10 ways to upgrade your Christmas stocking for under $30

10 ways to upgrade your Christmas stocking for under $30

Save money and enjoy these excellent gifts for your stocking

by Jenna Roach and Kurt Knutsson

When buying presents for your loved ones during the holiday season, it’s easy to forget about those extra presents to go in everyone’s stockings. That’s why we’ve compiled a list for you of 10 great stocking stuffers that are some of our favorites and in some cases, you’re loved ones will love you for these items they will need, but just don’t know it yet!

 

Apple Air Tag

AIR TAG

The Apple Air Tag is a great stocking stuffer for that person who’s always losing their possessions. It helps keep track of and find your items and it easily connects with your iPhone or iPad with just one tap. It has a built-in speaker so that it can play sounds to help you find your things. Plus, your location and data history will never be stored on the Air Tag, so you don’t have to worry about your privacy being compromised.

Read more about how useful Airtags can be:  How to outsmart a thief using AirTags

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Tile Mate Bluetooth Tracker 

TILE MATE

The Tile Mate Bluetooth Tracker can help those with Androids keep track of items like keys, backpacks, or purses. You can download the Tile app on your Android device and have it ring when it’s within Bluetooth range to help locate your items quicker. If you’re outside of Bluetooth range, just use the Tile app to find your Tile’s most recent location on a map. This device is also water-resistant and has a battery that lasts up to 3 years.

Get the Tile Mate Bluetooth Tracker 

 

 

Snug Plug

SNUG PLUG

If you know someone with a loose wall outlet, then the Snug Plug is the perfect stocking stuffer. It instantly fixes the issue of having your plugs fall out of the wall.   You don’t have to hire an electrician to come to fix your outlet or worry about getting a nasty shock.

For airplane travelers, if you’ve ever tried to plug your devices into their outlets, yo know how they’re always too lose.  We use the SnugPlug all the time to make sure our plugs never come out!

Simply insert the Snug Plug into your outlet and plug in anything you want. And if it doesn’t work, the company gives you a lifetime money-back guarantee.

 

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Cleaning Pens for Air Pods

CLEANING PENS

You can keep your Air Pods clean forever with this 3-in-1 Hagibis Cleaning Kit. It has a flocking sponge, high-density brush, and metal pen tip to meet all your cleaning needs and remove even the most stubborn dust. You can even use the tools to keep your Air Pods case clean when you’re not using them.

Related:  2 simple tips you’ll love for the Airpods Pro

Get the Cleaning Pens for Air Pods

 

 

Multi-Plug Outlet Splitter

MULTI PLUG OUTLET SPLITTER

For someone who just neve has enough plug space!  This convenient Multi-Plug Outlet Splitter has 4 USB charging ports and 8 widely spaced AC outlets so that you can plug in multiple devices at once and even fit those bulkier plugs. It’s compatible with most wall outlets, so you can use it virtually anywhere. It has surge protection to prevent your devices from being damaged and has a maximum sure rating of 1,625 Watts.

Get the Multi-Plug Outlet Splitter

 

 

inCharge 6

IN CHARGE 6

If you were ever looking for the right adapter to plug one device into another, you’ll love the inCharge 6 as much as we do.  The inCharge 6 is a universal cable connector with 4 different types of cable inputs and outputs. It has magnetic attachment abilities and is super lightweight, making it easy for you to put on a key ring and carry it around with you wherever you go. It charges and syncs simultaneously, allowing you to transfer data onto a device while it’s charging. And because it has a universal cable, it supports power transfer from one smartphone to another or from your smartphone to another device.

Get the inCharge 6

 

Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm

LIP BALMLip balm is always a necessary accessory, especially in the colder winter months. The Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm is 100% vegan and it will both hydrate and soothe your chapped lips within seconds. It contains Shea and Murumuru Seed butter as well as a blend of vegan waxes that will give you a super subtle shine. It’s also cruelty-free, and it’s free of harmful ingredients found in other lip balms such as paragons, sulfates, and mineral oils.

Get the Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm

 

 

We’re Not Really Strangers Card Game

WERE NOT REALLY STRANGERS

This is the perfect game to play with friends on a game night. It’s a purpose-driven game designed to deepen your connections with others or create new ones. It has 2 different levels: Play it safe or Play to grow. But the 2nd level is truly how you win the game. You can play with up to 6 people at a time and it comes with 2 pencils, a notepad, 2 transparent Dig Deeper cards, and 150 questions and wild cards.

We're Not Really Strangers Card Game

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Secura Electric Wine Opener

Secura Electric Wine Opener, Automatic Electric Wine Bottle Corkscrew Opener with Foil Cutter, Rechargeable

Our last stocking stuffer pick is for the one who loves to host parties all year round.  With over 31,000 reviews with 84% 5-star ratings, the Secura Electric Wine Opener is a winner.  This automatic electric wine bottle corkscrew opener removes wine corks in seconds. It’s compatible with most wine bottle sizes and can remove up to 30 wine corks with just one charge. Simply place the wine opener on top of your cork, press the button, and let the device do the rest. It’s small enough to store pretty much anywhere in your kitchen, and the elegant color options make it a beautiful present to open.  Also comes with a foil cutter for easily removing seals.

Get the Secura Electric Wine Opener

 

 

JBL Clip 3 Bluetooth Speaker

JBL SPEAKER

Technically, this suggestion is over $30, but with over 65,000 Amazon reviews with an 85% 5-star ratings, we need to include it in our best-of stocking stuffer list. The JBL Clip 3 Bluetooth Speaker is ultra-portable and waterproof, so you can really bring it with you anywhere. Although it is small in size, it has a surprisingly big and crystal-clear sound thanks to the noise and echo-canceling speakerphone. It allows you to listen to music for up to 10 hours as it has a built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery. It’s durable fabric and waterproof casing make it great to bring on all your adventures whether it’s a pool party, a hike in the woods, or a backyard barbecue.

Get the JBL Clip 3 Bluetooth Speaker

 

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