Christmas Gifts Under $50: Stocking Stuffers for 2024

Finding the perfect gift doesn’t have to mean splashing the cash! With so many great options under $50, you can spread joy and holiday cheer without blowing your budget. From fun fidget toys and creative playsets to stylish accessories and unique stocking stuffers, we’ve rounded up a list of gifts that are affordable, thoughtful, and guaranteed to delight everyone on your list. Get ready to tick off those wish lists and enjoy the spirit of giving—all without worrying about the price tag! Let’s kick off the shopping spree!

Top Stocking Stuffer Gifts Under $50 for a Festive Win!

Footy Feud Card Game

RRP: $21.99 WHERE TO BUY: Sporting Chance Games

Footy Feud Game Xmas Gifts Under $50 — Source: Supplied

Get ready for a footy-filled Christmas with Footy Feud! — the fast-paced card game that brings all the excitement of AFL right to your living room! Developed by a local Aussie, this easy-to-learn game features all 18 AFL clubs, making it perfect for footy fans of all ages. With just a 5-minute teach and games lasting around 15 minutes, it’s quick, fun, and sure to get everyone involved, whether they’re die-hard supporters or new to the game. More than just a game, Footy Feud! is also a clever way to build numeracy skills, earning praise from teachers and parents alike. It’s already been a hit in hundreds of Aussie classrooms, used as a creative tool to improve math skills while keeping kids entertained. With its light strategic elements, players’ choices directly influence the outcome of the game, adding an extra layer of excitement as each match unfolds. Perfect for family game nights, this AFL-licensed bundle offers endless entertainment for ages 4 to 94. So, if you’re looking to challenge your mates or enjoy a quick round before dinner, Footy Feud! delivers all the fun, competition, and energy you’d expect from a great footy match — without ever leaving the house!

Lil’Stones

RRP: $48 – $128 WHERE TO BUY: Lil’Stones

Looking for a truly personal, handmade gift? Lil’Stones brings your phone and social media images to life, creating a present that is as distinctive as the person you’re gifting. Perfectly printed in sets of 3 in totem size or large singles, they’re an especially thoughtful gift for people who are tricky to buy for. Architecturally designed, these stone gems are angled perfectly to show off your most memorable moments. Each Lil’Stone is handcrafted, their unique design – a flipped miniature Mayan pyramid, also known as a frustum – offers uncommon style.

These little statues serve as personal anchors, capturing special moments and bringing a bit of calm and significance into our fast-paced lives. Perfect for desks, shelves or anywhere that needs a personal touch. Presented in beautifully designed gift packaging, making this the perfect personal gift.

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Melissa & Doug – Sticker WOW! Sticker Stamper & Activity Pad – Unicorn

RRP: $24.99 WHERE TO BUY: EdResources

Melissa and Doug Xmas Gifts Under $50 — Source: Supplied

For a fun and creative Christmas gift that kids will adore, the Melissa & Doug Sticker WOW! Cupcake the Unicorn is the perfect pick! This isn’t just your typical sticker book—it’s a whole new way to play and learn. With 24 pages of fantasy-themed counting, matching, and search-and-find activities, kids can stamp their way through a magical world using the included refillable sticker stamper. The 300 stickers (with 100 unique designs!) are a surprise on every page, offering endless fun and excitement. Designed for mess-free play, this set is great for on-the-go fun, with a built-in sticker stamper storage that keeps everything neatly packed. While the stickers aren’t reusable, they’re easy to remove, making Sticker WOW! a fantastic option for kids who love to create art projects like cards, posters, or bookmarks. Whether at home or traveling, this set promotes fine motor skills and provides hours of satisfying, fidget-worthy fun. The themed refill packs, available separately, give kids endless possibilities! Kids love unicorns, and with the fun, interactive nature of the Sticker WOW!, they’ll be entertained while developing their creativity. It’s the ultimate gift for little hands and big imaginations!

Aqua Dragons – Underwater World Box Kit

RRP: $29.99 WHERE TO BUY: Officeworks

Aqua Dragons Xmas Gifts Under $50 — Source: Supplied

Looking for a unique and educational Christmas gift? Hatch and grow your very own live aquatic pets with the Aqua Dragons kit! This exciting STEM project lets kids discover the fascinating lifecycle of Aqua Dragons while learning about responsibility and the wonders of nature. It’s the perfect first pet, providing a hands-on, easy-to-care-for experience that’s both fun and educational. Sea Monkeys are so last year! This kit will give kids everything they need to start their Aqua Dragons adventure. The colourful underwater world tank, Aqua Dragons eggs, food, feeding spoon, pipette, and activity book are all included. Watch as your little Aqua Dragons eat, grow, swim, play, and even reproduce, making for an engaging and rewarding experience that’s sure to captivate young minds. This gift is perfect for curious kids who love nature and animals, offering a glimpse into the mysteries of aquatic life—all while promoting learning, responsibility, and excitement. Let them care for their own little underwater creatures and watch as they grow, providing hours of interactive fun!

