25 Awesome Stocking Stuffer Ideas That Are (Mostly) Under $10

Want stockings that wow without breaking the bank? We’ve got you covered! Here are 25 awesome stocking stuffer ideas for kids and grown-ups that are mostly less than $10 and are all under $20. You can find them all at Bang-Up Betty, located at 429 Main Street in the historic Argenta Arts District of downtown North Little Rock, or online at bangupbetty.com.

These nostalgic ceramic bird water whistles are fun for all ages. Just add a little water, blow, and enjoy the fun bird song that ensues.

For the bookworm in your life, these wooden author bookmarks are the perfect placeholders. Visit Bang-Up Betty to choose from dozens of authors and artists.

These seed-bearing lollipops are as creative as they are tasty. Plant the seed-paper sticks after you enjoy the lollipop, and wait for your new plant friend to spring up. Visit Bang-Up Betty to choose from dozens of flavor and seed combos.

As far as we’re concerned, it’s not a stocking without lip balm in it. These luxurious lip balms are our favorite. Visit Bang-Up Betty to choose from several different scents.

These dinosaur hand puppets are a huge hit with the kids that visit our gift shop. Be sure to get one for each kid on your shopping list so they can have dinosaur play battles.

Meow! These cute cat notepads are perfect to keep around the house for shopping lists and quick reminders. Visit Bang-Up Betty to choose from several different styles.

Need a cute cat pencil to match your cat notepad? These cat-in-the-box pencil and eraser combos have adorable cat erasers on top and come in a variety of styles.

More of a dog person? Then you’ll love these glass dog coasters that you can mix and match. Visit Bang-Up Betty to choose from several different breeds of dog.

We know these donuts look good enough to eat, but they’re actually bath bombs! Visit Bang-Up Betty to choose from several different tasty scents, including peach, pineapple whip, unicorn, margarita, mai tai and more.

More gift ideas for the book lovers in your life! This women authors pencil set is just one of many book-related pencil sets we carry at Bang-Up Betty.

These fun string doll keychains are great for kids and grown-ups. We have adorable sloths, spooky plague doctors, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Bernie Sanders, Rosa Parks, Medusa and many more at Bang-Up Betty.

These fun build-a-snowman kits let you build a little snowman, decorate it, watch it “melt",” then start all over again.

Lapel pins make perfect statement stocking stuffers, and Bang-Up Betty has dozens of styles, like these “I Believe in Science” and “Smash the Patriarchy” lapel pins.

Love the lapel pins but don’t wear lapel pins? We’ve got almost all of our lapel pin styles as weather-resistant vinyl stickers too. They’re perfect for cars, laptops, water bottles and more.

Got a hot sauce fanatic on your shopping list? We’re obsessed with these fat cat hot sauces and carry several different delicious varieties. Head to Bang-Up Betty to check them all out.

These 30-day challenges are a great gift looking forward to the new year. You can choose from challenges that help you be creative, slow down, find gratitude or eat vegan.

Who doesn’t need a jumbo rainbow eraser on their desk to brighten their office space? No one. That’s who. These big erasers are a delight for kids and grown-ups.

Keep your hair out of your eyes in style with these absolutely perfect hair clips. We’ve got aliens, cowboy boots, dinosaurs, mushrooms and more in store at Bang-Up Betty, but they move fast, so hurry in!

The feminist in your life needs this “Don’t Tell Me To Smile” keychain by Bang-Up Betty. This enamel skull keychain is great for teens and adults.

Speaking of feminists… the feminist adult in your life needs this “no gaslighting” bottle-opener lighter. I mean, everyone lights candles wink wink. Get it in store at Bang-Up Betty.

How about flowers that bloom all year? These tulip pens change color from clear to bright pinks, purples and blues in the sunlight. Don’t ask us why there’s a photo of Burt Reynolds behind them. We’re just weird.

Got someone on your list that loves tarot? These tarot card incense holders are perfect stocking stuffers for them. Visit Bang-Up Betty to shop from dozens of cards.

We absolutely love these locally made Summit Valley soaps, and we think you will too. Pick from four different styles that all smell amazing.

Stuff your stockings with…. STOCKINGS!!! These awesome unisex socks are fun for grown-ups with a sense of humor.

Everyone loves magnets, especially with their funny. Shop from dozens of funny, naughty, and NSFW magnets at Bang-Up Betty.

