Latching With Grace · Christmas 2026

Stocking Stuffers Under $25

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These are kids’ stocking stuffers we actually have, from walkie-talkies and spy pens to small things they can use on a car ride or at the art table. Each pick was under $25 when I checked. Prices can change.

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Adventure & Outdoor Play

10× Magnifying Glasses, 2-Pack

10× Magnifying Glasses, 2-Pack

Look closer at leaves, rocks, or whatever they find on a walk.

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Stanley PowerLock Mini Tape Measure

Stanley PowerLock Mini Tape Measure

A real little tape measure for kids who love finding out how big everything is.

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Scotamalone Kids Binoculars

Scotamalone Kids Binoculars

The pair we have for looking for birds and spotting things on walks.

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Selieve Kids’ Walkie-Talkies

Selieve Kids’ Walkie-Talkies

For backyard missions, hide-and-seek, or talking from opposite ends of the house.

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Parachute Toss Toys

Parachute Toss Toys

Toss them up and see whose parachute stays in the air the longest.

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Art, Crafts & Secret Messages

HAWINK Temporary Tattoo Markers

HAWINK Temporary Tattoo Markers

For making temporary designs with the included stencils. Follow the directions for use on skin.

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OOLY Double Up Twist-Up Crayons

OOLY Double Up Twist-Up Crayons

An easy art pick to pair with a little sketch pad.

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Whaline Outline Shimmer Markers

Whaline Outline Shimmer Markers

Double-line pens for lettering, homemade cards, and doodles.

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Melissa & Doug Mini Sketch Pads, 3-Pack

Melissa & Doug Mini Sketch Pads, 3-Pack

Split the little pads across stockings or pair one with crayons.

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Crayola Twistables Colored Pencils

Crayola Twistables Colored Pencils

Twist up more color without stopping to sharpen.

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JONYEE Colored Masking Tape

JONYEE Colored Masking Tape

Make roads, decorate cards, or use it for tape-resist art.

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Binwish Decorative Scissors

Binwish Decorative Scissors

Try different edges on cards, collages, and paper projects.

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Flower-Shaped Craft Punches

Flower-Shaped Craft Punches

Make tiny flowers to decorate homemade cards.

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STENDA Invisible Ink Spy Pens

STENDA Invisible Ink Spy Pens

Write secret messages and reveal them with the light in the cap. Follow the package directions.

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Little Games & Travel Toys

Wiky Wax Craft Sticks

Wiky Wax Craft Sticks

Bend the sticks into pictures or shapes for mess-free travel play.

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Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza

Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza

A fast card game for ages 7 and up.

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LCR Left Center Right Dice Game

LCR Left Center Right Dice Game

A compact dice game for family game night.

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Best of Mad Libs

Best of Mad Libs

Make up silly stories together on a road trip or after dinner.

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Spot It! Classic Card Game

Spot It! Classic Card Game

Race to find the matching symbol. A quick game for ages 6 and up that’s easy to pack for trips.

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TPNEG Stopwatch

TPNEG Stopwatch

Time obstacle courses, races, or whatever challenge they invent.

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KTRIO Handheld Tally Counter

KTRIO Handheld Tally Counter

Count birds, cars, or laps around the yard.

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MAGMEN Magnetic Fidget Figures

MAGMEN Magnetic Fidget Figures

Pose and connect the figures for screen-free travel play. Follow the package age guidance.

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Pushpeel Sensory Activity Board

Pushpeel Sensory Activity Board

Tuck it into a travel bag for a quiet hands-on activity.

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Practical Little Favorites

Toddler Ruffle Knee-High Socks

Toddler Ruffle Knee-High Socks

Seems lame, but socks are fun and necessary! The little ruffles make these especially cute.

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Colorful Fizzing Bath Tablets

Colorful Fizzing Bath Tablets

A bath-time pick for kids who love watching colors swirl. Follow package directions.

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Welly Ice Cream Bandages

Welly Ice Cream Bandages

An ice cream print that makes the first-aid tin a little more fun.

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Patelai Training Chopsticks

Patelai Training Chopsticks

An easy way to let kids try chopsticks at dinner.

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