I’ve seen $50 electronic items advertised as stocking stuffers. But for me that seems way extravagant. I think the term refers to candy and silly little goobers, that cost a few bucks. But I know inflation has been crazy so maybe my sense of numbers just hasn’t caught up. Thoughts?

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    23 hours ago

    I usually associate stocking stuffers to under $5 or even $10.

    But it could also mean, “small enough to get lost under the tree” so you put it in the stocking so it isn’t misplaced in all the wrapping paper and boxes.

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      23 hours ago

      “Stocking stuffers” in my home are there to keep the kids occupied when it’s not their turn to open gifts.

      Maybe $25 total in a stocking.

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      23 hours ago

      That seems right. Generally stocking stuffers are a few wee candies or toys to fidget with. Less memorable and more about rounding out the day.

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    16 hours ago

    I always go to the dollar store and buy some chocolate for my son. Its a tradition. Then I put little snack for the dogs in their stocking. Maybe 20 bucks total for all 4 stockings.

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    21 hours ago

    I thought it was the size of the item rather than its cost. So a small expensive item could be a stocking stuffer, but a large cheap one would not be. I’m probably clueless though.

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      20 hours ago

      Usually thought to mean both small and cheap. Also something you could give several people without too much thought.

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    24 hours ago

    Aldi has a pack of 5 small chocolate bars for like 2.80. It’s stupidly good chocolate too. That’s a stocking stuffer if ever there was one.

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    21 hours ago

    I’m travelling for work in New York. I’m considering the “cashmere” scarfs that street vendors are selling. Under $10.

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    17 hours ago

    Lotto tickets and candy, maybe practical things like a new umbrella that are lame to gift otherwise.

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    23 hours ago

    My stocking stuffers every year are: $150 in scratch off tickets, a multipack of chapstick, and chocolates

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    17 hours ago

    My stocking as a kid was generally socks/underwear, body wash, a magazine/book, some Lotto tickets, and chapstick or something like that.

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    23 hours ago

    I have a few levels for my gift-giving, like immediate family, close friends, coworkers, etc. I try to have all gifts within each level total to being within a dollar of each other. For me, “stocking stuffers” are the things I use to bring the total value for a person within range.

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    23 hours ago

    Socks are always a good stocking stuffer. Also candy, bathroom products, cards, etc.