Kristin Maxwell
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Stocking Stuffers for Teens and College Students
I’m sharing my tips and ideas for stuffing your teens stockings with budget friendly, unique and practical goodies that they will love! There are over 80 stocking stuffer ideas for teen boys and girls on this list – small gifts and treasures that will be just as memorable and meaningful as what’s under the tree.
Bonus – Most of these gift ideas will work as stocking stuffers for college students and tweens, too!
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that Santa would leave sweet treasures in there! Choosing Christmas stocking stuffers for my family is one of my favorite things to do all year. These small and simple gifts can be the best things about the holidays!
I spend lots of time thinking about each person and coming up with stocking stuffer ideas that fit their personality; from my gadget loving husband to my video game obsessed teen son to my glitter obsessed tween daughter, I get to think about the very things I love about their personalities and find little trinkets they will treasure.
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As you can see, we take out stockings very seriously around here!
Great Stocking Stuffers for Teens
The teen years can be the toughest years, as teens are spending more and more time with their friends and less time communicating with their parents. Gone are the days of mile long lists and bouncy visits to Santa’s house. Gone are the days where wrapping up a tiny stuffed animal was all it took to get that crooked toothed grin. These days they want bigger, shinier, and more connected things, and we get bouncy visits to their bedrooms with their game consoles and phones in hand.
So in preparation for this holiday season at home, I have compiled a list of teenager approved stocking stuffer ideas for teens. There are stocking stuffers for teen boys and stocking stuffer ideas for teen girls, all of which have been approved by my own angsty teens. I guarantee you will find something on this list to please yours, too!
Expert Tips for Stuffing Stockings
- Try to keep to a budget – it’s easy to go overboards filling stockings.
- Collect small trinkets year round. I have a big box where I toss makeup samples and other things that I get for free or cheap.
- Splurge on a few things, but mostly keep items to under $5.
- Keep the size of your stockings in mind. I’ve purchased things that I thought would fit and then actually didn’t. Keep a stocking in that box so you can see if things will fit.
- As you collect them, store items for each recipient in separate boxes or bags. Cut tags, remove packaging, add batteries and all other prep work before the big night. This makes things much easier on Christmas Eve!
- Create traditions – my kids know there will be a chocolate Santa and a Christmas ornament in their stocking every year, and they can’t wait to see what I picked out for them.
- FAVORITES LISTS! Have your kids fill out a list with their favorite scents, candy, flavors, etc to help you in your quest. Our Free Printable Christmas Planner has a blank (and totally adorable) wish list, plus shopping lists galore to keep you organized.
Do You Wrap Presents in a Stocking?
You don’t need to wrap anything that goes into a stocking, unless you really want to. The best part is the stockings are the wrap!
We usually open our stockings last, after the gifts under the tree.
How to Use This Gift Guide
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Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Teen Girls
- Chapstick or Lip Balm
- Airpods Case (variety of colors)
- Novelty Socks (variety of designs)
- Velvet Scrunchies
- Cell Phone Card Holder (holds airpods too!)
- Glossier Milk Jelly Cleanser
- Crave Naturals Detangling Brush
- Ugg Fuzzy Socks
- Cute Lanyards
- Manicure Set
- Glow Bath Bomb
- Makeup Wipes
- Tarte Sugar Rush Trio
- Face Mask Subscription
- Exfoliating Lip Brush
- Oil Absorbing Face Roller
- Crystals
- Shower Steamers
- Claw Hair Clips
- Makeup Brush Cleaner
Stocking Stuffers for Teen Boys
- Guitar Pic Punch
- Shark Bite Socks
- Drumstick Pens
- Paracord Survival Bracelet
- Airpods Case (variety of colors)
- Iphone Charger Stickers
- Cereal Killer Spoon
- Zombie Response Team Car Sticker
- Kiehls “Ultimate Man” Body Scrub Soap
- Soup Can Safe
- Star Wars Mug
- Gamer Socks
- Novelty BandAids
- Favorite Sports Team Lanyard
- Axe Body Spray
- Thumbs Up Cell Phone Holder
- After Sports Full Body Wipes
- How to Survive Anything book
More Teen Stocking Stuffer Ideas
These are perfect filler items and toys to add to your teen’s stocking this Christmas. Take that wish list with you when you shop so you know their color, flavor or scent de jour!
- Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker
- Water Bottle Ice Tray
- Fidget Phone Case
- Touch Screen Gloves
- Pop Tarts Game
- Universal Cleaning Gel
- Pickle Candy Canes
- Car Phone Mount
- Pet Selfie Portrait Tool
- Chocolate Santas
- Christmas tree ornament
- Washi tape
- Stickers
- Lipgloss/lipstick
- Makeup
- Body wash
- Lotion
- Nail polish
- Keychain
- Perfume/Body spray
- Hair Brush/comb
- Small gift sets
- Toothbrush
- Hair ties
- Sunglasses
- Wallet
- Pocket Journal
- Headband
- Bobby pins
- Hair clips
- Inexpensive jewelry
- Candy
- Nuts/Snacks
- Gum
- Small notepad
- Pens
- Markers
- Gloves
- Beanie
- Handheld games
- Buttons
- Playing cards
- Phone Charger
- Popsocket
- Polaroid camera film
- Phone case
- Apple Music Subscription
- Gift Cards
- Gas card
- Cash
Gifts for Everyone on Your List
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