Dollar General is one of the easiest places to grab little add-ons for stockings. With the $1 this and the $2 that, you can walk in with twenty bucks and come out with enough stuffers for the whole family. Here are 18 Dollar General stocking stuffers that will work for everyone.
Spangler Candy Canes
At $1.75 for a 12-pack, you can cover several stockings in one go with these Spangler candy canes. It has the familiar peppermint flavor and is an absolute holiday classic, so you cannot go wrong.
Hot Wheels Basic Play Car
A single Hot Wheels car is a winning stocking add-on for any kid who’s into cars. Dollar General sells them for $1.35 each, which makes it reasonable to grab a couple so there’s actually something to race.
Santa’s Mesh Coal
There’s usually at least one stocking in the house that earns a lump of coal, and Dollar General sells this mesh bag of plastic coal gag filler for $1.
Hand Jingle Bell
This $2 jingle bell is a simple little trinket for keeping the festive spirit going. It’s light, easy to hold, and it’ll jingle-jangle just fine in anyone’s stocking.
Paddle Ball
This holiday paddle ball with a jolly snowman is meant for kids, but you can also slip it in a stocking of any active adult. It goes for $2 and is an easy win.
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Celavi Hyaluronic Acid Facial Sheet Mask
This $1 Celavi hyaluronic acid sheet mask is an easy add-on for anyone who could use a self-care day. At this price, you can grab a few without thinking twice.
Temptations Mixups Treats for Cats
If you’re filling a stocking for a cat owner — or the cat itself — this $1 Temptations Mixups pack is an easy add-on. The 1 oz bag comes with crunchy, creamy dairy–flavored treats that most cats like.
M&M’s Peanut Chocolate Candy Theater Box
Hard to go wrong with M&M’s. The 3.1 oz theater box fits cleanly into any stocking, and at $1.25 you can grab a few and spread them across multiple stockings.
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Stacker 2 Xtra Energy Shot Extra Strength Berry
For the person who isn’t a morning human until caffeine kicks in, this $1 Stacker 2 Xtra Energy Shot will be a godsend. It has a berry flavor made without sugar and has zero calories.
Palmer’s Coconut Oil Formula Moisture Boost
At $1.85, this Palmer’s Coconut Oil Formula Moisture Boost Protein Pack is a meaningful and budget-friendly self-care add-in that works as a small stocking stuffer without taking up much space.
Deluxe Bath Pouf
If you’re sticking with the self-care theme, this $2 bath pouf fits right in. It’s basic, and everyone needs a new one anyway.
Nerds Gummy Clusters
Easy win for candy people. The 3 oz bag is at a dollar right now, so you can slip a few into different stockings without thinking twice. The Very Berry mix is one of the more popular flavors, so it won’t go to waste.
Mini Activity Game Pad
Simple stocking add-on for kids goes for $2 and comes in familiar themes like Mr. Potato Head, Operation, Candy Land, and Guess Who, and it’s made for ages 3 and up.
Flower Hair Claw Clips
Any long-haired person will be glad to get this one — you can never have too many claw clips. This $1 pack comes with two flower-shaped clips in black and white, so you get a little variety without spending much.
Pedigree Choice Cuts in Gravy Adult Dog Food
This $1 Pedigree pouch is an easy add for a dog owner or your pet. It’s a 3.5 oz portion of beef, noodle, and vegetable in gravy, and it works as a quick meal for smaller dogs.
Sensitive Skin Shave Gel
A practical stocking stuffer for anyone who goes through shave gel fast. This 7 oz Edge Sensitive Skin formula is made for reducing irritation and works with most razors. It costs $2, so it’s a no-brainer.
Composition Books
A three-pack of composition books for $1.50 is an easy stocking filler for anyone who goes through notebooks fast. Kids, teens, adults — somebody in the house will use them.
Football Themed Men’s Crew Socks
These football-themed crew socks come in a bunch of different designs, and at 30 cents a pair you can grab several and drop them into the stocking of the football fan in your family.
Holiday Style Ladies’ Printed Socks
But if you want something seasonal, these $2 holiday socks get the job done. They come in assorted prints — pups, reindeer, the usual lineup — and fit women’s shoe sizes 4–10.
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