Stocking stuffers

[onemagicalchristmas]

what kind of stocking stuffers to you get for your stockings?

for hubby this year I got

2 pc games
little fm radio
batteries
toenail clippers
razors
gum
3 caramelos bars and
microwave popcorn.

for the dogs each stocking will hold
6 bags of treats
2 chew bones and
a toy

:christmastree::snowman::gelf:

[onemagicalchristmas]

As we get closer to the holidays, and seeing how our economy is going... I thought I'd share these tips with you... I know I will start to pick up as many items as I can ... xmas is goign to be sparse here, but we are all together, and healthy and that is the best gift of all... :)

anyway enjoy the tips borrowed from a cool group.. Juli

Stocking Stuffers by Category

Stocking Stuffers - 101 - actually there are more listed than 101.
Most of these are *obvious*. If any of us sat down and tried to list
101, we could do it easily. Over the years I have added many of these
items to stockings. Other items I would never choose in a hundred
million years. Quite a few will spawn other idea. Here goes!

Baby
1. rattle
2. pacifier
3. small washable toys
4. travel sized baby toiletries
5. wash cloths
6. onsies
7. booties & socks

Car Care & Travel
1. tire gauge
2. lock de-icer
3. ice scraper
4. travel mug
5. flash light
6. TSA luggage locks
7. travel first aid kit
8. luggage tags
9. GC to a car wash

Cosmetics & Toiletries
1. lipstick
2. lip gloss or balm
3. cologne
4. after shave
5. nail enamel
6. remover
7. emery boards
8. nail clippers
9. cuticle trimmer (etc)
10. hair spray
11. shaving foam
12. deoderant
13. tooth brush
14. tooth paste
15. dental floss (all in regular or travel sizes)
16. disposable razors
17. gel mask
18. sisal mitt
19. loofah
20. pumice stone
21. nail brush
22. purse sized Kleenex
23. purse sized Kleenex case
24. Purell in purse sized containers

Craft & Sewing Supplies
1. stampers
2. ink pads for above
3. craft paper punches (odd shapes)
4. craft scissors (odd cuts)
5. sewing notions:
a. needles
b. thread
c. pin cushion
d. etc.

Edibles & Go-Withs
1. chocolate
2. exotic fruit
3. mug
4. tea cup & saucer
5. gourmet coffee
6. unusual tea
7. small box of cookies
8. gum
9. mints
10. penny candy
11. Peppermint Pig
12. lollipops
13. gourmet preserves
14. Snowman Soup
15. microwave popcorn

Home Décor & Use
1. picture frame
2. night light
3. Christmas ornament
4. any small kitchen gadget
5. pot pourri
6. sachet for closets or drawers
7. wine stoppers
8. wine charms
9. cheese spreaders
10. candles
a. votives
b. tea lights
c. tarts
d. tapers
e. pillars
f. small candle jars
g. car jars
h. birthday candles
i.
11. coasters
12. oven mitt
13. pot holders
14. dish towel
15. snow globe
16. cedar balls or blocks for drawers
17. decorative boxes
18. dala horse
19. paper weight
20. decorative soap
21. pretty soap dish
22. decorative magnets for refrigerators & file cabinets
23. cookie cutters
24. nesting measuring cups
25. measuring spoons
26. candle topper
27. candle snuffer
28. wick trimmer
29. small bud vase
30. coasters

Home Repair & Gardening
1. kitchen sized garden tools
2. plant mister
3. small handheld tools such as a screwdriver
4. garden gloves
5. packets of seeds

Miscellaneous
1. lottery ticket
2. batteries
3. flashlight
4. gift cards
a. movies
b. stores
c. coffee shops
d. restaurants
e. museums
5. disposable camera
6. small photo album

Office Supplies, Reading, & Writing
1. pens
2. pencils
3. small notebook or journal
4. post-its
5. memo cube
6. paperback book
7. magnifying glass
8. letter opener
9. purse calendar
10. stamps
11. business card holder for desk
12. business card holder for pocket or purse
13. mouse pad
14. calculator
15. cell phone
16. CDs or floppies
17. address labels
18. address stamper
19. embosser
20. postage stamps
21. small box of blank notes
22. sealing wax and sealer

Pets
1. squeaky toys & balls
2. plush toys & balls
3. treats
4. collars
5. leashes
6. catnip
7. bandanas

Toys, Sports, & Games
1. Silly Putty
2. Play Doh
3. golf balls
4. tennis balls
5. deck of playing cards
6. yo-yo
7. travel games
8. slinky
9. sports water bottle
10. exercise bands
11. weights
12. sidewalk chalk
13. bubble stuff
14. silly straws
15. harmonica
16. recorder
17. sheet music (rolled in a paper towel tube)
18. piggy bank
19. kite
20. kite string
21. stickers
22. crayons
23. markers
24. holiday shaped erasers
25. hot wheels cars
26. other small toys for kids (I remember buying Smurfs for our DD.)
27. golf tees
28. golf ball marker
29. golf glove

Wearable: Clothing, Jewelry, & Hair Baubles
1. gloves
2. mittens
3. socks
4. hair baubles
5. shoe laces . practical or fun
6. scarf
7. wallet
8. coin purse
9. key fob
10. eyeglass case
11. magnifiers
12. jewelry . the real deal or fabulous fakes

[onemagicalchristmas]

