Microplane
Microplane Classic Zester/Grater
Small, cheap, and the tool people reach for constantly once they own one, from lemon zest to a snowfall of parmesan.
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Small, useful, well-reviewed home picks, all under $25 when we checked.
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Good stocking stuffers are small, useful and a little bit of a treat. Every pick here was under $25 when we checked, and every one is something people use well past New Year's.
We kept it to well-reviewed home items: kitchen tools, smart-home starters, cleaning favorites and something cozy.
Etekcity
Etekcity Digital Kitchen Scale
Not glamorous, but anyone who bakes will thank you every time a recipe calls for grams.
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Kasa
Kasa Smart Light Switch HS200
For the handy person on your list, it puts a light on a schedule or an app for about the price of lunch (it does need a neutral wire).
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Scrub Daddy
Scrub Daddy Color Sponges (3-Pack)
A fun stocking stuffer that's also a genuinely better sponge; it firms up in cold water and softens in warm.
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MR.SIGA
MR.SIGA Microfiber Cleaning Cloths (12-Pack)
Cheap, washable cloths that do a streak-free job on glass and counters and cut down on paper towels.
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Bedsure
Bedsure Fleece Blanket
A huge, soft, cheap fleece blanket that ends up being the one everyone fights over on movie night.
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Blink
Blink Mini Indoor Camera
A tiny plug-in camera that's an easy way to check on pets or a nap-time nursery from your phone.
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Amazon
Amazon Smart Plug
The easiest smart-home upgrade there is: plug in a lamp or the holiday tree and control it from a phone or by voice.
See it at AmazonStocking stuffer tips
Useful beats cute
A sponge they'll love or a cloth set they'll use daily lasts longer than a novelty toy.
Mix one fun pick with practical ones
A smart plug or mini camera adds a little surprise next to the everyday picks.
Watch the size
A skillet won't fit in most stockings. Put it under the tree and save the stocking for the zester and sponges.
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Frequently asked questions
What are good stocking stuffers for adults?
A Microplane zester, a Scrub Daddy pack, a kitchen scale, a smart plug or a fleece blanket. They're small, useful and well reviewed.
Are these good for teens?
The Blink Mini camera, smart plug and fleece blanket are popular with teens. The kitchen tools suit teens who like to bake or cook.
How many stocking stuffers should I get?
Three to five small items is typical. Mixing one practical item, one treat and one fun gadget keeps it interesting.
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