Made in Arkansas Gift Guide 2022: 21 Gift Ideas by Local Artisans and Makers

There’s nothing more special than a handmade gift. At Bang-Up Betty, we’re focused on finding and supporting Arkansas artisans and artists who make art and gifts we truly love. Our jewelry and gift store in downtown North Little Rock showcases unique, unusual and excellent Arkansas-made items that you can bet will bring a surprised smile to your loved ones’ faces this holiday season. Not only is every piece of jewelry (and there are hundreds) made here in Arkansas by us, our storefront is stocked with art, pottery, candles, and more by artists all across the state of Arkansas. Here are 20 of our favorite local gifts that you can find at Bang-Up Betty:

Hot Springs ceramicist Carla Churchwell stocks our store with tons of her cute and creative pottery, and we especially love her rainbow and cardinal ornaments for the holidays.

You better believe our fridge at home is stocked with this incredible locally made hot sauce called Opera Sauce. We’re total hot sauce snobs and we give this one two thumbs way up.

If you’ve ever wondered why our store smells so good, it’s because of these candles. Dogtown Scents candles are made in North Little Rock, come in several delightful winter scents, and we’ve even got our own glittery signature Bang-Up Betty scent.

North Little Rock artist Paul Milholland is known for his groovy wooden bird sculptures (which we carry!), and these handmade wooden Arkansas magnets are like collectable pieces of art for your fridge.

Hot Springs pottery maker Carla Churchwell’s little ceramic trees are perfect for building a tiny Christmas village for your holiday decor.

Our handmade Shine Star Necklace comes in bronze and sterling silver and benefits Methodist Family Health in Arkansas. It’s the perfect gift that gives back. Find it in store or online.

Bentonville water-colorist Joseph Buchanan’s beautiful Arkansas landscapes make gorgeous gifts, and this year he’s made holiday cards of scenes like the snowy Old Mill and War Eagle Mill so you can easily mail them to your loved ones who are far away.

Made in North Little Rock, Deal Family toffee is the best toffee we’ve ever tasted. You better come buy it before our staff eats all of it!

These beautiful floral Arkansas keychains by Clever + Tidy let you carry a little Arkansas with you wherever you go.

Made in Maumelle, these colorful Summit Valley Soaps smell as good as they look.

Santa Claus is definitely coming to Dogtown because we’ve been really good this year. These adorable Dogtown ornaments by Heather Reed of Thriftpologie will look perfect on your tree, and the matching reusable cups are great hostess gifts. These will be sold exclusively at Bang-Up Betty starting November 18!

Hot Springs ceramics artist Carla Churchwell’s completely adorable wildlife trinket dishes are always a huge hit when she brings them to the shop. They always go quickly, so hurry in for one!

Sherwood-based illustrator and graphic designer Ashlee Nobel of Lee Lee Arts + Design is one of our crowd favorites, and her new collection of spooky creature prints is beautiful any time of year.

Our custom, hand-stamped mantra cuffs are some of the most popular gifts in our shop. Whether you love a good motivational phrase, have an inside joke, or simply would like a loved one’s name, we can stamp pretty much anything onto one of these bracelets. If you’re looking for more custom jewelry options, we also make custom name necklaces as well as tons of other personalized creations.

The bookworm on your gifting list will love a thoughtful book by a local author. May we recommend From Cotton to Silk: The Magic of Black Hair by artist and writer Crystal C. Mercer or But First, Save 10: The One Simple Money Move That Will Change Your Life by Sarah Catherine Gutierrez? These titles and more are available in store at Bang-Up Betty.

Arkansas artist Studio Dust Co. keeps it creepy crawly yet gorgeous with these handmade, framed works of wooden art.

We gotta love a mug that matches our shop! You can feel like you’re at Bang-Up Betty while you drink your morning coffee in one of these groovy rainbow mugs by CSF Design.

Lapel pins make perfect stocking stuffers. We’ve got dozens of designs at Bang-Up Betty, including these crowd favorites that say “dogs are my love language,” “cats are my love language” and “ask me what I’m reading.”

Maumelle-based painter Sherry J. Williamson is one of our absolute favorites, and you’ll find a huge selection of her colorful, inspirational prints and greeting cards at Bang-Up Betty.

Our handmade jewelry is far out (and our jokes are corny). Our Space Age Collection of space-themed jewelry is perfect for any hopeful cosmonaut. We’ll be wearing the Eclipse Earrings to pump ourselves up for the total solar eclipse coming to Arkansas in 2024. Check out the Space Age Collection in store or online.

We can’t get enough of these handmade ceramic stemless wine glasses by Hot Springs artisan Carla Churchwell. Grab a whole set of them or just one for yourself while supplies last at Bang-Up Betty.

Bang-Up Betty is snarky, meaningful, well-made jewelry made in North Little Rock, Arkansas, as well as funny and feminist pins, stickers and gifts. Shop our handmade jewelry alongside clever gifts and local art at our Argenta storefront located at 429 Main Street in North Little Rock above Ristorante Capeo.

Mother's Day Gift Guide: 21 Gifts for Moms of All Ages

Cards, candles, jewelry made in Arkansas, and so much more make our Mother’s Day gift guide.

