50 Quick, Cute and *Cheap* Stocking Stuffers at Dollar Tree
Dollar Tree stocking stuffers are fun and great for your budget!
For Christmas 2022, chances are you're working on a tight budget. You never want to break the bank on small gifts, but the retail markup of a lot of typical stocking stuffers can be exorbitant. Thankfully, Dollar Tree stocking stuffers can save a lot of money. We've rounded up the best options for Christmas stockings this year, but it's important to note: most of Dollar Tree's online selections are only available in bulk quantities (though select items are also available in smaller amounts). The prices below reflect the minimum purchase amount.
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Dollar Tree Stocking Stuffers
1. Fuzzy Friends Pajama Party Animal Plushies, 4 for $5
Get festive with these cute plush characters, featuring animals in their pajamas. They're tiny enough to fit into stockings and cheap enough to nab a whole set. Fuzzy Friends Pajama Party Animal Plushies, 4 for $5 at Dollar Tree
2. Surprise Nail Art Set, 4 for $5
Create and customize nails with these decals. Perfect for any child who loves to glam it up. Surprise Nail Art Set, 4 for $5
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3. Christmas House Plush Elves, 4 for $5
These cute elves are the perfect stocking stuffer for kids of all ages! Christmas House Plush Elves, 4 for $5
4. Special Moments Clear Magnetic Plastic Picture Frames, 4 for $5
Make your memories magnetic and your refrigerator a little cuter with these frames for just $1.25 each. Special Moments Clear Magnetic Plastic Picture Frames, 4 for $5
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5. Surprise Animal Erasers, 4 for $5
Each pack of these surprise gifts contains four animal erasers! Each one is a toy and an eraser. Surprise Animal Erasers, 4 for $5
6. Classic Game Playing Cards, 2-ct. Packs, 4 for $5
Enjoy an impromptu poker game, teach the kids to play war or use these playing cards for crafting. Considering the low price per deck, you can't deal out a better deal than this one. Classic Game Playing Cards, 2-ct Packs, 4 for $5
7. Kappa Christmas Word Search Puzzle Books, 24 for $24
Keep kids busy or give yourself a break from holiday prep with these festive word search books. Kappa Christmas Word Search Puzzle Books, 24 for $24
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8. Make-It Blocks Large Plastic Base Plates, 10x10 in., 24 for $30
Compatible with Legos, these block base plates can help your kiddos (or you!) build whatever they want to their heart's content. Make-It Blocks Large Plastic Base Plates, 10x10 in., 24 for $30
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9. Christmas House Buffalo Check Santa Hats with Faux Fur Trim, 24 for $30
Available in a festive print and design, these hats will help keep anyone cozy this winter. These are a great option for stocking stuffers and holiday events. Christmas House Buffalo Check Santa Hats with Faux Fur Trim, 24 for $30
10. Travel Earbuds with a Compact Case, 24 for $30
Offered in a variety of fun colors, these earbuds are perfect for packing in a backpack or purse. Everyone can always use a spare pair. Travel Earbuds with a Compact Case, 24 for $30
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11. NASA Themed Science Activity Sets, 28 for $35
It's a win-win to pair fun and education! This variety of NASA themed kits will encourage kids to learn. more about space! NASA Themed Science Activity Sets, 28 for $35
12. Sesame Street Children's Learning Board Books, 4 for $5
Board books are always a good idea! Featuring popular Sesame Street characters, these tiny books will help kids learn valuable life-skills. Sesame Street Children's Learning Board Books, 4 for $5
13. Assorted Wild Animal Figurines, 36 for $45
From dinosaurs to safari animals, these toys are perfect for kids who love adventure. Assorted Wild Animal Figurines, 36 for $45
14. Palmer Hot Chocolate Bombs, 24 for $30
These are small enough to not give the kids too much of a sugar rush, and they're great for additions to gift baskets. Palmer Hot Chocolate Bombs, 24 for $30
