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20 Amazing Stocking Stuffers Under $20 Everyone Will Love

Fill their stockings with holiday cheer without emptying your bank account in the process.

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With Thanksgiving in the rearview, there are only a few weeks left until the winter holidays begin. Whether you’ve already had your major holiday shopping done for weeks or just picked up a few big-ticket items at a Black Friday or Cyber Monday sale, there’s likely one category of presents you’ve still got left on your list: stocking stuffers. While you could wait until the last minute to buy them—and pay exorbitant shipping fees and markups—nabbing them now will save you a bundle (and a whole lot of peace of mind). That’s why we’ve rounded up the best stocking stuffers under $20, each sure to wow your loved ones on Christmas morning. And for more great presents, check out The 50 Best Gifts for Your Wife Under $50.


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1 | This LEGO Creator tree building kit

lego christmas tree setTarget

If you’ve got a LEGO lover at home, they’re sure to flip for this tree building kit. Better yet, once they’re finished, you’ve got a cute new holiday decoration to set out!

And for more great gifts from the Bullseye brand, check out these 20 Amazing Home Decor Items You Won't Believe Are from Target.

Target

2 | This Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez matte lip cream set

two red lipsticks on white backgroundSephora

Beauty lovers will light up when they discover this two-pack of matte lip creams from Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty line in their stocking. Vegan, cruelty-free, and made without parabens, phthalates, or formaldehydes, these lip colors are a conscientious way to wow.

Sephora
$15

3 | This L.O.L Surprise! Glitter Globe Winter Disco Series

lol surprise dollWalmart

Want to get your kids a fun toy that won’t take up a ton of room? This L.O.L. Surprise! doll is an adorable—and more importantly, petite—addition to their toy arsenal.

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Walmart
$11 $7

4 | This marble PopGrip

white and gold marble popgripPopSockets

Even if you don’t have the budget to get them a new phone this year, you can at least help them keep their existing phone intact. These marble PopGrips from PopSockets are the perfect stocking stuffers for friends or family members whose phone and the floor just can’t seem to quit each other.

And for more budget-friendly buys, check out The 15 Best Amazon Gifts Under $15.

PopSockets
$10

5 | This beauty washing machine

beauty blender washing machineUrban Outfitters

Take one onerous task off your loved one’s plate this holiday season by gifting your favorite beauty guru this mini washing machine. In just seconds, it’ll have their favorite beauty tools clean and ready to reuse.

Urban Outfitters
$15

6 | This vintage national parks puzzle

vintage national parks puzzleUncommon Goods

You may not have been able to see all of your favorite vacation destinations this year, but you can give someone in your life the next best thing: this vintage national parks puzzle. With 1,000 pieces, it’s sure to keep the whole family entertained.

And for more puzzles you’re sure to love, check out these 19 Puzzles for Adults That'll Keep You Busy For Hours.

Uncommon Goods
$20

7 | This set of reindeer cat crew socks

crew socks with catsMacy's

If you’ve got some feline fans in your life, then these reindeer cat socks are sure to be the purrfect stocking stuffers.

And for more hilarious presents, check out The Most Absurd Item on Gwyneth Paltrow's Gift List.

Macy’s
$12

8 | This Barbie Chelsea doll set

small blonde barbie doll and toy dogWalmart

Want to deliver a big wow factor on a small budget? For just $10, you can make any kid’s day with this Barbie play set, which comes with a Chelsea doll, puppy dog, leash, carrier, backpack, cell phone, and stuffed toy.

Walmart
$10

9 | This rainbow bath pillow

inflatable rainbow pillowban.do

Who couldn’t benefit from some R&R after 2020? This inflatable bath pillow is the perfect gift for anyone who deserves some serious time off.

ban.do
$15

10 | This power greens seed pack

seed packetsThe Seed Shrine

The gardener in your life will be thrilled to find these seed packets in their stocking come Christmas morning. With everything they need to grow red chard, baby leaf spinach, and dinosaur kale, this trio of seed packs is ideal for making delicious salads, soups, and smoothies all year long.

The Seed Shrine
$11

11 | This talking dog ball

babble ball dog toyBed Bath & Beyond

Don’t leave your furry friends off your list this year! This Babble Ball growls, talks, and even cracks wise with your pet, keeping them—and you—thoroughly entertained in the process.

Bed Bath & Beyond

12 | This liquid-free touchscreen cleaner

iroller touchscreen cleanerAmazon

There are few things more frustrating than a smudgy phone or tablet that just won’t stay clean. Luckily, with the iRoller, a reusable gadget that easily lifts dirt and oil, the techie in your life can get those screens spot-free in seconds.

Amazon
$29 $20

13 | This pack of succulent magnets

mini faux succulent magnetsTarget

Even if your recipient doesn’t have room for a garden, they can still enjoy a little greenery in their life with these adorable succulent magnets. Finally, something green even the worst gardeners can keep alive!

Target

14 | This five-pack of sheet masks

five sheet masksKohl's

Pandemic stress-related acne? What pandemic stress-related acne? This five-pack of sheet masks will solve all their complexion woes while buying them some much-needed “me time,” too.

Kohl’s
$10 $5

15 | This 15-piece Godiva chocolate tin

red tin of godiva chocolatesGodiva

Got a chocolate fiend on your list? They’re sure to be sweet on this set from Godiva, which comes packed with 15 truffles in three delicious flavors: milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and milk chocolate maple walnut.

Godiva
$15

16 | This reindeer pacifier

reindeer toy pacifierAmazon

Just because your baby’s too young for small toys doesn’t mean they don't deserve some stocking stuffers this year. This adorable reindeer pacifier is sure to be a hit with even the littlest ones on your list—even if they can't tell you so just yet.

Amazon
$18

17 | This portable Bluetooth speaker

green bluetooth speakerTarget

You don’t have to shell out a huge amount of cash to get someone on your list a great Bluetooth speaker this holiday season. This brightly colored speaker is highly praised by users, who call its volume and clarity “amazing” and say it’s easy to connect to phones and computers.

Target
$10

18 | This magnetic wristband

magnetic tool wristbandAmazon

A whole tool kit might not fit in your loved one’s stocking, but this magnetic wristband will! It’s the perfect gift for anyone handy in your life—and will keep those nails and screws from ending up underfoot.

Amazon
$18

19 | This stress relief bath soak

eucalpytus bath soakBath & Body Works

If you’ve got a spa lover on your list, bring the spa experience to them this holiday season with this relaxing bath soak. Infused with eucalyptus and spearmint, it’s the easiest way to help them melt their troubles away.

Bath & Body Works
$17

20 | This Bananagrams game

bananagrams gameTarget

A great game for language lovers of all ages, this Bananagrams set is the ideal way to pass an evening at home. It even comes with a cute banana-shaped carrying bag!

And for more great gifts at this price point, check out Here Are Oprah's Favorite Things of 2020 Under $20.

Target
$10
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