The Inventory's 2018 Stocking Stuffer Gift Guide: 150 Genuinely Useful Gifts For Under $20
Picking out big, pricey gifts is easy. Finding inexpensive, smaller stuff for stockings, office gift exchanges, and third cousins twice removed is where gift-buying season gets tricky. That’s why we compiled this list of 150 Inventory-recommended (and actually useful) stocking stuffer ideas, all for $20 or less.*
Picking out big, pricey gifts is easy. Finding inexpensive, smaller stuff for stockings, office gift exchanges, and third cousins twice removed is where gift-buying season gets tricky. That’s why we compiled this list of 150 Inventory-recommended (and actually useful) stocking stuffer ideas, all for $20 or less.*
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*Due to daily pricing fluctuations, these might not all be under $20 at all times, but they’re all frequently available for that price, and don’t often go much higher.
3. Monopod
I used this on a trip to France and England this year, and love that it includes four USB ports, in addition to an outlet. - Shep
I don’t know about yours, but our office is frigid. Finally, here’s solution to cold, computer-using hands. - Chelsea
Once you have a wirelessly charging phone, you can literally never have enough of these things.
13. USB Hub
I have a keyboard, mouse and some USB Christmas trees plugged in right now. - Elizabeth.
So Android Auto will leave you alone when you just want to charge your phone in the car. - Elizabeth
19. Phone Stand
25. HDTV Antenna
31. Succulent Candles | 32. Kikkerland Potted Pen Stand
I have a talent for killing any and all plants, but these plant-like knick knacks are both cute and immune to my flora-murdering ways. - Chelsea
I have this and use it all the time to hang my bag on shopping carts/restaurant chairs. - Elizabeth
Washi tape has so many crafty, decorative uses. I love this festive, gold-patterned pack. - Chelsea
35. Luggage Scale
It’ll pay for itself if it saves your giftee from a single overweight baggage fee. - Shep
37. Pet Bowl Mat
39. Packing Cubes
40. Drill Brush
41. Luminoodle Click
42. Toilet Light
45. Delta Showerhead
47. Candles
It does 80% of the work of waxing, without taking an entire afternoon. - Shep
51. Slice Box Cutter
Leaving a wet sponge in the sink or on the counter always felt wrong to me. This holder sticks right onto the side of your sink, and let’s your soaked sponge dry in peace. - Chelsea
You may or may not be able to find me sliding around my apartment floor wearing these fashionable mops on my feet on a Saturday night. Yes, there is music playing. Yes, I promise I have a life. - Chelsea
Most people don’t need clamps very often, but everyone should have at least one in their toolbox. I’ve used this to help repair some MDF furniture that started to split after a move. -Shep
58. Sugru
A top seller on Amazon for a reason. It does one thing, and does it perfectly.
My long hair has clogged many a drain, but I’ve said goodbye to snaking since I bought this little guy. - Chelsea
61. Label Maker
62. 3M Doorstops
63. Squatty Potty
64. GiR Spatula
65. Knife Sharpener
No more forks in the disposal! - Elizabeth
69. OXO Jigger
Easy-to-read measurements inside, dishwasher safe, and the spout means you won’t spill anything when you pour. I use this any time I make cocktails - Shep
I once tried a diet that forced me to eliminate all carbs, but I missed pasta so freaking much. This spiralizer, when used on a zucchini or squash, almost made me forget about spaghetti. Almost. - Chelsea
72. Taco Holders
They hold tacos...I don’t really know what else to add. - Shep
The age-old problem of where to set your dirty utensils while you cook, solved. It’s even dishwasher safe - Shep
74. Herb Scissors
I use these any time I have to chop something herby. - Elizabeth
And this when I have to deal with onions. - Elizabeth
76. MASTER COOK Kabob Skewers
Even when you aren’t using them for kabobs, they work as marshmallow sticks when you’re making s’mores. But you should make more kabobs. - Shep
This thing is a bunch of measuring devices in one and fits better in cabinets than round cups. - Elizabeth
81. IR Thermometer
86. Cooking Gloves
89. Dash Egg Cooker
90. OXO Can Opener
92. Kitchen Scale
94. Paring Knife
100. Hanging Toiletry Kit
101. Shoe Bags
I keep these in my bag because you need scissors way more often than you’d think. Legit used them today. - Elizabeth
103. Mini Air Compressor
Travel floss for when you get popcorn in your teeth at the movies. - Elizabeth
110. Gerber Shard
111. Repel 100 Bug Spray
113. USB Fan
114. HEROCLIP Carabiner
I think we can all agree that the best part of a haircut is the scalp massage during the shampoo. This little tool allows you to recreate the feeling at home in the shower. - Chelsea
119. OXO Mouthwash Bottle
120. Dreamfarm Tapi
If you own a face mask, you should also own this headband. Because getting mask out of your hair is the worst. - Chelsea
122. Hearos Ear Plugs
The fastest and easiest way to wash your face - Elizabeth
My dry skin requires that I moisturize in winter, but sometimes, lotion just feels too gloppy. Bio-Oil is a non-greasy alternative that I cannot recommend enough. - Chelsea
Mask newbs and mask veterans alike will enjoy this delightful minty breakout zapper. - Chelsea
127. Iron Lion Soap
I rub some Tiger Balm on my nose when I feel a cold coming on. And sometimes I find myself sniffing it even when I’m not congested. - Chelsea
133. Nose Hair Trimmer
134. Vinyl Records
135. Fabric Shaver
These have saved me so much pain when using a hot glue gun. - Elizabeth
This two-tiered tray is interesting enough to not be an eyesore, and cool enough to disguise the fact that I’m kind of a slob when it comes to my jewelry. - Chelsea
Clothes last longer when they air dry, and this thing lets you hang a ton of socks, underwear, and even larger clothes from your shower rod. - Shep
140. Dryer Balls
144. Strap Saver
145. A Big-Ass Mouse Pad
146. USB SNES Controller
If you can’t fit all your expansion packs in your original CAH box anymore, this is the solution. - Shep
149. Plus-Plus Blocks
150. Big Bubble Wands
Many of these products were also included in last year’s guide, but you can check it out for even more ideas.