150+ Best Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Women & Book Lovers Under $25

Make shopping quick and easy with these 150+ best stocking stuffer ideas for women and book lovers she will ADORE, based on my own personal experience. They are all small and under $50, with almost all under $25. And most of them are from Amazon. You can’t go wrong with one or more to get a quick win on Christmas morning.

stocking stuffer gift ideas for book lovers

First, I list over 100+ stocking stuffer ideas for women, including gift cards, beauty, home, food, style, and travel. Many, if not most, of these ideas are items I personally use and love. She will too! Then, I share the best stocking stuffer ideas for book lovers specifically, since this is primarily a book blog.

I made an effort to make these things popular items she will actually use and love, and to keep nearly everything as small and cheap as possible (nearly everything is under $25, and most even cheaper than that). Lastly, as mentioned earlier, most of these recommendations link to Amazon to make your shopping as quick and easy as possible.

Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Women

Gift Cards

Shop a variety of gift cards on Amazon

Beauty

Nail polish & related accessories (a top seller on my blog; use code JULIANNEB20 for 20% off any system)
Body wash (a top seller on my blog; use code BOOKISHJULES for 10% off sitewide)
Face mask
Hand mask
Foot mask
Hand cream (popular pick)
Lip gloss (my favorite brand)
Hair repair kit (popular brand) (another option)
Blush (cult favorite color)
Clean beauty set (I LOVE this brand)
Lip mask (I keep this one on my nightstand)
Brush set (my favorite brand)
Face wipes
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)
Tangle Teezer wet hair brush
Ice roller (I LOVE mine for headaches and it’s a bestseller on my blog)
Boar bristle hair brush
Bath bomb
Hand soap (a popular clean brand)
Eye gels
Facial spray
Sleep mask
Sea soak
Dry brush
Micro-fiber hair towel
Hand sanitizer
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)
Blotting papers
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)
Loofah

Home

Candle (a popular brand at a great price for a mini tin) (a holiday scent from my favorite candle brand)
Diffuser
Mini cheese knife set
Chom chom pet hair remover (worth every penny; the absolute best! Also a best seller on my blog)
Stain removal soap bar (we use this popular one)
Silver cream (your silver will sparkle like never before)
Jewelry cleaner (I use this one)
Fabric de-fuzzer (love mine)
Spoonrest
Wine stopper
Wine markers
Eyeglass holder (I love mine!)
Wine aerator and pourer (love mine; an ingenius little gadget)
Red wine stain remover
Stovetop simmer fragrance kit
Face flower pot
Monogram coaster
Glass frame
Champagne sealer (works SO well to maintain those bubbles!)
Marble wine coaster
Travel wine glass
Catchall tray
USB candle lighter
Reusable straw
Tubshroom for hair
Scrub Daddy sponges
Poo-pouri spray
Avocado tool
Spaghetti measuring tool (perfect serving sizes every time)
Herb cutting tool (we love ours)
Phone tripod
Portable phone charger
Handheld fan / spray bottle (I use this outdoors)
Planner (the one I use EVERY year; comes with stickers!)
Mini notebook (or, another popular option)
Fun postage stamps
Satin pillowcase
Small desk calendar
Shopping list pad
To do list note pad
Stasher bags (so useful and easy to clean)
Cards Against Humanity packs
DVDs

Food

Truffle zest and sea salt (Oprah’s favorite; our favorite)
Milk frother (I use this one)
Coffee beans (our FAVORITE local brand)
Coffee warmer
White truffle oil (we use this one)
Black truffle oil
Hot honey
Hot chocolate (or, Williams Sonoma brand)
Popcorn kernels
Hot sauce
Peanuts (this brand is SO good)
Chocolate covered pretzels (our favorite local brand)
Mulled wine kit
Beer coozie
Unique wine glass (my favorite; looks so luxe)
Cocktail kit
Pretzel making kit
Chocolate fondue
Edible flower seeds
Sourdough starter set
Holiday jam
Anything from Trader Joe’s (seriously, anything)
Fun candy
Unique herbs
Mints

Style

Tortoise shell earrings (neutral yet bold at the same time)
Satin scrunchies (the ones I wear.)
Teleties
Leopard print scarf (I have this and love it!)
Pop socket
Ear warmers (I have had this brand forever)
Fuzzy socks (these are long lasting and affordable)
Blue light glasses (Oprah’s favorite brand!)
Pe dicure socks
Headband (I love this brand’s styles)
Pom hat
Undies (the brand I wear)
Hand warmers
Monogram necklace (a popular style)
Hair clips
Text-friendly gloves

Travel

Travel jewelry organizer
Bangle bracelet key ring
Swimsuit pouch (keeps everything else in your bag dry!)
Passport holder
Ring holder
International travel wallet (The one I use. Cheap and so many colors!)
Travel umbrella
Luggage tag
Card case
Purse organizing pouches
Purse emergency kit
Pretty AirPod Case
Car wipes

Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Book Lovers

The best stocking stuffer ideas for book lovers include a book club kit, book lovers’ tea infuser, book ornament, book socks, book mug, bookmarks, bookplates, book notecards, custom embosser, gel pens, and a post-it set. Keep scrolling for all my favorite picks!

And even if she’s not a book lover, this list may still give you some more stocking stuffer ideas for women!

Book Club Kit

This compact book club kit is easy to stuff in a stocking and carry along in a purse to book club.

Book Lovers’ Tea Infuser

What better way to marry the love of books and tea than with this little book stack tea infuser?

And if you want to add a little something extra to your tea infuser gift, check out these Novel Teas — 25 teabags tagged with literary quotes and made with English Breakfast tea.

Book Ornament

I have this specific book ornament, and I absolutely adore it. Your favorite book lover will also cherish it each year.

Related post: If you like to DIY, you can make a bookish ornament using my ornament tutorial.

Book Mug

Bookworms simply love book mugs for drinking comforting coffee or tea while we are reading. How about this Book Lover’s mug?

And I have to mention the popular Yeti Rambler. I have this mint green one on my desk, and it keeps my coffee warm all morning.

More recommendations:

Anthropologie also consistently has the prettiest and most unique mugs.
I personally adore my affordable milk frother.
A coffee mug warmer is another fun and affordable option.

Book Socks

Book socks will keep your loved one cozy while reading. There are so many fun options. These are a few I really like.

Bookmarks

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.

I personally own these specific custom bookmarks on Etsy, and I have gifted them. They are so unique and cute!

Bookplates

Bookplates are such a fun gift for a book lover to personalize and customize their books. I like these illustrated bookplates, which are so cost-effective.

These Molly Hatch owl bookplates are also cute.

Book Notecards

What better way for a book lover to write notes than on book-themed notecards?! Here are two eye-catching sets of literary notecards.

Custom Embosser

A custom embosser is also on my personal wish list and guaranteed to elicit ooh’s and aah’s.

Gel Pens

These are my favorite gel pens for underlining and taking notes.

Post-It Set

And this Erin Condren post-it set is just one of several styles that are fun for marking pages and taking notes.

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