11 quirky stocking stuffers under $25

While Christmas shopping may focus on buying gifts from the heart, stocking stuffers and Kris Kringle presents can create a lot of fun; little trinkets and quirky gifts that can give everyone a good chuckle, and sometimes make just as much of an impact as more expensive presents.

We sifted through out-of-the ordinary items on the market this festive season and narrowed our list down to 11 standout gifts, all for under $25. Whether you’re shopping for a mum or dad, daughter or son, grandma, grandpa, boyfriends or girlfriends, you’re sure to find something in our stocking-stuffers list to hit the mark.

$19.95

For the tea sippers in your life, here is a useful gift that is sure to get a few laughs. Coming in both cat and dog designs, these tea infusers are hung over the rim of the cup with the animal’s paws. Add an extra dimension to this gift by wrapping with it a beautiful packet of loose tea (not included). Comes gift boxed.

$24.95

Put a smile on someone’s dial with one of these dog breed planters. Crafted from painted metal, the dogs’ heads nod and tails wag every time they catch the breeze or are touched. Standing between 20cm and 32 cm high, you can add a dazzling pop of colour with a pretty pot plant placed directly into the 10.5 cm diameter centre. Suitable for indoors or outside.

Choose your friend’s favourite breed: French bulldog, pug, schnauzer. Note: Plants not included. Each sold separately.

$12.95

For the mad fisherman or woman in your life, this buzzing, flashing and vibrating lure is just the ticket. It attracts fish from far away and its sharp hooks make catching them easy! Can be recharged using the USB cord supplied.

$19.95

Coffee drinkers everywhere need a good quality cup to sip their liquid gold from, and a reusable mug with lid to take to work or when out and about may be just what they need. These beautiful double-walled bone china travel mugs with silicone lids are painted with Australian birds and plants and hold 310ml – a large latte. The gift boxed cups come in five designs: fairy wren, galah, kookaburra, magpie, lorikeet.

$19.95

Let’s face it. Some people (think nana and pa) just don’t have room for any more trinkets. That’s where luxurious food items can be a great gift idea – because often luxury items for themselves just don’t come into their budget. Mrs Bridges 7 Days of Preserves can be added to a hamper or given on its own. This gift collection includes a 42g mini jar of Fine Cut Marmalade, Raspberry and Red Currant Preserve, Orange Marmalade with Ginger, Lemon Curd, Strawberry Preserve with Champagne, Celebration Marmalade with Champagne and Scottish Blackcurrant Preserve.

$9.95

Put your hand up if you can’t think of a gift to buy dad. Yep, thought there would be a few. So, here’s the perfect gift. Whether he likes to do the crossword or crack a few dad jokes, these toilet rolls will keep him occupied while sitting in the throne room. The perfect gift for the man who has everything.

$14.95

For the gardener in your life, these gloves are the perfect gift. Not only do they keep hands and fingernails clean, the versatile claw fingers help dig, plant and rake without using hand tools! They’re tough and puncture-resistant for maximum protection and can be run under the tap to rinse. Every pair includes one glove with claws and one without.

$17.95

What child doesn’t like to make and chase bubbles? This flashing LED bubble blaster produces a storm of bubbles with the press of the trigger and comes with two 45ml bottles of bubble solution. Hours of fun! Definitely one for the kids, or the kids at heart. (Note: Ages 6+. Adult supervision required.)

$19.95

For the book lover in your life, this is the perfect gift to keep all their favourite books neat and tidy. Made from metal with a black finish to create the effect of a silhouette, the giraffe’s neck gets longer and longer the more books it keeps in place. 18 cm high with bases 21 x 14 cm finished with slip-resistant and non-scratch dots. A practical gift that is an ornament in itself!