Holiday gifts: The best stocking stuffers
Snow Globe Salt & Pepper Set, ThermaCELL Heated Insoles, and more
Snow Globe Salt & Pepper Set
“Shake things up with charming winter-themed orbs.” These salt and pepper shakers offer a clever twist on the seasonal snow-globe tradition.
$15, zgallerie.com
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Roku 2 XS
The palm-size Roku 2 now lets you stream more than 600 online channels to your TV, including free services like Hulu and subscription services like Netflix. Great for a YouTube junkie or anyone on your gift list who’s tired of cable TV bills.
$100, roku.com
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Miansai Hook Bracelet
Jewelry is wonderful in a stocking, but it shouldn’t “break the bank.” This Miansai bracelet, which pairs natural Italian leather with a 14-karat-gold version of the brand’s signature hook, has the look of a timeless classic.
$80, miansai.com
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ThermaCELL Heated Insoles
Give the gift of a “first line of defense against the cold.” Using a wireless remote, your loved ones “can crank these insoles to a toasty 111 degrees” and say goodbye to chilly feet forever.
$130, thermacell.com
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My Mini Masterpiece
This pint-size art kit is perfect for aspiring Monets and Da Vincis. It includes three tubes of paint, a paintbrush, a tiny primed canvas, and a wooden easel.
$16, momastore.org
Source: TimeOut.com
Sephora Fragrance Sampler for Her
It can be hard to pick a perfume when you don’t know what scent your gift recipient likes. So, play it safe: This little packet contains “a whole medicine cabinet full of designer fragrances.”
$50, sephora.com
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