Time for the most requested gift guide: STOCKING STUFFERS!!!
I really wanted to come up with a more inclusive title for this gift guide because I know not everyone celebrates Christmas, but everything everyone threw at me still had the word “stocking” in it so it kind of defeated the purpose. But, I did have someone make a hilarious reference to The Office so this gift guide will unofficially be called the Nifty Gifty Gift Guide!
Ever since I was little, my stocking has always been my favorite thing to open on Christmas morning! My mom would fill it with toiletries, which seems boring but when you’re a little girl obsessed with flavored chapsticks your stocking has the potential to be the holy mecca. She would also try to include fun little things, maybe a small toy that I could take on roadtrips or candy that she ordinarily wouldn’t let me eat.
But, the older we get the harder it is to make stockings exciting. I’m here to hopefully help with that! Below I’ve included some of my favorite stocking stuffers I’ve seen so far this year. The best part? They are all from small business owners and I believe they’re all under $25!
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- 2020 Ornament: While this year certainly hasn’t been the easiest for anyone, I do think it should be commemorated and this ornament seems to be the perfect way to do that! What I really like about this ornament is that you can save some money by ordering in bulk. I’ve already ordered these to give to everyone I see this holiday season!
- Grown Up Reusable Juice Pouch: Looking to get nostalgic while indulging in some day drinking? Look no further than these reusable drink pouches that are reminiscent of your Capri Sun days!
- Feliz Covidad Face Mask: No 2020 stocking stuffer gift guide would be complete without a face mask, and what better than a punny Christmas face mask???
- Mask Chain: Mask chains have been a lifesaver this year! I hate going to restaurants and placing my dirty mask on the table I’m about to eat off of. Mask chains take that away and allow the mask to hang unnoticed off your neck! They’re also helpful when you exit a store and want to rip the mask off, but you either have your hands full or your prone to dropping things.
- Reusable Facial Rounds: Give your loved ones the gift of cleaner living this year and give them reusable facial rounds so they can stop using those single use cotton ones from Target that will just end up in a landfill. These are also super easy to make on your own by upcycling a flannel or cotton shirt!
- Reusable Hand Warmers: I only discovered these recently, and I can’t wait to finally start using them! Just pop these into the microwave before heading out into the cold, and you’ll have nice cozy hands that don’t hurt the environment when the warmers cool off!
- Handmade Leather Earrings: Jewelry always makes a great stocking stuffer, and it doesn’t need to break the bank! I’m personally a fan of these leather and elephant earrings, but there are a ton of stunning options on Etsy!
- Travel Cocktail Kit: I love these little kits! They come with everything you need to make the perfect cocktail on your next flight, just add your poison of choice! You can buy something similar on Amazon, or you can support this small company I found on Etsy that is actually a little bit cheaper.
- Hand Sanitizer Holder Keychain: Again, it wouldn’t be a 2020 gift guide without a little hand sanitizer. I think it’s safe to say that we will probably all be traveling with hand sanitizer for the rest of our lives, so why not make it easy and get your loved one a hand sanitizer keychain for easy access??? I personally love this rose gold one, but the colors and styles are endless!
- Scrunchies: Scrunchies have made a comeback over the past couple years, and I am here for it! You can never have too many, so consider ordering a few from a small business owner.
- Personalized Touch Tool Keychain: 2020 has made us all a little hesitant to touch anything that the stranger in front of us may have touched, but now we don’t have to! Get your loved one a touch tool for their keys so they never have to touch that grimy elevator button again!
- Metal Straws: Just because some of us are still stuck at home, doesn’t mean we should stop trying to save the turtles! Besides, how many of your reusable straws have you somehow managed to lose this year? You can never have too many and they make the perfect nifty gifty.
- Custom Copper Wallet Card: I have always loved these wallet cards! You can personalize them with any message you want and your loved one can keep it tucked away in their wallet to read whenever they need a reminder of how much you care. These are especially great gifts if you’re in a long distance relationship or if you’re an adult that no longer lives with your empty-nest-syndrome parents.
- Thank You For Parking Cards: These are perfect for anyone like me that loses their mind when they can’t fit into a spot because freakin’ Karen felt the need to double park. With these crass cards, you can leave her a little note reminding her that there are, in fact, other people that need to park in those parking spaces….freakin’ Karen!
- Goat Nail Lacquer: I’ve shared about Goat in the past, including in my Small Business Gift Guide, but it is truly my favorite nail polish! Based out of San Diego, my friend Sarah wanted to create a line of nail polish that was cruelty-free, vegan, and chemically conscious. I can personally attest that she has done all of that all while maintaining the best quality nail polish I’ve ever seen! Her Wedding Dress White is the only white polish I’ve ever used that doesn’t streak, even after only one coat, and Bridgewater Red (pictured above) is the perfect shade of red for the holiday season! You can use code VAGARIOUSGOAT for 10% off your order!