I don't remember stockings being a big deal growing up but Mike's family goes all out for stockings and I think it's lots of fun. Our first Christmas as a married couple I got Mike a giant stocking and have made a point to fill it every year. I can't share my ideas for his stocking since he knows how to read but here are some ideas for those that can't quite read yet. Feel free to comment with your ideas too!
I don't think that DVD's, Cd's or diamond necklaces count as stocking stuffers (not that I'd complain if they were in my stocking). The following list is CHEAP stuff to go in young kids stockings (My boys are 18 months and 3). I plan to hit up the dollar grocery store for most of these items. And, NO I am not buying everything I put on this list!
Food is an obvious choice but we aren't big on giving the kids candy. Nonetheless, here are several food ideas.
1. Individual serving bags of crackers, goldfish, cookies, etc.
2. Fruit snacks
3. Raisans
4. Juice Boxes
5. Pez dispenser
6. Popcorn
Toys
7. Wind up toy
8. Dress up Accessories (bandana, sheriff badge, pirate patch, etc.)
9. Little People accessories
10. Stacking cups
11. Paddleball game
12. Small Puzzle
13. Bubbles
14. Beachball
15. Jump Rope
16. Sidewalk Chalk
17. Small Instruments (harmonica, recorder, maracas)
18. Kaleidoscope
19. Finger Puppets
20. Tricycle license plate
21. Travel Magna Doodle
22. Slinky
23. yo-yo
24. Hotwheels Car
25. Small Board Book
26. Bath Squirters
27. Flashcards
Arts and Crafts - Why not replace some art supplies and fill up a stocking at the same time?
28. Pipecleaners
29. Pom Poms
30. Popsicle sticks
31. Glue Sticks
32. Scissors
33. Watercolor Paints
34. Crayons
35. Markers
36. Stamps/Stamp Pad
37. Stickers
38. Beads and String
39. Coloring/Activity Book
40. Play-doh/Silly Putty
41. Construction Paper
42. Notepads
43. Pencils
44. Erasers
Practical
45. Toothbrush
46. Socks
47. Chap stick
48. Mittens
49. Batteries
50. Bubble bath
51. Snack dispenser
52. Sunglasses
53. Band aids
Just For Fun
54. Magic Towels
55. Removable Tattoos
56. Flashlight
57. Magnifying Glass
58. Calculator (Sam is always taking ours.)
59. Snow Globe
60. Silly Straws
61. Disposable Camera
62. Glow Sticks
63. Christmas Ornament
64. Crisp Dollar Bill
65. Wallet with pictures of family in it
What a GREAT list. thanks...I will be using some of these ideas. It's so fun to see what other people to and to get ideas from them. I really like your blog!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jen - I found some great stocking stuffers at Michaels Craft Store the other day in their dollar section!
ReplyDeleteAwesome list! Thanks for compiling it! I know I'll refer back to it later!
ReplyDeleteJust had an odd thought... wanna do a link swap? I'll mention your list and link to you (2x) in the post I am going to write for homemade gifts for/from kids, and you can link the following posts into yours (silly putty recipe - http://quirkymomma.com/2009/diy-silly-putty/ and "I Spy" jars - http://quirkymomma.com/2009/i-spy-jar/)... let me know what you think
ReplyDeleteThank you for this list! I will definitely be coming back!
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