time with a house-cleaning GC. Plus, this Canadian company has operations across Canada, so it can be used for their home, dorm, cottage, or pretty much anywhere they lay their head.
Areaware Little Puzzle Thing Rose, $30, at drakegeneralstore.ca
A rose is a rose is a puzzle
How sweet is this puzzle game? Like all miniature things, this 70-plus-piece puzzle set is a limited edition and can be assembled in 20 minutes. So even if your giftee doesn’t like puzzles, they will have no choice but to enjoy their speed at solving this one. It also comes with a tiny scratch and sniff sticker sheet.
Small Holiday Booster Box, $38, at peacebychocolate.ca
The stocking stuffer no one can turn down
Chocolate is a good stocking stuffer. But artisan chocolate looks thoughtful and planned. 😉 We love the inspirational story behind the founders, too. Their chocolate factory in Syria was destroyed in a bombing in 2012, but they rebuilt in 2016 in Nova Scotia to launch a Canadian brand. Gifting from them feels good, even if you end up eating these yourself.