The holidays are here, so what should you do if you still need to purchase those last-minute gifts? Are you stressed out and have no clue where to start? What about a stocking stuffer? Stocking stuffers are a great way to give smaller, inexpensive gifts that still hold a lot of meaning. Here are stocking stuffers to gift somebody this holiday season:
Candy
Candy is always a go-to stocking stuffer. Many new candies blew up on social media this year; for instance, Swedish candy went viral on TikTok in June. Its exclusive flavors such as banana and raspberry licorice are tangy and tasty. The brand Bubs created gummy skulls with a unique marshmallow texture and even sour flavors. Another popular candy in 2024 is Nerds Gummy Clusters. These small gummy balls are dipped in Nerds taste sweet. They are gummy on the inside and crunchy on the outside; they come in two different flavors: rainbow and very berry. In addition, Peelerz gummies also became popular on TikTok. The outside can be peeled like actual fruit to get the inside gummy. The outside is soft and bouncy while the inside is sticky and solid. Freshman Shelli Tetelman expressed, “I tried three out of the six flavors of Peelerz gummies. Peeling the candy was an interactive experience like no other. The flavors taste exactly like fruit and not artificial.”
Tech
New technology is also a great stocking stuffer for all ages and genders. One of the most useful and most requested items is a portable charger. Portable chargers come in all shapes and sizes. Some have multiple cables to charge more than one device at once; meanwhile, others are wireless. Another useful item is an electric candle lighter. Electric candle lighters are rechargeable and have a 360-degree neck that makes it easy to reach any wick. They are eco-friendly and contain no flame or odor. Freshman Riley Shogan explained, “It’s super convenient for lighting candles and a safer option not to get burned.” Another very popular tech-related stocking stuffer is a mini speaker. Mini speakers fit in any space, are not heavy, can be clipped onto bags or jeans, and are waterproof. They are also rechargeable and wireless.
Beauty
Beauty products that are cheap, long lasting, and work well are difficult to find. Many popular beauty products are available in travel or trial size, giving buyers the option of gifting their most coveted brands just on a smaller scale. Lesser-known beauty companies seeking to compete with mainstream brands have been hard at work creating items that offer the same benefits for half the price. One really popular item is the Lash Princess mascara with a five dollar price tag. According to Parade magazine (parade.com), a Lash Princess mascara tube is sold every three and half seconds. Lash Princess mascara was created by the brand Essence and has blown up in the past year. Junior Averi Taub shared, “Lash Princess mascara is amazing. It’s both voluminous and lengthening. It has been my go-to mascara since the summer.” Another quality stocking stuffer is Summer Fridays’ lip balm. The Summer Fridays brand was created in March of 2020 and its first product was the famous lip butter balm. The lip balm comes in eight flavors, and the brand just released two special edition holiday flavors: Iced Coffee and Hot Cocoa. An additional stocking stuffer is Rare Beauty’s Soft Pinch Liquid Blush. Rare Beauty is a makeup brand created by musician Selena Gomez. Rare Beauty blush is in the top-10 of most sold Sephora products of 2024. The blush comes in thirteen colors and mini sizes.
These stocking stuffers are guaranteed to put a smile on someone’s face. Many of these items can be purchased both online and in-store, making them ideal options when unsure about when and where to do holiday shopping when you are working against the clock.