101 Stocking Stuffer Ideas

1. Chocolate - any kind....bars, candy, cookies.
2. Mandarin oranges or exotic fruit such as star fruit
3. Lottery tickets
4. Lipstick - buy a wild shade of red
5. Cozy mittens or gloves
6. Personalized or Christmas print coffee mug or tea cup
7. Tire gauge
8. Picture frames - buy a plain wooden frame and wrap it with
Christmas wrap, glue on Christmas ornaments, paint on holly leaves or
apply Christmas stickers.
9. Silly Putty - fun for any age!
10. Baseball, golf ball, rubber ball....
11. Night light
12. Christmas ornament - home-made or store-bought
13. Unique kitchen gadget like an egg slicer, grapefruit spoon, garlic
press, etc.
14. Deck of cards - search for one with unusual artwork
15. Hair accessories
16. A book or magazine
17. Magnifying glass
18. Gum or penny candy - buy the stuff that takes you back to when you
were a kid
19. Potpourri - create your own easy sachet by placing potpourri in a
lace handkerchief, gather the kerchief and tie with a silk ribbon
20. Novelty shoelaces
21. Stamp pad and stamps
22. Batteries
23. Decorative wine stopper
24. Journal or diary
25. Modeling clay
26. Touque or a scarf - hand-knit or purchase in a store - you can add
your own personal touch to store bought by stitching on ribbon, bows,
buttons or beads
27. Yo-yo
28. Home made cookies
29. Wallet or business card holder
30. Travel games
46. Coupons for fast food, or admission to museums or other attractions
32. Underwear or socks - be racy or pedestrian, your choice
33. Candles - and there are so many to choose from
34. Slinky
35. Popcorn seasoning or spices
36. Nail polish
37. Toothbrush
38. Airplane sized bottles of liquor
39. Packets of flavored hot chocolate or cider mix
40. Die cast metal car
41. Stationary or note cards
42. Bath beads, bubble bath or scented soap - make your own or go
shopping
43. A copy of the gift recipient's favorite recipe - you can add some
of the ingredients, too
44. Stickers
45. Pencil or pen - try a pen with purple ink, a giant pencil, a
fountain pen, a twig pencil, etc.
46. Desk or wall calendar
47. Keychain
48. Soap dish
49. The hottest hot sauce you can find
50. Seeds - try heirloom seeds or native wildflower seeds
51. Fishing lures
52. Glasses case
53. Coloring book
54. Coasters
55. Incense
56. Paper pouches in novelty shapes
57. Craft supplies - paints, brushes, wooden cut-outs, embroidery
thread, beads, doll heads, kits, etc.
58. House plant tools or decorative watering can
59. Sports water bottle
60. Vase
61. Mouse pad
62. Exercise bands or hand weights
63. Snow globe
64. Cold mask (the kind you store in the fridge and wrap around your
face to relieve aches and stuffiness)
65. Travel mug
66. Photos of the gift recipient as a child
67. Christmas theme costume jewelry
68. A tool - hammer, screw driver, pliers, etc.
69. Harmonica
70. Sewing, knitting, woodworking, needlework patterns
71. Poster
72. Kaleidoscope
73. Decorative bottle opener or cork screw
74. Silly straws
75. Flashlight
76. Address book
77. Cedar balls for keeping closets and drawers fresh
78. Blank diskettes, cassettes, or CD's
79. Piggy bank
80. Kite
81. Jar of homemade jam or syrup or canned fruit
82. Decorative tea towels or hand towels
83. Hand held calculator
84. Jigsaw puzzle or other puzzle game
85. Tarot cards - they only work if you receive them as a gift!
86. Small wooden trinket box
87. Small stuffed toy
88. Napkin rings
89. Model airplane kit
90. Personal radio
91. Sidewalk chalk
92. Personalized birth chart or horoscope book
93. Thermal lunchbag
94. Sheet music
95. Film for the gift recipient's camera
96. Gift certificate for fresh flowers
97. Paperweight
98. Fridge magnets
99. Travel maps
100. Long distance calling card
101. Bird Feeder

[lachsara]

We're giving everyone a personalised ornament made from playdough, plus a candy item special to each person. My husband is getting a tree ornament, because he's into the environment, and some Turkish Delight, because that's a candy he enjoys.
Cheers,
Sarah

[onemagicalchristmas]

that sounds neat. And very inexpensive I like that idea. I know about what everyone likes candy wise but not in the ornaments.

what is turksih delights similar too.?

My favorite candy is the snickers bar. :snowman:

[PumpkinJack81]

We're giving everyone a personalised ornament made from playdough, plus a candy item special to each person. My husband is getting a tree ornament, because he's into the environment, and some Turkish Delight, because that's a candy he enjoys.
Cheers,
Sarah

Hi Sarah and welcome! :waving:

Personalized, handmade ornaments are great gifts to give! presents I've never had Turkish Delight, and have only heard of it in C.S. Lewis' The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.

[onemagicalchristmas]

What type of candy are they? do you know?

[lachsara]

What type of candy are they? do you know?

Turkish Delight is like no other candy I know of. I personally think it's gross, but he really likes it. There's a description of it at wikipedia, but I can't post links yet, so if you want to see it, you'll have to go to the wikipedia site. Sorry for the inconvenience!
Cheers,
Sarah

[onemagicalchristmas]

no problem I will go there! thanks for sharing. presents presents presents presents

looks pretty but don't sound appetizing to me