My favorite part of gift-giving is the Christmas stockings for my family. As much as I love it, it can quickly become a place where you waste money on inexpensive items you think they will love.
I don’t want to fill them with things that won’t get used or break before the day is over. I’ve made the mistake of buying something just because it was recommended, without doing my own research, and sadly found many of them wasteful.
Now I try to do my homework and look for stocking stuffers that are highly reviewed and that my kids will actually enjoy using.
I like to start shopping early, especially when Amazon has sales. I add items I’m considering to my cart, save them for later, and check the prices every so often. That’s how I keep track of deals and decide when to buy.
In this blog, I’m sharing a list of stocking stuffers for girls that I think could be fun, useful additions to a Christmas stocking.
Looking for more ideas? Here’s my list of stocking stuffers for boys.
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Pampering Stocking Stuffers for Girls
Olive & June Nail Polish Set
Olive & June is known to be free of harsh chemicals that appear in most nail polishes, and hence a safe brand to use. This pretty set has a variety of colors that I think your kid will have fun with. Sometimes, you can find these in your local CVS store for cheaper too.
Nail Art Pens
While I don’t let my daughter wear nail polish on school days, she likes to have fun with it on days off and holidays. These art pens are definitely better than sticker ones, which can get quite sticky if you don’t do them right. My daughter will certainly be getting this in her stocking stuffer.
Nail Clipper Set
If your tween or teen is anything like mine, it might be time for them to have their own set of nail clippers so that the household set is not lost in her bedroom when everyone else needs it. This is a practical gift she’ll use all year.
Lip Gloss
While some kids start to wear makeup in middle school, we are not there yet. However, a nice lip gloss will do no harm and make your kid feel pretty. This Grace and Stella gloss has a cute little keychain attachment to it that makes it trendy for your middle schooler.
Hand Cream
A hand cream is always handy at this age. My daughter loves a vibrant-smelling moisturizer that she can carry on the go. We always have one in our cars, and my daughter uses it all the time.
Heatless Curls Set
This is a perfect alternative to the stress of heat and products on your growing child’s hair. She can sleep in this soft curls set and wake up with them, with no hot tools.
Compact Mirror
It’s small enough for a purse or backpack and very handy on the go.
Fuzzy Socks
Everyone loves a warm, cozy, fuzzy socks, and Christmas morning isn’t complete it.
Scrunchies and Claw Clips
You can never have too many. In our home, we are always looking for one despite having many in posession.
Jewelry Stocking Stuffers for Girls
Necklace
An influencer shared this necklace which was on major sale during the Prime Deal Days. This necklace comes with your birthstone and is perfect for your teen or tween girl.
Earring Set
These earrings are so trendy right now, and my daughter loves them a lot. So she is getting some more to add to her collection.
Hair Ties that double up as bracelets.
This is also the new trend because my daughter loves to wear her hair bands on her wrist so these have some pretty designs that can be mixed and matched.
Jewelry Case
This summer, when we went on vacation, my daughter did not have a place to store her jewelry that she wanted to carry along. This is a small case and the best part is that it it less than $5.
Creative Stocking Stuffers for Girls
Wreck This Journal
This is also another item I was influenced to check out. Make sure to look through the preview pages on Amazon to see how fun and creative this is. The title of the journal is exactly that. This journal is full of prompts to doodle, tear, and splatter, which makes it perfect for a girl who loves to doodle.
Mr. Pen Glitter Highlighters
These are sparkly colors for notes, Bible study, and school. My daughter loves her highlighters and always wants the cutest-looking set. This will be going into her stocking stuffer this year.
A Prayer Journal for Girls
Praying every day is a discipline and habit we have learned from a very young age. But sometimes in the rush of things, making time for prayer is hard. A prayer journal is so helpful because you can write down what you truly want to pray about and repeat that prayer on a hard-to-pray day.
Gel Pens
The obsession over pens is real, and girls everywhere simply love them.
Dot Coloring Books
Surprisingly, my daughter, who does not like drawing or coloring, actually loved this dot coloring book set. You cannot go wrong with this. I have personally done one from each of my kids and it can be quite calming and stress-free of an activity.
Notebook +pen
A good notebook to journal in, make notes in church, or just have fun with is an essential. This set comes in 3, so you can gift it to 3 kids, plus it has a pen with it.
Useful Stocking Stuffers for Girls
Neck Reading Light
This one is hands-free, so it’s perfect for reading in bed. We have both the book light and neck lights and they work wonderfully. Here’s a tip – pick the dullest color as they are typically way cheaper than the brighter ones.
Book Light
These simply clip-on to your book and you can switch off all the lights in the room and read with it.
A Mini Keychain Wallet
If your child still has a piggy bank, it might be time to make the swap to a simple wallet. This one is so small and compact, and comes with this beaded keychain attachment that is very girly.
Kindle Page Turner
The New Kindle Page Turner is a must if your kid reads a ton of books using their Kindle.
A Good Book
As a book blogger, I cannot go without recommending a good book. I think every stocking should have a book. Here are few that my daughter enjoys reading over again.
- The Vanderbeekers of the 141st Street
- The Last Map Maker
- The False Prince
- A Rover’s Story
- The Academy
- Resistance
- Percy Jackson and the Olympians
- Keeper of the Lost Cities
If you need more recommendations, some of my favorite lists to start with are these Christian chapter book series, novels in verse for ages 8–12, and Christmas chapter books. I also have a free list of 20 must-read chapter books if you sign up for my emails. Check the box below this post.
Final Thoughts
A stocking doesn’t need to be stuffed to the top to feel special. A little pampering, something to create with, and a good book can make Christmas morning feel just right.
Create a budget, whether it is $30, $50, or $100, and then assemble the stocking.
What are your favorite stocking stuffers for girls? Tell me in the comments!
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