15 stocking stuffer ideas under $45 that anyone would love

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While some people like to open the biggest present under the tree first, others look forward to digging into the smaller (but arguably even better!) goodies hanging in their stockings.

From beauty essentials and home goods to hilarious games, stocking stuffers are fun because they can be anything you want them to be.

Below, shop 15 awesome stocking stuffers that range from practical to super special — all for $45 or less.

1. Kosas The Clean Start Set: Lip Alert, $22

Give those lips some TLC with this lip trio from Kosas that includes a full-sized lip balm, a mini lipstick and a mini lip oil gloss.

2. Casetify MagSafe Wallet Case, $40

Help that forgetful friend keep everything in one place with this cute wallet case that connects to the back of MagSafe phones.

3. FP Movement Happiness Runs Crop, $30

Perfect for yoga, pilates or just hanging out, Free People’s Happiness Runs Crop top comes in more than 40 colors.

4. PAVOI 14K Gold Colored Chunky Open Hoops, $13.95

Gold hoops go with anything and everything, and this little pair is under $15 on Amazon — such a steal.

5. Drunk Elephant Catch Some Rays Glow + Sun Care Value Set, $22

This mini beauty set includes mini glow drops, mini bronzing drops and a mini sunscreen from the beloved skin care brand Drunk Elephant.

6. Barefoot Dreams CozyChic™ Barefoot in the Wild Socks, $18

These wildly cozy socks are sure to be a welcome treat for the friend that is constantly cold.

7. Q&A A Day: 5-year Journal, $13.97

Know someone who wants to get into journaling? This tiny book has 365 daily questions that users answer on the same day for five years.

8. Anthropologie Monogram Snake Chain Bracelet, $38

This 18K gold-plated bracelet is super versatile and has that sweet personalization element that anyone can appreciate.

9. Valentino Donna Born in Roma Eau de Parfum, $30

This luxury fragrance has notes of bergamot, jasmine and vanilla bourbon — yum!

10. Urban Outfitters Emy Icon Mitten, $20

Everyone can use warm mittens during the winter. This black-and-white yin and yang pair goes with almost any coat.

11. Nathalie Lete Gingerbread House Mug, $18

Is there anything more festive than a holiday mug? This gingerbread design is super jolly — just add hot cocoa.

12. Tasha ‘Twinkle’ Star Hair Clips, $16

These little crystal hair clips will add some sparkle to any look — ’tis the season, after all.

13. Fresh Body Wash & Lotion Duo Gift Set, $40

This shower gel and body lotion duo from Fresh smells of grapefruit and will look so chic sitting in your bathroom.

14. What’s Your Sign? The Horoscope Game for Astrology Lovers, $19.99

Zodiac lovers will flip for this card game that’s from the people who made “What Do You Meme?”

15. Tangle Teezer Ultimate Detangler Hairbrush, $14

This cute brush is made to be used in the shower and promises to detangle hair without any pulling or tearing.

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