15. Nestle Hot Cocoa Mix, 0.7 oz. Bags, 27 for $33.75
These look much more elegant than just stuffing any old hot cocoa packet into a stocking. They're great for a homemade gift basket on a budget too. Nestle Hot Cocoa Mix, 0.7 oz. Bags, 27 for $33.75
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16. Star Lytes Vanilla Mini Glass Apothecary Jar Candles, 12 for $15
These vanilla bean candles smell just as good as more expensive options, and they have a great throw for their tiny, stocking-stuffer size. Star Lytes Vanilla Mini Glass Apothecary Jar Candles, 12 for $15
17. PBS Kids Card Games, 24 for $30
Give your older kids a break from their screens with these fun card games. PBS Kids Card Games, 24 for $30
18. Tootsie Bunch Pops, 8-ct. Bundles, 18 for $22.50
These cute Tootsie Pop bunches are perfect for your resident sweet tooth. Tootsie Bunch Pops, 8-ct. Bundles, 18 for $22.50
19. Animal Pencil Topper Erasers, 10-ct. Packs, 36 for $45
These are great stocking stuffers on their own, or you can divvy up the pack among goody bags for kids' school parties too. Animal Pencil Topper Erasers, 10-ct. Packs, 36 for $45
20. Paint with Water Activity Books, 24 for $30
These throwback painting kits are perfect to combat holiday boredom! Plus, they aren't messy! Paint with Water Activity Books, 24 for $30
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21. Colorful Foam Puzzles with Shapes, 4 for $5
Fun and educational! Little kids will love putting the foam shapes into their corresponding cut-out places! Colorful Foam Puzzles with Shapes, 4 for $5
22. Magnetic Checkers and Chess Games, 36 for $45
Great for kids and adults who need a break from staring at screens for work and play, these mini sets are also perfect for traveling. Plus, they're magnetic, so you won't spill all your pieces on a bumpy road or a turbulent flight. Magnetic Checkers and Chess Games, 36 for $45
23. Spa Lotions, 16 for $20
Sure, you could pay more for expensive lotions perfect for stashing in a purse or desk...but why? These smell lovely and hydrate just as well as pricier lotions. Spa Lotions, 16 for $20
24. Bendon Disney Children's Storybooks, 4 for $5
Make bedtime reading a breeze on a budget with these Disney storybooks. Bendon Disney Children's Storybooks, 4 for $5
25. Cuddy Plush Rag Dolls for Kids, 24 for $30
These super-soft dolls come in a variety of skin tones, providing much-needed representation and visibility for the little ones in your life. Cuddy Plush Rag Dolls for Kids, 24 for $30
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26. Bendon Sesame Beginnings Children's Books, 4 for $5
In addition to the great Sesame Street characters and stories, let's be realistic: most babies' first books serve not just for reading, but they also act as teething toys when you aren't looking. You won't want to splurge on them until they're a little older! Bendon Sesame Beginnings Children's Books, 4 for $5
27. Exfoliating Gloves, 24 for $30
Take a shower in style with these exfoliating gloves! They help cleanse, massage and keep skin in top shape. Exfoliating Gloves, 24 for $30
28. Men's Fleece Gloves, 24 for $30
Because adults lose gloves too. (These are also great for donations to homeless shelters.) Men's Fleece Gloves, 24 for $30
29. Palmer Peppermint Bark Candy, 24 for $24
Reviewers gushed about how this delicious peppermint bark melts in your mouth and that the pretty red and silver foil wrapping makes for a pretty candy dish too. (You can also gift these to a friend who loves to bake because they'd make for some amazing desserts.) Palmer Peppermint Bark Candy, 24 for $24
30. Sour Carnival Lollipops, 24 for $30
These cute lollipops are fun and sour! They are a sweet surprise to place inside Christmas stockings! Sour Carnival Lollipops, 24 for $30
31. Home Collection Inspirational Pot Holders, 2-ct. Packs, 12 for $15
So festive and cute, these Christmas kitchen linens are a great stocking stuffer for the baker or cook in your life. Home Collection Inspirational Pot Holders, 2-ct. Packs, 12 for $15
32. Make-It Blocks Assorted Construction Block Sets, 49-57-pc. Boxes, 36 for $45
