BY this point in the Christmas shopping season, your bank account may be just about tapped out.
No worries: We've got stocking stuffer ideas from Walmart, Amazon, and Target for every member of the family — and everything's $5 or less.
FOR KIDS
Forget the priciest, impossible-to-get Christmas toy — coloring will always be a hit with kiddos.
And Crayola's scented pencils have a little something extra: They've got smells like fluffernutter, chocolate-covered popcorn, s'more, strawberry shortcake, and PB&J sandwich.
Another classic that's sure to please? The Slinky, which has entertained kids since the 1940s — or at least, an off-brand coil that will flip and flop down the stairs just the same.
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- Crayola Silly Scent Smash Ups colored pencils, $3.99, Target — buy now
- Toymendous rainbow spring toy, $5, Walmart — buy now
FOR TEEN GIRLS
It's that age — dolls: out. Getting dolled up: totally in.
E.l.f.'s cream-to-powder stick comes in six colors and works as an eyeshadow, a blush, and a lipstick, and shoppers say it's "great for teens, stocking stuffers, [or] a little something in your purse or to use when traveling."
Team that with a four-pack of silky scrunchies in girly hues and your high schooler's sure to be in a good mood — at least for a little bit.
- E.l.f. Monochromatic Multi Stick, $5, Amazon — buy now
- Debykang silk scrunchies, $5, Amazon — buy now
FOR TEEN BOYS
Before there were fidget spinners, boys had Nerf balls.
You might not know if you're getting a mini football, soccer ball, or basketball with this grab-bag purchase, but at $3, it's an unbeatable bargain.
With the fun element covered, there's room to gift a bit of hygiene for Christmas — something teenage boys are hardly known for.
At least Dude Wipes' funny, manly branding will soften the message.
- Nerf micro foam ball, $2.97, Walmart — buy now
- Dude Wipes, $3.78, Amazon — buy now
FOR DAD
Lighten dad's load with a simple money clip over a bulky wallet this Christmas — and spring for a pack of two so he has a backup if one gets lost.
"You can’t go wrong with these money clips! Exactly what I was looking for. Really strong clip, I highly recommend for the price!" said one shopper.
And now that business is out of the way, let's get to the casual: Pops deserves to kick back in cozy socks at home, too.
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FOR MOM
Does mom usually fill everyone's stockings for Christmas?
That means it's someone else's job — ahem, dad — to fill hers, so take note.
No one deserves to be pampered more than mom, who frankly deserves a lavish spa day.
But if that's not in the cards, a pair of cozy, fuzzy socks and a sheet mask — and 20 minutes of peace and quiet to enjoy them — are the least she should expect.
