I think for me one of the best parts of Christmas is not the mad frenzy of unwrapping gifts but in our household it is slower paced unpacking of the stocking that were hung by the chimney with care. My children delight in finding the little toys, trinkets and candy that were picked out just for them and fish each item out one by one, exclaiming with delight at their find. Stocking stuffers do not need to be expensive either, many items can be found at the dollar store or dollar spot at stores such as Target. Gifts can be homemade, and some things, like candy can be found at great prices this time of year with coupons and sales.
- First, an orange…in the toe of the stocking!
- A favorite magazine
- A nice pen
- Action figures
- Address book
- Art supplies such as crayons, markers, water colors, etc.
- Baby bottle
- Baby leggings
- Baseball
- Baseball or other trading cards
- Bath beads
- Bath salts
- Batteries for all those new toys
- Belt
- Belt buckle
- Bendy or crazy straws
- Bento box
- Bobble head
- Bookmark
- Bottle opener
- Bouncy balls
- Bubbles
- Business card holder
- Calculator
- Camera charger
- Candles
- Candy
- Car air fresheners
- CD
- Cell phone case
- Cell phone charger
- Character Band-Aids
- Chopsticks
- Christmas ornament
- Clip on book reading lamp
- Clutch handbag
- Coasters
- Coffee mug
- Coin purse
- Cologne
- Coloring Book
- Compass
- Computer mouse
- Cookie cutters
- Cork screw
- Cosmetic bag
- Cufflinks
- Cute magnets for the fridge
- Cute push pins, paper clips or other decorative office supplies
- Cute shoelaces
- Cute socks
- Decorative bottle opener
- Decorative wine stopper
- Dishtowels
- Doll accessories
- Drumsticks/guitar picks for the musician
- DVD
- Ear warmers
- Ear buds/headphones
- Easy bake oven mixes
- Electronic travel games
- Emergency sewing kit
- Exercise bands
- Fancy chocolates
- Field guide
- Finger puppets
- Fishing lures
- Flash memory card
- Flashlight
- Flask (engraved perhaps?)
- Flavored coffees
- Flavored hot cocoa mix
- Gardening gloves
- Gift Cards
- Glasses case
- Golf balls or tees
- Golf club links
- Gourmet spice mixes
- Gum
- Hair accessories
- Hair brush/comb
- Hand sanitizer
- Hand warmers
- Handkerchiefs
- Handwritten love letter
- Handwritten note from Santa Claus
- Harmonica
- Homemade cookies
- Homemade coupons for things like back rub, car wash, no chores for the day, etc.
- Huge peppermint stick
- Ice scraper
- Incense
- Jewelry
- Jump rope
- Key chain
- Knitting supplies
- Lighted book magnifyer
- Lint brush
- Lipstick or lip balm
- Loofa
- Lottery tickets
- Luggage tags
- Mad Libs
- Magnifying glass
- Make up
- Make-up brushes
- Marbles
- Measuring spoons or cups for the person who likes to cook
- Measuring tape
- Mini bottles of liquor
- Mini jigsaw puzzle
- Mini journal
- Mini tripod
- Mints
- Mittens or gloves
- Model car or airplane kit
- Modeling clay
- Money clip
- Mouse pad
- Movie tickets
- Multi-tool
- Nail grooming set
- Nail polish
- Napkin rings
- Night light
- Pacifier
- Pacifier clip
- Packets of seeds for those who like to garden
- Paperback book
- Paperweight
- Passport holder
- Patterned duct tape
- Pedometer
- Perfume
- Personalized return address labels
- Pet treats
- Pie bird
- Play Dough
- Playing cards
- Pocket kite
- Pocket packs of tissues
- Popcorn seasonings
- Post it notes
- Purse hanger
- Purse mirror
- Recipe cards
- Rolled up t-shirt
- Rubix cube
- Scarf
- Scented candles
- Scrapbooking supplies
- Season pass to a theme park, zoo, aquarium, or other attraction
- Shawl
- Shot glasses
- Sidewalk chalk
- Sippy cup
- Slinky
- Slippers
- Small collapsible umbrella
- Small crossword or Sudoku puzzle book
- Small digital picture frame
- Small Lego sets
- Small photo frame
- Small sketchbook
- Small toys like Silly Putty, Match-box cars, My Little Pony, etc.
- Snow globe
- Specialty olive oil or vinegar
- Specialty tea bags
- Stainless steel water bottle
- Stamp pad & stamps
- Stamps
- Stationary
- Stickers
- Stuffed toy
- Sunglasses
- Swiss Army Knife
- Tea infuser
- Temporary tattoos
- Tennis balls
- Thank you cards
- Thermal lunch bag
- Tickets to a concert or play
- Tie
- Tire gauge
- Tools
- Toothbrush
- Travel alarm click
- Travel mug
- Travel size items like body wash, hair spray, body spray
- Universal remote
- USB flash drive
- Wallet
- Watch
- Water colors
- Whiskey stones
- Wii controllers
- Wine glass charms
- Wooden spoons
- Wrist weights
- Yo-yo
What do you put in the stockings? Leave a comment below and let us know!
