Christmas Stocking Stuffers add to the excitement of the Holiday Season.
I was just as excited to look inside my Christmas stocking as I was opening the presents under the tree. Even today, as an adult, I still look forward to see what kind of goodies have been stuffed into my stocking.
Our family tradition has always been to allow the children to open up whatever is in the Christmas stockings first. Most of the time they would wake up before we did – so this was the first thing they could do. They loved it.
Whatever your tradition is you’ll find some great ideas for Christmas Stocking Stuffers listed below:
Stocking Stuffers for Children:
- Silly Putty (I loved this stuff)
- Legos
- Hotwheels or Matchbox Cars (for boys)
- Stuffed Animals or Jewelry (for girls)
- Play Doh
Older Children Stuffers:
- CD’s or iTunes Gift Cards
- DVD’s
- Card Games
- Calendars
- Alarm Clocks
- Disposable Camera
- Perfume or Cologne
Adult Christmas Stocking Stuffers –
Don’t let them fool ya – Adults love to open their stockings just as much as children!
- Gourmet chocolate
- Teas
- Paperbacks
- Soaps
- Address book or day planner
- Small digital photo frame keychain
- Earrings, necklaces, or bracelets
- Scratch off lottery tickets
- Car air fresheners
- Neck ties
- Watch
- Holiday Lingerie (for those who want to be naughty & nice)
One way to avoid the last minute madness craze in finding the right gift or stuffers is to plan ahead. Many families spend up to $50 when shopping for Christmas stocking stuffers – follow the tips to be prepared for next year:
- Buy a few extra items after each payday to avoid a sudden budget crunch.
- Look for sales on children’s toys after Easter. Many of the same items parents buy for Easter baskets will work for stockings.
- Pick up crayons, markers, and other art supplies for kids during the back-to-school sales in August & September.
- Checkout sites such as Amazon to find great deals on magazines subscriptions for all ages.
on Nov 2nd, 2009 at 1:58 pm
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