Sesame Street Tonies

RRP: $29.95
Where to Buy: Big W

If your little one is getting a Toniebox for Christmas (or already has one), then surprise them
with an extra special Tonie in their stocking! Elmo and Cookie Monster are two of the most-
loved characters in the world and the Sesame Street Tonies feature their real voices and the
iconic songs from Sesame Street that kids and adults love!

Toniebox is a great screen-free gift for kids and one we’ve raved about already. It’s a soft, durable screen-free listening experience, designed just for kids. Children simply place their Elmo or Cookie Monster Tonie figurine on top of their Toniebox to unlock over 35 minutes of Sesame Street stories, games and songs.

Expect plenty of giggles with Elmo Tonie as they learn about music, friendship and
mindfulness through sing-along tunes such as ‘Head Shoulders Knees and Toes’ and the
Sesame Street theme song ‘Sunny Days’. With the Cookie Monster Tonie, kids can grab a
glass of milk and learn about the importance of healthy habits, patience and friendship
alongside Sesame Street’s resident cookie eater! Stories and songs included with the Cookie
Monster Tonie includes ‘C is for Cookie’ and ‘Super Snack Challenge’. Pick up your Toniebox
and Sesame Street Tonies at Big W and other leading retailers

Fidget and Tactile Toys

RRP: Starting at just $0.50! Where to Buy: Shelley’s Sensory Shop

For stocking stuffers that they will play with all year long, you can’t go past fidget and tactile toys. Pop-its, Monkey Noodles, Squeeze Toys, Puzzle Balls or how about a fidget value pack for just $4.99 each? Grab a few different items to fill up the kids’ stockings and save some for a rainy day when they could use a special surprise.

Shelley’s Sensory Shop is your one-stop shop for all things fidget and tactile toys. Shelley’s Sensory Shop delivers Australia-wide, fast from local stock, and orders over $50 get free shipping. If you’re unsure of what the best items are for your little one, call Shelley, and she can assist you in selecting fidget toys that are best suited for your children’s needs.

Shelley also stocks other sensory items such as blackout tents, weighted toys and chewables, and the prices are unbelievably affordable!

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SWIG Beach Bags

RRP: $39.99 Where to Buy: Giftbox

Gifts Under $50 - SWIG EVA Beach Bags — Source: Giftbox

Now we know these beach bags are a little too big to fit in any stocking but we couldn’t resist including them in our gifts for under $50! Perfect pressies for adults, tweens, and teens. The EVA Bags are SOO hot right now, and Giftbox is selling them at an extra hot price! These SWIG Large Beach Bags are the perfect companion for your summer adventures. Made from sturdy and waterproof EVA material, this spacious and durable bag can carry all your beach or pool essentials with ease plus, they come in three pretty colours and include three croc charms each. Best of all, you can easily wipe them clean of sand, mud and food! A summer must!

Bitzee Interactive Pet

RRP: $49 (now $35) Where to Buy: Amazon

A hot seller for Christmas this year and a great gift under $50, Bitzee is the digital pet you can touch, feed and interact with in our 3D world. Each Bitzee toy pet reacts to your swipes, tilts and touch. Plus, Bitzee needs plenty of love and attention and grows as you care for them. Feed them, play with them, rock them to sleep and give them love to help them grow from baby, to adult, to Super Bitzee! There are 15 different Bitzee pets to unlock as you continue to play, including a cat, bunny and unicorn. Little ones are going to LOVE them all!

Yard Games for Backyard Family Fun

RRP: Starting at $20 Where to Buy: Yard Games

Gifts Under $50 - Yard Games — Source: Yard Games

The perfect gift for family fun? Something to play together outside! Yard Games is the holiday hot spot for backyard games, including Bocce Ball, Number Toss, Inflatable Tic Tac Toe and Quoits. As long as you have a bit of space in your yard, you can easily set these games up for some hilarious after-Christmas-lunch action. Take them with you on your next camping adventure or pull them out anytime during school holidays whenever you hear the words “I’m bored”. They also make a great Secret Santa gift too, priced starting at $20 to $50.

Feed a Quoll for a Month

RRP: $25 Where to Buy: WWF

For something a little different and impactful, why not consider a gift from the World Wildlife Foundation (WWF? You can pick from a few gifts under $50 including feeding a quoll for a month with just a $25 donation.

Simply enter the recipient’s details and craft a personal message. You can choose to send their gift immediately after you checkout or schedule it to be sent later.

If you’ve got a little more to spend, you can adopt an animal for $125 (on-off payment) including a turtle, koala, tiger or platypus. What a thoughtful gift for any animal lover.

Christmas doesn’t have to break the bank to be special. With these creative and thoughtful gift ideas, you can give meaningful presents that spark joy, learning, and imagination without spending a fortune. Whether it’s a fun activity set, a unique pet experience, or something that encourages creativity, there are plenty of affordable options to make this holiday season one to remember. After all, it’s the thought and love behind the gift that truly counts!

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