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Stocking Stuffers. Fun little surprises to fill your stockings.

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Archimedes’ Gear
$29.99; 8+
https://projectgeniusinc.com/products/archimedes-gear
Archimedes’ Gear is a masterfully crafted puzzle inspired by one of history’s greatest mathematicians. Interlocking gears and magnetic pins create a seemingly impenetrable design that challenges you to uncover the detachable element and separate the layers. Rated 4 out of 5 in difficulty, it offers a brain-teasing experience filled with twists, turns, and hidden mechanics. Perfect for puzzle lovers and history enthusiasts, this elegant design is as beautiful as it is challenging. 

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Tea Forte Warming Joy
$12; TeaForte.com
This curated collection of winter warmers features classic baking spices, bright fruit and of course the finest tea leaves. The tea tree box is colorful and bright, perfect as a gift, stocking stuffer or to display on your table to enjoy over the holiday season, and every season.

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It’s The Balm Diggity
$14.99; www.thebalmdiggity.net
Crafted with love by a dedicated beekeeper with just five simple ingredients: Beeswax, Jojoba oil, Coconut oil, Shea butter, and Natural Flavors. These All-Natural Lip Balms deliver soft, hydrated lips in fun flavors like Raspberry, Strawberry Lemonade, and Watermelon. A sweet, nourishing treat that makes the perfect stocking stuffer or self-care gift.

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Where’s Waldo? The Search for Santa 
$6.99; www.candlewick.com
A full-color illustrated Christmas stocking filler bursting with search-and-find scenes, facts, jokes, and activities for kids age six and up from global mega-brand Where’s Waldo? Whiz around the world with Waldo and help him deliver a special present to Santa. Perfect to slip into a stocking, hide under the Christmas tree, or pack into your Christmas travel luggage, this book is packed with fun, accessible content, write-in activities, hilarious jokes, fascinating facts, puzzles, and searches. 

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Bolts of Pompeii Brainteaser
$29.99; 8+
https://projectgeniusinc.com/products/bolts-of-pompeii
Discover the perfect twist to unlock the intricate tangle of interlocked metal bolts. Like a wooden burr puzzle but crafted with real metal bolts, this challenge offers a unique and satisfying experience. Part of the True Genius collection, it's a favorite gift for men, teens, and young adults.  Makes a beautiful display piece for a bookshelf or desk.

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Puking Ball
$9.99; https://pukingball.com
A new twist on stress ball toys. Push out the bright slime and pick it right back up just by squeezing the circular character. Perfect for those that fidget, it also relieves stress, calms, and inspires creativity. 

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Delight Naturals Holiday Lip Balm
$3.99; https://delightnaturals.com
Delight Naturals will make your lips smile with their fun and flavorful lip balms. From Dr. Delight (the only Dr. Pepper flavor lip balm on the market) to Orange Creamsicle to the top selling Dill Pickle, there’s something for everyone. And yes, even a Pumpkin Spice for Fall. All of Delight Naturals lip balms are handmade with clean ingredients and poured into Made in the USA, recyclable tubes.

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Buzzy Seeds Holiday Festive Friends Terracotta Mini Grow Pots
$32.99; Amazon.com
The bestselling Festive Friends (Bear, Penquin, Snowman) collection includes terracotta pots and seeds to grow spruce trees. Each plant in this grow kit comes with a soil pellet and simple instructions to start your gardening journey.

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Quad 4 LED Reading Light
$15; www.withitgear.com
This versatile reading and task light is your perfect partner for relaxing with a good book or immersing yourself in important documents. Its user-friendly hinged clip securely attaches to your reading material, and the flexible gooseneck provides customizable lighting angles and full-range dimming for maximum convenience. 

 

Updated: September 2025

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