Haven't had time to "friendsmas" shop yet? Start with these sweet and simple stocking stuffers!

Don’t get me wrong, I love getting gifts. But we all know what it means when someone gets you a gift — it means you have to give them one back.

It’s not that you don’t want to get them a gift. The problem is that when it comes to giving gifts, most of us college students are broke and uncreative. Soon “the most wonderful time of the year,” that’s supposed to be filled with love and joy, becomes very stressful.

That said, in order to combat some of that stress, I’ve compiled a list of 18 inexpensive stocking stuffers. Skip the plastic gift bags and go straight for a small (or large, for the ambitious and more financially stable) stocking and you'll also get points for "presentation." 

Filling up a stocking is a fun and festive gift, and who doesn’t love an assortment of goodies A lot of these items can even be bought in bulk, so you can give the same gift to multiple friends, making your job even easier. Here’s to happy shopping and an even happier holiday season.

Be well, Auburn.

Photography and Styling: Hannah C.