Looking for cheap stocking stuffers this year? This is the ultimate list of stocking stuffers for him, her, teens, & kids — all under $10!! (And don’t miss this list of Dollar Tree Stocking Stuffers, if you’re in need of more frugal ideas!)
Stockings can be one of the most exciting parts of Christmas gift exchanges, if you get creative with it! It’s so fun to fill up a stocking with special and unique gifts specifically picked out for someone. But if you’re not careful, the cost can really start to add up.
If you love giving stockings but you’re trying to stay on a budget, hopefully this list of cheap stocking stuffers will help you keep the cost down this year!
Ultimate List of Cheap Stocking Stuffers Under $10
All of these items cost less than $10, and many of them cost less than $5! We divided these up into categories to help you shop for specific people and age groups, but keep in mind that many of these are probably interchangeable across categories!
And remember — if you’re filling stockings for many people, you can buy something in bulk and split it between stockings to save on the cost.
Stocking Stuffers for Her
You might also find some other unique stocking stuffers for women in this Beauty Gift Guide, Expecting Mothers Gift Guide, or Eco-Friendly Gift Guide!
- Face Masks
- Bar Soaps
- Bath Teas
- Bath Bombs
- Nail Clippers
- Teas
- Mini Candles
- Mini Lotions
- Lip Balm Keychain Holder
- Books
- Lip Balm
- Mini Notebooks
- Fun Pens
- Essential Oils
- More Ideas Under $10 Here
Stocking Stuffers for Him
You might also want to check out this list of 50 Best Stocking Stuffers for Men! And this Outdoor Gift Guide has some great ideas, too!
- Hot Hands
- Socks
- Dad Jokes Book
- Coffees
- Cord Organizers
- Hand Sanitizer
- Beard Kits
- DVDs
- Blue Light Glasses
- Gift Cards
- Chapstick
- Candy/Gum
- Beef Jerky
- Hot Sauces
- More Ideas Under $10 Here

Stocking Stuffers for Teens
You might also find this Tweens Gift Guide helpful in choosing items for your tweens/teens!
- Nail Polish
- EOS Lip Balm
- Fun Stationery or Notebooks
- Card Games
- Gift Cards (especially iTunes, Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, Target, & Amazon)
- Fuzzy Socks
- Stickers
- Farkle Dice Game
- Brain Teasers/Puzzles
- Books
- Scrunchies
- Pop Sockets
- Earbuds
- Sunglasses
- More Ideas Under $10 Here
Stocking Stuffers for Kids
You might also find some great ideas on this Little Boys Gift Guide, LEGO Gift Guide, or Board Games Gift Guide!
- Mad Libs and Joke Books
- Baseball Cards
- Glow in the Dark Stars
- LEGO Mini Figs or LEGO Magazine Subscription
- Classic Games: Boggle, Pick Up Sticks, Marbles, Dominoes, TiddlyWinks, Jacks
- Slime, Play Foam, or Sticky Hands
- Bubbles
- Whoopee Cushion
- Chicken Rubber Flings
- Water Wow Pads
- Books
- Rubik’s Cube
- Toy Cars
- Markers/Crafts
- More Ideas Under $10 Here
Other Stocking Stuffer & Gift Ideas:
- Dollar Tree Stocking Stuffers (23 Unique Ideas!)
- Best Stocking Stuffers for Men (50 Ideas!)
- 10 Unique Baby Gift Ideas
- 20 Gifts for Tweens Under $30
- 20 Gifts for Board Game Lovers Under $30
- 15+ Beauty Gifts for Her Under $30
- 20+ Unique LEGO Gifts for LEGO Lovers Under $30
- 20+ Outdoor Gifts for Adventurers Under $30
- 15+ Gluten-Free Gifts Under $30
- 20 Gifts for Boys Under $30
- 15+ Christmas Gifts for Expecting Mothers
I have three teen boys plus little ones, so I do beef jerky, random boxes of $1 candy, sunflower seeds, and they always get pez and a pez dispenser as well as one of those (usually $1) plastic candy canes with candy. I also put in a small packet of protein powder, Gatorade packets, etc.
Those are great ideas, Jana! Thanks so much for sharing! -Olivia, MSM Team
Batteries! My kids actually ask for them. And freeze dried fruit from Aldi. They get their own individual bag and it doesn’t break the bank.
That’s so funny about the batteries!! I love practical gifts at Christmas too! 😉 -Olivia, MSM Team
We do mostly breakfast items so we can eat while we open presents so no one is hangry. Things like juice, fruit, granola bars, muffins, donuts, cinnamon rolls etc. Then I put in a little candy, toothbrush and one or two small things. It makes things so simple.
Oh, how fun! What a great idea!! -Meg, MSM Team
$1.00 scratch instant lottery tickets…we have a family rule if anyone wins over $25 it is split evenly. The kids and adults love these!
Oh Patti!! Thank you for reminding me about this. I had come up with the idea to do it but have forgotten about my own idea!!!
Fun! -Meg, MSM Team
One thing I do to save money since I have a lot of stockings to fill is put food in them. Not totally but things such as an orange, small individual apple sauce, jerky, candy, candy cane, chips, hot chocolate packages, mints. Buying them in bulk saves money.
Great ideas! -Meg, MSM Team
Decorative/character reusable face masks. Stylus pens.
Character band aids and scotch tape (are my kids the only ones who use it like crazy?!)
Oh my goodness!!! Scotch tape!!!!! No your kids are not the only ones who use it!!!
How did we forget band aids!? And great idea on the scotch tape! -Meg, MSM Team
Yes, definitely!! Great idea! -Meg, MSM Team