Make shopping quick and easy with the ultimate list of the best stocking stuffer ideas for women (and book lovers) that she will ADORE, based on my own personal experience.
They are all small and cost effective. And most of them are from Amazon. You can’t go wrong with one or more to get a quick win with her on Christmas morning.
Many, if not most, of these ideas are items I personally use and love. The mother, daughter, girlfriend, wife, or other ladies in your life will too! They also work perfectly for favorite things party gift ideas.
(If you’re shopping for a man or want even more ideas, check out these stocking stuffers for him.)
Top 10 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Women
Books
Many, if not, most women will love receiving a book for Christmas! Of course, the options are endless, so I’m sharing my personal favorite book of 2023, Tom Lake by Ann Patchett, a #1 New York Times bestseller and Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick.
Ornament
Ornaments make for another no-fail gift, and there’s no better time to gift them than Christmas. Again, there is no shortage of options, but I have this specific book ornament, and I absolutely adore it.
Related Post: Best Book Ornaments
Mug
A mug is a fairly common gift, so let’s spice things up a bit. This RTIC travel mug is my favorite travel mug because it’s tall and skinny enough to fit comfortably in my car’s cup holder, and the handle makes it easy to grab at the same time.
Cozy Socks
As Harry Potter’s Dumbledore once said, “One can never have enough socks.” The same can be said about Barefoot Dreams socks. They are worth the price and live up to the hype. I have at least five pairs at this point, and they are the most cozy and high quality of all the cozy socks I’ve tried.
Bookmark
When it comes to bookmarks, I absolutely love my bookmark light. It’s rechargeable, adjustable, and has several settings. It’s perfect for reading by the fireplace or in bed. (In fact, it’s so good that my husband stole mine and I had to buy another.)
Lip Mask
The insanely popular Laneige lip mask has been on my nightstand for years, and each and every holiday season, readers scoop it up like crazy! It’s beloved for good reason — it works really well, and just about every woman gets chapped lips in Wintertime.
Notecards
Notecards are one of those things everyone needs, yet you never seem to have nice ones when you need them most. Some of the prettiest and most popular are Rifle Paper Co.’s notecards.
Custom Embosser
Whether or not she’s a “tea drinker,” she will probably still love the popular Harney & Sons hot cinnamon spice tea with cinnamon, orange, and cloves. (I saw this as someone who is kind of picky about tea and loves it.) The flavor profile is perfect for the holiday season. I linked the decaf, which is the one I drink, but it also comes in a caffeinated version.
Gel Pens
These are my favorite gel pens for underlining, taking notes, writing out cards, just being a little “extra” on any given day, you name it!
Post-It Set
I know I’m not the only woman who gets excited about Post-Its. This Post-It set is cute and functional! With a weekly planner and habit tracker, it’s also perfect for the New Year.
More Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Women
Below are more of my absolute favorite things, including captions about what makes each one so great for the woman in your life.
I made an effort to make these things popular, practical, useful and/or consumable items she will actually use and love, and to keep nearly everything as small and cheap as possible (nearly everything is inexpensive under $25, and most significantly cheaper than that).
And, as mentioned earlier, many of these recommendations link to Amazon to make your shopping as quick and easy as possible.
Gift Cards
Beauty
Nail polish & related accessories (a top seller with readers; use code OJJULIANNEB20 for 20% off any system)
Necessaire body wash (a top seller with readers; use code JULESB10 for 10% off at Necessaire)
Lip gloss (my favorite brand)
Hair repair kit (popular brand) (another option)
Blush (cult favorite color)
Clean beauty set (I LOVE this brand)
Brush set (my favorite brand)
Shampoo scrub (trust me, it’s so good!)
Cleansing balm (so gentle, melts makeup away)
Lash primer (my favorite one)
Mascara (my favorite one)
Cleanser (such a good one + clean beauty)
Makeup setting spray (award winner)
Dry shampoo (a great option)
Argan oil (so many uses)
Coconut melt (also so many uses)
Moisturizer (my absolute favorite one)
Beauty blender (I have been using one for years)
Ice roller (I LOVE mine for headaches)
Hand soap (a popular clean brand)
Razor set (I use this one)
Shaving cream (A great, clean one at a great price)
Lip balm (award winner; the one I use)
Serum set (my favorite ones; also clean beauty)
Soap scrub (the only brand I use; clean beauty)
Body cream (ultra-rich cult favorite for Winter)
Wine wipes (dentist approved to maintain your pearly whites)
Book Lovers
Home
Candle (a holiday scent from my favorite candle brand)
Chom chom pet hair remover (worth every penny; the absolute best! Also a best seller on my blog)
Silver cream (your silver will sparkle like never before)
Jewelry cleaner (I use this one)
Fabric shaver (love mine)
Eyeglass holder (I love mine!)
Wine aerator and pourer (love mine; an ingenious little gadget)
Champagne sealer (works SO well to maintain those bubbles!)
Travel mug (fits perfectly in a car cup holder)
Spaghetti measuring tool (perfect serving sizes every time)
Herb cutting tool (we love ours)
Handheld fan/spray bottle (I use this outdoors)
Planner (comes with stickers!)
Mini notebook (or, another popular option)
Stasher bags (so useful and easy to clean)
Food
Truffle zest and sea salt (Oprah’s favorite; our favorite)
Milk frother (I use this one)
Coffee beans (our FAVORITE local brand)
White truffle oil (we use this one)
Hot chocolate (or, Williams Sonoma brand)
Peanuts (this brand is SO good)
Chocolate-covered pretzels (our favorite local brand)
Unique wine glass (my favorite; looks so luxe)
Anything from Trader Joe’s (seriously, anything)
Style
Tortoise shell earrings (neutral yet bold at the same time)
Satin scrunchies (the ones I wear.)
Leopard print scarf (I have this and love it!)
Ear warmers (I have had this brand forever)
Blue light glasses (Oprah’s favorite brand!)
Headband (I love this brand’s styles)
Undies (the brand I wear)
Monogram necklace (a popular style)
Tech
Travel
Swimsuit pouch (keeps everything else in your bag dry!)
International travel wallet (The one I use — cheap and so many colors!)
Conclusion
These stocking stuffer ideas for women will actually be appreciated on Christmas morning and used beyond then, based on my own personal experience and recommendations.
SHOP THE POST
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An ornament is such a good stocking stuffer! I’m desperately trying to find some last minute gifts for my mom, but my budget is pretty slim because we just had our floors resurfaced. But I think I can still pack a punch with some of these, thanks for the inspo!