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Let’s talk about Christmas! As it is officially Christmas season, and its in full swing. Stockings are always so fun too open so I have created a list of stuffers that are always fun to recieve. If you are looking for a cute but affordable gift to get your friend you can pick up a mini stocking from Target for $3 and stuff it with all the things you know they love but if you need help starting keep reading to find cute, affordable and actually usable stocking stuffers!

  • Chapstick 

Every girl I know uses chapstick especially now that it’s getting a little colder you could even get a fun christmas flavor

I have linked a few below that I personally like 

Target Holiday Flavored Chapstick

This is a great way to get more for your money especially if you are doing multiple mini stockings for your friends!

Amazon Lip Smacker Origional Flavors

Amazon Maybelline Baby Lips

The last two make me nostolgic, because I definetly got both chapsticks at least once in my stockings growing up. I think evrey girl had a chapstic era, and I was one of them.

  • Fidget toys

College can get stressful and I love to have fidgets, weather that be slime, rings, etc. I always find them to be worth the money.

Crayola Silly Putty

Amazon Crazy Aarons Thinking Putty Daydream bundle

Amazon Figit Spinner Rings

  • Jewelry 

Another great addition is some jewelry you could make friendship bracelets that Taylor Swift would approve of, or buy some really cute ones. I have linked a few below just to get the ball rolling on ideas!

Amazon Bohiman Stackable Braclets

Amazon Colorful Bracelets

  • Lotion 

This is a great choice especially if you always see them using it, but either way with it getting colder everyone could always use some extra moisturizer. This can also make it a little more personalized if you know their favorite scent or make it a Christmas sent to give it a bit more Christmas cheer.

Bath and Bodyworks Strawbarry Snowflakes

Bath and Bodyworks Champaign Toast

Bath and Bodyworks Frosted Cocunut Snowball

  • Bath Bombs 

This would be a great addition especially if you want to make it a self care stocking which would be so cute!

Bath and Bodyworks Vanilla Buttercream mini Bath Fizzes

Bath and Bodyworks Twisted Pepermint bath fizzy

Lush Snow Drift Bathbomb

Lush Butter Bear Bathbomb

Lush Ippuku Ryo Mini Bathbomb

  • Makeup/ Skin care

This is always a fun one and while it can get pricey you can still add a product or two even on a budget, I have listed a couple products with varying price ranges.

Sephora Collection Hydrating Lip Balm

Sephora Collection Lip Last Matt Lipstick

Sephora Collection day & night hydrating lip set

Sephora Laneige Divine Lip Duo Set

Sephora Rare Beauty Liquid Blush

Morphe Ready In 5 Eyeshadow Palette-Malibu

Morphe 9B Matte Esentials Artistry Eyeshadow Pallet

If you are on a budget but want to get your friend a makeup product Morphe is a great company to check out and the sephora collection is also a great place to find good products at a more affordable price.

  • Candy!

This is a super easy one! To be more cost effective you could get one bag of hershey kisses or mini candy canes and split them between your friends stockings, if you are making multiple. If you are just making one or two you could get them their favorite candy for a more personal effect.

I hope this list has helped you find a starting spot to find a gift idea for your friend or even to add to your own wish list!

Samantha Moutsatsos is a returning member to Her Campus at NCSU. This is her Third year being a part of the organization. She typically writes on topics focused around pop culture, fashion and the latest trends. Outside of Her Campus, Samantha is working towards a double degree in Chemical Engineering and Paper Science Engineering, with a minor in Polymer and Color Chemistry. This past summer she studied abroad in Lyon, France at ITECH, a small school known for its Leather program. She got to tour a LVMH Leather Tannery, go to a shoe museum and other trips around France while getting hands-on learning in labs and learning to make dyes, paints and cosmetics. Samantha was born in Mineola, New York but spent the 14 years leading up to college in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan with her younger brother and dog Zeus. She loves traveling, writing, making art, hanging out with friends, watching tv shows, shopping and reading in her free time. She is currently watching Madam Secretary on Netflix. After graduating Samantha hopes to start her own makeup company and get the opportunity to travel around the world for work. She hopes to live in Europe for a part of her life. After graduation I hope to continue to write and one day publish a book.