Dollar stores rarely sell much for a dollar anymore. That’s true at Five Below, which, despite its name, has a lot of items priced above $5 now. But you can still find true dollar items, and those little trinkets, toys, and games make great stocking stuffers. When you’re trying to fill stockings this Christmas without breaking the budget, head to Five Below and grab some of these $1 deals.
Rainbow Plastic Slinky
If there’s a kid you know that has never had a Slinky, now’s the time to get one. This colorful plastic version doesn’t tangle quite as easily as the metal ones, and it still walks down stairs.
Pixar Phonics Flashcard
For the young kids on your Christmas list, these Pixar phonics flashcards will help them learn to speak and spell. They’re decorated with characters like Nemo, Sully, and Merida.
Kids Card Games
You’re never too young to start playing cards, especially when they’re games like Go Fish and Old Maid. There are five different card game sets to choose from, and they all have colorful, interesting designs.
Puppy Eyes Undereye Masks
Beauty treatments are fun for tweens and adults, especially when they’re shaped like little dachshunds like these undereye masks. They’re made with hyaluronic acid and honey to leave your skin soft.
Squishy Bun Mystery Toy
How did bao buns get to be so stinkin’ cute? This is a blind box — or blind dumpling steamer, actually — that contains one little squishy bao-shaped toy. Which metallic color you get will be a surprise.
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Chevrolet Mini Key Launcher
Some kids can never have too many matchbox cars. Add to their collection with this little Chevy monster truck (sorry, Ford people), complete with an automatic launcher.
Hydrating Vanilla Body Butter
Sure, this is a pretty tiny container of body butter, but that just means it’s perfect to fit in someone’s purse or travel toiletry bag. It’s also hard to go wrong with a classic vanilla scent.
Hello Kitty Jumbo Coloring Book
It’s not often that you can score a licensed toy for only a buck, so grab them when you can. This Christmas themed Hello Kitty book has both coloring and activity pages for hours of non-screen fun.
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B’loonies
This is a classic toy that you might not recognize by name, but you’ll probably have played with as a kid. You use plastic straws to blow big, sturdy plastic bubbles in bright colors. You can bat them around the room like a really fragile beach ball.
Disney Shrinky Dinks Clip-On Activity Set
We don’t know about you, but we loved Shrinky Dinks when we were kids. Pass that fun on to another generation with this Disney-branded set that makes a clip-on keychain with beads and two Shrinky Dink characters.
Mini Water Games
These little water-filled games are simple, but they’ll keep a kid occupied during car rides or in a waiting room. It’s like ring toss, only compact. They come in dinosaur and unicorn themes.
Moon Crater High Bounce Ball
Kids of all ages (ahem, that means you too, adults) love super bouncy balls. This is an interestingly shaped moon ball, complete with craters. See how many times you can bounce it off the ceiling.
Spider-Man Pixel Art
Remember perler beads? They’re back, and kids love them again. Make a little Spider-Man, then fuse him together with an iron in this little set for only a buck. There’s also Lilo and Stitch and Nightmare Before Christmas versions.
Disney Character Ducks
Sometimes stocking stuffers are just fun little trinkets, like these Disney character rubber duckies. Find them dressed up like Woody, Lotso, and Moana, among others.
Fun Socks
One can never have too many silly socks, and they’re both fun and practical as a stocking stuffer. There are a number of styles to choose from, including hot dogs and fries, skateboarding corgis, and tennis-playing cats.
Crystal Creature Grow Kit
For a fun little STEM craft, grab one of these crystal kits. You soak a little dinosaur skull or a unicorn in the colorful solution, then it grows sparkly crystals all around.
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- These 18 Dollar General Stocking Stuffers Are All Under $2 — 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.
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