100+ Stocking Stuffer Ideas for College Students (under $10)
When I was in college, my Mom always had practical gifts in our Christmas stockings and under the trees. We would regularly unwrap a can of hairspray or new personal care items in our stockings. Looking back, I realize that this was an easy way for her to contribute to our supplies for college and have fun at the same time. I’m carrying on the tradition now that we have college students. My kids know that there are going to be some practical items along with a few fun surprises when they unpack their stockings on Christmas morning.
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You can include practical items in the Christmas stocking, but also think about adding a favorite candy, a handy gadget, or something fun like character socks. Stockings are a perfect way to balance practicality with a touch of fun. It’s not just about the gifts—it’s about the thought and care that goes into each little item, making the holidays feel extra special.
100+ Stocking Stuffer Ideas for College Students (under $10)
- BIC Disposable Razors
- BIC Mechanical Pencils
- Kinder Chocolate
- Skittles Littles
- Hand Lotion
- Chapstick
- Collecting cards (Pokemon, Basketball, Baseball)
- Hair Care Products
- Toothpaste, Mouthwash
- Nail Care Items (polish, stickers, press on nails)
- Money
- Gift Cards
- Fuzzy Socks
- Character Socks (Tom & Jerry Socks)
- Flashlights (extra batteries)
- First Aid Supplies (bandaids, pain relief, cough drops)
- Snack Food: granola bars, trail mix, chewing gum
- Character keychains
- Post It Notes
- Sunglasses
- Hair bands
- Candy
- Water bottle
- Hand Lotion
- Chapstick
- Collecting Cards (e.g., Pokémon, Basketball, Baseball)
- Hair Care Products (travel-size shampoo, conditioner)
- Toothpaste (travel size)
- Mouthwash (travel size)
- Nail Care Items (polish, stickers, press-on nails)
- Cash (small denominations)
- Gift Cards (for coffee shops, fast food)
- Fuzzy Socks
- Character Socks
- Flashlights (with extra batteries)
- First Aid Supplies (band-aids, mini pain relievers)
- Snack Food (granola bars, trail mix, gum)
- Character Keychains
- Post-It Notes
- Mini notebooks or journals
- Highlighters
- Mini hand sanitizers
- Face masks (skincare)
- Shower poufs or loofahs
- Travel sewing kit
- Mini stapler and staples
- Sticky tack or poster putty
- cable organizer
- Small puzzle cubes or fidget toys
- Pocket tissues
- Bookmark
- Screen cleaning wipes
- Reusable straws
- Tea bags or instant coffee packets
- Hot chocolate mix packets
- Mini candles
- Desk organizers
- Earbud case
- Travel-size deodorant
- Mini lint roller
- Deck of cards
- Phone grip or pop socket
- Silicone wristbands with motivational quotes
- Miniature photo frames
- Bag clips
- Hairbrush or comb
- Keychain flash drives
- Travel-size sunscreen
- Hand warmers
- Mini shoe polish kit
- Small reusable shopping bags
- Compact mirrors
- Small craft kits (e.g., friendship bracelets)
- Button pins or badges
- Mini flashlight keychains
- Battery packs (disposable power banks)
- Travel-sized laundry detergent pods
- Fridge magnets
- Mini whiteboard and markers
- Small recipe cards or cookbook excerpts
- Stress balls
- Hair clips or bobby pins
- Bandanas or headbands
- Fun erasers
- Mini-games or travel board games
- Coffee sleeves
- Small bottle of hand soap
- Picture hanging strips
- Mini nail files or buffers
- Shoe deodorizers
- Small tins of mints
- Phone cleaning brushes
- Luggage tags
- Mini notebooks with inspirational quotes
- Sticker packs
- Magnetic bookmarks
- Air fresheners
- Travel utensils
- Lego mini figures
- Mini corkboards
- Travel-size shaving cream
- Mini spice jars (for foodies)
- Scented sachets
- Clip-on reading light
- Small potted plants (succulents)
- Novelty pens
- Personalized name keyrings
- Cord wrappers
- Small travel alarm clock
- Small motivational desk signs
