Bananagrams
Word game
A fast word game that packs into a banana-shaped pouch. Great for older kids and grandparents.
Gift it to: the wordsmith in the family.
Christmas Gift Guide 2026
Stocking stuffers under $25
Small gifts that get used long after Christmas morning.
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Yupik Rainbow Sprinkles, 1 kg
Baking sprinkles
Emily's pick. Our kids add sprinkles to so many random things, and it brings joy every single time. This 1 kg bag lasts a while.
Gift it to: the kid who thinks everything is better with sprinkles.
Spot It! Animals
Card game
Fast, loud and small enough to throw in a bag. Little kids can beat the adults, which is the best part.
Gift it to: a stocking stuffer the whole family will play.
Rook
Card game
A classic trick-taking card game played in partners. Easy to learn, and it brings out the competitive side in everyone.
Gift it to: the family that loves cards.
Exit: The Game, The Sunken Treasure
Escape-room game
An escape room in a box. You work through a shipwreck treasure hunt together. It's played once, so pass it on after.
Gift it to: a date night in a box.
Dad Jokes: Groan-Worthy Best
Andrew Rocha
I wrote this in nine days and it became a #1 Amazon bestseller. The jokes are exactly as groan-worthy as promised, and my kids still laugh.
Gift it to: a stocking stuffer. Every dad needs new material.
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