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10 thrifty stocking fillers for under £20
Shop smarter than Santa this Yuletide with our top 10 gifts for all ages and budgets
Whether they’re for kids, big kids or Tarquin the pet tarantula, Christmas stockings are where novelty gifts, snazzy socks and tasty treats find their way each Christmas. So, if you’re hunting fancy truffles filled with fizz for a foodie, eyeing up an ooh new set of headphones to make the New Year commute more bearable, or shopping for a sheet mask to treat the beauty queens in your life to a post-party-season refresh, we’ve got you covered. What’s more, no gift will cost you more than £20! All you have to do now is add to basket, stock up on chocolate coins and a clementine for the tradish touch, and you’ve basically nailed the night before Christmas. And it’s not even December yet. Nice one.
Charbonnel et Walker Mini Red Heart Champagne Truffle, £5.50
You can’t beat finding something sweet in your stocking (especially if you’re only accustomed to pulling out a clementine). These delicious truffles come in a festive red box and are filled with Champagne for a Christmas-morning treat. What’s not to love?
Dr Jart+ Dermask Water Jet Soothing Hydra Solution Sheet Mask, £6
With all that eating, drinking and merry-making, Christmas can be one of the most wonderful – and exhausting – times of the year. So why not treat worn-out revellers with this moisture-rich sheet mask come Christmas day? Designed to soothe dry skin, hydrate and reduce fine lines in just 15 minutes, it delivers seaweed and aloe vera extracts directly to stressed-out pores.
Fever-Tree The Ultimate Rhubarb & Raspberry Tonic & Mermaid Pink Gin Cracker, £8.50
A cracker in a stocking? We know, but hear us out: once the chaos of the day is done, this fruity pink gin number will pull all the right strings with your lucky recipient.
Talking Tables True or False Game, £8
This little tin of fun contains 130 fact and fiction nuggets on 65 cards and comes with four ‘true’ or ‘false’ paddles. Perfect for testing everyone’s knowledge during those much-needed breaks between dinner courses.
Adidas Light Training Crew Socks, £13
A perfect stocking stuffer is something that the recipient will actually use for the rest of the year. Cue this three-pack of socks in grey, white and black, which boast built-in arch support and a smooth toe seam for a comfortable fit and feel from first wear. Need we say more?
Caroline Gardner Hearts Bamboo Cleansing Pads, £12.50
We’re big fans of stocking fillers that are also eco-friendly. So we love this set of seven reusable pads, which are made from super-soft recycled bamboo and come in a hand-printed cotton drawstring pouch.
Roberts PillowTalk Speaker, £14.99
Give the gift of sleep this Christmas with a smart speaker designed to help you drift off to your favourite podcast, calming playlist or meditation/language-learning app. Compatible with any device featuring a 3.5mm headphone socket, the PillowTalk can be tucked under a pillow to ensure you won’t disturb your partner while nodding off to the dulcet tones of Headspace.
Apple Earpods with Remote and Mic, £19
A new set of headphones will always be gratefully received, especially by the everyday commuter, and this sleek set has an improved remote to adjust volume and control video playback – perfect for easing those inevitable train delays.
Clarins Lips & Lashes Stocking Filler Makeup Gift Set, £10
Nestled inside a luxuriously festive box, Clarins’ Supra Lift & Curl Mascara and New Lip Comfort Oil offers the ideal go-to for beauty lovers. Also good: these mini makeup essentials can be added to even the smallest of handbags for retouches come Boxing Day.
Keycraft Mini Voice Changer, £12
Have some silly festive fun on Christmas Day with this voice changer. Pull the trigger at the end of the microphone and LOL at the three different effects you can use to totally transform your kid’s/dog’s/aunt Val’s vocals.
