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It\u2019s the cherry on top of Christmas morning: the stocking, stuffed with a few extra goodies. It\u2019s also a gifting challenge. Stocking stuffers should be unexpected, interesting \u2014\u00a0and tiny. Luckily, our designers are experts at delivering big impact in small packages. Helping you to deliver gifts that are the opposite of boring. This week, as we highlight Last-Minute Finds<\/a> for every budget, discover seven stocking stuffers they may end up liking better than their real presents.<\/p>\n

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1. Micro Pocket Fidget Spinner<\/h3>\n
\"Micro<\/a>

Micro Pocket Fidget Spinner by Idle Hands Development<\/p><\/div>\n

Fidget spinners have been big in 2016<\/a>. Just add a couple of roller skate ball bearings, and you have a handy tool to keep your hands busy while your brain focuses. It’s true \u2014\u00a0fidget toys can actually help us focus<\/a>. Plus, this one is small enough<\/a> to keep your fidget toy obsession on the DL.<\/p>\n

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2. Santa-Approved Cookie-Dipper<\/h3>\n
\"Little<\/a>

Little Dipper by Craig Kaplan’s Mathematical Art<\/p><\/div>\n

Some people just want a milk-soaked cookie, and not an entire glass of milk. We suspect that Santa is one of those people. So he’ll feel pretty good about leaving behind the Little Dipper<\/a> in your little one’s stocking.<\/p>\n

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3. Bacon Mobius Strip<\/h3>\n
\"Bacon<\/a>

Bacon Mobius Strip by Joaquin Baldwin 3D Printed Designs<\/p><\/div>\n

Mobius strips are amazing mathematical objects (read all about them here<\/a>), and when combined with shockingly realistic bacon details, rendered in full-color sandstone, this one<\/a> could become a bacon-lover’s favorite \u2014\u00a0and most unexpected \u2014\u00a0holiday gift.<\/p>\n

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4. Kaladesh Die<\/h3>\n
\"'Kaladesh'<\/a>

‘Kaladesh’ D20 Balanced Gaming Die by Tiny Tokens<\/p><\/div>\n

Trust us, the roleplayers in your life will go insane over this Magic the Gathering-inspired die.<\/p>\n

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5. Wow, Such Doge<\/h3>\n
\"doge<\/a>

doge by Ryan Kittleson’s Sculpture<\/p><\/div>\n

Doge<\/a> is the meme that keeps on giving. He’s adorable, and he’s just excited to be here. Give your giftees a dose of doge with this stocking-sized figurine.<\/p>\n

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6. Klein Bottle Opener<\/h3>\n
\"Klein<\/a>

Klein Bottle Opener by Bathsheba Sculpture LLC<\/p><\/div>\n

The Klein Bottle is an amazing one-sided object that math nerds love. Play with the concept with this Klein Bottle that actually opens normal bottles<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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7. Knuckies<\/h3>\n
\"Cat<\/a>

Cat by Knuckies – Phone Stands, With a Twist<\/p><\/div>\n

These cool little tools<\/a> are phone stands, phone grippers, and fidget toys all in one. Maybe the most useful stocking stuffer they’ll receive this year.<\/p>\n

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Check out our full selection of finds in our Holiday Gift Guide<\/a>, and make sure to order soon. All of our holiday order deadlines can be found here<\/a>. And let us know in the comments what you\u2019d like to find in your stocking on Christmas morning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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