Find some genius stocking stuffers for everyone on your list this holiday season. While it may be the most beautiful time of the year, we know it’s also the most stressful. Between planning a delicious feast and researching the best gifts for the kids, your schedule is jam-packed. Score yourself a gifting win amid all the holiday madness by checking off “buy genius stocking stuffers” from your list of to-dos, even if you’re still trying to find the best gifts for everyone in your life this year. While they may not be as exciting as oversized ticket items, like cool tech gifts and luxury gifts, stocking stuffers can be more memorable than you think.
To save you some time this holiday season and leave a lasting impression, we gathered the best genius stocking stuffers for 2014. Whether you’re shopping for your mom, wife, or best friend, our list runs the gambit to fit almost every interest. We included an adult coloring book guaranteed to get some laughs, individually wrapped to fill multiple stockings, a helpful screen cleaner kit for smudge-free scrolling, and more. From tech gadgets to unique finds to charitable gifts, you’re bound to find a gift for even the pickiest recipient.
01. Bacon Dish Towel, $15
Everybody loves bacon; everyone in a kitchen could use some tea towels. Boom!
02. Crumb Vacuum, $11.99
Get one of these adorable mouse vacuums for your messy foodie friend.
03. Glasses Contact Lens Case, $7
This ironic little contact case is perfect for any of your sight-impaired pals.
04. Metallic Temporary Tattoos, $9.99
These temporary, metallic tattoos are the perfect gift for the non-committal tattoo lover.
05. The Selfie, $14.99
For the avid selfie taker.
06. Moustache And Lips Glass Markers, $10
For the party planner with a sense of humor!
07. Mini Keyring Flask, $7
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Everyone has that one friend (all of your friends, probably) who will appreciate you for eternity with this gift.
08. A Minimergency Kit, $15.99
Everything your clumsiest, most forgetful friend could need in a pinch.
09. Anti-Theft Envelopes, $4.99 – $5.99
Help your favorite wanderlust protect their important possessions while abroad.
10. Like/Dislike Stamps, $12.95
These clever self-inking stamps help your Facebook-addicted friend bring the like/dislike system into his everyday life.
11. Makeup Spatulas, $4.99
These little spatulas get to every drop of makeup in the bottle for the makeup guru who wants to get all the bang for her buck.
12. LED Shoe Lights, $4.49
These little lights keep your overachieving nighttime-running friends out of harm’s way.
13. Library Card Socks, $12
For your favorite reader to wear while cozying up with their next book.
14. Envelope Opener, $7.99
No more paper cuts for the friend who still sends and receives snail mail.
15. Ten-Foot iPhone Cable, $34.99
Help your friend who can’t be without his phone charged up from anywhere in the room.
16. Folding Beer Glass, $7.99
A perfectly portable pint glass for the always-prepared beer aficionado.
17. Heat-Resistant Trivets, $12.99
Get these cute little heat-resistant trivets as hot plates for your favorite chef’s home-cooked meals.
18. Fancy Pencils, $7
For the office supply lover who can’t stop singing Frozen songs or for the one who needs some positive encouragement on pretty pastel pencils.
19. Grocery List Pad, $6.50
For the forgetful friend who can never remember what is needed at the grocery store or the perpetually hungry friend who is always out of their favorite foods.
20. Animal Butt Magnets, $13
For anyone with a fridge or just a general love of animal tushies.
21. Handbag Hanger, $14.99
For the friend who carries around everything but the kitchen sink and is constantly looking for a resting place for their luggage… erm, purse.
22. Egg Yolk Separator, $4.99
It’s a quirky little tool for egg lovers everywhere.
23. Dog Mini Flashlight, $8
For a pet parent who has to take their pooch out late at night or a dog lover afraid of the dark.
24. Bookmark, $5
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This bookmark marks the exact line your bookworm friend stopped reading at.
25. Cute Notepad, $10
For the friend who still charmingly uses a pen and paper to jot down brilliant ideas, to-do lists, and notes.
26. Harry Potter Keychain, $10
For a Harry Potter lover, or just the friend who needs to resort to magic if they ever want to figure out where they put their keys.
27. Tea Bag Holding Mug, $20
For the tea lover who can’t stand when the paper end of the tea bag falls into the tea!
28. Cookie Holder Mug, $18
Try not to keep this one for yourself!
29. Simple Studs, $12
It’s a dainty little gift for anyone with holes through their ears or for whom you have no idea what else to get.
30. Tiny Tabasco, $4.99
For the friend who can never have enough spice.
31. Or Sriracha 2 Go, $7
For a clip-on option for the friend mentioned above.
32. Grown-Up Coloring Book, $7.95
Because coloring on the reg is missing from adult life.
33. Sushi Stapler, $7
A delicious alternative for your sushi-loving friend’s desk.
34. Citrus Spritzer, $9.99
It’s a great little gift for someone who adds citrus juice to everything. Shove it into a lemon and spray!
35. Fancy Candle, $16
For the candle-obsessed friend who usually stocks up on Bath & Body Works’ two for $22. Other scents here.
36. Desk Cord Organizer, $4.99
For the friend tired of their charging cables falling behind the desk at work.
37. Cards Against Humanity, $25
Stuff this in all of your friends’ stockings by either buying the game or downloading it for free and printing it for them yourself. Or, honestly, print out the link and shove that in their stocking. ~Friendship~.
38. Cord Wraps, $2.99–$4.99
For the disorganized techie.
39. Cocktail Shaker, $20
This cocktail shaker is the perfect gift for anyone who constantly hosts parties. It has popular drink recipes printed for perfect cocktail execution every time.
40. Pick Punch, $25
Your friend who serenades you with his guitar will love being able to punch his picks from now on with any designs that he wants!
41. Ring Holder, $8
Help a jewelry lover be more organized in the most adorable way. Other animals are available here.
42. Luchador Bottle Opener, $8
Your friends will open their bottles with comedic flare this holiday season by adding one of these bad boys to their kitchen.
43. What I Love About You Book, $10
Fill out this sweet little book’s pages for someone you care about.
44. Camera Phone Lens, $99
A high-class stocking stuffer for the serious iPhoneography enthusiast. (Available for Galaxography and Nexusography as well).
45. Skull Emory Boards, $1.50
For that little cousin who only posts on Instagram about nail art.
46. Ring Stylus, $15
For a mom who can’t figure out a touch screen or a design friend who is always using their tablets for doodling, give them a stylus they can wear!
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