December 6, 2025

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Don’t be fooled by the size of these stocking stuffers. Though they may seem like little gifts, they are, in fact, packed with outsized delight and practicality. Think: a retro point-and-shoot phone attachment, a notebook of watercolor paints, and cute felt-covered animal figurines. How precious.

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