Holiday Gift Guide: 40 Great Stocking Stuffers Under $25
You don’t need to buy a special pair of gloves, or cut the fingers off your existing ones, to be able to use your phone during winter. Applying this liquid to your gloves will let you manage your touchscreen without freezing your fingers. (The makers warn the liquid isn’t completely clear so is best used on dark gloves.) From Photojojo.
Photojojo
Ideal for any friends or family members who are always ready to crack open a cold one. Also available for the iPhone 5/5S. From Headcase.
Headcase
The Right Stuff to light up your late-night computing, the Astro-Light plugs into your laptop’s USB port. From Fancy.
Fancy
Bring military precision to next year’s gift-wrapping mission or any crafty projects that come up before then. From Gadgets and Gear.
Gadgets & Gear
Why hold the phone when you’re watching videos or using FaceTime or Google Hangouts? This stand is compatible with all smartphones. From Elago.
Make cleaning the kitchen a little more fun with this battery-powered bug, designed to vaccum the crumbs from your counters. From The Container Store.
The Container Store
The PLUGdock turns your iPhone charger into a dock that keeps your phone safely near the outlet and keeps the cable from becoming a tangled mess. From Fuse Chicken.
FuseChicken
A clever and handy stand to prop up your phone, the Keyprop keychain fits into the Lightning connector on iPhones and into the headphone jack of most other smartphones.
Integrald
Help the absent-minded techie is your life keep tabs on his or her phone or wallet with this credit-card sized Bluetooth device. By Brit & Co.
Brit & Co
Keep your phone — or low-tech items like pens and sunglasses firmly in place with this 6” by 3” silicone strip. No glue or magnets involved. From Firebox.
Firebox
This portable armrest might help your frequent-flier friends never have to fight over the in-flight armrest. From The Grommet.
The Grommett
Keep your cash safe while you’re on the road by putting it in this money belt. Nobody will suspect such a normal-looking belt is doing double duty as a wallet. From Walmart.
Wal-Mart
Whip out this hoodie pillow anytime you’re on the go for a few minutes of privacy and shut-eye. From HoodiePillow.
HoodiePillow
Sick of checking bath products that are more than three ounces? Consider using these sample-size grooming products. They’re also completely natural. From Ursa Major.
Ursa Major
Take ultra-fancy photos on your smartphone with one of these lenses. Comes in fisheye, super fisheye, telephoto, wide angle, macro and polarizing. From Photojojo.
Photojojo
Never be caught unprepared with a hair crisis or chipped nail again.
This kit includes 17 must-have items for people on the go, from double-sided tape to earring backs. Available from The Container Store
The Container Store
Make sure your loved ones don’t accidentally anger anyone while traveling abroad — or that they can properly respond to anyone who’s rude to them. From Firebox
Firebox
Don’t take the chance that your precious bottle of booze or olive oil breaks on the way home. From Chef’s Resource.
Chef's Resource
Never mix up your clean and dirty clothes with these two travel-friendly bags. From Great Useful Stuff.
Great Useful Stuff
The perfect gift for loved ones in your life who need to put hot sauce on everything. From Urban Outfitters.
Urban Outfitters
It’s probably not what the doctor ordered, but this prescription container doles out a delicious daily pick-me-up in the form of chocolate chip cookies. From JK Chocolate.
JK Chocolate
Add a splash of citrus to any beverage while also preventing any seeds from falling in and avoiding a big mess. From Umbra.
Now all of the grill masters in your life can easily flip and cook quesadillas without worrying about losing any of the mixings. From Williams-Sonoma.
Williams-Sonoma
This innovative sandwich box contains a chopping board, allowing for freshly made sandwiches. A great option for food prep while traveling on in the office. From Black and Blum.
Black and Blum
Never have to forgo your morning, afternoon or evening cocktail for a less-appealing on-flight beverage. From Mason Shaker.
Mason Shaker
Your cookies will be just the right size — and cleaning up won’t be quite as messy — with this scoop for transferring dough and batter to a tray. From OXO Good Grips.
OXO
Prevent your poached eggs from falling apart and easily remove them from boiling water with the Poach Pod from Fusion Brands.
Fusion Brands
Prepare for July at Christmas with these make-your-own ice pops that allow you to create an endless array of frozen treats with surprising and unusual flavorings. From Crate & Barrel.
Crate & Barrel
Keep your toaster clean and your sandwiches intact with a four-pack of heat-resistant bags. From 25 Main Street.
25 Main Street
For the gentleman on the go, these handsome cufflinks are slim enough to be stored in a wallet, ready to be whipped out in case of a fashion emergency. From Uncommon Goods.
Uncommon Goods
Checking your makeup or checking your email? Nobody will know the difference if you’re using this compact. From Fancy.
Fancy
Love shopping bonanzas but can’t stand multiple trips from the car to your house? This grip makes it so you can carry all your bags in just one easy trip. From Infmetry.
Infmetry
It’s hard to be merry without proper rest. Sleep pretty with this eyemask from Fleur’t.
Fleur't
Save space by hanging all of your makeup brushes on the wall with this holder from BeautyandBeatitudes.
BeautyAndBeatitudes
Take care of your purse by hanging it on a hook and not putting it on the ground, where it can collect dirt and grime. From Clipa.
Clipa
A gag gift that could be seriously useful. These unisex, disposable undies mean the recipient will never worry again about being without a pair of clean underwear.
Archie McPhee
Store your precious jewelry on a fun, stylish bunny, elephant, giraffe or other animal. From High Fashion Home.
High Fashion Home
Concerned your outfit is looking a little drab? Dress it up with bright and colorful fake tattoos. From Flash Tattoos
Flash Tattoos
Channel your inner-Kylie Jenner with these plumpers, which stimulate blood circulation in your lips and promise more a sumptuous kisser for up to three whole hours. Available from Firebox.
Firebox