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

Stacey Bowers

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.

Gift Guide: 20 Awesome Stocking Stuffers For $20 Or Less

Stacey Bowers

Let them know you’ll always love them with this “I Will Always Love You” Dolly magnet.

Gone are the days of summer sausages and room temperature cheese tubes in your Christmas stockings. This year, get stuffed with fun, lovable surprises without blowing your budget. We love cool and funny little tchotchkes so much at Bang-Up Betty that we filled our shop with quirky knick-knacks that won’t hurt your wallet. Here are 20 of our favorite stocking stuffers for $20 or less:

Keep your colorful thoughts in a colorful place with this oversized rainbow notebook. The pages are unlined, so it’s great for doodles and drawings too.

Would you call me corny if I said this donut bath bomb was the bomb? This donut bath bomb is made in the USA from natural ingredients and smells like a tropical, delicious Mai Tai.

These “Bibliophile” and “Ask Me What I’m Reading” book enamel pins are perfect stocking stuffers for bookworms.

The socks are a slice of happy! These super cute watermelon-themed socks come in the shape of a slice of watermelon and are one size fits most.

This shimmering tea looks as good as it tastes! Bang-Up Betty teamed up with Abbi’s Teas and Things to create this hand-crafted custom loose leaf tea blend exclusive to Bang-Up Betty. It’s an exciting black tea blend with tropical notes and a dash of edible brew shimmer to make your cup sparkle like our jewelry.

What’s in our Bang-Up Bet-Tea blend: black tea, blue cornflowers, passionfruit, mango, cinnamon, papaya, lemongrass, ginger, hibiscus and black brew glitter.

How many times have you been traveling and had to smoosh your dirty laundry up against your clean clothes in your suitcase? This tropical leaf travel laundry bag lets you hide unmentionables in style and makes a great gift for the frequent traveler.

This handmade rainbow ornament is too cheerful to put away when the holidays end! Keep it out all year long and enjoy the colors.

Find loads of cute, funny and sassy stickers like this Scratch the Patriarchy cat sticker in our collection. There’s also a Smash the Patriarchy sticker, I Believe in Science sticker, and many more. They’re waterproof and great for water bottles, cars and laptops.

This geranium rose handmade farmstead milk soap smells clean, light and rosy without being overwhelmingly floral. This bar soap is formulated for sensitive skin using organic and natural ingredients. It’s GMO-free, gluten-free, paragon-free and made without animal testing. Ingredients: saponified virgin organic olive oil, organic coconut oil, greased goat’s milk, organic geranium essential oil, organic rose petals.

Spice up their stocking with this “Spice Up Your Life” Spice Girls-themed magnet.

This jumbo rainbow eraser is fun for kids and adults, makes a great coworker gift and spruces up any office or school setting. It’s the perfect addition to a stocking for an artsy person.

Tell the boneheads to back off with this Don’t Tell Me To Smile skull keychain.

Turn up your desk flair with this retro boombox pencil box. Even the inside is printed with a cute cassette tape pattern.

Need some excellent pencils to go with that pencil case? Check out these Women Authors pencils. Women’s lit is our favorite! This set of no.2 pencils commemorates some of our classic favorite women authors. Each set of pencils comes with the five pencils shown in the photo.

I bought this Fat Cat “Cat in Heat” hot sauce for the cute packaging and was pleasantly surprised at how delicious it is. It’s my favorite addition to my extensive hot sauce collection at home.

This sultry, scorching, smoky concoction boasts a complex Creole-inspired blend of ghost peppers, habaneros, chipotles, roasted tomatoes, cilantro, smoked paprika and more — with an ever-increasing heat level that lingers long in the mouth. Kick up your sandwiches, eggs, BBQ, stews and chili with just a few drops, or use it as a base for some mouth-searing (and mouth-watering) chicken wings.

This fun and hilarious 141 Conversation Starters for Couples game makes a great date night for you and and your significant other, and it’s also great to play on a double date! These heart-warming and funny questions will get you talking, sharing and learning new things about each other.

This quality wooden bookmark pays tribute to the legendary author Jane Austen and would make a great stocking stuffer for a book lover. Find more author bookmarks here.

Keep the evil eye at bay with these wickedly cool eye socks. These eye socks are one size fits most.

The perfect little camping-themed nightlight to tell scary stories in the dark or keep the boogeyman away. Press down on the flame and the nightlight lights up.

Treat your lips to this cruelty-free set of lip balms in three different varieties: unscented, lavender and yuzu citrus.

Bang-Up Betty is snarky, meaningful, well-made jewelry made in North Little Rock, Arkansas, as well as feminist pins, stickers and gifts. Since 2013, Bang-Up Betty has been crafting custom and personalized jewelry and other quirky, nerdy and feminist necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Shop Bang-Up Betty’s unique Arkansas-made jewelry through our “shop” tab, where you can also order custom name necklaces, mantra cuff bracelets, stamped key tags and more.

Visit our new Argenta storefront at 429 Main Street in North Little Rock! We’re located above Ristorante Capeo, entrance on Main Street. Our hours are:

Thursday 11am - 5:30pm

Friday 11am - 5:30pm

Saturday 11am - 5:00pm

Sunday 11am - 5:00 pm (through Christmas)

Masks are required over your nose and mouth at all times inside the store. Thank you for protecting yourselves and others so we can all enjoy the holidays safely!