Whether you are looking for stocking stuffers ahead of St. Nick or Christmas morning, or small gifts to give during Hanukkah or on the last day of Kwanzaa, here are some of my favorite ideas for local stocking stuffers and small gifts:
Spruce Nail Shop OTR, Walnut Hills
Travel Kit $40
Including glass file and case, hand lotion, and cuticle roller
Looking to make a gift basket with all nail care items? Grab a Spruce gift card to complete your set.
Handzy Shop + Studio Covington
Family Play Deck $19.95
Rainbow Plaid Bookcloth Journal $21
Salted Butter Earrings $12
Love Harlequin Mug $18.99
Idea: get a bag of local coffee beans or tea leaves from Churchill’s Fine Teas and pair it with a mug
Handzy Kid-Friendly Items
Unicorn Temporary Tattoos $13.99
World’s Smallest Paint Set $3
Guest Check Play Notepad $10.50
Ho Ho Ho Nail Stickers $15.99
Busy Ideas for Bored Kids: Artist Edition $10.99
Launch Party OTR
Facile Rouge Lip Jelly Tint $15
Dune Mineral Melt SPF $30
Mini Lip Mask Set $22
Petits Fours Water Lotus Eyeshadow Palette $25
LOOPS Weekly Reset Mask $6
Grainwell Covington
City Block Name Ornament $10
Mini City Necklace $54
City Name Wood Coaster from $15
Wildfire Hygge Goods Hamilton
Mini Framed Art Magnet $12.95 ea
240-pc Mini Vintage Dogs Puzzle $15
Green Floral Embossed Cup $12.50
Wooden Tiger Dangle Earring $19
Pop Cultur’d Co OTR
Apparel
Accessories
Stationery
Home
Lucca OTR, Newtown
Rose Window wood ornament $14
Nontoxic Dried Floral Car Air Freshener $28
Custom Floral Monogram Copper Acrylic Bookmark $14
US Map Wood Keychain $6
Honey Designs Jewelry Mariemont
Jewelry cleaner
Storage
Friendship bracelet making kits
Motor Vehicle Permit Great Parks
A valid Motor Vehicle Permit (MVP) is required for vehicle entry at Great Parks’ parks and conservation areas across Hamilton County. 2026 MVPs are now available for preorder.
Montclair Street Westwood
Hot Cocoa Martini Mixer Kit $30
Satin black and white bow $8
Sunny Poppies Coin Pouch $10
Watercolor Kit price unknown
Little Tiny Bookshop Manga Manga, College Hill
Custom orders and Mini Shop inside of Manga Manga, including items such as pocket nature books, children’s books, box sets, tarot, and more. They ship and offer local delivery. 10% off your first order with code THANKYOU2025.
Hit Seekers Sports Cards Fort Mitchell, GABP
Cards, memorabilia, and rare finds for card collectors of all sorts. In addition to MLB, NFL, and NBA cards, they also have Star Wars, Pokémon, WWE, and golf cards.
Kid Friendly
Learning Express Toys Crestview Hills Town Center
Tonies
Arts and Crafts
Games
Travel Toys
King Arthur’s Court Oakley
Games
Toys
Arts and Crafts
LEGO
Pet Treats and Toys
Argos Natural Pet Food East Walnut Hills, Madeira, Pleasant Ridge
Food, treats, CBD supplements, food toppers, and toys for dogs and cats.
Brewhaus Dog Bones available at these breweries and from these local businesses
Hand-crafted, small batch dog treats made with spent grains from local craft breweries; a not-for-profit, 501c3 organization, that helps individuals with disabilities have meaningful, learning and work opportunities.
Jungle Jim’s International Market Fairfield, Eastgate
Food, treats, toys, and accessories for dogs, cats, birds, and more.
Pet Wants multiple locations
Food, treats, and toys for cats and dogs; bird seed; freeze-dried house-made treats.
Pugalicious Pet Treats retail partners here
Small batch freeze-dried treats without preservatives and using local ingredients.
Ornaments
Grainwell Covington
Wood and acrylic ornaments, including several that can be personalized
Lucca Findlay Market
Wood ornaments
Originalitees virtual and markets
Wildfire Hygge Goods Hamilton
Gift Cards
A gift card to a local business is another great idea. It may not feel “special” but you’re still supporting local, while the person you’re gifting for can go pick out anything they want. Check out the Queen City Card, which features dozens of participating restaurants, drinkeries, shops, markets, hotels, experiences, museums, and more. There are also Mike’s Car Wash wash books. Plus Kroger often does Fuel Points promotions when you buy gift cards—2X all the time and up to 4X when you have the digital coupon—and their selection of local options expands every year and includes restaurants, breweries, entertainment, and more.
Cincinnati-Specific egift cards from Kroger:
Best of Brews (Lager House, Taft’s, 50W, Braxton)
Best of Brunch (Bagelry, Deeper Roots, Shires Garden, Nation, The Gruff, Press on Monmouth)
Best of Family Fun (Newport Aquarium, Cincinnati Zoo, and Scene75)
Cincinnati Favorites (50W, Lager House, Taft’s, Nada)
Foodie Favorites (Che, Mazunte, Pompilio’s, Lucius Q, Incline Public House, Agave & Rye, Shires Garden, Butcher and Barrel)
Local Date Night (Hofbräuhaus, Kiki, Fireside Pizza, Anjou, Libby’s Southern Comfort, Otto’s, LouVino, Frida)
Locals Love (Mazunte, Covington Yard, Nation, Agave & Rye, Wooden Cask, Nine Giant)
If you have any questions or would like custom recommendations based on your preferences, just ask!