Whether you want to make mom laugh out loud with a “sorry about my teenage years” candle or say “awww” with jewelry made in Arkansas that supports arts education, this Mother’s Day gift guide will help you navigate shopping locally for gifts this Mother’s Day week. Everything on this list is available at Bang-Up Betty’s jewelry and gift store in the Argenta Arts District of North Little Rock, located at 429 Main Street with extended hours this week to take the panic out of last-minute shopping. Stop by Tuesday through Friday from 11-5:30 or Saturday 11-5. We’ve even got a houseplant pop-up in store on Saturday! And if you’re looking for our completely made in Arkansas gift guide, you’ll find it here.

Here are 21 of our favorite gifts for moms of all ages:

These nontoxic, deliciously scented candles come with sweet and hilarious phrases like “sorry about my teenage years,” “hey mom, thanks for the ridiculously good looks,” “hey mom, you’re a badass,” “best mom ever,” and “hey hot mama.” Available in store at Bang-Up Betty.

This charitable necklace made in Arkansas gives back to arts education by supporting Thea Foundation. It’s great for teachers, artists, and art lovers. Available in store at Bang-Up Betty or online.

Give mom a creative project that’s fun and not overwhelming with a colorful DIY embroidery kit. These kits are pre-printed, so you’re never in the dark about where to put your stitches, and with hummingbird, succulent, solar system, feminist librarian and bearded dragon designs, they’re all beautiful. Available in store at Bang-Up Betty or online.

Moms are always picking up the phone, so don’t forget to pick up a card for Mother’s Day! Available in store at Bang-Up Betty.

Give mom a Mother’s Day flower that won’t wilt with this made-in-Arkansas sunflower necklace. Available in store at Bang-Up Betty or online. These beautiful mandala ring dishes made in Arkansas pair perfectly with a piece of jewelry and are available in store as well.

Brighten up mom’s home with a colorful Arkansas-made macrame plant hanger, available in store at Bang-Up Betty. If you need a plant to go in it, we’re having a houseplant pop-up this Saturday from 1-4pm.

Thank mom for her unsolicited advice with a funny card. Available in store at Bang-Up Betty.

These Arkansas-made tulip ring dishes pair perfectly with a piece of Arkansas made jewelry, and if you’re getting mom flowers, these flower frogs will help gorgeously display them. Available in store at Bang-Up Betty.

Strong women: may we be them, may we know them, may we raise them. Tell mom how strong she is with a “strong as hell” necklace made in Arkansas. Available in store at Bang-Up Betty or online.

What’s better than coffee? Coffee and chocolate! These organic chocolate-covered espresso beans are delightful. Available in store at Bang-Up Betty.

Mom needs a gorgeous umbrella upgrade, and these leafy and ocean-patterned clear umbrellas will keep the rain off in style. Available in store at Bang-Up Betty.

A puzzle is ALWAYS a safe gift in my family. Bonus: I get to borrow it when mom is done working it. This Ruth Bader Ginsburg puzzle is one of several beautiful, clever and fun puzzles we have in store at Bang-Up Betty. And if your mom loves RBG as much as many of the moms in my life, you’ll find several shelves FULL of RBG memorabilia waiting for you here.

Mom is a goddess! Make sure she knows it with this “Athena” column vase. Available in store at Bang-Up Betty.

If mom is a force of nature or needs a little empowerment, these Arkansas made hand-stamped mantra cuffs will do the trick! They’re stamped with powerful phrases like “unstoppable,” “actually, I can,” “get outta my way,” “get shit done,” “hustle,” and more. They’re also customizable if you want to order one online to ship or pick up in store using code LOCALPICKUP, but be sure and order it by Friday.

If mom is a bookworm and a fan of classic romance, she’ll love this Jane Austen planter. Available in store at Bang-Up Betty or online. If you need an air plant to go in it, we’re having a houseplant pop-up Saturday from 1-4pm.

These gorgeous flower pots and planters are handmade in Arkansas, and if you need a plant to go in them, we’re having a houseplant pop-up Saturday from 1-4pm. Available in store.

Keep mom on track with a Dolly Parton-themed to-do list that says “pour myself a cup of ambition.” Available in store or online.

This adorable heart hands hook pillow is a cute reminder that you love mom. Grab it in store at Bang-Up Betty or online.

Sometimes justice and casseroles are too hot to handle. This “I Dissent” Ruth Bader Ginsburg oven mitt is available in store at Bang-Up Betty or online.

Honestly, the most valuable gift you can give a parent is unlimited tech support. This hilarious Mother’s Day card is available in store at Bang-Up Betty.com.

Thank you for shopping small and local this Mother’s Day!

