A good stocking is mostly small things that get used. The trick is to skip the novelty that is forgotten by Boxing Day and fill it with pieces that earn a place in the house: a dish cloth that outlasts a pack of sponges, a mini candle for the bedside, a perfume oil that goes in a handbag.
Mix one thing to keep with a few things to use up. A Brianna Wiest book or a notebook sits nicely alongside a hand cream and a faux stem, and the whole lot still fits. For children, a small book from Olive + Page or a soft toy does the same job.
For tighter budgets, see gifts under $15 and under $25. For the main gift, Top Gift Picks is the place to start.
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What are good stocking stuffers for adults?
Things they would not buy for themselves but will use: a perfume oil in a new scent, a mini candle, a quality dish cloth or a small book to read over the holidays.
Can small gifts be wrapped?
Yes. Gift wrapping is complimentary, so even the smallest piece arrives ready to give.
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