These mini construction sets (with themes like firefighters, zombies and construction workers) are great in a pinch for kids and are compatible with LEGOs. Make-It Blocks Assorted Construction Block Sets, 49-57-pc. Boxes, 36 for $45
33. Critter Socks, 48 for $60
These cute and festive socks are perfect for the cold weather months. Critter Socks, 48 for $60
34. Hot Wheels Toy Race Car Accessory Packs, 24 for $30
These name-brand Hot Wheels track accessories are a serious steal! Hot Wheels Toy Race Car Accessory Packs, 24 for $30
35. Hot Wheels Racetrack Sets, 24 in., 4 for $5
Sure, these may stick out of the stocking a little, but just wrap 'em up. You can't beat the price for these Hot Wheels tracks! Hot Wheels Racetrack Sets, 24 in., 4 for $5
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36. Hot Wheels Die-Cast Toy Cars, 72 for $90
You can get tracks and the mini race cars designed for them for just a few bucks at Dollar Tree! Hot Wheels Die-Cast Toy Cars, 72 for $90
37. Mattel Micro Collection Masters of the Universe Mini Figurines, 24 for $30
While we wish She-Ra was included in this set, these Masters of the Universe figurines are a hit with kids and adult collectors. Mattel Micro Collection Masters of the Universe Mini Figurines, 24 for $30
38. Juncture Men's Fashion Socks, 36 for $45
Silly socks shouldn't be expensive! These novelty crew socks will bring smiles for less than almost anywhere else. Juncture Men's Fashion Socks, 36 for $45
39. Palmer Double Crisp Chocolaty Coal, 36 for $45
This candy is a sweet treat for someone working their way off of the naughty list this year. Palmer Double Crisp Chocolaty Coal, 36 for $45
40. Sassy+Chic Pedicure Tool Sets, 48 for $60
These super cute pedicure kits are the perfect stocking size and will fit inside a small bag for traveling too. Sassy+Chic Pedicure Tool Sets, 48 for $60
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41. Mermaid Tail Shaped Plastic Hand Soap Dispensers, 24 for $30
If we've learned anything over the last two years (and here's hoping we have), it's that soap is always a welcome stocking stuffer. Kids will love to wash their hands with this fun soap dispenser. Mermaid Tail Shaped Plastic Hand Soap Dispensers, 24 for $30
42. Greenbrier Kennel Club Heavy Duty Dog Toys, 24 for $30
Are you one of those people whose pooch has its own Christmas stocking? (No shame, we are too!) These balls are great for tough chewers. Greenbrier Kennel Club Heavy Duty Dog Toys, 24 for $30
43. Licensed Character Lip Balm, 2-ct. Packs, 36 for $45
Who doesn't love lip balm? It's a useful stocking stuffer that will prevent chapped lips this winter. Licensed Character Lip Balm, 2-ct. Packs, 36 for $45
44. Career Doll Fashion Wear, 36 for $45
Instead of splurging on a new Barbie doll every time she needs a career change (like, say, from pop star to the pediatrician), spend a buck at Dollar Tree to give her a new outfit. These outfits come with shoes and accessories to fit Barbie-sized fashion dolls. Career Doll Fashion Wear, 36 for $45
45. Wooden Doll House Furniture, 24 for $30
Instead of more plastic, opt for these well-made wooden pieces of dollhouse furniture. They're also great for DIY projects. Wooden Doll House Furniture, 24 for $30
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46. Sweet Chaos Iced Gingerbread Drizzled Popcorn, 24 for $30
This tasty popcorn is perfect for the holidays! It's flavored like gingerbread! Sweet Chaos Iced Gingerbread Drizzled Popcorn, 24 for $30
47. Finger Paint Set, 24 for $30
Kids of all ages love to paint with their hands! These adorable sets will let them have fun doing it! Finger Paint Set, 24 for $30
48. Crayola Color Twist Bath Bombs, 12 for $15
These colorful and cherry-scented bath bombs will help kids look forward to bath time! Crayola Color Twist Bath Bombs, 12 foot $15
49. Christmas House LED Holiday Bulb Necklaces, 36 for $45
These cute necklaces are perfect for people of all ages! Christmas House LED Holiday Bulb Necklaces, 36 for $45
50. Large Stoneware Snowman Mug, 24 for $30
A lot of us can use a special hot chocolate around the holidays. This large mug will fit into a stocking and spread some cheer. Large Stoneware Snowman Mug, 24 for $30