Bang-Up Betty: Gifts and Jewelry Coming Soon to Argenta in North Little Rock, Arkansas

A new gift and jewelry shop is coming to the Little Rock area! Opening late summer/early fall of 2021, Bang-Up Betty is bringing tons of thoughtfully handmade jewelry, unique gifts, art and more to Main Street in Downtown North Little Rock, Arkansas.

COMING SOON! Looks like I found a new home for Bang-Up Betty jewelry right here in my hometown of North Little Rock, Arkansas, and I couldn’t be more thrilled about it. Stay tuned on Instagram and Facebook for sneak peeks and opening info! P.S. I’m also beyond thrilled that y’all nominated Bang-Up Betty for best Artisan and best Jeweler in the Arkansas Times Best of Arkansas Please take a second to cast your vote in the final round! You can find the Artisan category under “Goods and Services” and the Jeweler category under “Shopping” at vote.arktimes.com. So excited to share this journey with you!

I'm thrilled to bring something fun and beautiful to my hometown of North Little Rock in one of my absolute favorite neighborhoods. I've been watching Argenta grow and get more creative over the last several years, and I'm excited to join the movement. This space is going to channel the snarky, playful, creative energy of Bang-Up Betty jewelry with much more than handmade jewelry. It'll offer unique gifts and art and be a home base for Bang-Up Betty, which has really outgrown my home studio. Look forward to unusual gifts, local art, and of course more snarky, meaningful, well-made jewelry than you can handle in an absolutely gorgeous space. Custom stamping will be offered onsite, too, so you can get custom jewelry handmade the same day if you’re in a rush to find a personalized gift.

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Look forward to unusual gifts, local art, and of course more snarky, meaningful, well-made jewelry than you can handle in an absolutely gorgeous space and the forthcoming Bang-Up Betty jewelry showroom and gift shop in the Argenta neighborhood of North Little Rock, Arkansas . Custom stamping will be offered onsite, too, so you can get custom jewelry handmade the same day if you’re in a rush to find a personalized gift.

Bang-Up Betty Is Calling Stifft Station Gifts Home: Custom Jewelry Stamped Onsite

Starting in September, you can shop Bang-Up Betty’s extended collection of jewelry and gifts at Stifft Station Gifts in Little Rock or have a custom piece of jewelry made at the gift shop.

Starting September 2019, Bang-Up Betty is calling Stifft Station Gifts home. You’ll be able to browse a huge selection of Bang-Up Betty pins, stickers, gifts and jewelry all in one place and have custom jewelry made while you shop the absolutely magical and gigantic variety of gifts for all ages, handmade jewelry, local goodies, yarn and other crafting supplies that Stiff Station Gifts offers in the heart of the historic Stifft Station neighborhood in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Tuesday, Thursdays and extended hours during the holidays, you’ll be able to drop by Stifft Station Gifts and have custom jewelry stamped while you shop, and Bang-Up Betty’s extended section of jewelry, gifts, pins and more is available during store hours. The Stifft Station Gifts store is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and is located at 3009 W. Markham Street with parking in the rear and a back entrance for convenience.

To celebrate Bang-Up Betty’s new partnership with Stifft Station Gifts, we’re throwing a party Thursday, Sept. 5, from 5-8 p.m. at the boutique. Say hello, enjoy refreshments, see the new digs, and put your name in the hat for prizes; we’ll be doing a giveaway every hour!

Bang-Up Betty is subversive and sweet hand-stamped jewelry made in Little Rock, Arkansas. Starting in September, you can shop Bang-Up Betty at Stifft Station Gifts and have custom jewelry made while you shop.

Stifft Station Gifts was opened in 2015 by Cindi Booth, a longtime craftsperson, weaver and artisan jewelry maker behind Bijou Booth jewelry. Her boutique showcases a huge selection of locally made crafts and jewelry as well as gifts for animal-lovers, children, artists, nature-enthusiasts, puzzle-workers, dog and cat parents, cooks, and those with a wicked sense of humor. Learn more about Stifft Station Gifts here. Find Stifft Station Gifts on Instagram and Facebook for updates and new gift inventory.

Stifft Station Gifts offers a bountiful selection of gifts for gardeners, cooks, crafters, nature-lovers, dog and cat parents and more in Little Rock’s historic Stifft Station neighborhood.

Local jewelry designer Stacey Bowers, AKA Bang-Up Betty, has been hand-stamping funny, fierce and activist statement jewelry since 2013. Bang-Up Betty jewelry, pins and apparel have been published in Bust Magazine, Chris Guillebeau’s 100 Side Hustles, Erin Wood’s Women Make Arkansas, and has been seen on Buzzfeed, Huffington Post and a few celebrities. You can find updates from Bang-Up Betty on Instagram and Facebook and at bangupbetty.com.