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Quick answer: Our top picks are Blistex Medicated Lip Balm SPF 15, Palmer’s Coconut Oil Lip Balm Duo and Goody Ouchless Elastic Hair Ties (30 Count). Scroll down for all 12 budget friendly picks, plus tips and FAQs.
Filling stockings for the whole family adds up fast. These stocking stuffers under $5 are small, useful and fun, so every stocking feels full without blowing your holiday budget. Most come in multi packs you can split between kids, teens and adults.
Our picks
Blistex Medicated Lip Balm SPF 15
A drugstore classic that every stocking and purse needs.
View on Amazon →Palmer’s Coconut Oil Lip Balm Duo
Two moisturizing lip balms in one pack. Easy to split.
View on Amazon →Goody Ouchless Elastic Hair Ties (30 Count)
A big pack of gentle hair ties for anyone with long hair.
View on Amazon →Post it Notes 3×3 (4 Pads)
The original sticky notes. Always useful, never wasted.
View on Amazon →Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa with Marshmallows
Classic hot cocoa packets for a cozy night in.
View on Amazon →KTOJOY Magnetic Bottle Openers (3 Pack)
Split the pack for three easy guy gifts.
View on Amazon →Mini Fun Erasers for Kids (300 Pieces)
Tiny fruit and animal erasers. Enough to fill several calendars.
View on Amazon →Bouncy Balls 32mm (24 Pieces)
Classic high bounce balls in fun designs. One for every day.
View on Amazon →The Honest Company Hand Sanitizer Spray
A pocket size sanitizer spray for bags and cars.
View on Amazon →365 by Whole Foods Market Organic Candy Canes
Classic peppermint candy canes to hang on a gift or the tree.
View on Amazon →Stocking stuffers under $5 by person
- For her: lip balm duos, hair ties and a makeup sponge set.
- For him: magnetic bottle openers and lip balm.
- For kids: Christmas stickers, mini erasers and bouncy balls.
- For teens: lip balm, hair ties and Post it notes for school.
- For everyone: hot cocoa packets and hand sanitizer.
How to fill a stocking for under $20
Pick four or five $3 to $5 items: something sweet like hot cocoa, something useful like lip balm, something fun like stickers or a bouncy ball, and one small surprise. Buy multi packs once and split them across every stocking in the house.
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Frequently asked questions
What are good stocking stuffers under $5?
Lip balm, hair ties, hot cocoa, Post it notes, bottle openers, Christmas stickers, mini erasers and bouncy balls are all great stocking stuffers under $5.
How much should you spend on a stocking?
Most families spend $15 to $30 per stocking. Small $3 to $5 items let you fill one without overspending.
What are cheap stocking stuffers for adults?
Lip balm, hand soap, hand sanitizer, hot cocoa and magnetic bottle openers are cheap, useful stocking stuffers for adults.
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